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5-foot-long boa found at Miracle Beach

5-foot-long boa found at Miracle Beach

Conservation Officers (COS) safely captured a five-foot-long boa constrictor near Comox on Thursday
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Comox Valley Airport to get improvements from B.C. government funding

Comox Valley Airport to get improvements from B.C. government funding

The province is investing $6.2 million through its B.C. Air Access Program
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VIDEO: Marmots make curious return to Mount Washington

VIDEO: Marmots make curious return to Mount Washington

Five marmots were released to the wilds of Mt. Washington today
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Canadian volunteer killed in Ukraine to be honoured with Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal

Canadian volunteer killed in Ukraine to be honoured with Ukrainian Canadian Sacrifice Medal

Stratford family to receive medal at 19 Wing Comox, Saturday
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North Island First Nation offers a home to wayward grizzly bear roaming Texada Island

North Island First Nation offers a home to wayward grizzly bear roaming Texada Island

A First Nation chief hopes the province will allow a young grizzly bear roaming Texada Island will be translocated to a more secluded area within his nation's territory in Knight Inlet
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B.C. agriculture minister touts farm market program bringing fresh food to hungry

B.C. agriculture minister touts farm market program bringing fresh food to hungry

Program provides coupons to low-income families and individuals for food purchases at farmers' markets
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Courtenay solid waste collection zone changes coming in July

Courtenay solid waste collection zone changes coming in July

The City of Courtenay will be picking up curbside waste more efficiently, as it starts on a new route system in July
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Vancouver Island MLA calling for 'urgent action' at Vernon Hospital

Vancouver Island MLA calling for 'urgent action' at Vernon Hospital

Brennan Day is launching a confidential Rural Tip Line for healthcare workers, patients and families
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Island student shoots for the stars with $70K scholarship

Island student shoots for the stars with $70K scholarship

Mount Doug's Nathan Hellner-Mestelman, 18, is an author, cartoonist, community leader, and space buff
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PHOTOS: North Island College convocation events exceed last year鈥檚 record numbers

PHOTOS: North Island College convocation events exceed last year鈥檚 record numbers

A record number of North Island College students are attending convocation ceremonies this June.
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