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North Island politicians request economic development summit

North Island politicians request economic development summit

North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney and North Island MLA Michele Babchuk have written to Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan, calling for federal participation in a regional economic development summit for the communities in northern Vancouver Island.
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Air search for missing Langford kayaker called off

Air search for missing Langford kayaker called off

Ground search continues; kayaker set off near Sooke at noon Sunday
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Saanich driver tells police he was 鈥榦nly鈥� going 45 km/h over posted limit

Saanich driver tells police he was 鈥榦nly鈥� going 45 km/h over posted limit

Driver caught going 144 km/h on Greater Victoria-area highway slapped with hefty fines
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Comox Valley retired sergeant advocates for homeless veterans

Comox Valley retired sergeant advocates for homeless veterans

A Royal Canadian Legion program 鈥� Operation Leave The Streets Behind 鈥� assists homeless veterans across the country. A veteran is identified as any person serving or who has served in the Canadian Forces or the RCMP.
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Pandemic aid will help Courtenay Legion pay operating costs

Pandemic aid will help Courtenay Legion pay operating costs

The Courtenay Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion has received some welcome financial assistance from the federal government to help cope with pandemic challenges.
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Vancouver Islanders with feeders cautioned about salmonella outbreak

Vancouver Islanders with feeders cautioned about salmonella outbreak

Pine Siskin birds flocking at feeders, spreading disease, residents warned to watch for sick birds
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One to hospital after fire engulfs South Island Highway building

One to hospital after fire engulfs South Island Highway building

Early morning blaze under investigation
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Bear calls down, cougar calls up in Cumberland

Bear calls down, cougar calls up in Cumberland

Last year was third in a row with no bears being put down
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New mini-documentary shot on Vancouver Island echoes the 鈥榗all of the coastal wolves鈥�

New mini-documentary shot on Vancouver Island echoes the 鈥榗all of the coastal wolves鈥�

Photography heavyweights from B.C. come together for Maxwel Hohn鈥檚 second wildlife documentary
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North Island-Powell River MP to discuss transition plan for fish farm workers with Fisheries Minister

North Island-Powell River MP to discuss transition plan for fish farm workers with Fisheries Minister

North Island-Powell River NDP MP Rachel Blaney will meet Monday (Jan. 11) with Fisheries Minister Bernadette Jordan to discuss a transition plan for workers in the region.
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