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Second fatal crash occurs in Alberni Valley

Second fatal crash occurs in Alberni Valley

Traffic on Highway 4 is being re-routed as investigators are en route
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UBID board suspends trustee

UBID board suspends trustee

Kaljur feeling bullied, harassed
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VIDEO: Fire engulfs trailer, vehicle and home in Bowser

VIDEO: Fire engulfs trailer, vehicle and home in Bowser

The fire began around 6:45 p.m. at a property on Laurel Crescent
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Rachel Blaney acclaimed as NDP candidate for North Island-Powell River

Rachel Blaney acclaimed as NDP candidate for North Island-Powell River

NDP holds AGM and nomination meeting at Merville Hall
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Cell 1 starts to fill at Waste Management Centre

Cell 1 starts to fill at Waste Management Centre

Rod Nichol feels regional directors and staff are dragging their heels when it comes to advanced technology 鈥� or 鈥渁dvanced recycling鈥� 鈥� to deal with solid waste disposal. The former Area B director advocates practices such as pelletizing garbage before it hits the landfill, and turning plastic into diesel fuel.
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Windstorm blows in a December record for cancelled BC Ferries sailings

Windstorm blows in a December record for cancelled BC Ferries sailings

BC Ferries reports 50 per cent increase over the previous December high
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Baby Jesus stolen from Parksville church

Baby Jesus stolen from Parksville church

Roman Catholic Church of the Ascension鈥檚 replica goes missing from nativity scene
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Thrifty Foods liquor store to cross street

Thrifty Foods liquor store to cross street

Liquor store will operate next door to grocer
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Parks cleanups and closures continue on Vancouver Island in wake of windstorm

Parks cleanups and closures continue on Vancouver Island in wake of windstorm

Damage assessment underway due to fallen trees, hanging debris
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Public feedback sought on sewer upgrades

Public feedback sought on sewer upgrades

Info. sessions Jan. 30, 31
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