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Officials swamped with calls after man dies from rabies after coming in contact with bat

Officials swamped with calls after man dies from rabies after coming in contact with bat

Public health officials on Vancouver Island have been inundated with calls in recent days from people concerned about possible exposure to rabid bats.
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Conversation on future of Sir John A. Macdonald statue slated for May 2020

Conversation on future of Sir John A. Macdonald statue slated for May 2020

The future of the Sir John A. Macdonald statue removed from the steps of Victoria City Hall a year ago won’t be decided until May 2020 at the earliest.
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Royal B.C. Museum reviews sale of Indigenous art in gift shop after complaint

Royal B.C. Museum reviews sale of Indigenous art in gift shop after complaint

The Royal B.C. Museum and the Royal B.C. Museum Foundation are reviewing policies and guidelines around the sale of Indigenous art at the museum gift shop following a scathing rebuke from a world-renowned First Nations artist.
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Former Squamish doctor calls for increased access to sexual assault forensic exams

Former Squamish doctor calls for increased access to sexual assault forensic exams

Dr. Kim MacDonald presented a plan to VCH three years ago, but says 'nothing really happened'
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Midnight ferry sailings return for peak weekends

Midnight ferry sailings return for peak weekends

B.C. Ferries is bringing back midnight sailings this summer as the corporation ramps up for its busiest season. Extra sailings and seasonal adjustments to schedules begin Friday.
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Free transit OK’d for youth living in Victoria, starts in September

Free transit OK’d for youth living in Victoria, starts in September

If you’re 18 or under and live in the city of Victoria, you’ll be able to ride the bus for free starting this September.
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Vail Resorts looking at strategies to attract international visitors back to Whistler Blackcomb

Vail Resorts looking at strategies to attract international visitors back to Whistler Blackcomb

Extended season at company's Western U.S. operations helped make up for a drop in international visitation
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Conservation service destroys bear family south of Squamish

Conservation service destroys bear family south of Squamish

Advocates calling for softer measures when dealing with bear cubs
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Coastline alert: Watch for dead, distressed grey whales

Coastline alert: Watch for dead, distressed grey whales

People out on the water or strolling the beaches of B.C.’s coast are being asked to watch for dead, stranded or distressed grey whales as the massive mammals continue to die at a concerning rate.
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New rules for drones now in effect

New rules for drones now in effect

Operators must pass online exam, register their drones
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