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Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes lost in B.C. wildfire

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes lost in B.C. wildfire

FORT NELSON, B.C. — The Mayor of British Columbia's Northern Rockies Regional Municipality says four homes have been lost and six other properties have been damaged by a wildfire that forced the evacuation of Fort Nelson more than a week ago.
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UVic prof caught up in 2012 health firings remembered as 'force of nature'

UVic prof caught up in 2012 health firings remembered as 'force of nature'

Health Minister Adrian Dix called UVic professor Rebecca Warburton a ‘remarkable, determined, generous person who stuck to her position and stuck to her belief in the evidence’
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How has Squamish's first electric garbage truck fared?

How has Squamish's first electric garbage truck fared?

Performance, sustainability impact, and driver insights revealed.
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Increased education and patrols aim to protect Squamish Valley from abuse

Increased education and patrols aim to protect Squamish Valley from abuse

Learn about the new initiative aiming to protect Squamish Nation territory and promote safe recreation practices.
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Students seek naloxone kits in UVic dorms after fatal OD

Students seek naloxone kits in UVic dorms after fatal OD

The group is looking into having mandatory training for all students during orientation at UVic, in partnership with university administration
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Sayward will avoid penalties for late filing of financial bylaws, mayor says

Sayward will avoid penalties for late filing of financial bylaws, mayor says

It was the first time a municipality had missed the May 15 deadline to file under the Community Charter
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Pro-Palestinian camp protesters counter UVic president's comments

Pro-Palestinian camp protesters counter UVic president's comments

A spokesperson for the encampment said a man arrested this week had no connection to the protest
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B.C. boaters ordered to remove drainage plugs to prevent spread of whirling disease

B.C. boaters ordered to remove drainage plugs to prevent spread of whirling disease

VICTORIA — British Columbia's chief veterinarian has issued an order making it illegal to transport boats or other watercraft without removing the drain plug to prevent the spread of whirling disease.
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Richmond hotel slapped with cease and desist for threatening striking workers

Richmond hotel slapped with cease and desist for threatening striking workers

Workers at Radission Blu Vancouver Airport, formerly known as Pacific Gateway Hotel, have been on strike for three years.
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Same alleged B.C. drug house busted repeatedly

Same alleged B.C. drug house busted repeatedly

Creston RCMP were at one house three times and other locations with search warrants. Prohibited weapons, illicit drugs, evidence of drug trafficking and stolen property were found.
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