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Lightkeepers asked to step in after marine radio channel fails

Lightkeepers asked to step in after marine radio channel fails

A former lightkeeper says the incident shows the importance of staffed lightstations
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Injured worker dies at Langford construction site, 'serious workplace incident' reported in Nanaimo

Injured worker dies at Langford construction site, 'serious workplace incident' reported in Nanaimo

The worker was found unresponsive on Wednesday at a construction site in the 1400-block of Pinehurst Place
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BC RCMP in Port Coquitlam next month to recruit candidates

BC RCMP in Port Coquitlam next month to recruit candidates

Do you want to be a Mountie? An information session will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024, at the Port Coquitlam Community Centre.
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ABC Vancouver councillor attempts to rescind move to suspend work of integrity commissioner

ABC Vancouver councillor attempts to rescind move to suspend work of integrity commissioner

Lenny Zhou says he heard "loud and clear" from residents not to suspend Lisa Southern's work.
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Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins

Atmospheric rivers deluge parts of B.C. as storm season begins

A series of atmospheric rivers has been moving across British Columbia's north and central coasts and spreading into the Interior, bringing heavy rain.
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Man arrested after woman, 64, assaulted in 'unprovoked' Courtenay attack

Man arrested after woman, 64, assaulted in 'unprovoked' Courtenay attack

The woman told police she saw a man she didn’t know and asked if he needed help. He then assaulted her and took her wallet
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Kamloops council considers axing public inquiries after 'disturbing' pornography shown during meeting

Kamloops council considers axing public inquiries after 'disturbing' pornography shown during meeting

Many people in the room where shocked, but some could be heard laughing.
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City gets an earful over Victoria's Dowler Place facility

City gets an earful over Victoria's Dowler Place facility

Many residents voiced concerns for their own safety and that of their children, worried about open drug use, increased crime and what is going to happen to the neighbourhood when the facility is up and running.
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Saanich moves to reduce parking requirements for new developments

Saanich moves to reduce parking requirements for new developments

The minimum number of parking spaces required for housing projects of fewer than 12 units will be reduced to one stall per unit.
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Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo drug-trafficking arrests show dangers of 'safe' drug sites: B.C. Conservatives

Nanaimo RCMP announced Tuesday that they had arrested two people for drug trafficking and possession of a prohibited firearm after responding to a complaint about drug dealing on Cavan Street.
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