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Bullets found at Cowichan school deemed not a threat

Bullets found at Cowichan school deemed not a threat

A letter was sent home with parents of students from École Mount Prevost on Tuesday, Dec. 12 detailing an investigation into two .22 calibre rounds found inside the school.
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Oyster River structure fire leaves two families without a home

Oyster River structure fire leaves two families without a home

With less than two weeks until Christmas, two Oyster River families are without their homes following an overnight fire early Tuesday morning in the community north of the Comox Valley.
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Two adults rescued after falling down Alberni embankment

Two adults rescued after falling down Alberni embankment

Emergency crews responded to the call around 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday
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Victoria hopes to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2030

Victoria hopes to have a fully electric bus fleet by 2030

Business plan to be created, region to request its use as a pilot community for project
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Campbell River RCMP build case for charges in reserve deer shooting incident

Campbell River RCMP build case for charges in reserve deer shooting incident

The investigation involving a First Nations man who shot a deer on the Campbell River Quinsam First Nation reserve last month is expected to conclude this week say RCMP.
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Victoria area child-care provider says new funding missed the point

Victoria area child-care provider says new funding missed the point

Boost for spaces, facilities, fails to address staff shortages
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Oak Bay not moving forward with plastic bag ban

Oak Bay not moving forward with plastic bag ban

The committee of the whole was unanimous in wanting to hold off until results are known
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At one year mark, UVic Transgender Studies chair says there’s always more to do

At one year mark, UVic Transgender Studies chair says there’s always more to do

National body honours Dr. Aaron Devor with equity award
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GOING THE EXTRA MILE: Virtual reality arcade overcomes limitatons to experiencing the VR experience

GOING THE EXTRA MILE: Virtual reality arcade overcomes limitatons to experiencing the VR experience

When Darren Johansen came into Campbell River’s new virtual reality (VR) arcade with his kids, he could only sit back in his wheelchair and watch them have fun.
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Campbell River senior occupies MLA, MP’s office; challenges prime minister to wrestle

Campbell River senior occupies MLA, MP’s office; challenges prime minister to wrestle

Wants immediate action taken on homelessness and seniors poverty
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