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Port Alberni couple sentenced to 15 years for death of Indigenous child

Port Alberni couple sentenced to 15 years for death of Indigenous child

Rykel Charleson and Mitchell Frank were originally charged with first-degree murder but later pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of Charleson’s son Dontay Lucas, 6
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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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One overpass guard rail stolen, another left unbolted over Highway 19

One overpass guard rail stolen, another left unbolted over Highway 19

The potential for a fatal crash was ‘extremely high’ had the unbolted guard rail fallen from the overpass, said Oceanside RCMP
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Police seize illicit drugs, arrest two in Port Hardy trafficking investigation

Police seize illicit drugs, arrest two in Port Hardy trafficking investigation

Two people were arrested for possession for the purpose of trafficking
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Pandora encampment cleared by city bylaw officers; campers told to 'pack up and go'

Pandora encampment cleared by city bylaw officers; campers told to 'pack up and go'

Our Place, which offers support services in the neighbourhood, said it was the biggest sweep of the block staff had ever seen
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One person sent to hospital with burns after Bowser house fire

One person sent to hospital with burns after Bowser house fire

The blaze in the single-family home on Callow Road, which was reported at about 8:25 p.m., was contained to a bedroom on the second floor
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How a student died after overdosing in a UVic dorm

How a student died after overdosing in a UVic dorm

The parents of Sidney McIntyre-Starko say major mistakes were made the night the 18-year-old died
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B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

B.C. Ferries says it's taking steps to ensure fewer sailing cancellations this summer

The company says its vessel refit program will be completed earlier than usual, and nearly 350 sailings will be added on the busiest routes starting part-way through June.
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CRA uncovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes in B.C. real estate sector

CRA uncovers $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes in B.C. real estate sector

After taking a deeper look into B.C.’s real estate sector, Canada’s tax regulator has uncovered $1.3 billion in unpaid tax bills.
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Victoria to consider extending bus lanes along Douglas Street

Victoria to consider extending bus lanes along Douglas Street

Existing bus lanes could become 24/7 instead of just peak hours
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