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B.C. Transit CEO among leaders honoured by Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

B.C. Transit CEO among leaders honoured by Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce

The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce handed out its 2024 Greater Victoria Business Awards on Tuesday.
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Nanaimo property taxes to rise by 6.7 per cent

Nanaimo property taxes to rise by 6.7 per cent

For an average home in Nanaimo, the tax increase will mean an additional $204 per year
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Woman arrested after lighting clothes on fire in mall store

Woman arrested after lighting clothes on fire in mall store

When officers arrived the suspect — who was holding a screwdriver — attempted to flee toward a crowd of bystanders who had gathered by the store’s entrance, police said.
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Water deemed undrinkable on ferry Queen of Oak Bay

Water deemed undrinkable on ferry Queen of Oak Bay

Water supply on ferry contaminated by floor cleaner
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Protests as three Indian nationals face B.C. court, accused of Nijjar murder

Protests as three Indian nationals face B.C. court, accused of Nijjar murder

SURREY, B.C. — Members of British Columbia's Sikh community filled a Surrey courtroom as three Indian nationals accused of murdering temple leader and political activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar made their first court appearances by video.
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Missing man has medical issues, Nanaimo RCMP say

Missing man has medical issues, Nanaimo RCMP say

The 61-year-old was last seen at his residence about a week ago week ago.
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Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan B.C. killer whale, but no evidence of family

Orca pod spotted in vicinity of orphan B.C. killer whale, but no evidence of family

The orphan calf eluded several rescue attempts then swam out on her own to an open inlet last month.
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Survey floats idea of raising Nanaimo bus fares

Survey floats idea of raising Nanaimo bus fares

A transit-fare survey asks respondents how they would react to increasing the $2.50 single-ride fare by 10 or 25 cents.
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Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

Open drug use banned in public places, after Health Canada approves change

The move comes after a public outcry about open drug use in city streets and in hospitals.
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VicPD release photo of cyclist who allegedly spat on motorists

VicPD release photo of cyclist who allegedly spat on motorists

A motorist reported that a cyclist on a road bike at Dallas and Cook had spat at him and his father through an open passenger window
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