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'The community is just a ball of grief': Bamfield reels in wake of two deaths

'The community is just a ball of grief': Bamfield reels in wake of two deaths

Two men died when their pickup trucks were swept into the Sarita River after the Bamfield Main road flooded amid heavy rains
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As record number line up for shots, Henry says her role to serve whatever government is in power

As record number line up for shots, Henry says her role to serve whatever government is in power

The first day of flu and COVID shots set a single-day record, with 82,000 shots administered through B.C. pharmacies
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Furstenau vows to stay on as Green leader, despite having no seat in legislature

Furstenau vows to stay on as Green leader, despite having no seat in legislature

Furstenau, who lost her bid for a seat in Victoria-Beacon Hill, said she will provide guidance and counsel as the party and the province enter a “new chapter”
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Man, 70, wanted for not abiding by release conditions believed to be in Victoria

Man, 70, wanted for not abiding by release conditions believed to be in Victoria

Hugh Garlow, who served time in prison for second-degree murder, manslaughter and assault, is known to frequent the downtown core and the James Bay area
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Record disaster claims raise concern for future of Canadian insurance

Record disaster claims raise concern for future of Canadian insurance

Experts say a government-industry disaster insurance program is long overdue
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Jordan Peterson to return to Victoria on March 31

Jordan Peterson to return to Victoria on March 31

The author will appear at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre as part of his We Who Wrestle With God Tour, says event promoter Live Nation
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Driver, 19, killed in highway crash near Nanaimo Airport

Driver, 19, killed in highway crash near Nanaimo Airport

Despite life-saving efforts, the 19-year-old driver was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Sooke Harbour House and Rosemead House are back in business

Sooke Harbour House and Rosemead House are back in business

Customers are once again ­walking through the doors of the renowned Sooke Harbour House in Sooke and Rosemead House in ­Esquimalt after each was closed for several years due to financial woes.
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Two dead after vehicles swept into river in Bamfield Main Road floods

Two dead after vehicles swept into river in Bamfield Main Road floods

RCMP responded to a pair of reports for overdue drivers travelling the industrial road between Port Alberni and Bamfield during Saturday’s heavy rain.
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Regional walking and biking trail opens on Mayne Island; other islands next

Regional walking and biking trail opens on Mayne Island; other islands next

The gravel pathway connects Village Bay ferry terminal with Miners Bay. A similar trail on North Pender could be ready for use next summer or fall
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