Old-growth activists pile horse manure at B.C. premier's office
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Bag containing inert hand grenades shut down Victoria airport
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Police were at the scene of a serious crash near Courtenay, B.C., on Tuesday afternoon.
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2 rescued after boat catches fire, sinks off Vancouver Island
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Federal, provincial governments pledge $15M each for 2025 Invictus Games in B.C.
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Victoria's first electric transit bus to hit the road this fall
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New 'nature-based' elementary school opening in Nanaimo
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Six cases of a rare and often fatal flesh-eating disease have been detected in dogs on Vancouver Island in recent months.
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Business case for bringing rail back to Vancouver Island released
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A Vancouver Island woman is desperately searching for her missing dog, who can help with her diabetes in an emergency.
Port Hardy residents warned after man encounters 'aggressive black bear' in town
The BC Conservation Officer Service is warning residents of Port Hardy to "take precautions" after a man had an encounter with "an aggressive black bear" in the district on Friday.
Funeral services held for decorated 100-year-old Canadian fighter ace
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Victoria releases summer events guide, highlights more than 100 free concerts
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Car travelling 185 km/h on Malahat impounded: RCMP
Two drivers were slapped with temporary driving bans and had their vehicles impounded for seven days after they were spotted speeding excessively on the Malahat highway, according to RCMP.
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Active 2022 Atlantic hurricane season expected, with up to 21 named storms
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