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UVic to get $2.4M in federal funds for cyclist, pedestrian routes

UVic to get $2.4M in federal funds for cyclist, pedestrian routes

Funding announced Wednesday is part of an $11-million federal boost for active transportation on the Island
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'A true hero': Paddleboarder saves two people from drowning in Thetis Lake

'A true hero': Paddleboarder saves two people from drowning in Thetis Lake

The woman rescued the two, who couldn’t swim and weren’t wearing lifejackets, after their floatie overturned and they ended up in the water
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Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP upset after Terry Fox image erased from Canadian passport

Coquitlam–Port Coquitlam MP upset after Terry Fox image erased from Canadian passport

Ron McKinnon added his name to the growing voices, including PoCo Mayor Brad West, criticizing about the move to take the national icon from the new passport.
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Over $1 million in provincial funds spent in response to Cache Creek flooding

Over $1 million in provincial funds spent in response to Cache Creek flooding

As of Wednesday, Cache Creek remains under a state of local emergency.
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Lawyer for Prince George arson suspect casts doubt on Crown's case

Lawyer for Prince George arson suspect casts doubt on Crown's case

No direct evidence that Justin Kyle Aster set deadly Econo Lodge Motel fire, lawyer for accused argues during closing submissions
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Former Prince George mayor, city manager, planner working at same consulting firm

Former Prince George mayor, city manager, planner working at same consulting firm

Three of the key figures in the George Street parkade fiasco are working for a Victoria-based management consulting firm.
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Oak Bay worker struck and killed by SUV that jumped sidewalk on Monterey

Oak Bay worker struck and killed by SUV that jumped sidewalk on Monterey

The black SUV, driven by a 66-year-old Victoria woman, was heading northbound when it crossed into the southbound lane before jumping the sidewalk and striking the man.
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ER doctors called on to fill shifts at short-handed Saanich Peninsula Hospital

ER doctors called on to fill shifts at short-handed Saanich Peninsula Hospital

If 16 open shifts in late May and June go unfilled, overnight closures may be required, says an ER physician
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Two B.C. nurses suspended for diverting narcotics for 'off-duty use'

Two B.C. nurses suspended for diverting narcotics for 'off-duty use'

The nurses reached consent agreements with the B.C. College of Nurses and Midwives.
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Shooting in Coquitlam sends one to hospital, RCMP believe it to be targeted incident

Shooting in Coquitlam sends one to hospital, RCMP believe it to be targeted incident

COQUITLAM, B.C. — Coquitlam RCMP say they believe a shooting in the city's Burke Mountain neighbourhood was a targeted incident. Officers were called to the David Avenue and Coast Meridian Road area around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.
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