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UVic study looks at why some people are more likely to prepare for a tsunami

UVic study looks at why some people are more likely to prepare for a tsunami

Men, younger people, renters and singles are less likely to prepare, while those who are community-minded and participate in community events are more likely
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Animal tranquilizer found in only small portion of Island street-drug supply

Animal tranquilizer found in only small portion of Island street-drug supply

Of more concern on the Island is the presence in opioid samples of benzodiazepines, which, like xylazine, do not respond to naloxone.
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B.C. Ferries adds 180 sailings for busy holiday weekend

B.C. Ferries adds 180 sailings for busy holiday weekend

Ferry service anticipates moving 400,000 travellers, and says it has a plan to ensure no last-minute cancellations
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Conflict erupting on municipal councils stems from unprecedented pressures: experts

Conflict erupting on municipal councils stems from unprecedented pressures: experts

Analysts attribute recent council battles to everything from increasing demands on municipalities to erosion of respect for public office, lingering pandemic effects and lack of experience
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Victoria woman hopes quake-hit brother in Turkey can join her

Victoria woman hopes quake-hit brother in Turkey can join her

Malak Dwaidari’s brother, Nizar Dwaidari, spent five nights sleeping on the street after his building collapsed
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North Saanich councillor resigns after calling mayor ‘Mr. Hitler’

North Saanich councillor resigns after calling mayor ‘Mr. Hitler’

Brett Smyth and Mayor Peter Jones have clashed over the review process for the district’s official community plan. Their disagreements came to a head during a council meeting last Monday. 
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Child care providers face funding delays, fee caps with provincial affordability program

Child care providers face funding delays, fee caps with provincial affordability program

The provincial program is supposed to reduce child care costs for parents. But providers must apply to receive funding and agree to certain terms, such as fee caps.
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Langford neighbourhood on alert after multiple cougar sightings, cat killed

Langford neighbourhood on alert after multiple cougar sightings, cat killed

Remains found of what are believed to be cougar kills, including a pet cat.
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Bike-theft avengers: Sleuths on Facebook group reunite bikes with owners

Bike-theft avengers: Sleuths on Facebook group reunite bikes with owners

The growing popularity of the group, called Stolen Bicycle Avengers, shows just how big a problem bike theft is in Victoria, says its administrator
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'Enough is enough': How the shooting in Nanaimo unfolded

'Enough is enough': How the shooting in Nanaimo unfolded

Clint Smith was shot while trying to retrieve tools stolen from his shop.
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