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Expanded lens pulls extent of B.C. city's homelessness issue into sharper focus

Expanded lens pulls extent of B.C. city's homelessness issue into sharper focus

New Chilliwack homelessness study used wider scope to find 715 unhoused people, well above prior count
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Electric golf carts given the green light to hit Victoria’s streets

Electric golf carts given the green light to hit Victoria’s streets

Tourists and locals can now cruise through Victoria in electric style – no bike required
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First Nations blockade continues at Hwy. 1 Sicamous bridge, over workers' rights

First Nations blockade continues at Hwy. 1 Sicamous bridge, over workers' rights

'This action follows months of failed attempts to secure fair and meaningful participation for Indigenous contractors and workers'
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B.C. city councillor facing criminal charges, temporarily steps aside

B.C. city councillor facing criminal charges, temporarily steps aside

Popular councillor Ahmed Yousef charged with pointing firearm, four counts of assault
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After 4 years and 9 lives, 500 per cent rent hike may kill Sooke cat show

After 4 years and 9 lives, 500 per cent rent hike may kill Sooke cat show

Cat Fanciers of B.C. organizer says an initial 500% hall rental increase gave him a shock
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Eviction threatens vital Campbell River community kitchen, drop-in centre

Eviction threatens vital Campbell River community kitchen, drop-in centre

Kwesa Place has until June 30 to find a new location after being evicted by the City of Campbell River
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Man sentenced for 1st-degree murder in Surrey shooting says 'I didn't have a fair trial'

Man sentenced for 1st-degree murder in Surrey shooting says 'I didn't have a fair trial'

Carlos Nathaniel Monteith, 29, received a mandatory life sentence Monday with no eligibility to apply for parole until he's served 25 years in prison
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Bungy jumper OK after slipping out of rigging into the river in Nanaimo

Bungy jumper OK after slipping out of rigging into the river in Nanaimo

Woman sustains only minor injuries, WildPlay reviewing bungy operation
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Say their names: Vancouver Islanders say victims of violence not forgotten

Say their names: Vancouver Islanders say victims of violence not forgotten

'It's a heavy day, but an important day.'
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Campbell River firefighters, BC Wildfire Service containing fire west of Stories Beach

Campbell River firefighters, BC Wildfire Service containing fire west of Stories Beach

The Campbell River Fire Department, with assistance from the BC Wildfire Service, are fighting a fire west of Stories Beach.
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