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Victoria sailor clocks fastest solo time in history of Race to Alaska

Victoria sailor clocks fastest solo time in history of Race to Alaska

Eric Pesty brought his multihull sailing ship, the Pestou, into Ketchikan Harbour on Friday morning.
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New Victoria virtual clinics help patients navigate cancer screenings

New Victoria virtual clinics help patients navigate cancer screenings

Two groups of physicians are launching the service in response to a growing number of patients presenting with late-stage cancers
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Lumby tapped as one of BC's most charming small communities

Lumby tapped as one of BC's most charming small communities

B.C.'s small towns "can be both a short escape and a permanent relocation that every family member will enjoy."
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Fires could increase numbers of sick, injured animals, disrupt breeding

Fires could increase numbers of sick, injured animals, disrupt breeding

Fires are forcing bears to find new ranges and food sources at a time when they are out with their cubs trying to gain calories after hibernation, says a north Island animal rescue group
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B.C. dementia caregivers urged to plan ahead for summer climate emergencies

B.C. dementia caregivers urged to plan ahead for summer climate emergencies

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. is urging community members to plan ahead
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Royal B.C. Museum CEO resigns; says 'no longer best suited to the position'

Royal B.C. Museum CEO resigns; says 'no longer best suited to the position'

The museum announced Alicia Dubois’ resignation in a statement Friday afternoon
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Update: Workers injured in bus crash discharged from hospital

Update: Workers injured in bus crash discharged from hospital

Northern Health has declared the Code Orange response at the University Hospital of Northern B.C. in Prince George over.
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Child abduction charge stayed against Saanich mother who was on the run for seven years

Child abduction charge stayed against Saanich mother who was on the run for seven years

On May 6, 2016, Lauren Etchells fled Canada with daughter Kaydance in violation of a court order. She was finally caught three years later after arriving in Jersey with her parents in an inflatable dingy
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B.C. man with multiple convictions allegedly skipped court, committed robbery

B.C. man with multiple convictions allegedly skipped court, committed robbery

Bail had been granted in earlier cases despite record of assaulting a police officer, thefts and probation breaches.
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Home and camper on the wish list for Victoria, B.C., couple after $35M lotto win

Home and camper on the wish list for Victoria, B.C., couple after $35M lotto win

VANCOUVER — A couple from Victoria, B.C., are $35 million richer after claiming the whopping sum at a B.C. Lottery Corp. celebration in Vancouver.
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