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Victoria has second-highest wait times in Canada for walk-in clinics

Victoria has second-highest wait times in Canada for walk-in clinics

Victoria patients waited an average 137 minutes — more than two hours — per visit at walk-in clinics in 2022, the second-highest in the country after North Vancouver
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West Fraser to curtail production at Cariboo Pulp & Paper

West Fraser to curtail production at Cariboo Pulp & Paper

Month-long curtailments to be invoked in mid-April and the third quarter
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Aspiring actor takes Elton John to streets of Prince George

Aspiring actor takes Elton John to streets of Prince George

Musician Caleb Oman gaining recognition for sit-down session playing miniature piano
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Hundreds of barking sea lions provide wake-up call in Oak Bay

Hundreds of barking sea lions provide wake-up call in Oak Bay

Attracted by a good supply of herring, sea lions and harbour seals have been hanging out off Oak Bay, making a cacophony of barks and growls that carry as far as Mount Tolmie
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Vancouver group Skinny Puppy announce final tour dates in North America

Vancouver group Skinny Puppy announce final tour dates in North America

VANCOUVER — Canadian industrial rockers Skinny Puppy are embarking on what they are calling their final tour for their 40th anniversary. The Vancouver-bred group shared the news on social media along with North America tour dates starting in April.
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Pink sea urchins on the move, a sign of climate change

Pink sea urchins on the move, a sign of climate change

Pink sea urchins that live in deep water off the Island are slowly moving into shallower places as food sources and oxygen levels decline due to a warming ocean.
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Victoria woman relieved family members in Syria safe after earthquake

Victoria woman relieved family members in Syria safe after earthquake

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that Canada is ready to provide help in the aftermath of the earthquake, which has left thousands dead.
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In the event of an earthquake alert, drop, cover and hold on

In the event of an earthquake alert, drop, cover and hold on

New alert system coming next year is expected to provide a few minutes’ warning of a major earthquake, so home earthquake drills are recommended
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Delays in diagnosing strep throat nearly kills B.C. child

Delays in diagnosing strep throat nearly kills B.C. child

Clark's daughter is now on intravenous antibiotics and is on the road to recovery.
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New coalition formed to save B.C. salmon from extinction

New coalition formed to save B.C. salmon from extinction

First Nations Fisheries Council calls for all hands on deck approach to crisis
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