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First Nations chiefs reflect on impacts of year-long Highway 8 closure as route reopens

First Nations chiefs reflect on impacts of year-long Highway 8 closure as route reopens

“It devastated homes, devastated land. It displaced us from each other, our resources," said Cooks Ferry Indian Band chief, Christine Minnabarriet.
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Island marmot to grace U.S. stamp series featuring endangered species; Marmota vancouverensis has been having a tough year

Island marmot to grace U.S. stamp series featuring endangered species; Marmota vancouverensis has been having a tough year

The stamp series features creatures whose populations are critically low in the U.S. and its territories — and one that makes its home exclusively in the mountains of central Vancouver Island
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Wartime letters written by soldiers and sailors find their way home again

Wartime letters written by soldiers and sailors find their way home again

As part of the Letters Home project, replicas of wartime letters are being sent to the homes where they were originally addressed, including 16 in Victoria
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You will be arrested’: Coastal GasLink security denies Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief access to monitor project construction

You will be arrested’: Coastal GasLink security denies Wet’suwet’en Hereditary Chief access to monitor project construction

Private security workers told Chief Na’moks he would be arrested if he walked past a gate on a forest service road. RCMP on location did not speak with the Chief
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Mayor says VPD report on social spending isn't useful, minister calls it 'misleading'

Mayor says VPD report on social spending isn't useful, minister calls it 'misleading'

VANCOUVER — A report commissioned by the Vancouver Police Department that concludes $5 billion a year is being spent on the city's "social safety net" is facing criticism from the mayor, who said it was not very useful, and the public safety minister
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For the first time in a year, motorists can now drive from Merritt to Spences Bridge

For the first time in a year, motorists can now drive from Merritt to Spences Bridge

The November 2021 storm washed out 25 distinct sites, and another five washouts occurred this past summer.
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BC Tree Fruit growers force meeting over Lake Country plant closure

BC Tree Fruit growers force meeting over Lake Country plant closure

All BC Tree Fruit growers have been invited to a special general meeting set for Nov. 22.
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Testing underway at new radar weather tower serving B.C.'s southern interior

Testing underway at new radar weather tower serving B.C.'s southern interior

The completion of a new Environment Canada radar tower on Vernon's Silver Star mountain can’t come soon enough for B.C Interior residents who rely on the service.
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Province must do more on crime, mental health: Nanaimo mayor

Province must do more on crime, mental health: Nanaimo mayor

Addressing criminal behaviour that flows from drug addiction is a priority for many Nanaimo residents, re-elected Mayor Leonard Krog said in his inaugural address and swearing-in ceremony
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Nanaimo awarded 55-Plus B.C. Games for 2025

Nanaimo awarded 55-Plus B.C. Games for 2025

Nanaimo has been chosen to host the 55+ B.C. Games in 2025.
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