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Swimmer travels 32 km in Howe Sound in 15 hours

Swimmer travels 32 km in Howe Sound in 15 hours

Around kilometre 14, swimmer Kendal Crawford boarded her support boat to be treated for hypothermia, therefore, the journey will not qualify for Marathon Swim Federation ratification.
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Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams persist in B.C., warns Better Business Bureau

Home improvement scams rank fourth in Canada for riskiest scams.
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Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Orcas return to Pender Harbour's Gunboat Bay

Who were those whales spotted on the B.C. coast last week? Ocean Wise researchers and residents share the details
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SCRD calls Stage 3 measures for Chapman water users

The restrictions became effective Tuesday, Aug. 23, the same day the SCRD announced that the measures were being introduced.
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Double whammy: Queens of Surrey and Coquitlam hit with mechanical issues

Double whammy: Queens of Surrey and Coquitlam hit with mechanical issues

BC Ferries 2:45 p.m. sailing from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale will be delayed pending investigation of a problem with the Queen of Coquitlam's fuel pump." 
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New funds help Arrowhead Clubhouse reopen for five days per week

New funds help Arrowhead Clubhouse reopen for five days per week

The District of Sechelt and the Town of Gibsons are receiving funds from the Union for BC Municipalities Strengthening Communities’ Services Program to help unhoused people
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Registration open for COVID-19 vaccines for young children

Registration open for COVID-19 vaccines for young children

VCH has been hosting vaccination clinics for children as young as six months locally since Aug. 2. To schedule an appointment for an infant or child, parents or guardians must first register their youngsters via getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca. 
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Stolen vehicle recovered

Stolen vehicle recovered

Sunshine Coast RCMP is seeking information about the location of a stolen vehicle and the suspect, whose image was captured on video surveillance. On Saturday, Aug.
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Ask Angie: What to know about elder abuse

Ask Angie: What to know about elder abuse

What is considered elder abuse, and where can I get help for someone?
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Elphinstone Chronicles: What's up with the 'Hole of Payne Road'?

Elphinstone Chronicles: What's up with the 'Hole of Payne Road'?

Down the rabbit hole of fixing the atmospheric river's aftermath
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