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Tsawout First Nation buys 99 acres of Saanich Peninsula farmland, has plans for housing

Tsawout First Nation buys 99 acres of Saanich Peninsula farmland, has plans for housing

The nation says it’s in talks to incorporate the Puckle Road property, which has a partial ALR designation, into its reserve lands
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Victoria trimaran crew sails to victory in Race to Alaska, breaking 'the curse'

Victoria trimaran crew sails to victory in Race to Alaska, breaking 'the curse'

It was Team Malalo’s third try to win — in 2022, they had to pull out after damage from a log strike
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Body of second missing cousin found in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Body of second missing cousin found in Dawson Creek, B.C.

DAWSON CREEK, B.C. — Mounties in Dawson Creek, B.C., say they have identified human remains discovered in April as belonging to Darylyn Supernant, who was among four people to vanish from the area since she went missing in March 2023.
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Woodfibre LNG withdraws from District of Squamish process on floatel

Woodfibre LNG withdraws from District of Squamish process on floatel

Workers to be housed in floatel in Howe Sound following provincial order.
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Construction of kidney hemodialysis unit in Surrey, B.C., starts in August: Eby

Construction of kidney hemodialysis unit in Surrey, B.C., starts in August: Eby

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia Premier David Eby says construction of an $85-million expansion of kidney hemodialysis services in Surrey is set to start in August.
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B.C. safety agency moves to cut risks for construction cranes after fatal accidents

B.C. safety agency moves to cut risks for construction cranes after fatal accidents

RICHMOND, B.C. — British Columbia's worker safety agency is moving to address "gaps" in construction crane safety after recent accidents, including fatalities.
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VicPD is sued after cyclist on e-bike ran red light, wouldn't pull over and was knocked down

VicPD is sued after cyclist on e-bike ran red light, wouldn't pull over and was knocked down

VicPD admits in court documents that officers in a police vehicle hit the e-bike after failing to get the cyclist to stop.
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Witnesses saw teen go under and not resurface in Langford Lake: West Shore RCMP

Witnesses saw teen go under and not resurface in Langford Lake: West Shore RCMP

The 17-year-old remained in critical condition Monday after being pulled from the lake
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Fines for illegal hunting and fishing more than double in B.C.

Fines for illegal hunting and fishing more than double in B.C.

The biggest fines apply to people who hunt or possess big game out of season.
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Mercedes driver who hit speeds of 200 km/h on Pat Bay Highway arrested: police

Mercedes driver who hit speeds of 200 km/h on Pat Bay Highway arrested: police

A 24-year-old Saanich man has been charged with dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, driving without a valid licence, and driving while using an electronic device.
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