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Comox Valley Search and Rescue needs money for permanent home

Comox Valley Search and Rescue needs money for permanent home

The search-and-rescue group, which currently rents space, is planning a fundraising program to build a permanent headquarters.
Stretch of Shelbourne to close for up to four weeks starting June 12

Stretch of Shelbourne to close for up to four weeks starting June 12

Pedestrians and cyclists will still have access to Shelbourne between Donnelly Avenue and Pear Street
Langford councillor 'furious' after pride banners vandalized

Langford councillor 'furious' after pride banners vandalized

Five street banners were defaced less than 24 hours after they were hung in the city
Fatal six-vehicle crash closes Trans-Canada Highway in Nanaimo

Fatal six-vehicle crash closes Trans-Canada Highway in Nanaimo

The occupants of the five other vehicles did not have serious injuries, police said.
Health Canada rejects Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club request for exemption

Health Canada rejects Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club request for exemption

The club had asked Health Canada to exempt it from the Cannabis Act, which sets a 10-milligram THC limit per edible and prohibits storefront sales of medical cannabis
Three candidates declared for North Saanich byelection

Three candidates declared for North Saanich byelection

The three are vying to fill a council seat vacated in late March when Brett Smyth resigned after clashing with Mayor Peter Jones over the official community plan process
North Vancouver Island school district faces sex abuse allegations

North Vancouver Island school district faces sex abuse allegations

The suit alleges a Port Hardy Secondary School teacher sexually abused the child starting in 1981 or 1984.
Bear sighting shuts down Royal Roads University gardens for second day in a row

Bear sighting shuts down Royal Roads University gardens for second day in a row

A black bear was also spotted at Esquimalt Lagoon on Wednesday
Victoria deemed most walkable city outside U.S.

Victoria deemed most walkable city outside U.S.

Readers of the online TravelAwaits group ranked Victoria above the other Canadian cities on the list, Quebec City in 13th place and Vancouver in 15th
John Howard Society gets $1.5M to help people with disabilities find work

John Howard Society gets $1.5M to help people with disabilities find work

Society executive director Manj Toor said the local effort will help support 120 people with disabilities in seeking employment
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