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Saanich teen publishes book about loss to help others her age process grief

Saanich teen publishes book about loss to help others her age process grief

Olivia Hahn’s book explores dealing with grief at a young age, detailing the loss of her mother
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CRD removes harmful invasive plants from regional parks

CRD removes harmful invasive plants from regional parks

As a result, three formerly closed campsites have been reopened to the public
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CRD and UVic launch project to improve response to extreme heat events

CRD and UVic launch project to improve response to extreme heat events

The project is using a mixed-methods research process
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B.C.’s largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

B.C.’s largest prison in Oliver is only at 20% capacity

167 prisoners out of a capacity of 800 are currently at the Okanagan Correctional Centre
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Funding remains amid calls to end Victoria police’s paused school liaison program

Funding remains amid calls to end Victoria police’s paused school liaison program

Officers haven’t been in schools since 2018 after being redeployed to front-line roles
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Popular Victoria historic site closes citing lack of provincial funding

Popular Victoria historic site closes citing lack of provincial funding

Point Ellice House and Gardens is operated by a non-profit on behalf of the province
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Cougar sightings, killing of pet cat puts Langford neighbourhood on alert

Cougar sightings, killing of pet cat puts Langford neighbourhood on alert

Pet owners encouraged to supervise animals when outside, bring them in at night
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T’Sou-ke chief defends seaweed project as ‘environmentally friendly’

T’Sou-ke chief defends seaweed project as ‘environmentally friendly’

Synergraze plan faces criticism from environmental advocates
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Police seize $100K in vaping products being sold to Greater Victoria kids using Snapchat

Police seize $100K in vaping products being sold to Greater Victoria kids using Snapchat

Federal Tobacco and Vaping Products Act prohibits sale of vaping products to anyone under age 18
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Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of March 21

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers wanted list for the week of March 21

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers is seeking the public’s help in locating the following individuals who were wanted as of March 21, 2023.
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