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$30M targeted housing benefit expected to address the Island’s military housing crunch

$30M targeted housing benefit expected to address the Island’s military housing crunch

New benefit will be tied to salary to help those who need it most in places like Comox and Esquimalt
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‘Small is mighty’: Langford child with dwarfism stars in hospital campaign

‘Small is mighty’: Langford child with dwarfism stars in hospital campaign

Ava Secuur was part of a video campaign for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation
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City of Victoria’s interactive map pinpoints blooming trees for flower followers

City of Victoria’s interactive map pinpoints blooming trees for flower followers

Trees can be clicked on to see what kind they are and when they bloom
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UVic researchers help bring First Nation back to Nootka Island with wave power

UVic researchers help bring First Nation back to Nootka Island with wave power

Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation looks towards renewable energy microgrid to power future community
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Vancouver Islanders urged to give hogweed a giant berth

Vancouver Islanders urged to give hogweed a giant berth

Toxic plant can cause severe reactions
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Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Most drivers in B.C. should keep winter tires on vehicles until April 30

Spring is here, but Road Safety at Work’s Shift Into Winter campaign warns that it is not yet time to take winter tires off your vehicles.
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Western science meets traditional knowledge at Scia’new’s Ocean Resources centre

Western science meets traditional knowledge at Scia’new’s Ocean Resources centre

The centre is part of an effort to bring jobs and people home to Scia’new, according to Chief Russ Chipps
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Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club raising funds for Easter Seals

Victoria Canoe and Kayak Club raising funds for Easter Seals

The Paddle for the Kids fundraiser is taking place April 1
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UPDATE: Suspect identified after restaurant patron punched

UPDATE: Suspect identified after restaurant patron punched

Altercation involving a chair leaves patron with facial injuries
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B.C. woman promised ‘no leaks’ in Facebook car ad, but sued after oil spilled everywhere

B.C. woman promised ‘no leaks’ in Facebook car ad, but sued after oil spilled everywhere

Seller says ‘buyer beware’ rules should apply
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