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Man arrested for throwing around 'full-size' plastic boat in downtown Nanaimo

Man arrested for throwing around 'full-size' plastic boat in downtown Nanaimo

Suspect arrested for causing disturbance March 15 at former Jean Burns property
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Mayor of Summerland sued for alleged defamation

Mayor of Summerland sued for alleged defamation

Brad Besler has filed yet another lawsuit in his ongoing legal feud with Summerland's council and municipal staff
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Long-time Penticton business bought out, almost 80 jobs leaving city

Long-time Penticton business bought out, almost 80 jobs leaving city

The facility was toured just a few months earlier by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre.
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'I thought that I was going to a ranch': inside B.C.'s now-closed Volken recovery centre

'I thought that I was going to a ranch': inside B.C.'s now-closed Volken recovery centre

Former residents of JVA remember endless work and punishments including the silent treatment
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B.C.'s ostrich cull battle inspires flock of protestors to streets of Vernon

B.C.'s ostrich cull battle inspires flock of protestors to streets of Vernon

Growing flock of support for Edgewood farm's fight to keep birds alive despite avian flu order
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Peer volunteers offer compassion on B.C. streets, seek same from public

Peer volunteers offer compassion on B.C. streets, seek same from public

Pair have overcome their own experience with substance use, now use this knowledge to help others
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Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Courtenay air quality getting better thanks to local initiatives, report says

Downward trend in the levels of particulate matter in Courtenay’s air since 2019
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Nanaimo RCMP officers bear-sprayed by man who threw axe at pickup truck

Nanaimo RCMP officers bear-sprayed by man who threw axe at pickup truck

Officers fight through effects of bear-spray to bring repeat offender into custody
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B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

B.C. councillor told to file FOI request to get city-related info

'Being told to file an FOI application is a real slap in the face,' Bose says, after seeking details about Surrey's business with U.S. firm. Another Surrey councillor says he too has experienced similar
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Tesla superchargers destroyed by fire in Nanaimo

Tesla superchargers destroyed by fire in Nanaimo

Nanaimo Fire Rescue says units at Woodgrove Centre appeared to have been tampered with
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