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Rare woolly mammoth on display at the Royal B.C. Museum

Rare woolly mammoth on display at the Royal B.C. Museum

The story of one of the most well preserved specimens in existence is a sad but remarkable tale, according to scientists.
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Charges pending in bear feeding incident

Charges pending in bear feeding incident

People continue stopping to approach and feed bears on B.C. roadsides, man fined for possession of dangerous lizard ( video below)
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Parrot Refuge future uncertain — reports suggest hundreds of birds may be taken away from the Coombs facility any time now

Parrot Refuge future uncertain — reports suggest hundreds of birds may be taken away from the Coombs facility any time now

Developments on this story continue almost hourly — keep checking www.pqbnews.com for updates
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UVic cave art expert named 2016 National Geographic Emerging Explorer

UVic cave art expert named 2016 National Geographic Emerging Explorer

Genevieve von Petzinger knew she wanted to be an archeologist ever since she was a child.
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Island Health maintains controversial paperless system safe, working as planned

Island Health maintains controversial paperless system safe, working as planned

Officials say technical support for new electronic record system will continue at Nanaimo hospital until doctors and nurses are up to speed
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Five-month wait for logging plan has Sierra Club crying foul on the north Island

Five-month wait for logging plan has Sierra Club crying foul on the north Island

Lemare Lake Logging says its operations at East Creek near Brooks Peninsula have been by the book, forests ministry unconcerned
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Fund launched to boost Victoria’s emerging tech industry

A new fund dedicated to helping local startup companies is expected to boost Victoria’s reputation as a major tech hub in the country.
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Hotel placements continue for B.C. children in care

Hotel placements continue for B.C. children in care

Exceptional circumstances cited by children's ministry in each of 24 recent cases
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Vancouver Island turns up the heat on people leaving pets in hot cars

Vancouver Island turns up the heat on people leaving pets in hot cars

Dog advocates hoping tougher bylaws, increased awareness will reduce the risk
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B.C.'s distracted driving penalty jumps to $543 June 1

B.C.'s distracted driving penalty jumps to $543 June 1

$888 for a second offence and possible review by Superintendent of Motor Vehicles
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