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Program battles poverty with free post-secondary education

Program battles poverty with free post-secondary education

Vancouver Island University only institution in the country to dedicate full-time staffer to connecting poorer families to learning bond.
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Judge orders Site C protest camp removed

Judge orders Site C protest camp removed

Latest court loss for opponents of Peace River dam allows land clearing upstream of dam site
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Coroners service, VicPD investigating after body found at Odgen Point

The Victoria Police Department and the B.C. Coroners Service are investigating after a body was found off Odgen Point Monday morning.
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B.C. foster parents want court order stopping province from removing Metis girl

B.C. foster parents want court order stopping province from removing Metis girl

Foster parents fighting to keep Metis toddler back in court
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Walk a mile in her hijab event encourages religious tolerance

Walk a mile in her hijab event encourages religious tolerance

Every once in a while, Fatuma Ibro-Ali feels uncomfortable walking down the streets of Victoria.
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Victoria’s tech sector has huge economic impact

At about $4 billion annually, the high-tech industry has roughly twice the impact of tourism.
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Island Health introduces online testing for STIs, HIV

Victoria residents now have a new, more private way to get checked for sexually-transmitted infections and HIV.
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Do you have good hearing, but poor comprehension? -Sponsored Content-

Do you have good hearing, but poor comprehension? -Sponsored Content-

Do you sometimes feel that you can hear well, but not fully understand what’s being said?
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BC Hydro applies to raise rates by four per cent

BC Hydro applies to raise rates by four per cent

Utility points to recent slump in commodity prices and a government plan to allow mines to defer electricity costs to keep running
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Falling for the Island's accessible waterfalls

Falling for the Island's accessible waterfalls

Outdoor blogger lists 17 waterfalls worth a family-friendly walk in the woods on the central east coast of Vancouver Island
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