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Ferries to be converted to use LNG

Ferries to be converted to use LNG

BC Ferries embraces conversion after rejecting it; refit will also include low-friction hull coating and likely slot machines on board
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B.C. schools back in session after weeks of delay

B.C. schools back in session after weeks of delay

B.C. teachers strike fosters engagement from students and parents
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Tour de Rock begins today

Tour de Rock begins today

Team of police officers and media in major fundraiser to help kids with cancer
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E-cigs, party buses, ambulance response among issues for B.C. cities at UBCM

E-cigs, party buses, ambulance response among issues for B.C. cities at UBCM

Regulation proposed for e-cigarettes, now used to defy public smoking bans
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Greater Victoria school district classes starting on Monday

Province and teachers reached deal on new contract earlier this week
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CREST to receive $25 million upgrade

The CREST system is used by the region’s various emergency services agencies
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At-risk youth home to get facelift

Forrest House upgraded by HeroWork Program Society
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Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin to run for re-election

Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin to run for re-election

“I’m in. I’m ready. I’m eager,” Fortin tells local media.
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Ida Chong to seek Victoria mayor's seat

Ida Chong to seek Victoria mayor's seat

Former cabinet minister makes four key promises to supporters
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Referendum polls close in Scotland – could 'Yes' vote inspire Quebec separatists?

Referendum polls close in Scotland – could 'Yes' vote inspire Quebec separatists?

It's currently predicted that Scotland will against against leaving Great Britain, but Canadians are wondering what a 'Yes' would mean here.
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