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Love of nature a catalyst to clean up in qathet region

Love of nature a catalyst to clean up in qathet region

Plastic, food wrappers and cigarette butts found regularly at beaches around town
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Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

Police in B.C. say three face charges over stolen beer, food and toilet paper

The men, who range in age from 40 to 54, are all from the Lower Mainland.
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Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two teens suspected of selling drugs to other youths in group homes, detox centres

Two males, ages 16 and 17, were arrested last week.
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qathet cookie campaign a record fundraiser for Four Tides

qathet cookie campaign a record fundraiser for Four Tides

Community support for hospice reflected in amount raised this year
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Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend

Coroner says 275 died of toxic drugs in B.C. in February and March in downward trend

VICTORIA — The BC Coroners Service says overdose deaths have been trending downward in the province, with 275 people dying in February and March due to the toxic drug supply.
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Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Vancouver woman sues CIBC for not acting fast to stop scam

Carolyn Robinson alleges 14 hours passed between her alert to CIBC's Simplii Financial of a potential fraud, and a recall being placed on a wire transfer.
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'This falls short of justice': Kelowna killer gets 15 years for fatal attack on UBCO security guard

'This falls short of justice': Kelowna killer gets 15 years for fatal attack on UBCO security guard

The sentencing hearing, which took place in a Kelowna courtroom over two days, marked the end of a case that dragged on for more than three years.
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Police say 15-year-old girl hurt in Prince George, B.C., shooting

Police say 15-year-old girl hurt in Prince George, B.C., shooting

PRINCE GEORGE — Mounties in Prince George, B.C., say a 15-year-old girl was shot while in a recreational vehicle parked at a local homeless encampment.
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B.C. teacher charged with sexual exploitation of students

B.C. teacher charged with sexual exploitation of students

SAANICH — Police in Saanich, B.C., say a 36-year-old teacher in the Greater Victoria School District is accused of engaging in sexual interactions with students.
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B.C. man gets two years' prison for sexual touching of minor

B.C. man gets two years' prison for sexual touching of minor

Joshua Turner pleaded guilty to a charge that he engaged in sexual touching in Squamish between March 11 and March 20, 2021.
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