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Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Doctors, nurses volunteer to help keep hospitals running amid road closure

Island Health has been flying in health care workers to maintain acute and emergency care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni and Tofino General Hospital
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Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Cameron Bluffs wildfire creates challenges for business and tourism

Water trucks deployed to help control dust on gravel road detour.
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Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Highway 4 to remain closed for at least another 10 days

Single-lane alternating traffic is expected to be moving along the highway by the weekend of June 24-25, the Transportation Ministry says
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Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

Famed Martin Mars water bomber could be headed to museum

The Hawaii Mars, owned by Port Alberni-based Coulson Groups of Companies, hasn’t been used to fight wildfires since 2015 and has been tethered to a dock in Sproat Lake since its retirement eight years ago
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'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

'I never yelled towards the girl': Kelowna man accused of accosting child at track meet denies allegations

Kelowna RCMP said Tuesday they are investigating the incident.
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Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

Key Vancouver Island highway cut by fire won't open for at least 10 days: minister

VANCOUVER — Trees a metre in diameter and rocks the size of coffee mugs strewn across Highway 4 on Vancouver Island are delaying the reopening of the only paved route giving access to the communities of Tofino, Ucluelet and Port Alberni.
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Missing Australian hiker found dead in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

Missing Australian hiker found dead in B.C.'s East Kootenay region

KIMBERLEY, B.C. — An Australian hiker has been found dead after being reported missing over the weekend in the East Kootenay region of British Columbia.
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Fleeing driver hits officer, crashes car and injures dog

Fleeing driver hits officer, crashes car and injures dog

The Kia Forte had been travelling at almost twice the speed limit when it was stopped about 11 p.m. Saturday in the 3700-block of Sooke Road in Metchosin
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Former top bureaucrat in Lions Bay sues for $85,000 after being fired

Former top bureaucrat in Lions Bay sues for $85,000 after being fired

Peter DeJong claims the Village of Lions Bay owes him over $85,000 after failing to meet the severance terms of his contract upon termination.
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B.C. camping goes upscale as land, operating costs bite

B.C. camping goes upscale as land, operating costs bite

Operators focus on RVs, luxury amenities for post-pandemic glampers
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