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Songhees woman identified as pedestrian killed in crash

Songhees woman identified as pedestrian killed in crash

West Shore RCMP said the woman died of her injuries over the weekend. The case is still under investigation.
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Vancouver Island wildfire evacuees to hear soon when they can go home

Vancouver Island wildfire evacuees to hear soon when they can go home

The mayor of Port Alberni on Vancouver Island says about 50 residents evacuated from their homes due to a nearby wildfire will soon have an update on when they will be able to return.
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Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say

Thieves tug at heartstrings in string of Canada-wide distraction thefts, police say

EDMONTON — Police in Alberta say the public should mind strangers asking for hugs or sharing sob stories after three people were arrested in a string of "distraction" thefts across Canada.
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B.C. Ombudsperson says whistleblower protection law 'falling short' in some areas

B.C. Ombudsperson says whistleblower protection law 'falling short' in some areas

Thirty nine amendments to the legislation are being recommended to improve its effectiveness.
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Rain and wind bring fresh air in qathet region

Rain and wind bring fresh air in qathet region

Sun and warm weather returns on Friday
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Delta police seek public assistance in locating wanted man

Delta police seek public assistance in locating wanted man

Delta man wanted on Canada-wide warrant
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Man charged with arson in Vancouver after three weekend fires

Man charged with arson in Vancouver after three weekend fires

There are no reported injuries from the fires.
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Fiery head-on crash on Highway 1 kills two near Lytton, B.C.

Fiery head-on crash on Highway 1 kills two near Lytton, B.C.

LYTTON — A fiery head-on crash on Highway 1 in the British Columbia Interior has left two people dead. Lytton RCMP say the crash happened on Aug. 14 just before 5 p.m., when police began receiving calls from the collision site near Spences Bridge.
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qathet designer repurposes materials to slow waste stream

qathet designer repurposes materials to slow waste stream

Natural fibres, upcycled garments a rebellion against fast fashion, says business owner
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No leaf-munching tent caterpillar swarm this year, but likely in 2032-33, researcher says

No leaf-munching tent caterpillar swarm this year, but likely in 2032-33, researcher says

Tent caterpillars never completely disappear — populations are winnowed down, then explode periodically
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