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Oak Bay resident loses $14,700 in fraud involving bitcoin

Oak Bay resident loses $14,700 in fraud involving bitcoin

The resident was drawn into an elaborate scam that started with a phone call purporting to be from someone at Visa.
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Vancouver Island University didn't do enough to protect personal data, audit finds

Vancouver Island University didn't do enough to protect personal data, audit finds

Vancouver Island University board failed in oversight of cybersecurity risk, says B.C. auditor general Michael Pickup.
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qathet Regional District votes to grant Lift facility $50,000

qathet Regional District votes to grant Lift facility $50,000

Community Resource Centre will receive funds to continue operations
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Festival in qathet still 'folk' with distinct twist, fresh vibe

Festival in qathet still 'folk' with distinct twist, fresh vibe

Natural setting of Palm Beach regional park an attraction for performers invited to music gathering
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qathet Regional District board defers Lund waterworks vote

qathet Regional District board defers Lund waterworks vote

“It’s not that we’re not accepting the Lund water system, it’s whether or not we want to be the receiver." ~ qRD CAO Al Radke
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Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken workers' personal information

Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken workers' personal information

The information could include social insurance numbers, email addresses, passport and licence details and other personal data. 
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Anti-fracking demonstration held at MLA Nicholas Simons' Sechelt office

Anti-fracking demonstration held at MLA Nicholas Simons' Sechelt office

The demonstration was part of a series of protests Dogwood and Frack Free BC organized at MLA offices in B.C. last week to advocate for the industry’s phase out and raise awareness of its ill effects. 
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Code of conduct policy adopted by qathet Regional District

Code of conduct policy adopted by qathet Regional District

Board rescinds old document and votes for new, more extensive version
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B.C. teacher stripped of licence for 15 years after sending sexual photos, messages to teens

B.C. teacher stripped of licence for 15 years after sending sexual photos, messages to teens

One of the students warned others in a social media post, according to a consent resolution agreement.
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How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

How rampant are climate denialists in Canada?

Amid 'rampant' misinformation on human-caused climate change, a new global study examined the beliefs of six audiences — from the alarmed to the doubtful and dismissive.
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