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Journalist Kim Bolan honoured on Comox Valley Walk of Achievement

Journalist Kim Bolan honoured on Comox Valley Walk of Achievement

From Courtenay student journalist to award-winning crime reporter
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Safety options floated in wake of B.C. highway’s payphone closures

Safety options floated in wake of B.C. highway’s payphone closures

Highway part of Vancouver Island trunk radio system, cell service is spotty
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B.C. legislature gives royal assent to Aboriginal title law for Haida Gwaii

B.C. legislature gives royal assent to Aboriginal title law for Haida Gwaii

Supporters say law historic in advancing Reconciliation, critics question effect on property rights
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Man fights off, shoots grizzly bear in attack near Elkford

Man fights off, shoots grizzly bear in attack near Elkford

Victim airlifted to Calgary hospital; bear found dead from injuries
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Little new information a year after Island man killed on the job

Little new information a year after Island man killed on the job

Investigators continue to consult with Crown counsel on May 17, 2023 collision
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No campfire ban going into the long weekend, but BC Wildfire is monitoring

No campfire ban going into the long weekend, but BC Wildfire is monitoring

BC Wildfire Service operations director says British Columbians have heard the warnings
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Questions abound after 2nd Sayward councillor resigns in as many months

Questions abound after 2nd Sayward councillor resigns in as many months

Tom Tinsley tendered resignation from small North Island community’s council this week
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UBC tells protesters it must remain neutral in Gaza conflict

UBC tells protesters it must remain neutral in Gaza conflict

Presidents says doing otherwise would undermine rights of people to express themselves
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125 wildfires burn in B.C., with majority in province’s northeast

125 wildfires burn in B.C., with majority in province’s northeast

Parker Lake, which is burning kilometres away from Fort Nelson, is more than 12,000 hectares
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Cool, wet spring so far bodes well for Cowichan water levels

Cool, wet spring so far bodes well for Cowichan water levels

Recent rain, delayed snow pack melt causes optimism for battered Island river system
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