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Cowichan youth employment program dropped after federal funding pulled

Cowichan youth employment program dropped after federal funding pulled

A long-standing youth program run by Cowichan Valley Youth Services is shutting down after the federal government cut its funding.
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Vancouver Island swelters as multiple new daily heat records set Sunday

Vancouver Island swelters as multiple new daily heat records set Sunday

Sunday was the hottest July 7 on record for Nanaimo, Qualicum Beach and the Malahat
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Family continuing search as official operation called off for missing man near Youbou

Family continuing search as official operation called off for missing man near Youbou

38-old-year old visitor last seen at 7 p.m. on July 1
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Mill Bay death a homicide, RCMP mental health liaison expansion called for

Mill Bay death a homicide, RCMP mental health liaison expansion called for

Christopher Bloomfield was shot and killed by two RCMP officers while under the influence of a long list of hallucinogenic drugs
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B.C. pumps $3B into electricity system upgrades across Vancouver Island

B.C. pumps $3B into electricity system upgrades across Vancouver Island

New substations, underground cables and other upgrades a response to increased clean energy demands
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Contraband cigarettes seized by RCMP near Duncan

Contraband cigarettes seized by RCMP near Duncan

"Significant seizure" of contraband tobacco near Duncan, Mounties say
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Lake Cowichan council eyes minister meetings to talk infrastructure

Lake Cowichan council eyes minister meetings to talk infrastructure

Town of Lake Cowichan council wants to speak with four provincial ministries this fall during UBCM
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Province says it is working hard on social issues like housing

Province says it is working hard on social issues like housing

The province recognizes that there is a continued need for more safe, indoor housing and shelter spaces in communities across B.C.
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'You can expect some violence': Jury out in fatal Mill Bay police shooting

'You can expect some violence': Jury out in fatal Mill Bay police shooting

Christopher Bloomfield was shot 5 times by police in 2018 while under the influence of a long list of drugs
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World's biggest hockey stick to be taken down in Duncan, turned into collectibles

World's biggest hockey stick to be taken down in Duncan, turned into collectibles

The world’s largest hockey stick will soon be gone, but people who are fond of it will soon be able to have a small piece of it for themselves.
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