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Strong support at N. Cowichan council for affordable housing

Strong support at N. Cowichan council for affordable housing

Plans for two new affordable-housing projects in North Cowichan are moving forward, despite concerns around parking.
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NDP moves rookie to child care role

NDP moves rookie to child care role

John Horgan gives new roles to MLAs Jodie Wickens, Lana Popham, Rob Fleming, Jennifer Rice and Selina Robinson
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UBC pulls ads from alt-right news outlet in U.S.

UBC pulls ads from alt-right news outlet in U.S.

University of Montreal also removes advertising from Breitbart News
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No objection to Shawnigan contaminated soil permit reconsideration: company

No objection to Shawnigan contaminated soil permit reconsideration: company

The owners of the controversial soil landfill at Shawnigan Lake are defending their environmental record at the site
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Confusion: Marijuana legal limbo frustrating for everyone

Confusion: Marijuana legal limbo frustrating for everyone

Green Aura, a marijuana dispensary in Chemainus, received another $200 ticket from the Municipality of North Cowichan last week.
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RCMP investigating suspicious fire at Duncan Hotel

RCMP investigating suspicious fire at Duncan Hotel

A fire in a unit at the Duncan Hotel on Jan. 25 is being treated as suspicious.
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Personal signs, bumper stickers exempt from B.C. election ad law: Supreme Court

Personal signs, bumper stickers exempt from B.C. election ad law: Supreme Court

High court upholds B.C. election ad law that forces anyone sponsoring a political advertisement during a provincial election to register
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One-third of B.C. residents to be immigrants by 2036

One-third of B.C. residents to be immigrants by 2036

Statistics Canada says most will live in Vancouver or Abbotsford-Mission
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UPDATED: Two injured, power cut by plane crash

UPDATED: Two injured, power cut by plane crash

As of Monday, the flight instructor injured in the crash of the Cessna 172 at Duncan Airport on Jan. 19 remains in hospital in Victoria
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Business notes: Cafe owner opens new downtown flower shop

Business notes: Cafe owner opens new downtown flower shop

A new floral business has opened its doors in Duncan.
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