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Comox Valley welcomes Island’s 2nd mobile crisis response team

Comox Valley welcomes Island’s 2nd mobile crisis response team

The organization aims to help those when they most need it
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Vancouver Island author imagines Qualicum Beach overrun by flying jellyfish

Vancouver Island author imagines Qualicum Beach overrun by flying jellyfish

Brian Wilford's satire novel 'Rise of the Jellies' pokes fun at corporate greed, small-town politics
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Do you know these people? Victoria find brings decade-old memories into focus

Do you know these people? Victoria find brings decade-old memories into focus

If you know the people in these images found at Fisherman's Wharf, let us know, email newsroom@vicnews.com
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Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Turbulent waters: Trump tension clips Victoria to Seattle sailings

Compared to last year, the total number of Victoria Clipper sailings in 2025 is expected to be down by 20%
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B.C.’s Arts ministry defends value of $3.6K dinner with Hollywood execs

B.C.’s Arts ministry defends value of $3.6K dinner with Hollywood execs

Group calling on Lana Popham to explain taxpayer-funded dinner she hosted for Hollywood executives while serving as minister of the arts
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Petition pushes back against plan to displace services for unhoused Vancouver Islanders

Petition pushes back against plan to displace services for unhoused Vancouver Islanders

City of Campbell River has found housing for 30 Harbourside Inn tenants but an unhoused advocate says demolishing hotel will place even more pressure on low-income housing market
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Patio season is coming and Vancouver Island has 6 of Canada's best al fresco spots

Patio season is coming and Vancouver Island has 6 of Canada's best al fresco spots

Victoria restaurants are in this year's list of top 100 outdoor dining restaurants
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Young Island cellist joins National Youth Orchestra on Canadian tour

Young Island cellist joins National Youth Orchestra on Canadian tour

Courtenay's Claire Mindell will play 4 Island dates this summer, including Victoria's Symphony SPLASH!
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Nanaimo woman with no CPR training honoured for saving her husband’s life

Nanaimo woman with no CPR training honoured for saving her husband’s life

Lena Wirachowsky presented with BCEHS Vital Link Award
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Cougar showing 'concerning' behaviour prompts Saanich police warning

Cougar showing 'concerning' behaviour prompts Saanich police warning

Police advise anyone who encounters it to walk away slowly and contact 911 and the BC Conservation Service at 1-877-952-7277
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