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Work to remove gravel in Cowichan River near Rotary Park trails set to begin

Work to remove gravel in Cowichan River near Rotary Park trails set to begin

But the trail itself won't be repaired after section washed away
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VIDEO: Citizens group rallies against proposed development in Saanichton

VIDEO: Citizens group rallies against proposed development in Saanichton

Traffic and safety impacts were key issues, as well as B.C.'s Bill 44, prohibiting public hearings
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Thefts from vehicles up more than 50% from last year, say Nanaimo RCMP

Thefts from vehicles up more than 50% from last year, say Nanaimo RCMP

More than 50 vehicles broken into in Nanaimo in the past two months
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Garbage-rummaging bear in Saanich residential area prompts police warning

Garbage-rummaging bear in Saanich residential area prompts police warning

Witnesses have observed the bear moving through residential properties in the area of Santa Clara Avenue, Piedmont Drive
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A quiet crisis: The unspoken struggles of men’s mental health in Victoria

A quiet crisis: The unspoken struggles of men’s mental health in Victoria

Men make up nearly 75% of suicide deaths in Canada; a new Victoria grassroots initiative aims to be a tool to address the problem
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Island Health brings virtual psychiatry service to multiple rural communities

Island Health brings virtual psychiatry service to multiple rural communities

Six regional psychiatrists rotate weekly to provide the service, bringing expertise from across Vancouver Island
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Cougar spotted near Saanich school, the latest of several recent sightings

Cougar spotted near Saanich school, the latest of several recent sightings

Cougar spotted near Doncaster Elementary School Thursday afternoon
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VicPD officer suspended 7 days with no pay for 2019 death of Victoria woman

VicPD officer suspended 7 days with no pay for 2019 death of Victoria woman

Lisa Rauch died after being struck in the back of the head with a round from an anti-riot weapon on Christmas Day 2019
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Fire danger alert issued for North Saanich, residents urged to be cautious

Fire danger alert issued for North Saanich, residents urged to be cautious

The current fire danger risk in the district has remained 'high' since June 10
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Island cricket club step up to bat for oldest member after fire erupts in home

Island cricket club step up to bat for oldest member after fire erupts in home

The local cricket club is helping out one of it's oldest members after their house burned down
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