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Downtown Victoria struggles amidst a growing suburban retail rental market

Downtown Victoria struggles amidst a growing suburban retail rental market

CBRE's report gives a snapshot of retail trends in cities across Canada
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BC Hydro begins major seismic upgrade at Vancouver Island dam

BC Hydro begins major seismic upgrade at Vancouver Island dam

Campbell River's Ladore Dam upgrade is one of three in the works along the system
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North Island First Nation re-elects chief councillor

North Island First Nation re-elects chief councillor

We Wai Kai First Nation has made 'great strides' in becoming financially independent in recent years: chief
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RCMP investigate attempted arson at historic Island train station

RCMP investigate attempted arson at historic Island train station

According to Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Welsh, crews were called around 8:45 p.m. and found one corner of the heritage building in flames.
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Province steps in with B.C. city 'significantly' missing housing targets

Province steps in with B.C. city 'significantly' missing housing targets

B.C.'s Ministry of Housing appoints housing advisor to Oak Bay
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BMX community rallies around Island rider after New Zealand spinal injury

BMX community rallies around Island rider after New Zealand spinal injury

Local BMX rider Ryley Cofield suffered a spinal injury while training in New Zealand
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Wind warning issued for Greater Victoria, gusts up to 90km/h forecast

Wind warning issued for Greater Victoria, gusts up to 90km/h forecast

Drivers have been warned to be cautious on the evening of Friday Jan. 31
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‘Number one killer’: Expert panel delves into Island's toxic opioid crisis

‘Number one killer’: Expert panel delves into Island's toxic opioid crisis

 ‘I hope it shakes all of us awake to what this crisis is and the toll that it's taking,’: organizer
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Cold weather leaves Campbell River warming centre open for next four days

Cold weather leaves Campbell River warming centre open for next four days

In response to the continued low overnight temperatures in the forecast, the City of Campbell River will activate a warming centre at the Campbell River Community Centre (401-11th Avenue) until Feb. 4.
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One dead as early-morning house fire claims life in Comox

One dead as early-morning house fire claims life in Comox

Comox Valley RCMP issue statement regarding the fire
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