Ceremony kicks off expansion of Cowichan Tribes' elementary school

The two-storey addition will add 1,687 square metres, eight classrooms and a full-size gym, and allow the school to go to Grade 7.

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Poor visibility likely caused fatal helicopter crash on north Island: TSB

The helicopter left Port McNeill with the pilot and a passenger on Aug. 15, 2024, with plans for nine flight legs to move equipment and personnel, but never returned from the third leg.

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Police forces clear VicPD in case of drug bust tossed out by court

Delta Police Department and Surrey Police Service found no evidence Victoria police mismanaged or concealed information, leading to the collapse of the $30-million drug case.

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Contractor gets eight months for sexually assaulting employee

Kyle Christopher Mostowy, 57, who was previously incarcerated for sexually assaulting five female employees, was found guilty by a jury last June of sexual assaulting another.

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Man wanted by Comox Valley RCMP for drug, weapons charges

Kyle Scott Piraux is known to travel around Vancouver Island and could be in the Duncan area, police said.

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Enbridge gets federal approval for $4B natural gas pipeline expansion in B.C.

Premier David Eby says the Sunrise expansion is good news for jobs in B.C. Construction is expected to begin this summer, with startup targeted for late 2028.

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Motorcycle rider hits pickup on Pat Bay Highway

Both vehicles were travelling north on the highway when the collision occurred on Thursday afternoon

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Former military college Royal Roads will help train officers again

A cohort of 40 cadets is set to begin studies at the former military college this fall and will live on the university’s Colwood campus.

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All three of our #crabapple #trees are in blossom.
My fave is our front yard crabapple tree. Hummingbirds nest in there, every year đź’—

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#VictoriaBC - First Nations file new claims against B.C. government, cite court ruling making UNDRIP enforceable in law https://vancouversun.com/news/first-nations-file-new-claims-against-bc-government-cite-court-ruling-making-undrip-enforceable-in-law
First Nations file new claims against B.C. government, cite court ruling making UNDRIP enforceable in law

A-G office won't release Premier Eby's list of more than 20 amended claims against B.C. resulting from Appeal Court ruling, citing privilege

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