Development application delayed for high-profile Parksville property

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Arthur Topham has been sentenced to one month of house arrest and three years of probation after breaching the terms of his probation. Topham was convicted of promoting hate against Jewish people in 2015. (Photo submitted)

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The Klahoose First Nation village on Cortes Island is under lockdown until further notice due to a positive COVID-19 test. Photo courtesy Kevin Peacey.

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        Nov 15th, 2020

        Neal Arthur Wood

        Nov 12th, 2020

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        Nov 9th, 2020

        Gerald Alan Stewart

        Nov 8th, 2020

        Lillian Irene ‘Lilo’ Hickford

        Nov 8th, 2020

        Gerard ‘Gerry’ Pagé

        Nov 3rd, 2020

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