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No talking in Vancouver Island libraries – staff fear cuts to jobs, programs

No talking in Vancouver Island libraries – staff fear cuts to jobs, programs

Proposed changes to the operating hours of Vancouver Island Regional Library branches have many workers fearing for their jobs and the future of library programs
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Solstice science: Why this year's longest day isn’t on June 21

Solstice science: Why this year's longest day isn’t on June 21

On Friday, June 20, we can expect 16 hours and 10 minutes of daylight
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Students dismayed after skateboard, scooters swiped from Island school entry

Students dismayed after skateboard, scooters swiped from Island school entry

Theft at Rock City Elementary School happened in broad daylight during morning classes
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Vancouver Island could see smoky skies as wildfire season starts

Vancouver Island could see smoky skies as wildfire season starts

BC Wildfire lists 4 burning on Vancouver Island, with 2 under control, 1 held and 1 out of control
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B.C. staying out of dispute that could end fire protection in Okanagan community

B.C. staying out of dispute that could end fire protection in Okanagan community

The province is encouraging the Okanagan Indian Band and Parker Cove Properties LP to come together and resolve the dispute
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Evacuation alert expanded for Squamish wildfire

Evacuation alert expanded for Squamish wildfire

The fire is an estimated eight hectares as of Tuesday afternoon
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Port Alberni students suggest solutions to Cathedral Grove congestion

Port Alberni students suggest solutions to Cathedral Grove congestion

Survey, solutions are part of high school Social Justice class project
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B.C. hires ex-minister and former union head to advise on labour negotiations

B.C. hires ex-minister and former union head to advise on labour negotiations

George Heyman to advise on public service collective bargaining negotiations
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Comox Valley man fined $60,000 for destroying fish habitat

Comox Valley man fined $60,000 for destroying fish habitat

Property owner made unauthorized riverbank alterations
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Family brings Miguel Mack's body home to Bella Coola, 2 years after he vanished

Family brings Miguel Mack's body home to Bella Coola, 2 years after he vanished

RCMP say Mack was the victim of a suspected homicide, investigation ongoing near Merritt
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