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Victoria man recounts chasing thief who stole his wallet — in his sock feet

Victoria man recounts chasing thief who stole his wallet — in his sock feet

Police have said the same suspect was arrested in connection with two carjackings last Sunday and Monday.
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Catching a killer: Environmental sleuths solve mystery of dead coho in a Courtenay creek

Catching a killer: Environmental sleuths solve mystery of dead coho in a Courtenay creek

Before the fish started dying, the region was in a period of drought. Then, immediately after significant rainfall, the smolts turned up dead. All the evidence pointed to a chemical found in tire rubber.
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IHIT, Mounties investigating sudden death of Surrey, B.C., woman

IHIT, Mounties investigating sudden death of Surrey, B.C., woman

SURREY, B.C. — British Columbia's homicide team has been called in to help Mounties investigate the death of a woman in Surrey. The RCMP says it received a report around 8:30 p.m. Friday about a sudden death of a woman at a home in the city.
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'It’s a total wow': First Nation to reopen revamped hotel in Gold River

'It’s a total wow': First Nation to reopen revamped hotel in Gold River

The Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation bought the closed Gold River Chalet almost a year ago and will reopen the 49-room motel as the Baymont by Wyndam.
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Last Martin Mars water bomber headed to U.S. museum

Last Martin Mars water bomber headed to U.S. museum

The Philippine Mars will get a new home at the Pima Air and Space Museum in Tucson, Arizona later this year
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Evacuation alert lifted as wildfire in northeastern B.C. now 'held'

Evacuation alert lifted as wildfire in northeastern B.C. now 'held'

CHETWYND, B.C. — An evacuation alert for residents in areas around Chetwynd, B.C., has been lifted just days after a wildfire forced some residents from their homes. Peace River Regional District in B.C.
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Fatal B.C. stabbing victim may have chased suspect, investigators say

Fatal B.C. stabbing victim may have chased suspect, investigators say

WHITE ROCK, B.C. — Police say the man killed in a fatal stabbing attack in White Rock, B.C., earlier this week may have tried to chase down the suspect who stabbed him.
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Improved Grouse Grind opens Saturday in North Van

Improved Grouse Grind opens Saturday in North Van

The trailhead includes some new upgrades including seating and water fountains
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Squamish RCMP recover unidentified body near Mamquam Falls

Squamish RCMP recover unidentified body near Mamquam Falls

On April 24, RCMP and Squamish SAR recovered an unidentified body. Police working to identify and inform family.
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First Nation wins title to part of its traditional territory on Nootka Island

First Nation wins title to part of its traditional territory on Nootka Island

The decision allows the nation to decide what to do with the land and to benefit economically from its use, says a lawyer who represented the Nuchatlaht First Nation.
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