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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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‘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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BC Hydro begins major seismic upgrade at Campbell River's Ladore Dam

BC Hydro begins major seismic upgrade at Campbell River's Ladore Dam

BC Hydro has begun work to enable seismic upgrades at Ladore Dam, near Campbell River, marking a major milestone for dam safety projects on Vancouver Island.
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Campbell River's ElderCollege offers record number of courses this spring

Campbell River's ElderCollege offers record number of courses this spring

An information is on Friday, Feb. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at NIC campus in Campbell River
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Shellfish harvesting still off-limits more than a month after Zeballos oil spill

Shellfish harvesting still off-limits more than a month after Zeballos oil spill

Despite the advisories, Grieg Seafood says most of the spilled diesel has partially evaporated or naturally degraded and the rest has dispersed throughout the area
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Island chiefs condemn DFO's decision to increase herring harvest

Island chiefs condemn DFO's decision to increase herring harvest

“They are the lifeblood of the marine ecosystem, and their survival benefits us all”: chief
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Tahsis lands $2.8 million for improved flood protection from combined government funding

Tahsis lands $2.8 million for improved flood protection from combined government funding

The Village of Tahsis receives funding for improving flood protection from three levels of government
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A Night Out Downtown returns to Campbell River in February

A Night Out Downtown returns to Campbell River in February

Eight businesses along Shoppers Row and 11th Avenue will host entertainment and special offers starting at 4 p.m. and lasting until late into the evening
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Lead detected in pipes at City of Port Alberni owned facilities

Lead detected in pipes at City of Port Alberni owned facilities

Testing came after discovery of lead in school district's taps
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