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VIU's independent high school to cease operations after 28 years

VIU's independent high school to cease operations after 28 years

The High School at VIU is set to close at the end of July after Vancouver Island University ended financial and administrative support.
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Port Alberni bans comments on its social-media sites

Port Alberni bans comments on its social-media sites

“We were having some pretty negative personal comments directed at one of our staff members, which was really unfortunate,” Mayor Sharie Minions said
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Man who stabbed friend in neck sentenced to four and a half years in prison

Man who stabbed friend in neck sentenced to four and a half years in prison

B.C. Supreme Court Justice Jan Brongers found the attack was premeditated, unprovoked and without reason or justification.
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Two Ukrainian families meet in the Okanagan, became fast friends and start an online business

Two Ukrainian families meet in the Okanagan, became fast friends and start an online business

The two women did not know each other in Ukraine, but came to Canada on the same airplane in April.
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'Felt like an earthquake': Two injured as vehicle crashes into Langford pub

'Felt like an earthquake': Two injured as vehicle crashes into Langford pub

Langford Fire Chief Chris Aubrey said he responded to a call at the Loghouse Pub just after 11:30 a.m.
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Snowfall warnings issued in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and parts of Interior

Snowfall warnings issued in Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island and parts of Interior

VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued a series of weather warnings as a frontal system brings wind and snow to parts of British Columbia.
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Therapist tackling 1,000 km winter running challenge for charity

Therapist tackling 1,000 km winter running challenge for charity

Carley Billups plans to run 1,000 km over 13 weeks this winter to raise money for Prince George kids needing medical mobility equipment and specialized therapies
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Active earthquake fault line found in Elk Lake area

Active earthquake fault line found in Elk Lake area

An international team of academics has mapped the fault line, which could lead to an earthquake big enough to topple downtown buildings
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Okanagan home sells for record price

Okanagan home sells for record price

The five-bedroom, 12-bathroom house at 6950 Lakeshore Rd. in Kelowna sold for a whopping $13.25 million to a local business person.
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RCMP searching for missing northern B.C. woman

RCMP searching for missing northern B.C. woman

The Dawson Creek RCMP say they're seeking any information on the whereabouts of Rene Didier, who was reported missing in Dawson Creek on Dec. 7
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