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Direct indictment for trio charged in murder outside UBC golf course

Direct indictment for trio charged in murder outside UBC golf course

Vishal Walia, 38, was gunned down at his car in the golf course parking lot before 10 a.m. on Oct. 17.
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Kirk LaPointe: Canadian media isn’t disappearing, but it could use your support

Kirk LaPointe: Canadian media isn’t disappearing, but it could use your support

Let's clarify the Online News Act and consider what it could mean for Canadian media
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New sculpture unveiled at Bowen Cultural Corner

New sculpture unveiled at Bowen Cultural Corner

Bowen artist Simon Daniel James carved ‘Eagle Descending’ for the National Indigenous Peoples Day celebration
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RCMP seek help locating missing Bowen Island man

RCMP seek help locating missing Bowen Island man

Michael Vanrookhuyzen was last seen in Saskatchewan more than a year ago
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West Vancouver wildfire now under control

West Vancouver wildfire now under control

The fire is believed to be human-caused
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Summer traditions back at Camp Bowen

Summer traditions back at Camp Bowen

Summer Camps and Skills Program returned to the island this year
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Bowen considers extra conditions for Cape Roger Curtis rezoning

Bowen considers extra conditions for Cape Roger Curtis rezoning

Mayor wants to see “next-generation park” over traditional model
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Safety alert: Vancouver Coastal Health warns of health risk in olive oil products

Safety alert: Vancouver Coastal Health warns of health risk in olive oil products

The retailer did not meet the food safety standards to "eliminate harmful bacteria that can cause illness, including foodborne botulism."
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Newest Bowen road recognizes influential Islander

Newest Bowen road recognizes influential Islander

Hayes Road, named for well known Islander Piers Hayes, is now officially on the Bowen map
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Bowen Island looks to clarify local camping rules

Bowen Island looks to clarify local camping rules

Clarification from the province shows there's only one place campers can legally set up on Bowen
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