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Narrow escape from murder plot inspired ex-police chief’s interest in meditation

Narrow escape from murder plot inspired ex-police chief’s interest in meditation

Les Sylven, who served as Central Saanich chief, earned his PhD from UVic based on a study of meditation that began soon after he was targeted in a murder-suicide plot as a first-year cop
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Historic milestone for Squamish: 1,215 new homes & massive debris barrier approved

Historic milestone for Squamish: 1,215 new homes & massive debris barrier approved

‘This project will significantly enhance the safety and climate resilience of several Squamish Nation villages and the Brackendale community at large,’ says Cheekeye River Development developer. 
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Mass mortality event kills hundreds of tonnes of B.C. farmed salmon

Mass mortality event kills hundreds of tonnes of B.C. farmed salmon

DFO and operator attribute mass die-off to low oxygen, but one scientist who visited one far-flung site in a kayak worries the real cause could be more complicated.
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B.C. kidnapper fires lawyer minutes before sentencing

B.C. kidnapper fires lawyer minutes before sentencing

For each day Harman Singh Parmar stays in custody before sentencing, he receives 1.5 days' credit.
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Historic Swiss village in B.C. saved, turned into resort

Historic Swiss village in B.C. saved, turned into resort

You'll be able to stay there soon!
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Squamish ‘secret’ saunas no more after investigation

Squamish ‘secret’ saunas no more after investigation

Saunas were set up by local owners and likely taken down by the same, says ministry.
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SLRD says it is committed to helping homeowners rebuild lives after wildfire

SLRD says it is committed to helping homeowners rebuild lives after wildfire

More than 40 structures were lost to a wildfire at Gun Lake in 2023
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Delay in getting in to see a doctor almost cost Victoria writer his leg

Delay in getting in to see a doctor almost cost Victoria writer his leg

After having no luck with walk-in clinics, Urgent and Primary Care Centres and virtual care, Mark Leiren-Young ended up in ER with an infection that was at first thought to be flesh-eating disease
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Comment: We need to change the way municipal governments are funded

Comment: We need to change the way municipal governments are funded

Reforming how local governments are funded will provide resources to tackle many issues that need to be addressed.
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B.C. tribunal orders $5K payout in online sex video case

B.C. tribunal orders $5K payout in online sex video case

The tribunal ruled "the applicant had a reasonable expectation of privacy in the video."
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