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Island researcher hopeful orphan orca calf Brave Little Hunter is still alive

Island researcher hopeful orphan orca calf Brave Little Hunter is still alive

Public is encouraged to document orca sightings, which could help find the 2-year-old female calf last seen in fall, 2024
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Port Hardy's Indigenous Justice Centre offers legal support grounded in First Nations law

Port Hardy's Indigenous Justice Centre offers legal support grounded in First Nations law

The centres directly address intergenerational trauma associated with the colonial justice system
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Hurt and hypothermic man airlifted to hospital after Mt. Cain avalanche

Hurt and hypothermic man airlifted to hospital after Mt. Cain avalanche

Man first North Shore Rescue patient flown directly to Vancouver General Hospital helipad
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B.C. milestone visit from Canada’s highest judge aims to build trust

B.C. milestone visit from Canada’s highest judge aims to build trust

Chief Justice Richard Wagner is touring Canada to celebrate the Supreme Court's 150th anniversary
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Brewery ramps up pale ale production for Telegraph Cove fire relief

Brewery ramps up pale ale production for Telegraph Cove fire relief

Longwood Brewery distributing fundraiser beer across Vancouver Island and Lower Mainland  
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Sign language tours open up 'secret' world of BC Parks to deaf community

Sign language tours open up 'secret' world of BC Parks to deaf community

Visitors to Goldstream Provincial Park can enjoy an American Sign Language self-guided walking tour
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Housing wanted: Puff the bearded dragon seeks his forever B.C. home

Housing wanted: Puff the bearded dragon seeks his forever B.C. home

BC SPCA seeks housing for relenquished reptile currently in foster care
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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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Improvements coming to Lion’s Park and Rumble Beach Marina in Port Alice

Improvements coming to Lion’s Park and Rumble Beach Marina in Port Alice

The boat launch and access to McWilkies will not be affected by the work being completed
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New manager named for North Island College’s Mixalakwila campus

New manager named for North Island College’s Mixalakwila campus

A big part of the job is to help guide NIC in its commitment to be an Indigenous-serving institution and ensure programming is Indigenous-led
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