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Hundreds of financial awards up for grabs from North Island College Foundation

Hundreds of financial awards up for grabs from North Island College Foundation

North Island College students can apply for bursaries and scholarships from March 1 to April 30
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Experiential workshop shows effects of systemic discrimination

Experiential workshop shows effects of systemic discrimination

After the simulation, participants will reflect on their experiences and think about how these issues connect to daily life
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Port Alice Golf Club announces new executive and exciting changes at AGM

Port Alice Golf Club announces new executive and exciting changes at AGM

The club remains committed to growing its membership and welcoming new players
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Conservative North Island MLA touts economic benefits of salmon farming

Conservative North Island MLA touts economic benefits of salmon farming

Anna Kindy says salmon farming poses minimal harm to wild salmon, contradicting independent research that found salmon farms increase the presence of parasites, bacteria and viruses that can be transmitted to wild salmon
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3 years of war: B.C. residents reflect on Ukraine invasion

3 years of war: B.C. residents reflect on Ukraine invasion

A ceremony commemorated the war anniversary with a human chain and car rally to B.C. legislature 
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B.C. company combats biodiversity loss with deep-sea robot

B.C. company combats biodiversity loss with deep-sea robot

Ocean Diagnostic's new device can plunge 400 metres below the ocean's surface to collect data from at-risk species
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The Alert Bay 360 Eco Race won't be held this summer

The Alert Bay 360 Eco Race won't be held this summer

'It has been an honour to be a part of this event for so many years'
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‘They've abandoned Africa’: Island charity horrified by Trump’s USAID cuts

‘They've abandoned Africa’: Island charity horrified by Trump’s USAID cuts

The freeze has prevented the distribution of life-saving antiretroviral medication for HIV and AIDS
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Kilo of fentanyl swept up in ‘significant’ Island drug bust

Kilo of fentanyl swept up in ‘significant’ Island drug bust

A Greater Victoria task force seized $105,000 in cash, fentanyl, GHB, methamphetamine and cocaine
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Island first responders shatter records in icy plunge for Special Olympics

Island first responders shatter records in icy plunge for Special Olympics

In Victoria police chief's final year, the Law Enforcement Vancouver Island Polar Plunge raised over $55,000 for B.C.’s special athletes
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