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The Capital Regional District is calling on the B.C. government to include mattresses into its Recycling Regulation, saying that currently the CRD and local governments are footing the bill for breaking the items down.
CRD calls on province to add mattresses to its recycling regulation
The Capital Regional District is calling on the B.C. government to include mattresses into its Recycling Regulation, saying that currently the CRD and local governments are footing the bill for breaking the items down.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The Capital Regional District is calling on the B.C. government to include mattresses into its Recycling Regulation, saying that currently the CRD and local governments are footing the bill for breaking the items down.
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I think it is time to watch "1984" again...
December 10, 2025 at 4:31 PM
I think it is time to watch "1984" again...
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Much of British Columbia's south coast and parts of the southern Interior are under rain warnings as a series of atmospheric river systems hit the province.
Heavy rain warnings, flood watch in B.C. as atmospheric river systems move in
Much of British Columbia's south coast and parts of the southern Interior are under rain warnings as a series of atmospheric river systems hit the province.
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December 10, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Much of British Columbia's south coast and parts of the southern Interior are under rain warnings as a series of atmospheric river systems hit the province.
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And there he was — Billy Bishop.
A kid from Owen Sound who climbed into the clouds and showed the world what Canadian courage looks like.
Proof that sometimes, the biggest legends don’t walk among us…
They fly.
🍁
A kid from Owen Sound who climbed into the clouds and showed the world what Canadian courage looks like.
Proof that sometimes, the biggest legends don’t walk among us…
They fly.
🍁
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
And there he was — Billy Bishop.
A kid from Owen Sound who climbed into the clouds and showed the world what Canadian courage looks like.
Proof that sometimes, the biggest legends don’t walk among us…
They fly.
🍁
A kid from Owen Sound who climbed into the clouds and showed the world what Canadian courage looks like.
Proof that sometimes, the biggest legends don’t walk among us…
They fly.
🍁
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And when the guns finally fell silent, Bishop didn’t drift into quiet retirement.
He helped shape what would become the Royal Canadian Air Force, inspiring generations who looked to the skies and thought,
“Maybe I could do that too.”
He helped shape what would become the Royal Canadian Air Force, inspiring generations who looked to the skies and thought,
“Maybe I could do that too.”
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
And when the guns finally fell silent, Bishop didn’t drift into quiet retirement.
He helped shape what would become the Royal Canadian Air Force, inspiring generations who looked to the skies and thought,
“Maybe I could do that too.”
He helped shape what would become the Royal Canadian Air Force, inspiring generations who looked to the skies and thought,
“Maybe I could do that too.”
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And now… we go back to the skies of 1917 for a story about a kid from Owen Sound who became one of the greatest pilots the world had ever seen…”
Picture this:
Europe, 1917.
Picture this:
Europe, 1917.
December 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM
And now… we go back to the skies of 1917 for a story about a kid from Owen Sound who became one of the greatest pilots the world had ever seen…”
Picture this:
Europe, 1917.
Picture this:
Europe, 1917.
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The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island which marked its first hours with "explosive growth" has been declared out.
Mount Underwood wildfire declared out after almost 4 months
The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island which marked its first hours with "explosive growth" has been declared out, almost four months after it first sparked.
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December 8, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island which marked its first hours with "explosive growth" has been declared out.
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Rare seabird spotted off Race Rocks ahead of Greater Victoria bird count
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Rare seabird spotted off Race Rocks ahead of Greater Victoria bird count - Victoria News
Christmas Bird Count alights across the region Dec. 14, 20 and 27
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December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Rare seabird spotted off Race Rocks ahead of Greater Victoria bird count
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The Nanaimo RCMP were out in force from the evening of Dec. 6 into the early hours of Dec. 7 as part of Light Up the Night, a national campaign targeting impaired drivers.
Few impaired drivers detected as Nanaimo RCMP ramp up holiday road checks
The Nanaimo RCMP were out in force from the evening of Dec. 6 into the early hours of Dec. 7 as part of Light Up the Night, a national campaign targeting impaired drivers.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
The Nanaimo RCMP were out in force from the evening of Dec. 6 into the early hours of Dec. 7 as part of Light Up the Night, a national campaign targeting impaired drivers.
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Local RCMP are very pleased with the results of this past weekend's annual campaign to remove impaired drivers from the road.
#Nanaimo
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‘Overwhelming number of sober drivers:’ Nanaimo RCMP pleased with impaired driving checks
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are satisfied with results of an annual 'Light up the Province' campaign on Saturday ...
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December 8, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Local RCMP are very pleased with the results of this past weekend's annual campaign to remove impaired drivers from the road.
#Nanaimo
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#Nanaimo
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Two 'Cram The Cruiser' events are being hosted by Nanaimo Mounties over the next week, collecting food, toys, clothing and other donations for local children and families.
#Nanaimo
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#Nanaimo
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Local school kids & families the focus of Nanaimo ‘Cram the Cruiser’ events
NANAIMO - Local Mounties are putting their cruisers to a different use over the next week.Instead of being use...
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December 5, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Two 'Cram The Cruiser' events are being hosted by Nanaimo Mounties over the next week, collecting food, toys, clothing and other donations for local children and families.
#Nanaimo
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#Nanaimo
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If this goes through, there’s little doubt it means less choice and higher streaming prices for you and me.
🚨 Warner Bros Discovery just agreed to sell its streaming, studios and assets to Netflix in an $82.7 billion deal, but it still has to survive a regulatory review.
🚨 Warner Bros Discovery just agreed to sell its streaming, studios and assets to Netflix in an $82.7 billion deal, but it still has to survive a regulatory review.
December 5, 2025 at 2:20 PM
If this goes through, there’s little doubt it means less choice and higher streaming prices for you and me.
🚨 Warner Bros Discovery just agreed to sell its streaming, studios and assets to Netflix in an $82.7 billion deal, but it still has to survive a regulatory review.
🚨 Warner Bros Discovery just agreed to sell its streaming, studios and assets to Netflix in an $82.7 billion deal, but it still has to survive a regulatory review.
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The eagles are back in Brackendale — you can watch them, or they can watch you.
#BrackendaleEagles #Brackendale #Squamish #SquamishBC #EagleWatching #BaldEagleSeason #BCWildlife #NatureROO
#BrackendaleEagles #Brackendale #Squamish #SquamishBC #EagleWatching #BaldEagleSeason #BCWildlife #NatureROO
December 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The eagles are back in Brackendale — you can watch them, or they can watch you.
#BrackendaleEagles #Brackendale #Squamish #SquamishBC #EagleWatching #BaldEagleSeason #BCWildlife #NatureROO
#BrackendaleEagles #Brackendale #Squamish #SquamishBC #EagleWatching #BaldEagleSeason #BCWildlife #NatureROO
Source: Nanaimo News Bulletin
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Van Gogh exhibit announced for Vancouver Island Conference Centre next year - Nanaimo News Bulletin
Six-week exhibit slated for next summer
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December 4, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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December 4, 2025 at 2:28 PM
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Joshua Wright says a yellow cedar tree he photographedlast year was "incredible," the largest he'd ever seen in a decade of hiking around Vancouver Island.
Why was ‘incredible’ giant cedar cut down, despite B.C.’s big-tree protection law?
Joshua Wright says a yellow cedar tree he photographed last year was "incredible," the largest he'd ever seen in a decade of hiking around Vancouver Island.
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December 4, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Joshua Wright says a yellow cedar tree he photographedlast year was "incredible," the largest he'd ever seen in a decade of hiking around Vancouver Island.
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Love when the grey squirrels in Stanley Park tuck their little paws to their chest while perched on a branch. Too cute.
#GreySquirrel #StanleyPark #NatureROO #UrbanWildlife #SquirrelMoments #CuteCritters #BCWildlife
#GreySquirrel #StanleyPark #NatureROO #UrbanWildlife #SquirrelMoments #CuteCritters #BCWildlife
December 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Love when the grey squirrels in Stanley Park tuck their little paws to their chest while perched on a branch. Too cute.
#GreySquirrel #StanleyPark #NatureROO #UrbanWildlife #SquirrelMoments #CuteCritters #BCWildlife
#GreySquirrel #StanleyPark #NatureROO #UrbanWildlife #SquirrelMoments #CuteCritters #BCWildlife
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UBC students sing on the beach and record music to raise money for ocean protection vancouversun.com/news/ubc-stu...
December 4, 2025 at 5:30 PM
UBC students sing on the beach and record music to raise money for ocean protection vancouversun.com/news/ubc-stu...
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Busy health care professionals, including in Nanaimo, took a quick break as thankful organ donors showed their appreciation.
#nanaimo #ladysmith #oceanside #organdonations
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#nanaimo #ladysmith #oceanside #organdonations
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‘It feels fantastic:’ organ transplant advocates show gratitude at Nanaimo hospital
NANAIMO - Delivering salty treats to healthcare professionals would have been a monumental task for a Ladysmit...
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December 3, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Busy health care professionals, including in Nanaimo, took a quick break as thankful organ donors showed their appreciation.
#nanaimo #ladysmith #oceanside #organdonations
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#nanaimo #ladysmith #oceanside #organdonations
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Island Health is making an urgent plea to its staff to maintain patient care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni.
Island Health makes urgent plea for staffing West Coast General Hospital
Island Health is making an urgent plea to its staff to maintain patient care at West Coast General Hospital.
cheknews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Island Health is making an urgent plea to its staff to maintain patient care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni.
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Nearly 6 million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan! 🦷😁🪥
This means families are saving an average of $800 a year while getting easier access to the essential care they need.
This means families are saving an average of $800 a year while getting easier access to the essential care they need.
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Nearly 6 million Canadians are now covered under the Canadian Dental Care Plan! 🦷😁🪥
This means families are saving an average of $800 a year while getting easier access to the essential care they need.
This means families are saving an average of $800 a year while getting easier access to the essential care they need.
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Groundbreaking robotic surgery has Victoria man back on his bike in 2 weeks
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Groundbreaking robotic surgery has Victoria man back on his bike in 2 weeks - Victoria News
Dr. Michael J Metcalfe and patient advocate for more robotics through hospitals foundation campaign
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December 2, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Groundbreaking robotic surgery has Victoria man back on his bike in 2 weeks
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