Alaina Saint Amour

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• Google to build submarine cable across Pacific Ocean, connecting Vancouver and Japan

  Google has revealed plans to build a new fiber cable, called Topaz, will run from Vancouver to Port Alberni, then across the ocean to Japan’s Mie and Ibaraki prefectures.

  Tech

  Apr 11, 2022
• Several dogs attacked, one killed in string of cougar incidents near Victoria

  Dog owners in East Sooke and Metchosin should be on the lookout for cougars after multiple attacks on dogs, resulting in the death Wednesday.

  Environment

  Apr 1, 2022
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• Old resort brings new life for Ukrainian refugees in East Sooke, B.C.

  A Vancouver Island couple is gearing up to host hopefully 100 Ukrainian refugees on their resort property called the Ukrainian Safe Haven.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 1, 2022
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• Bears waking up from hibernation can bring trouble when garbage is involved, B.C. group says

  Reports of bear sightings in B.C. are already been coming in, with WildSafeBC saying that garbage is the most reported attractant involved in human-bear conflicts.

  Environment

  Mar 31, 2022
• $50,000 donation for Lytton’s Chinese History Museum brings hope

  The Lytton Chinese History Museum was destroyed in the wildfire that razed Lytton at the end of June.

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022
• UBC researchers say nasal spray could be the newest defense against COVID-19

  A nasal spray mechanism was found to be the most effective way to administer N-0385, Dr. François Jean said, as the virus tends to enter through the nasal passage.

  Health

  Mar 29, 2022
• Surrey, B.C. cat shelter seeking food donations for starving cats

  SurreyCats volunteer Lubna Ekramoddoullah said the pandemic has prevented some regular donors from providing food, causing their stock to go dangerously low.

  Lifestyle

  Mar 29, 2022