Vancouver Island
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Comox Valley RCMP investigates after man shot in leg on July 30When officers arrived at the scene, they found a 41-year-old man with serious injuries as well as a double-barrel shotgun.CrimeAug 5
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B.C. senior takes out ad in desperate quest to find a doctor for her husbandA Victoria-area couple has gone to extreme lengths to try and find a doctor to fill essential prescriptions, in the latest sign of strain on B.C.'s healthcare system.HealthAug 1
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One man dead after shots fired by Nanaimo RCMP, investigators saysThe Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating the incident.CrimeJul 24
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More than 80% of survey respondents dissatisfied with City of Victoria’s governanceThe results of the MNP LLP survey, which polled 811 residents from 13 neighbourhoods, were published this month and will be presented to councillors on Thursday.PoliticsJul 20
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Tenants face displacement after Vancouver Island RV park more than doubles rentCarolyn Lawson said she said she was told her current rent -- around $500 per month -- would climb to about $1,200 per month.CanadaJul 19
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BC Ferries cancels eight Skeena Queen sailingsThe ferry service said the cancellations are due to “crew availability” issues.ConsumerJul 17
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Tragic end to search for missing Vancouver Island manCentral Saanich police said it is no longer seeking assistance in locating Nathaniel Watters.CanadaJul 17
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Temporary service reduction at Port Hardy Hospital’s emergency department: Island HealthIsland Health said the closure is due to “limited staffing availability.”HealthJul 17
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Police investigating fatal stabbing in Duncan, B.C.The incident happened around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, in the area of Kenneth and Jubilee streets.CrimeJul 16
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Multiple B.C. hospitals scaling back ER services due to staff shortagesA number of hospitals from around the province have had to scale back services due to staffing issues.HealthJul 16
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