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Judges says Greater Victoria School Board lacked authority to suspend trustees

Judges says Greater Victoria School Board lacked authority to suspend trustees

Diane McNally and Rob Paynter have been reinstated after suspension over alleged bullying
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Chilliwack psychiatric nurse suspended after violating professional boundaries

Chilliwack psychiatric nurse suspended after violating professional boundaries

Ashley Grittner engaged in an intimate relationship with a vulnerable former client
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House destroyed by fire north of Courtenay

House destroyed by fire north of Courtenay

Lone occupant sustains no injuries
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Construction to begin on Cumberland child care facility

Construction to begin on Cumberland child care facility

Starting Monday, Sept. 26, the contractor for the new Cumberland Child Care Centre will begin mobilizing and preparing the site.
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Comox Valley Schools to mark Truth and Reconciliation Week

Comox Valley Schools to mark Truth and Reconciliation Week

Schools throughout SD 71 will be holding a week of activities for Truth and Reconciliation Week from Sept. 26 to 30. This will be a time for students and staff to recognize and remember the history of residential schools, and to honour survivors, their families and communities.
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Courtenay air quality improves, but still below acceptable limits

Courtenay air quality improves, but still below acceptable limits

Action needed to further lower PM 2.5 concentrations: meteorologist
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Fuel-leaking fishing boat pulled to surface one month after sinking near Victoria

Fuel-leaking fishing boat pulled to surface one month after sinking near Victoria

Ongoing response looks to move the boat without releasing remaining fuel
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Fanny Bay campsite proposal worries neighbourhood

Fanny Bay campsite proposal worries neighbourhood

Property has history of violent, unpredictable behaviour
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Chilliwack women frightened by unexpected road block

Chilliwack women frightened by unexpected road block

Driving home just after midnight, they came across a man placing pylons in the middle of Bailey Road
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Petition requests reinstatement of fire pit program in Comox Valley

Petition requests reinstatement of fire pit program in Comox Valley

Goose Spit visitors limited to barbecues, hibachis, portable propane fire rings
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