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Surfing area to be tested for pollution

Surfing area to be tested for pollution

CRD will conduct testing following reports a closed mine may have contaminated the popular beach
Deadlier flu season may be brewing for B.C.

Deadlier flu season may be brewing for B.C.

Vaccine mismatch unlikely to impede protection this year, but most dangerous H3N2 strain expected to be dominant
New system could help save lives in an earthquake

New system could help save lives in an earthquake

Teron Moore is a firm believer that a few seconds can mean the difference between life and death in the event of a massive earthquake.
Seniors decide retirement doesn't suit them

Seniors decide retirement doesn't suit them

Frank Gertsma, 85, and Telford Nault, 74, buck trend and work into their senior years.
UPDATE: B.C. child advocate ends term early

UPDATE: B.C. child advocate ends term early

Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond says children's minister Stephanie Cadieux has refused to meet with her, but work continues
Port Renfrew’s Pacheedaht First Nation opens water treatment facility

Port Renfrew’s Pacheedaht First Nation opens water treatment facility

The new system provides a reliable source of drinking water to the band and eliminates the need for bottled water
Moose hunting restricted further in B.C.

Moose hunting restricted further in B.C.

Limited entry hunting permits for cow and calf moose have been cut from 1,800 to 200, more restrictions on logging considered
Sooke pet food bank seeks to shed effects of recent robbery

Sooke pet food bank seeks to shed effects of recent robbery

Organization struggles after pet food, leashes and more were stolen.
Turf project needs more community votes

Turf project needs more community votes

Local organizations hope to win $100,000 to help fund all weather sports field at Fred Milne park
Quake early warning systems slowly taking shape

Quake early warning systems slowly taking shape

Seafloor sensors being installed, land-based network already activated at some schools