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John Ducker: Value of crosswalk countdown timers still up for debate

John Ducker: Value of crosswalk countdown timers still up for debate

B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act says: When the words “Wait”, “Don’t Walk” appear or if a raised hand symbol is displayed, a pedestrian must not enter the roadway
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B.C. premier to undergo biopsy surgery on his throat

B.C. premier to undergo biopsy surgery on his throat

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth has been appointed deputy premier
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‘Remagined’ Mayfair mall development would include housing

‘Remagined’ Mayfair mall development would include housing

Expansion at shopping centre site expected to span several years
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Actors shed inhibitions, and clothes, in new Blue Bridge theatre production

Actors shed inhibitions, and clothes, in new Blue Bridge theatre production

Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune runs until Nov. 7
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Lonely Planet says Island is a top-10 global destination for 2022

Lonely Planet says Island is a top-10 global destination for 2022

Vancouver Island was ranked the ninth-best region in the world by Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2022
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Man found dead inside Ucluelet business

Man found dead inside Ucluelet business

RCMP say death is being investigated as suspicious
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Boosters for general population in January; 4,090 health workers miss vaccination deadline

Boosters for general population in January; 4,090 health workers miss vaccination deadline

B.C.’s general population will be eligible for booster shots starting in January
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Eric Akis: Caramel sauce and apple cake make divine, decadent dessert

Eric Akis: Caramel sauce and apple cake make divine, decadent dessert

Dense, nicely spiced cake is packed with bits of apple and walnuts
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Sidney mayor says council is 'listening' when it comes to Beacon Wharf

Sidney mayor says council is 'listening' when it comes to Beacon Wharf

The mayor of Sidney is assuring residents that all viewpoints will be considered in any plan to remove or replace the town’s “iconic” wharf.
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'Lots of people are worried about him': Missing man last seen hiking between Fairy Creek camps

'Lots of people are worried about him': Missing man last seen hiking between Fairy Creek camps

Police and friends are continuing to look for Gerald Kearney, who has been missing in the Fairy Creek area near Port Renfrew for almost two weeks after visiting camps of protesters trying to stop old-growth logging in the area.
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