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Boater rescued off Nanoose Bay after kayakers hear him yelling

Boater rescued off Nanoose Bay after kayakers hear him yelling

The man had been in the water for about three hours and was severely hypothermic, says a spokeswoman for the Canadian Coast Guard.
Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

Greens vow to expand safer supply of drugs in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, ex-coroner Lapointe backs plan

The Greens are also pledging an evidence-based standard for treatment and recovery.
'Scotch Tape and wet paper': Healing fragile sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ health system is key election issue

'Scotch Tape and wet paper': Healing fragile sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ health system is key election issue

Temporary emergency room shutdowns have hit rural and urban hospitals, hundreds of cancer patients have been sent across the U.S. border for radiation therapy, and there's a shortage of nurses and doctors
Pickup rolls down embankment after hitting power pole on Highway 18

Pickup rolls down embankment after hitting power pole on Highway 18

The incident downed power lines, resulting in power outages in the area, and led to the highway being temporarily closed in both directions
Unconscious man found in truck with drugs was wanted on warrant: RCMP

Unconscious man found in truck with drugs was wanted on warrant: RCMP

The man showed signs of drug impairment when officers woke him up.
Island Health on hunt for facilities for hard-to-house patients now in long-term care homes

Island Health on hunt for facilities for hard-to-house patients now in long-term care homes

Nurses says patients with mental-health, substance-use and behavioural issues in need of around-the-clock medical care pose a risk to the frail elderly
Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

Les Leyne: Rustad puts name behind rebate, but turns shy on vaccine views

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Conservative leader was happy to talk to reporters about his proposed ‘Rustad Rebate,’ but dodged six questions about his anti-vax comments
Meeting on controversial Dowler Place plan set for Tuesday

Meeting on controversial Dowler Place plan set for Tuesday

Members of the community have been vocal in opposing the project planned for 2155 Dowler Pl., which aims to help the homeless find housing and treatment services
Teachers at Pearson College vote in favour of job action

Teachers at Pearson College vote in favour of job action

Pearson teachers, who began negotiating their first collective agreement in November, cite stagnating wages and stalled talks. A mediation is expected in late October
Field notes from Tour de Rock: Rainy days and space blankets on the north Island

Field notes from Tour de Rock: Rainy days and space blankets on the north Island

We’ve been warned the north Island would dump rain on us, and Port Alice, the tour’s starting point, lives up to that soggy reputation.