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Nanaimo man reported missing has been found deceased: RCMP

Nanaimo man reported missing has been found deceased: RCMP

The man's family has been contacted and the sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Coroners Service is investigating, RCMP said.
Langford City Hall reopens after flood

Langford City Hall reopens after flood

Parts of the Goldstream Avenue building were closed on June 26 after a sprinkler pipe burst in the third-floor attic and rained water down on the main reception area.
Nanaimo man charged after suspect found under suitcases in car's back seat

Nanaimo man charged after suspect found under suitcases in car's back seat

In April, Nanaimo RCMP searched a parked car in the downtown area after witnessing a drug exchange, and found a man hiding in the back
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Comox Valley farmers hopeful drought will hold off after wetter spring

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Comox Valley farmers hopeful drought will hold off after wetter spring

Some worry they may not have enough feed and water to get through another season in a drought
Government Street games arcade temporarily closes after fire

Government Street games arcade temporarily closes after fire

Store suffered smoke damage, hopes to reopen soon
Alice Munro's daughter says mom kept silent when stepfather sexually abused her

Alice Munro's daughter says mom kept silent when stepfather sexually abused her

In an essay, Andrea Robin Skinner described how her mother remained married to second husband Gerald Fremlin even after she learned of the abuse.
Warnings expand in British Columbia as heat wave intensifies

Warnings expand in British Columbia as heat wave intensifies

Eastern Vancouver Island can expect temperatures in the high 20s to low 30s, though Port Alberni could hit 36 C.
Photos: Music, picnic and a day at the lake on a warm weekend

Photos: Music, picnic and a day at the lake on a warm weekend

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sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: Water will keep flowing in capital region thanks to planning

Though this summer is expected to be one of the driest since 1896, the CRD is confident water supply won’t be affected — in part because of a decision made 20-plus years ago.
sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½'s drought: As drought persists, stressed trees are more likely to fall on power lines

Chronic drought is stressing some trees — such as water-loving cedars — to the point that they’re much more vulnerable during extreme weather.