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Surrey father, 35, wins $80M in record-breaking Lotto Max draw

Surrey father, 35, wins $80M in record-breaking Lotto Max draw

Lucky ticket-holder Justin Simporios just scored the largest lotto prize ever won by a single individual in Canada
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Feds promise tax cut that could save some Canadian families up to $840 a year

Feds promise tax cut that could save some Canadian families up to $840 a year

The federal government announced its first order of business Wednesday (May 14) – a middle-class tax cut that was first promised during the election campaign.
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MP, community fighting to save lives of 400 Edgewood ostriches

MP, community fighting to save lives of 400 Edgewood ostriches

Peaceful protest at Vernon's Polson Park today 11-1
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Petition pushes back against plan to displace services for unhoused Vancouver Islanders

Petition pushes back against plan to displace services for unhoused Vancouver Islanders

City of Campbell River has found housing for 30 Harbourside Inn tenants but an unhoused advocate says demolishing hotel will place even more pressure on low-income housing market
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Pushback mounts to Island push to make 'local' roads default to 30 km/h limit

Pushback mounts to Island push to make 'local' roads default to 30 km/h limit

Saanich seeks updates to B.C.’s Motor Vehicle Act aimed at roads with no centre lines
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'We're in it to win it': Kelowna Rockets host launch party for 2026 Memorial Cup

'We're in it to win it': Kelowna Rockets host launch party for 2026 Memorial Cup

The Rockets last hosted the Memorial Cup in 2004
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Qualicum Beach's tap water judged 'best of the best' in B.C.

Qualicum Beach's tap water judged 'best of the best' in B.C.

Town's drinking water receives accolades
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Rental roller-coaster: Conflicting reports have Victoria renters' heads spinning

Rental roller-coaster: Conflicting reports have Victoria renters' heads spinning

One site shows rents for a one-bedroom in Victoria jumped 2.9%, while another shows a 1.5% decrease
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Patio season is coming and Vancouver Island has 6 of Canada's best al fresco spots

Patio season is coming and Vancouver Island has 6 of Canada's best al fresco spots

Victoria restaurants are in this year's list of top 100 outdoor dining restaurants
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Young Island cellist joins National Youth Orchestra on Canadian tour

Young Island cellist joins National Youth Orchestra on Canadian tour

Courtenay's Claire Mindell will play 4 Island dates this summer, including Victoria's Symphony SPLASH!
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