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Washington State fires causing smokey skies in Alberni

Washington State fires causing smokey skies in Alberni

Smoke is expected to dissipate by this evening
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Man escapes injury in Sutton Pass car fire

Man escapes injury in Sutton Pass car fire

Port Alberni crews extinguish car, grass fire
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RCMP make arrest in alleged hit-and-run involving Nanaimo family with baby

RCMP make arrest in alleged hit-and-run involving Nanaimo family with baby

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP have made an arrest in an alleged hit-and-run that took place almost two weeks ago involving a young family from Nanaimo.
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Andrew Scheer talks cabinet shuffle, NAFTA at Naramata event

Andrew Scheer talks cabinet shuffle, NAFTA at Naramata event

The federal leader of the opposition spoke at an event at a Naramata winery Monday evening
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SALMON FEST: children’s bullhead derby cancelled for 2017

SALMON FEST: children’s bullhead derby cancelled for 2017

Test fisheries revealed there are no bullheads around new location
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Ucluelet First Nation opens satellite office in Port Alberni

Ucluelet First Nation opens satellite office in Port Alberni

Office will serve urban members of Ucluelet FN
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Cherry Creek fire crews respond to brush fire on Batty Rd

Cherry Creek fire crews respond to brush fire on Batty Rd

Fire suspected to be hydro caused
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Fall webworm nests hit the Cowichan Valley — no, they’re not tent caterpillars

Fall webworm nests hit the Cowichan Valley — no, they’re not tent caterpillars

Species nests in the late summer, early fall
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Man rescued from gully behind Alberni fairgrounds

Man rescued from gully behind Alberni fairgrounds

Man spent five hours in gully before cries for help heard
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Rick Mercer reports from Vancouver Island

Rick Mercer reports from Vancouver Island

The popular Canadian comedy host was in the area Friday, shooting a segment for an upcoming season of his TV show.
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