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Stanley Robert Sullivan - Obituary - Vancouver Island
March 11, 1981 - November 20, 2024. In loving memory ~ It is with deep sadness and destroyed hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Stanley Robert Sullivan, who tragically left …
Last of the Martin Mars waterbombers makes first flight in 17 years
Dec 6, 2024 · The Philippine Mars has flown for the first time in 17 years. "Today's flight was short and so sweet," pilot Pete Killin posted on social media following the flight on Tuesday, Dec. 3, …
John William Morris - Obituary - Vancouver Island
Jan 3, 2025 · December 20, 1927 - November 14, 2024. In loving memory ~ It is with great sadness we announce the passing of John Morris. John passed away at Nanaimo General …
Island Health report explores the 'extensive harms' of prohibition
Dec 9, 2024 · Dr. Réka Gustafson hopes assessing Island Health's response to alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, hard drug use leads to more discussion
Mark Lothrop - Obituary - Vancouver Island Free Daily
July 17, 1955 - December 24, 2024. In loving memory ~ Mark Lothrop was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend. He passed away peacefully Christmas Eve with his loving wife …
Beare demands immediate action on safety plan from Greater …
Dec 6, 2024 · Lisa Beare is open to taking "any steps necessary," including the potential dismissal of the Greater Victoria School Board if an approved safety plan isn't in place when students …
30-turbine wind farm proposed for North Island chosen by BC Hydro
Dec 10, 2024 · A wind farm proposed for the Strathcona Regional District is among nine renewable power-generation projects chosen by BC Hydro through its 2024 call for power.
Bruce Baillie - Obituary - Vancouver Island Free Daily
July 7, 1954 - November 16, 2024. In loving memory ~ Bruce Baillie, known affectionately as The Man, The Myth, The Legend, was born on July 7, 1954, and passed away on November 16, …
Firefighters finish Telegraph Cove cleanup, whale museum says …
Jan 2, 2025 · North Island fire crews have officially left Telegraph Cove. After a massive fire occurred early in the morning on New Year's Eve (Dec. 31) that ended up engulfing numerous …