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John Ducker: Why the psychology of tailgating is counter-intuitive Driving is a co-operative activity, not a competitive one. Following too close to the vehicle in front increases the delays drivers are trying to avoid.
06.03.2026 15:36 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Big bills are coming due for underfunded B.C. stratas, says new report Ontario condo corporations are better prepared for unexpected repairs, says Vancouver firm
06.03.2026 15:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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'Unmistakably us': Violinist's debut, renowned pianist highlight Victoria Symphony season An update on Symphony Splash — which returned to the Inner Harbour last summer after a five-year absence — “will be announced soon.”
06.03.2026 15:18 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Legislation aims to help operators keep weapons out of supportive housing Supportive-housing operators had argued they had no more rights than an average landlord under the Residential Tenancy Act, but infinitely more responsibility.
06.03.2026 13:03 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Former hockey coach, VicPD jail guard sentenced for child luring Foster Chadwick Martin was 20 when he began communicating over Instagram with a 15-year-old girl who participated in the West Coast Hockey Prep Camp.
06.03.2026 12:50 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Victoria council endorses two-building, 175-unit project on former car lot The project at Cook and Yates includes a 19-storey tower and a six-storey apartment building.
06.03.2026 12:36 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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IIO no longer recommending charges in Ladysmith RCMP dog-bite case The Independent Investigations Office B.C. says there are no grounds to believe an officer committed an offence when a driver suffered serious police dog-bite injuries during an arrest.
06.03.2026 12:05 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Vikes men start title defence against Dinos at U Sports basketball nationals The eight-team tournament begins Friday in Calgary.
06.03.2026 03:06 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Police surround supportive housing facility in downtown Victoria Victoria police couldn’t immediately share details about the incident.
06.03.2026 02:25 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Campbell River teen was forced into water by dingoes in Australia: coroner Piper James's body was discovered surrounded by a group of about 10 dingoes, eight of which have since been killed.
06.03.2026 01:45 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Eby says OpenAI's Altman will apologize to Tumbler Ridge in wake of shootings "An apology is nowhere near sufficient, but also ... completely necessary," says B.C. Premier David Eby.
06.03.2026 01:31 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New signs and fencing coming at Heal's Rifle Range The changes are intended to more clearly define property boundaries while improving visibility for range users and the public, says DND
06.03.2026 01:31 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Loss of day parole upheld for killer of Reena Virk The appeal decision said that the parole board conducted a fair and adequate risk assessment in the case.
06.03.2026 01:13 👍 4 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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Repairs start on Duncan roadway damaged by atmospheric river The road is expected to be closed next week while crews remove unstable trees ahead of permanent repairs, says the Transportation Ministry.
06.03.2026 01:04 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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B.C. forestry workers, other sectors hurt by tariffs to get $70M in jobs training The federal government says 8,000 workers in B.C. will be eligible for the support.
05.03.2026 23:25 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement that includes wage boost Under the agreement, teachers will receive a wage increase of three per cent a year for four years.
05.03.2026 19:07 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement that includes wage boost Under the agreement, teachers will receive a wage increase of three per cent a year for four years.
05.03.2026 19:04 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement that includes wage boost Under the agreement, teachers will receive a wage increase of three per cent a year for four years.
05.03.2026 19:01 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement that includes wage boost Under the agreement, teachers will receive a wage increase of three per cent a year for four years.
05.03.2026 18:58 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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B.C. teachers ratify new four-year agreement that includes wage boost Under the agreement, teachers will receive a wage increase of three per cent a year for four years.
05.03.2026 18:55 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Island's youth rugby stars aim to play for gold at B.C. Place Vancouver Sevens Invitational goes this week in Vancouver
05.03.2026 18:40 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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Island's youth rugby stars aim to play for gold at B.C. Place Vancouver Sevens Invitational goes this week in Vancouver
05.03.2026 18:38 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Island's youth rugby stars aim to play for gold at B.C. Place Vancouver Sevens Invitational goes this week in Vancouver
05.03.2026 18:35 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Island's youth rugby stars aim to play for gold at B.C. Place Vancouver Sevens Invitational goes this week in Vancouver
05.03.2026 18:33 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Police investigate stabbing near Nanaimo motel The incident happened just after 1 p.m. Wednesday near a motel in the 900-block of Terminal Avenue North.
05.03.2026 18:22 👍 3 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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Police investigate stabbing near Nanaimo motel The incident happened just after 1 p.m. Wednesday near a motel in the 900-block of Terminal Avenue North.
05.03.2026 18:19 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New photo released as search continues for missing Cowichan woman Her cousin says Rosemarie Harry was on her way to an appointment with her social worker when she was last seen in downtown Duncan in late January.
05.03.2026 18:16 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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New photo released as search continues for missing Cowichan woman Her cousin says Rosemarie Harry was on her way to an appointment with her social worker when she was last seen in downtown Duncan in late January.
05.03.2026 18:13 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
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New photo released as search continues for missing Cowichan woman Her cousin says Rosemarie Harry was on her way to an appointment with her social worker when she was last seen in downtown Duncan in late January.
05.03.2026 18:10 👍 0 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
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A search for mental health answers amid the trauma of Tumbler Ridge shootings B.C. is grappling with the aftermath of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, trying to find the best way to support students and the wider community.
05.03.2026 15:46 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0