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LRCA buys Anglican church for proposed affordable housing project

LRCA buys Anglican church for proposed affordable housing project

The Ladysmith Resource Centre Association (LRCA) has purchased the former St. John the Evangelist Anglican church.
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Cowichan residents could see Canadian Forces heli flying low on Wednesday

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is letting people know there’s no cause for panic if they see a ‘large’ Canadian Forces helicopter flying low in the area on Wednesday as part of a earthquake training response scenario.
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Cowichan residents could see low flying military heli Wednesday

Cowichan residents could see low flying military heli Wednesday

The Cowichan Valley Regional District is letting people know there’s no cause for panic if they see a ‘large’ Canadian Forces helicopter flying low in the area on Wednesday as part of a earthquake training response scenario.
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SD68 finds lead in water of two Ladysmith schools

SD68 finds lead in water of two Ladysmith schools

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district is working on mitigation procedures after testing at schools revealed lead in drinking water, including two schools in town.
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Canadian military guards ferry against pirates during Island training exercise

Canadian military guards ferry against pirates during Island training exercise

Canadian Armed Forces conducting evacuation exercise from fictitious failed country
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Nanaimo RCMP hope suspect’s distinct swagger will lead to arrest

Nanaimo RCMP hope suspect’s distinct swagger will lead to arrest

Nanaimo RCMP are hoping the distinct swagger of a hooded suspect at the Cassidy Country Kitchen earlier this week will lead to an arrest.
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Chemainus ramps up prep work for Syrian refugee family

Chemainus ramps up prep work for Syrian refugee family

The Chemainus Community Refugee Sponsorship Team is hosting a public meeting on Sunday, April 30, at 7 p.m. at the Chemainus United Church hall.
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Nanaimo man airlifted to hospital after crash near Extension

Nanaimo man airlifted to hospital after crash near Extension

Nanaimo RCMP credit seatbelt, airbags for saving the man’s life in single-vehicle crash
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UPDATED: Ladysmith locomotive moved into shed for safe keeping

UPDATED: Ladysmith locomotive moved into shed for safe keeping

Old Ladysmith locomotive moved into shop for restoration
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Ladysmith looks to reclaim Guinness record for largest street hockey tourney

Ladysmith looks to reclaim Guinness record for largest street hockey tourney

A decade ago the 49th Parallel Grocery’s Pat Battie, sporting a pair of dark rimmed Hanson Brothers glasses, walked into city hall and pitched council the idea of Ladysmith establishing a Guinness World Record for the largest single day street hockey tournament - the rest became history.
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