District of Tofino plans $3M upgrade to Campbell Street

This rendering shows what the Campbell Street and First Street intersection could look like after a $3 million upgrade is complete. (District of Tofino image)
The third and final phase of the Campbell Street upgrades incorporates the two western-most blocks

One of the counterfeit $100 bills used to purchase antiques last week in Nanaimo. (Photo submitted)

‘Extremely aggressive’ suspect passes counterfeit $100 bills in Nanaimo
COVID-19 cases reported daily to B.C. public health, up to Dec. 2, 2021, seven-day moving average in white. B.C.’s infections have fallen to below last February, where the third wave took daily cases to their highest point. (B.C. Centre for Disease Control)

B.C.’s daily COVID-19 cases dip below 300, fewer in hospital
Vernon soil producer takes home national cannabis award

Vernon soil producer takes home national cannabis award
Netflix map marks Victoria-area sites where hit series Maid was filmed

Netflix map marks Victoria-area sites where hit series Maid was filmed

Dr. Rachel Holt at a Dec. 1 video press conference on old growth forests held by the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs. Photo: Video screenshot, Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs

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A semi truck was caught on video passing another semi past a double solid line and a curve in the road on Highway 5A on Dec. 2. (Twitter)

Semi caught on camera driving erratically on Hwy 5A sparks RCMP probe
Tanya Van Cuylenborg (left) and Jay Cook. (Family photos)

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Members of the Canadian Forces build a temporary dike with sandbags behind houses on Clayburn Creek in Abbotsford, B.C., on Wednesday, November 24, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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An Afternoon with Prince Harry & James Corden was one of the top trending YouTube videos in Canada this year. (The Late Late Show with James Corden/YouTube)

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Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth, and Princeton Mayor Spencer Coyne, toured flood areas Friday, Dec. 2. Photo Andrea DeMeer

‘It’s just unbelievable’: Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth tours Princeton flood

Flood waters surround a farm in Abbotsford, B.C., Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward

B.C.’s year of extreme weather ‘consistent’ with climate change, meteorologist says

FILE – A COVID-19 rapid testing area is seen on the international arrivals level at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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From top left, clockwise, Caitlin Potts, Ashley Simpson, Deanna Wertz and Nicole Bell. With the remains of Ashley Simpson found in 2021, three women from the Shuswap and North Okanagan are still missing – Caitlin and Deanna for five years, Nicole for four. (Photos contributed)

RCMP find remains of Shuswap woman missing for five years, former boyfriend charged

The news they’ve been praying for brings both happiness and sadness for Ashley Simpson’s parents

Crews build an erosion control embankment along Hwy. 3 on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (B.C. Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure)

B.C.’s storm recovery ‘trending in the right direction,’ but gas rationing to remain

Province is entering recovery efforts as storms subside

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Greta on the day she was brought 'home' at four months old, only to run away that very night. (Submitted photo)

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Greta the Goat sought freedom from the start

Boats sparkle with holiday magic in the Tofino Harbour at a past Sea of Lights event. (Tofino Resort + Marina photo)

Get into the holiday spirit with Tofino’s Sea of Lights boat parade

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Obituaries

Bruce Borden Grant

Nov 17th, 2021

Ria McLorie

Nov 8th, 2021

Hilda Ruth Sadler

Oct 26th, 2021

Mary Graham Hardy (nee MacLeod)

Oct 23rd, 2021

Mike Mead-Miller

Oct 12th, 2021

Theodora Berendina Maria ‘Thea’ Eeftink

Aug 16th, 2021

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POLL: Would you like to see a portion of Tofino’s MRDT funding pay for sewage treatment?

District of Tofino aiming to use $400,000 of Municipal and Regional District Tax dollars

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      GM workers use human assistance automation to weld vehicle doors at the General Motors assembly plant during the COVID-19 pandemic in Oshawa, Ont., on Friday, March 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

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      Vancouver Canucks head coach Travis Green stands on the bench behind Elias Pettersson (40), of Sweden, and Alex Chiasson (39) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Vancouver, on Saturday, December 4, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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      Jake Guentzel scores hat trick, Penguins rout Vancouver Canucks 4-1

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      Jesse Roper of Metchosin performs with his band at the All Ways Home music festival in Langford at Starlight Stadium in September. Live performances have been somewhat rare for Roper lately, but he had excerpts from two of his songs play on Netflix and CBS recently. (Black Press Media file photo)

      Vancouver Island tunesmith Jesse Roper cracks TV soundtrack barrier — twice

      Popuar bluesman’s songs heard on Netflix’s Riverdale and The Equalizer on CBS

      A new Netflix interactive map allows viewers to see where shows were filmed across Canada, including in Greater Victoria. (Netflix/screenshot)

      Netflix map marks Vancouver Island sites where hit series Maid was filmed

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      A snow moon rises over Mt. Cheam in Chilliwack on Feb. 8, 2020. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 is International Mountain Day. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress file)

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