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Burst of seismic activity off the west shore of Vancouver Island focus of joint expedition

Burst of seismic activity off the west shore of Vancouver Island focus of joint expedition

Ocean Exploration Trust and Ocean Networks Canada team up for their eighth trip to deep sea observatories

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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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First Aframax marks beginning of TMX tanker traffic in the Salish Sea

First Aframax marks beginning of TMX tanker traffic in the Salish Sea

TMX tanker traffic will soon move through the Strait of Juan de Fuca

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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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Locals prepare for emergency situations

Locals prepare for emergency situations

Plus, Centre Mountain updates, Red Dress Day, MayDay, and more

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The Westshore team
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Solar-powered platform and flip baskets put a modern spin on an ancient harvest

Solar-powered platform and flip baskets put a modern spin on an ancient harvest

To ensure its sustainability, T’Sou-ke First Nation is applying new technologies in its aquaculture initiative

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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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Heat pumps eclipse solar panels in developments in the Westshore

Heat pumps eclipse solar panels in developments in the Westshore

Cost and practicality still barriers to adopting solar panel technology in homes

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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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Local fishermen raise concerns

Local fishermen raise concerns

Plus, Sooke development, Victoria Grizzlies ownership, 365 Wrestling, and more

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The Westshore team
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Federal government measures to protect orcas threaten livelihoods in the Westshore

Federal government measures to protect orcas threaten livelihoods in the Westshore

These measures include a static closure on Chinook salmon fishing from July 16 to Oct. 31

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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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Bear Mountain Resort sued for $1.88 million

Bear Mountain Resort sued for $1.88 million

Plus, emergeny support funding, Sooke shoplifting, bloom market, and more

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The Westshore team
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Westshore municipalities to receive provincial Emergency Support Services funding

Westshore municipalities to receive provincial Emergency Support Services funding

Provincial funding and increased training will enhance emergency response in the Westshore

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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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Island Health supports CRD water plan

Island Health supports CRD water plan

Plus, Westshore patios, poisonous newts, Persian Fire Festival, and more

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The Westshore team
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CRD barreling ahead with its Water Supply Master Plan despite criticism

CRD barreling ahead with its Water Supply Master Plan despite criticism

The plan represents billions in infrastructure spending but is it a sound investment?

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Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
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Impacts of underwater radiated noise may be underrated in the Juan de Fuca

Impacts of underwater radiated noise may be underrated in the Juan de Fuca

Convention vessel traffic and noise disrupts marine life along the Westshore coast

Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative
Sidney Coles, Local Journalism Initiative