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B.C. jet skier fined $5k for intentionally approaching marine mammals too closely

B.C. jet skier fined $5k for intentionally approaching marine mammals too closely

The incident occurred in Broughton Strait near Port McNeill on August 30, 2022
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Warm water whale rare to B.C. washes up on Vancouver Island beach

Warm water whale rare to B.C. washes up on Vancouver Island beach

Bryde’s whales are baleen whales are rarely seen in waters north of 35° latitude
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Woman found in 'critical condition' after release from B.C. jail, watchdog investigating

Woman found in 'critical condition' after release from B.C. jail, watchdog investigating

The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is looking for witnesses to come forward after an incident in Port Hardy where a woman was found requiring medical assistance after being released from RCMP custody
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Owners respond to Telegraph Cove fire: 'the emotional toll is immeasurable'

Owners respond to Telegraph Cove fire: 'the emotional toll is immeasurable'

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by local authorities
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One person dies in float plane crash off northern Vancouver Island

One person dies in float plane crash off northern Vancouver Island

The cause of the crash has not yet been determined
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Rescue team saves sea lion from entanglement off northern Vancouver Island

Rescue team saves sea lion from entanglement off northern Vancouver Island

DFO and the Marine Education and Research Society were both on hand assisting with the rescue
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