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Langford's decision to discontinue City Centre splash park receives ... (CHEK)

A group of Langford residents are criticizing the city's decision to remove a splash pad at a Langford park. Langford Voters for Change, a local Facebook ...

A city spokesperson said that the in-camera meeting was justified under section 90.1(e) of the B.C. community charter. A spokesperson for the city said that the splash park needed significant repairs and that it would cost over $300,000. “The splash park change is permanent.

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Trash left behind after busy weekend at Thetis Lake prompts ... (CHEK)

Parks staff will look into a large amount of trash left behind after a busy weekend at Thetis Lake Regional Park, according to the Capital Regional ...

And this is just what I saw from the trail, didn't investigate further. Hey@crd_bc, @cfax1070, @timescolonistand @CHEK_News, FYI – This was taken at Thetis Lake last night once most of the beachgoers left. “And this is just what I saw from the trail, didn’t investigate further.”

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Contractor cuts down an estimated 80 trees without permits in ... (CHEK)

When Mindy Bourne saw workers clearing trees off the site earlier this month in South Nanaimo she felt something wasn't right. It was nesting season and the ...

Mousseau said Top Down Investments is relatively new to Nanaimo and there may be some unfamiliarity with the city. It could be delivered as a fine, a summary conviction through the courts or a consent agreement “We apologize.

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Search and Rescue officials urge care for those tubing on Cowichan ... (CHEK)

With the Canada Day long weekend fast approaching, rescue crews are warning those who are thinking of going tubing in the Cowichan River.

“So, almost every section of the Cowichan River has logs that are blocking part or all of the river, which is very dangerous. Officials say trees have fallen on most stretches of the river and that has Cowichan Search and Rescue warning tubers heading out on the water to be aware of the danger. “Almost mind-boggling.

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Save Old Growth announces it will no longer stage traffic-disrupting ... (CHEK)

An old-growth advocacy group that has shut down highways with protests calling on the B.C. government to end all old-growth logging says it will resort to ...

“We continue to request the Government take urgent steps to permanently protect B.C.’s remaining old growth forests.” The group says it will use tactics like public outreach and events to get its message across. “Major traffic disruptions will end today,” the group said in a news release Wednesday. “Other strategies will be used that won’t stop traffic.

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