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Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Blood drive to mark Women’s Day halted, Afghan activists say

Organizers say the event was viewed as a protest by Taliban authorities
Two Comox-Calgary flights exposed to COVID-19 in the past week

Two Comox-Calgary flights exposed to COVID-19 in the past week

Seven flights between the two airports have now been flagged for COVID exposure
Raid on call centre in India puts brakes on CRA tax scam

Raid on call centre in India puts brakes on CRA tax scam

Experts are wondering if the scheme is permanently stopped, or if it will resume again when the heat dies down.
Police to crack down on distracted driving

Police to crack down on distracted driving

It is not just a "young people" problem, and it involves more than just phones (which you shouldn't use when stopped in traffic)
Classic 'gifting circle' pyramid scheme is back

Classic 'gifting circle' pyramid scheme is back

Participants are asked to put up $5,000, with the promise of a $40,000 return - but while it's pitched as philanthropy, it's illegal.

Bryce Casavant transferred from Conservation Officer Service

Former northern Vancouver Island Conservation Officer Bryce Casavant has been transferred from the Conservation Officer Service
Port Hardy RCMP fatally shoots man

Port Hardy RCMP fatally shoots man

On July 8 a Port Hardy RCMP fatally shot and killed a man allegedly brandishing a knife
The North Island Gazette is raising funds for cubs Athena and Jordan

The North Island Gazette is raising funds for cubs Athena and Jordan

It will cost $21,900 per cub for 18 months of care before they are released