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One year later, Harty family wondering why still no results of fatal hit-and-run investigation
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Editor
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August 17, 2022
Whiskey Creek Bakery & Bistro transforms into tranquil rural retreat
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Editor
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August 17, 2022
“Dawdling and delaying” Ravensong Pool upgrade “doubles cost”
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Gil Sampson
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August 17, 2022
LETTERS: Bike path congestion – Roaming cats a concern – East Village development – Illicit drug deaths
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Editor
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August 17, 2022
BREAKERS: Defamation lawsuit dismissed – Marine Science Fair – Humpback whale sighting – Cycling Cross on the Commons – Spider Lake sizzle
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Editor
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August 17, 2022
Town Hall transparency – good news and bad news
By:
Gil Sampson
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July 21, 2022
Cancer patient allegedly “roughed up” by Nanaimo hospital staff, family files complaint
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Melissa Renwick
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July 21, 2022
Small Town, City Blues – a view from next door
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Editor
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July 21, 2022
BREAKERS: Town botches Public Hearings – Climate Crisis March – No shutdown of Port Alberni emergency department
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Editor
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July 21, 2022
LETTERS: Youth co-organizers March for Our Future July 22
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Editor
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July 21, 2022
Town halts planning for public square at former Bus Garage site
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Gil Sampson
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June 30, 2022
Eileen Wicks’ case takes sharp turn on legal front, publication bans questioned
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Editor
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June 30, 2022
BREAKERS: Charges recommended in 2021 hit-and-run death – Ceremonial canoe disappeared – Ravensong upgrade gets go-ahead
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Editor
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June 30, 2022
School’s out, summer’s in!
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Editor
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June 30, 2022
LETTERS: Trail safety concerns – Another unlawful confinement by hospital
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Editor
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June 30, 2022
Let them eat cake – Island Health offers “take out delivery” party, attempts to suppress Eileen Wicks’ story
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Editor
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June 9, 2022
De L’île Restaurant carves up fresh west coast halibut to rave reviews
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Editor
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June 9, 2022
BREAKERS: Support for Ukraine – International floral champs – Rotary clubs merge – Host an international student
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Editor
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June 9, 2022
MAID legislation under review by federal government
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Gil Sampson
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June 9, 2022
LETTERS: Community responds to Eileen and Trevor Wicks story, aerial spraying
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Editor
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June 8, 2022
Island Health tries to end-run Eileen Wicks’ court petition, daughter’s role exposed + Breaking News
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Editor
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May 28, 2022
Island Health tries to end-run [unnamed person’s] court petition… seeks publication ban
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Editor
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May 24, 2022
Call to reopen Public Hearing into Todsen development application
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Submitted
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May 20, 2022
BREAKERS: Eileen Wicks GoFundMe – Restaurateur remembered – Aerial moth spraying
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Editor
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May 20, 2022
LETTERS: Island Health lab services in alleged conflict of interest
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Submitted
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May 20, 2022
Secrets, lies, deception, stone-walling and inflated “expert” credentials trample Eileen Wicks’ rights
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Editor
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May 1, 2022
Town unilaterally erases OCP protection of QB’s rural properties
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Kevin Monahan
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May 1, 2022
Violation of mail ballot secrecy alleged in May 2021 municipal by-election
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Gil Sampson
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May 1, 2022
BREAKERS: Town Planner’s credibility questioned – QB’s Joanie Appleseed of childrens’ books – PQB News fails to disclose Todsen supporter identity
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Editor
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May 1, 2022
LETTERS: Herbicide use – LED street lighting – Eileen Wicks’ detention
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Editor
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May 1, 2022
Nurse locks couple in hospital room, Island Health’s shroud of secrecy and power enabled by Orwellian legislation
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Editor
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March 26, 2022
LETTERS: Island Health letter absurd – Yet another Royal Jubilee Hospital illegal detention
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Editor
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March 26, 2022
BREAKERS: Deep Bay oyster recall – Butterflyways – Maureen Washington zings in the garden!
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Editor
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March 26, 2022
Eileen Wicks begs to go home, Island Health refuses to release her records, MLAs’ questionable comments
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Editor
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March 13, 2022
BREAKERS: RCMP hit-and-run death investigation – Rally for Eileen & Trevor Wicks – Salmon mural mystery
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Editor
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March 13, 2022
Brant Geese Herring Feast-ival in Qualicum Beach
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Deborah Freeman
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March 13, 2022
Another elder abduction by Island Health hospital, allegations by health professionals found to be false
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Editor
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February 28, 2022
LETTERS: Eileen Wicks story reaches England, Inadequate MAID law
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Editor
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February 28, 2022
The reasons for having a Representative to protect you — NO means NO
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Gil Sampson
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February 28, 2022
Nanimo Hospital ignores FOI request for records, Eileen Wicks still detained, allegations surface
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Editor
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February 14, 2022
Authorities – breaking the letter & spirit of the law
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Gil Sampson
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February 14, 2022
Apprehensions of Eileen & Trevor Wicks become murkier
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Editor
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February 4, 2022
B.C. laws – what you need to know to protect yourself & your assets
By:
Gil Sampson
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February 4, 2022
Local nature photographer captures wildlife spring fling
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Deborah Freeman
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February 4, 2022
BREAKERS: Hundreds lose MD, RCMP officer charged, Benches returning!
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Editor
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February 4, 2022
LETTERS: Shock and support for Eileen & Trevor Wicks
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Editor
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February 4, 2022
RCMP squad enters QB condo without legal authority, apprehends couple in their 70s
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Editor
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January 21, 2022