Tag: Vancouver Island
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Groundbreaking Milestone for BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo: A New Era for Island Cancer Care
New chapter for cancer care on Vancouver Island The long-awaited project to expand cancer treatment options on Vancouver Island has moved from planning to reality. Ground has officially broken for the BC Cancer centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital, signaling the start of a project expected to transform access to specialized oncology services for residents…
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Ground Breaks on BC Cancer Centre in Nanaimo: A New Era for Island Cancer Care
Groundbreaking ceremony signals start of a major health project The Mid and North Island will soon benefit from enhanced cancer care as construction begins on the new BC Cancer Centre at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital. A formal groundbreaking ceremony brought together health leaders, government officials, clinicians, and community members to mark a significant milestone in…
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Hope Shines as New Orca Calf Joins Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island
New Calf Emerges in the Endangered J Pod The birth of a new orca calf, designated J64, has prompted cautious optimism among researchers monitoring the Southern Resident killer whales, the famed J pod that frequents the waters near Vancouver Island. The calf’s arrival marks a rare bright spot for a population facing numerous threats, from…
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Orca Calf Brings Hope for Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island
New Calf Joins the Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island The Southern Resident killer whale population, already battered by years of losses, has a reason to celebrate. The Center for Whale Research (CWR) confirmed the birth of a new orca calf in the endangered J pod, a rare bright spot for this iconic marine family.…
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Hopeful Milestone: New Orca Calf Joins Endangered J Pod Near Vancouver Island
Bright Spot for an Endangered Population The birth of a new orca calf has provided a rare ray of hope for the endangered Southern Resident killer whales, particularly the beloved J pod. The calf, designated J64, emerges as a beacon for conservationists and gray-bearded researchers who have tracked the pod’s struggles for years. According to…
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Meet Your Mirror Image: How a Friendship Formed Between Two Doppelgängers
Two Lookalikes, One Unlikely Friendship What starts as a moment of confusion can become something unexpectedly enduring. At Felicia Harding’s wedding on Vancouver Island this summer, guests repeatedly mistook the bride for her friend Brittany Delaney. The mix-ups weren’t just occasional slips of memory; they pointed to a real, growing bond between two women who…
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Meet your mirror image: How a friendship formed between two doppelgängers
When a wedding brings more than vows On a sunlit summer day on Vancouver Island, a wedding party was supposed to celebrate love. Instead, attendees found themselves confused by a pairing of two petite women with curly brown hair, bangs, and smiling eyes who shared more than a common outfit: Felicia Harding and Brittany Delaney.…
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Mike Walker Dies After Brain Cancer Battle: A Tribute from Victoria’s Media Community
A beloved figure in Victoria’s media community Mike Walker, affectionately known as “Pipes,” passed away early Saturday morning after a long battle with brain cancer. The Victoria native and former CHEK News anchor leaves behind a legacy forged in laughter, perseverance, and dedication to telling stories that matter to the community he served. Walker’s wife,…
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Mike Walker obituary: Vancouver Island media icon and founder
Tribute to a beloved Vancouver Island broadcaster The media community on Vancouver Island is mourning the loss of Mike Walker, a familiar face on CHEK News and the founder of Roll Focus Productions. Walker passed away in the early hours of a Saturday, surrounded by loved ones, after a long battle with brain cancer. His…