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Sonar ‘dinner bell’ attracts elephant seals deep in Pacific waters

Mark Brennae
September 5, 2024

The seals were captured on camera—surprisingly, and repeatedly—drawn by sonar to check out a 645-metre-deep research site at Barkley Canyon

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Crime

Canada tells Durkin to go home

By Tori Marlan
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Immigration board doubts Durkin was “unsuspecting dupe” in ponzi scheme, orders deportation

Healthcare

North Vancouver Island hospitals close overnight indefinitely

By Brishti Basu
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Island healthcare workers need to be respected, said Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh

Housing

UVic proposes 9-acre mixed-use university district

By Michael John Lo
January 25, 2023

The proposed development, which is still in early stages, would replace the Ian Stewart sports complex

Mental Health

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By Brishti Basu
January 25, 2023

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Education

AI and machine learning tools raise concerns over academic integrity in Victoria's educational systems

By Michael John Lo
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Capable of writing essays and answering complex questions, ChatGPT is challenging traditional methods of learning and assessment in Victoria and beyond

Health

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By Brishti Basu
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A frontline worker said illnesses amongst homeless people are hard to detect due to stigma preventing them from accessing care

Environment

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By Jolene Rudisuela
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Municipal

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