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• PHOTOS: Small crowd gathers to watch 231-tonne stacker-reclaimer loaded onto barge

  The Dynamic Beast barge crane, known for work with Johnson Street Bridge, makes a return

  

• Crews work overnight to try to put out wildfire on Pender Island

  Fire department and B.C. Wildfire Service crews extinguishing fire in ‘extremely difficult terrain’

  

• Saanich Peninsula Hospital Auxiliary hosts pop-up fundraiser in Sidney

  Temporary store to feature unique hand made gifts, collectibles, clothing, books and more

  

• Head of Vancouver Island Regional Library says new branch in North Saanich hands

  Area poised to see strong population growth, says director of corporate communication

  

• Military to fly old rescue planes longer as COVID-19 delays new aircraft

  Planes are all around 50 years old and scheduled for retirement as maintenance requirements have grown

  

• National Drug Drop-Off month aims to reduce substance abuse by house-bound youth

  Expert says there is misconception prescribed medication is safe to take

  

• COVID-19 has depressed mental health of Canadian youth

  Lower mental health harms developmental skills, school performance and social relationships