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• ‘A momentous moment’: South Island school launches new Indigenous course

  15-01-2026 02:15 via nanaimobulletin.com
  The Saanich School District (SD63) officially launched a new locally developed Indigenous-focused course at Stelly’s Secondary School, shaped by the voices of Indigenous students and members of the W̱SÁNEĆ community.
  An event marking the occasion on the afternoon of Jan. 13 brought together students, educators, and community members for what has been described as “a momentous event.”
  The course, titled I TOTEL NEW E TTE A LENENEC LTE – which translates to
  
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• What’s On, Jan 14

  15-01-2026 02:00 via nanaimobulletin.com
  MUSIC
  Eagle Eyes Eagles tribute happening Jan. 15 at 7:30 p.m. at the Port Theatre. All seats $60 at www.porttheatre.com or by calling the box office at 250-754-8550.
  Busheikin/Villette Presents: Ray Gallon meets Connor Stewart at St. Andews United Church on Jan. 16. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on eventbrite.ca.
  Vancouver Island Symphony performs Dancing on Strings, Jan. 17 at the Port Theatre. Pre-concert talk begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the concert at
  
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• National recognition for Vernon training centre

  15-01-2026 01:08 via nanaimobulletin.com
  Troy Hudson calls it “the single most important news in recent history” at the Sovereign Lake Nordic Development Centre in Vernon.
  The centre has been recognized as a national training centre by Biathlon Canada.
  “Having a national training centre in the Okanagan is huge,” said Hudson, general manager at Sovereign Lake, in a social media post making the announcement. “It’s an essential space for athletes to excel and develop into national and international cham
  
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• ‘Unfair and damaging’: Winery industry across Canada pushing Alberta to drop Wine Tax

  15-01-2026 00:05 via nanaimobulletin.com
  ‘Unfair and Damaging’: Wineries, businesses from across Canada pushing Alberta to drop Wine Tax
  After being implemented nearly a year ago, a group is now calling on the Government of Alberta to revoke its ad valorem tax that has been hurting businesses and consumers, driving down sales of wine.
  On Wednesday, Jan. 14, a coalition of industry associates representing Canadian wineries, restaurants, import agents and Alberta retail released a statement, saying the tax is increasing price
  
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