
Nanaimo RCMP investigate fatal collision involving pedestrian and fuel tanker
A 42-year-old woman died after a gasoline tanker truck backing into a downtown Nanaimo parking lot struck her near a curb, police say.
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A 42-year-old woman died after a gasoline tanker truck backing into a downtown Nanaimo parking lot struck her near a curb, police say.

The union will survey mayoral and council candidates on public safety and publish the results, but will not endorse anyone or hold a candidates’ debate.

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