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The accused made an appearance in Nanaimo on June 29. Black Press file photo
Next court appearance is set for Aug. 17
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Shawn Fetter, an Associate Portfolio Manager at Alitis Investment Counsel. Find Alitis Investment Counsel in Campbell River at 101-909 Island Highway, in Victoria at 1480 Fort St., in the Comox Valley at 103-695 Aspen Rd. in September 2022, and at alitis.ca .

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