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Reporter’s pick: Ian Holmes’ favourite story of 2018

Dec 27, 2018 | 1:29 PM

NANAIMO — Mount Benson can be a difficult climb, but it didn’t pose any challenge for young Nanaimo students getting out of the classroom and into nature. 

Fourteen students from a Mountain View Elementary class made quick work of the challenging hike and impressed reporter Ian Holmes so much, it’s his favourite story of the year.