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Weather challenges search for Vancouver Island man who failed to return from canoe trip

A search is ongoing after James "Dakota" Smith, 34, failed to return from a solo canoe trip off northern Vancouver Island amid stormy weather Friday. Authorities were called to search for Smith after he was a few hours late to return home to his partner and two young children.

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