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Mayor of Oak Bay Nils Jensen planted the sapling of a tree that survived the atomic blast at Hiroshima.
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The seedling was planted outside Athlone Court in Oak Bay village, a busy hub in the community.
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Jensen also proclaimed Hiroshima Memorial Day and Nagasaki Memorial Day, Aug. 6 and 9 in Oak Bay.
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