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Businesses propose alternate routes for Esquimalt bike lanes to preserve parking
Businesses propose alternate routes for Esquimalt bike lanes to preserve parking
By: Michael John Lo
One of the options Esquimalt is considering — a protected bike line on Esquimalt Road that would take away all street-side parking between Lampson Road and Canteen Road — is a “huge issue” for some businesses More >

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Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says
Federal government will not send Canada Post strike to arbitration, minister says
Public can weigh in on rental buildings, after Central Saanich revisits decision
Public can weigh in on rental buildings, after Central Saanich revisits decision
Major crime unit sends investigation of teen's death back to VicPD
Major crime unit sends investigation of teen's death back to VicPD
Arrest made in violent assault outside Nanaimo tattoo shop
Arrest made in violent assault outside Nanaimo tattoo shop
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant arrested
Don't leave packages in vehicles, on front porches: West Shore RCMP
Don't leave packages in vehicles, on front porches: West Shore RCMP
B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs
B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs
Les Leyne: Rights official endorses school police ban, teachers say safety plan directive 'outrageous'
Les Leyne: Rights official endorses school police ban, teachers say safety plan directive 'outrageous'
Man who died on bus a longtime Munro's bookseller who helped launch Earth Week events
Man who died on bus a longtime Munro's bookseller who helped launch Earth Week events
Fifteen acres added to ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park
Fifteen acres added to ȽÁU,WELṈEW̱/John Dean Park
Students not likely to return to Campbell River high school until Monday, after fire
Students not likely to return to Campbell River high school until Monday, after fire
Search-and-rescue team joins effort to find man with dementia
Search-and-rescue team joins effort to find man with dementia
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP looking for man last seen in May
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP looking for man last seen in May
Man rescued after failing to get onto sailboat from raft made of branches
Man rescued after failing to get onto sailboat from raft made of branches
B.C. Premier Eby says Canada must negotiate from position of strength on U.S. tariff
B.C. Premier Eby says Canada must negotiate from position of strength on U.S. tariff

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HIGHLIGHTS

Hiker missing in freezing B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
Hiker missing in freezing B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting
Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting
One is not the loneliest number: Embracing the solo dining trend
One is not the loneliest number: Embracing the solo dining trend
Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report
Canadians pollute 1,465 tonnes of microplastics every year, finds report
Ask Lisi: Sharing healthy meals could help son lose weight
Ask Lisi: Sharing healthy meals could help son lose weight
Your Good Health: Understanding incompatible kidney transplant
Your Good Health: Understanding incompatible kidney transplant
Eric Akis: Artichoke sauce at the heart of pasta dish
Eric Akis: Artichoke sauce at the heart of pasta dish
Helen Chesnut: Self-sown plants often larger than original planting
Helen Chesnut: Self-sown plants often larger than original planting
After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network
After record-breaking warmth, winter to 'salvage its reputation': Weather Network

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Opinion

Les Leyne: Rights official endorses school police ban, teachers say safety plan directive 'outrageous'
Les Leyne: Rights official endorses school police ban, teachers say safety plan directive 'outrageous'
Letters Nov. 27: Wooden buildings and the risk of fire; MLA bonuses
Letters Nov. 27: Wooden buildings and the risk of fire; MLA bonuses
Comment: What would ‘doing better’ mean to our health services system?
Comment: What would ‘doing better’ mean to our health services system?
Letters Nov. 26: Cabinet pay raises, weighing in on the GST cut, affordable housing
Letters Nov. 26: Cabinet pay raises, weighing in on the GST cut, affordable housing
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Challenges retail stores are facing
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Challenges retail stores are facing

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Local Sports

Led by Silvertips' DuPont, WHL draft class already making presence felt
Led by Silvertips' DuPont, WHL draft class already making presence felt
Royals star Reschny up for the Challenge against U.S.
Royals star Reschny up for the Challenge against U.S.
Rebels captain Josephson savours win over hometown Royals
Rebels captain Josephson savours win over hometown Royals
Maffia adds to legend as UVic sweeps Cascades
Maffia adds to legend as UVic sweeps Cascades
Hebblethwaite, Molson help Grizzlies halt Express
Hebblethwaite, Molson help Grizzlies halt Express

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COVID-19

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B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first
An Idaho health department isn't allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it's a first
Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging Canadian Armed Forces vaccine mandate
Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging Canadian Armed Forces vaccine mandate
As record number line up for shots, Henry says her role to serve whatever government is in power
As record number line up for shots, Henry says her role to serve whatever government is in power

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Islander

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A century of service: The Mill Bay-Brentwood Bay ferry route marks 100 years
A century of service: The Mill Bay-Brentwood Bay ferry route marks 100 years
Geoff Johnson: Lack of guidelines leaves teachers wondering how to deal with AI in the classroom
Geoff Johnson: Lack of guidelines leaves teachers wondering how to deal with AI in the classroom
Our Community: Oak Bay lights up for holiday season, Arbutus Singers Christmas concert
Our Community: Oak Bay lights up for holiday season, Arbutus Singers Christmas concert
David Sovka: Renovating my kitchen and other questionable life choices
David Sovka: Renovating my kitchen and other questionable life choices

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BC News

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Hiker missing in freezing B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
Hiker missing in freezing B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast
Storm expected to bring up to 50 cm of snow to B.C.'s north coast
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle
B.C. police watchdog investigating death of man driving suspected stolen vehicle
Investigation into B.C. teen with bird flu finds no new cases, cause still unknown
Investigation into B.C. teen with bird flu finds no new cases, cause still unknown

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Business

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B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs
B.C. Ferries faces 'funding gap' as fares fail to keep pace with capital costs
'White gold': B.C. ski resorts open with hopes of rebound season
'White gold': B.C. ski resorts open with hopes of rebound season
Shaw email outage due to a technical issue, not related to Microsoft problems
Shaw email outage due to a technical issue, not related to Microsoft problems
Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday
Vancouver Island retailers take stock of federal government's GST holiday

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Entertainment

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The Beach Boys returning to Victoria for the first time since 2016
The Beach Boys returning to Victoria for the first time since 2016
Faced with funding shortfall, UVic's Farquhar Auditorium changes things up
Faced with funding shortfall, UVic's Farquhar Auditorium changes things up
Vancouver film bootcamp aims to demystify Hallmark movie-making
Vancouver film bootcamp aims to demystify Hallmark movie-making
Critic's picks: Holly Timpener, Chemainus Theatre, Just the 2 of Us
Critic's picks: Holly Timpener, Chemainus Theatre, Just the 2 of Us

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Food and Drink

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Eric Akis: Artichoke sauce at the heart of pasta dish
Eric Akis: Artichoke sauce at the heart of pasta dish
Eric Akis: Pork chops in meaty Italian dish are prepared 'alla cacciatore'
Eric Akis: Pork chops in meaty Italian dish are prepared 'alla cacciatore'
Eric Akis: Mushroom soup warms a grey, rainy fall day
Eric Akis: Mushroom soup warms a grey, rainy fall day
Sweet-tart cranberries and candied ginger make this buckle the perfect holiday treat
Sweet-tart cranberries and candied ginger make this buckle the perfect holiday treat

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Letters

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Letters Nov. 27: Wooden buildings and the risk of fire; MLA bonuses
Letters Nov. 27: Wooden buildings and the risk of fire; MLA bonuses
Letters Nov. 26: Cabinet pay raises, weighing in on the GST cut, affordable housing
Letters Nov. 26: Cabinet pay raises, weighing in on the GST cut, affordable housing
Letters Nov. 25: Appreciation for those who helped at fire scene; Canada Post's finances
Letters Nov. 25: Appreciation for those who helped at fire scene; Canada Post's finances
Letters Nov. 23: Transportation ideas, affordable housing, and a thank-you to 'Santa'
Letters Nov. 23: Transportation ideas, affordable housing, and a thank-you to 'Santa'

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National News

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Hiker missing in freezing B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
Hiker missing in freezing B.C. wilderness for more than five weeks is found alive
Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting
Champagne appeals to premiers to 'work together' ahead of tariff meeting
Longtime P.E.I. mayor resigns after a contentious vote for pickleball courts
Longtime P.E.I. mayor resigns after a contentious vote for pickleball courts
Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill
Liberal GST holiday expected to pass soon as government introduces solo bill

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