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One of Langford teen's killers denied day parole; board says Cameron Moffat poses high risk
One of Langford teen's killers denied day parole; board says Cameron Moffat poses high risk
By: Roxanne Egan-Elliott
The Parole Board of Canada only agreed to an escorted temporary absence for Cameron Moffat to visit a minimum security institution, saying they were concerned about his ongoing justification of his participation in Kimberly Proctor’s murder. More >

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Power returns for some, while other Islanders still in the dark after 'bomb cyclone'
Power returns for some, while other Islanders still in the dark after 'bomb cyclone'
Octopus battles B.C.'s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video
Octopus battles B.C.'s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again
Woman arrested after report of firearm in Saanich neighbourhood
Woman arrested after report of firearm in Saanich neighbourhood
Suspect arrested after child injured in hit-and-run near Tillicum Centre
Suspect arrested after child injured in hit-and-run near Tillicum Centre
Campbell River high school closed after fire; cause not known
Campbell River high school closed after fire; cause not known
On the Street: Campbell River whale-watching company earns Rainbow certification
On the Street: Campbell River whale-watching company earns Rainbow certification
Addictions doctors keep up pressure for drug-consumption areas at hospitals
Addictions doctors keep up pressure for drug-consumption areas at hospitals
Victoria police request review of overdose death investigation
Victoria police request review of overdose death investigation
Safety in jeopardy if police budget slashed, Victoria council told
Safety in jeopardy if police budget slashed, Victoria council told
After giant fire, neighbours face piles of debris, melted belongings; plans to rebuild
After giant fire, neighbours face piles of debris, melted belongings; plans to rebuild
Lineups for gas as Gabriola hunkers down without power; another storm coming
Lineups for gas as Gabriola hunkers down without power; another storm coming
Victoria firm sues after border agency detained alleged ‘forced labour’ cargo, which was later cleared
Victoria firm sues after border agency detained alleged ‘forced labour’ cargo, which was later cleared
Churchill Drive and trails to close for three days at PKOLS for telecom tower project
Churchill Drive and trails to close for three days at PKOLS for telecom tower project
Police seek witnesses after driver crashes into Sidney liquor store
Police seek witnesses after driver crashes into Sidney liquor store

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HIGHLIGHTS

In Memphis, history of civil rights can move a traveller to tears
In Memphis, history of civil rights can move a traveller to tears
Helen Chesnut: Drop-in plants can offer surprise summer show
Helen Chesnut: Drop-in plants can offer surprise summer show
'Really satisfying': UBC students shatter stress one beaker at a time
'Really satisfying': UBC students shatter stress one beaker at a time
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
Movie Review: ‘Wicked’ fans, rejoicify! Erivo, Grande shine in lavish adaptation of Broadway classic
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'
Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy'
B.C. school bus crash was 'tragic accident,' set off by medical event: police
B.C. school bus crash was 'tragic accident,' set off by medical event: police
Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire
Uncertainty hangs over COP29 as tense climate finance negotiations down to the wire
Ask Lisi: neighbourhood website a haven for bullies
Ask Lisi: neighbourhood website a haven for bullies
Your Good Health: HRT risks outweigh benefits for 80-year-old woman
Your Good Health: HRT risks outweigh benefits for 80-year-old woman

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Opinion

Adrian Raeside cartoon: That weather forecast is getting a little repetitive
Adrian Raeside cartoon: That weather forecast is getting a little repetitive
Letters Nov. 22: Winter clothing; Eby's cabinet; McKenzie traffic
Letters Nov. 22: Winter clothing; Eby's cabinet; McKenzie traffic
Editorial: Questions about the impact of Trump's victory on Canada
Editorial: Questions about the impact of Trump's victory on Canada
Comment: Saanich street plan is equitable and efficient
Comment: Saanich street plan is equitable and efficient
Adrian Raeside cartoon: When the power goes out and you have an electric car
Adrian Raeside cartoon: When the power goes out and you have an electric car

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Local Sports

Grizzlies claw back to upend Warriors
Grizzlies claw back to upend Warriors
Kindel's Hitmen best Reschny's Royals in battle of future CHL teammates
Kindel's Hitmen best Reschny's Royals in battle of future CHL teammates
Claremont-grad Pye, UVic's Addai set to make World Series sevens debuts
Claremont-grad Pye, UVic's Addai set to make World Series sevens debuts
Grizzlies, BCHL insist they'll adapt to new NCAA ruling
Grizzlies, BCHL insist they'll adapt to new NCAA ruling
Maffia poised to make UVic basketball history against Fraser Valley
Maffia poised to make UVic basketball history against Fraser Valley

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COVID-19

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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
Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report
Focus on vulnerable communities, improve data sharing before next pandemic: report

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Islander

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'In at the beginning': A tale of two newcomers to early Victoria
'In at the beginning': A tale of two newcomers to early Victoria
Our Community: Langford crosswalk honours veterans; kids contest for Saanich holiday card
Our Community: Langford crosswalk honours veterans; kids contest for Saanich holiday card
Geoff Johnson: Trump victory underlines need for students to learn critical-thinking skills
Geoff Johnson: Trump victory underlines need for students to learn critical-thinking skills
Trevor Hancock: What a Trump presidency might mean for the planet
Trevor Hancock: What a Trump presidency might mean for the planet

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BC News

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'Really satisfying': UBC students shatter stress one beaker at a time
'Really satisfying': UBC students shatter stress one beaker at a time
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again
Fall legislative sitting scrapped in B.C. as Speaker Chouhan confirmed to serve again
Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire
Secondary school shuts in Campbell River, B.C., due to fire
Man arrested on allegations he threatened police while livestreaming: Richmond RCMP
Man arrested on allegations he threatened police while livestreaming: Richmond RCMP

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Business

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Kevin Greenard: Time horizon and the impact of variable returns
Kevin Greenard: Time horizon and the impact of variable returns
On the Street: Campbell River whale-watching company earns Rainbow certification
On the Street: Campbell River whale-watching company earns Rainbow certification
Victoria firm sues after border agency detained alleged ‘forced labour’ cargo, which was later cleared
Victoria firm sues after border agency detained alleged ‘forced labour’ cargo, which was later cleared
Retail industry praises GST holiday but says it may be 'laborious' for some
Retail industry praises GST holiday but says it may be 'laborious' for some

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Entertainment

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Critic's picks: Holly Timpener, Chemainus Theatre, Just the 2 of Us
Critic's picks: Holly Timpener, Chemainus Theatre, Just the 2 of Us
Tyler Hilton balances family life with careers in film, television and music
Tyler Hilton balances family life with careers in film, television and music
Explore: Christmas fundraiser; Sooke Potholes walking tour; Gorge waterway planting party
Explore: Christmas fundraiser; Sooke Potholes walking tour; Gorge waterway planting party
Estate sale Emily Carr painting bought for US$50 nets C$290,000 at Toronto auction
Estate sale Emily Carr painting bought for US$50 nets C$290,000 at Toronto auction

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Food and Drink

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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
Eric Akis: Buckwheat groats the base for these savoury cabbage rolls
Eric Akis: Buckwheat groats the base for these savoury cabbage rolls
Eric Akis: Wing it for a big game-day treat
Eric Akis: Wing it for a big game-day treat

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Letters

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Letters Nov. 22: Winter clothing; Eby's cabinet; McKenzie traffic
Letters Nov. 22: Winter clothing; Eby's cabinet; McKenzie traffic
Letters Nov. 21: Give new cabinet a chance; decrying 'overdevelopment' in Victoria
Letters Nov. 21: Give new cabinet a chance; decrying 'overdevelopment' in Victoria
Letters Nov. 20: Favouring developers; yokels did a great job
Letters Nov. 20: Favouring developers; yokels did a great job
Letters Nov. 19: Traffic won't evaporate; spend on public transit, not roads
Letters Nov. 19: Traffic won't evaporate; spend on public transit, not roads

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National News

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Trudeau attends Taylor Swift concert in Toronto with family
Trudeau attends Taylor Swift concert in Toronto with family
Octopus battles B.C.'s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video
Octopus battles B.C.'s bomb cyclone in ocean floor video
Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction
Police officer acquitted in 2016 death of Ottawa man describes punches as distraction
New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark
New B.C. storm brings 100 km/h winds with some Vancouver Island homes still in dark

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