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Power outages and road closures come as 'bomb cyclone' hits Island
Power outages and road closures come as 'bomb cyclone' hits Island
By: Roxanne Egan-Elliott, Cindy E. Harnett and Darron Kloster
Power remains out for about 90,000 B.C Hydro customers on Vancouver Island on Wednesday morning. Sections of several Island highways are closed because of downed trees and debris. More >

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No print edition of Wednesday Times Colonist because of power outage caused by storm
No print edition of Wednesday Times Colonist because of power outage caused by storm
Owner scares off person inside vehicle in Oak Bay
Owner scares off person inside vehicle in Oak Bay
Huge fire destroys partially built condo building in Saanich
Huge fire destroys partially built condo building in Saanich
It’s 4.5 billion years old, made of iron and up for auction
It’s 4.5 billion years old, made of iron and up for auction
Saanich resident gets 60 days to clean up 'unsightly' property
Saanich resident gets 60 days to clean up 'unsightly' property
Patient dies in Nanaimo hospital bathroom after overdose prevention site closes, says doctor
Patient dies in Nanaimo hospital bathroom after overdose prevention site closes, says doctor
Artisans shift to couriers, personal deliveries amid postal worker strike
Artisans shift to couriers, personal deliveries amid postal worker strike
Here's how to donate to the Christmas Fund
Here's how to donate to the Christmas Fund
'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 and downs trees across northwest U.S., killing one
'Bomb cyclone' knocks out power to over 600,000 and downs trees across northwest U.S., killing one
Large homes underway on Saanich farmland can go ahead, despite new size limits
Large homes underway on Saanich farmland can go ahead, despite new size limits
Jury in Departure Bay shooting inquest calls for more ERT officers
Jury in Departure Bay shooting inquest calls for more ERT officers
Cargo jet reported 'flight control problem' before sliding off Vancouver runway
Cargo jet reported 'flight control problem' before sliding off Vancouver runway
Reopening of Crystal Pool delayed while city waits for part
Reopening of Crystal Pool delayed while city waits for part
Controversial deer-kill netting being removed from Sidney Island
Controversial deer-kill netting being removed from Sidney Island
Public asked to report sightings after orphaned bear cubs leave Sooke tree
Public asked to report sightings after orphaned bear cubs leave Sooke tree

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HIGHLIGHTS

Eric Akis: Mushroom soup warms a grey, rainy fall day
Eric Akis: Mushroom soup warms a grey, rainy fall day
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Late summer best time to divide iris clumps
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Late summer best time to divide iris clumps
B.C.’s Site C dam comes on stream as new cabinet looks to secure power for AI, critical minerals
B.C.’s Site C dam comes on stream as new cabinet looks to secure power for AI, critical minerals
Why I'm documenting my nonna's recipes — and the history behind them
Why I'm documenting my nonna's recipes — and the history behind them
Victims' families barred from attending Bernardo's parole hearing in person: lawyer
Victims' families barred from attending Bernardo's parole hearing in person: lawyer
B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of labour minister's back-to-work order
B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of labour minister's back-to-work order
Ask Lisi: Be happy for friend following unusual path to find success
Ask Lisi: Be happy for friend following unusual path to find success
Your Good Health: Esophagitis diagnosis calls for the cessation of NSAIDs
Your Good Health: Esophagitis diagnosis calls for the cessation of NSAIDs
Flair Airlines launched an on-time guarantee. But how good is it?
Flair Airlines launched an on-time guarantee. But how good is it?

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Opinion

Comment: A plea for common sense in the Quadra-McKenzie plan
Comment: A plea for common sense in the Quadra-McKenzie plan
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
Les Leyne: Despite scant majority, plenty of enthusiasm on display at cabinet swearing-in
Les Leyne: Despite scant majority, plenty of enthusiasm on display at cabinet swearing-in
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Preparing for the big windstorm
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Preparing for the big windstorm

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Local Sports

Blue-line battle as Royals' Kipkie, Misskey meet Oil Kings' Fiddler
Blue-line battle as Royals' Kipkie, Misskey meet Oil Kings' Fiddler
CPL impact being felt as Canada set to play Suriname
CPL impact being felt as Canada set to play Suriname
UVic sweeps UBC in meeting of top-two ranked U Sports hoops teams
UVic sweeps UBC in meeting of top-two ranked U Sports hoops teams
Royals eke out 'gutsy' road win over Hurricanes
Royals eke out 'gutsy' road win over Hurricanes
Jones points Canada to World Cup qualifiers
Jones points Canada to World Cup qualifiers

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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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Emergency alert test comes as B.C. mops up from 'bomb cyclone' with high winds
Emergency alert test comes as B.C. mops up from 'bomb cyclone' with high winds
Cargo jet reported 'flight control problem' before sliding off Vancouver runway
Cargo jet reported 'flight control problem' before sliding off Vancouver runway
Vancouver Island doctors set up overdose prevention sites without government blessing
Vancouver Island doctors set up overdose prevention sites without government blessing
Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January
Border agency says changes to hours at 35 land crossings coming in January

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Business

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B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of labour minister's back-to-work order
B.C. port union challenges constitutionality of labour minister's back-to-work order
Artisans shift to couriers, personal deliveries amid postal worker strike
Artisans shift to couriers, personal deliveries amid postal worker strike
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Five things to watch for in the Canadian business world in the coming week
Uber looking for drivers as it plans expansion across B.C. next year
Uber looking for drivers as it plans expansion across B.C. next year

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Entertainment

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Taylor Swift in Vancouver: How to avoid getting scammed on last-minute tickets
Taylor Swift in Vancouver: How to avoid getting scammed on last-minute tickets
Victoria music venue shut down for bylaw violations vows to reopen
Victoria music venue shut down for bylaw violations vows to reopen
Standup series uses comedy as mental health therapy
Standup series uses comedy as mental health therapy
Critic's picks: Marc Garneau, Emily: Artist, Poet, Singer, and Anna Akana
Critic's picks: Marc Garneau, Emily: Artist, Poet, Singer, and Anna Akana

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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. 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
Letters Nov. 18: Trump and the next election; transit service is not adequate
Letters Nov. 18: Trump and the next election; transit service is not adequate
Letters Nov. 16: John Horgan's leadership; traffic on McKenzie Avenue
Letters Nov. 16: John Horgan's leadership; traffic on McKenzie Avenue

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National News

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Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard
Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard
Canada, U.S. embassies scramble after threat of Russian air strike in Kyiv
Canada, U.S. embassies scramble after threat of Russian air strike in Kyiv
Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation
Transgender community to gather in remembrance, opposition to Alberta legislation
Young Quebecers care less than older people about being served in English: survey
Young Quebecers care less than older people about being served in English: survey

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