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Victoria paralegal who embezzled $350K from employer sentenced to three years
Victoria paralegal who embezzled $350K from employer sentenced to three years
By: Roxanne Egan-Elliott
Melissa Jane Cielen, 49, pleaded guilty to embezzling $343,077.28, which she used to support her alcohol and cocaine use More >

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B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts
B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts
Highway 4 road repairs taking longer than expected
Highway 4 road repairs taking longer than expected
Langford considers $35M purchase of aquatic centre from Westhills
Langford considers $35M purchase of aquatic centre from Westhills
Army veteran draws on personal experience with PTSD to help others
Army veteran draws on personal experience with PTSD to help others
Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather
Eby wants all-party probe into B.C. vote count errors as election boss blames weather
Pickets up at Nanaimo port, Duke Point; dispute could hurt forestry operations
Pickets up at Nanaimo port, Duke Point; dispute could hurt forestry operations
Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties
Canadians gather for camaraderie, food and drink at U.S. election night watch parties
Man rescued from second-storey bedroom after Nanaimo house fire
Man rescued from second-storey bedroom after Nanaimo house fire
Fire closes McKenzie Avenue between Quadra Street and Saanich Road
Fire closes McKenzie Avenue between Quadra Street and Saanich Road
Experience wanted: Why Speaker of the B.C. legislature is no job for a rookie
Experience wanted: Why Speaker of the B.C. legislature is no job for a rookie
Power back on for most following B.C. storm, but some outages remain
Power back on for most following B.C. storm, but some outages remain
Victoria needs to stay competitive in attracting world travellers: tourism head
Victoria needs to stay competitive in attracting world travellers: tourism head
Metchosin teen killed in crash on Highway 18 near Duncan
Metchosin teen killed in crash on Highway 18 near Duncan
Lightkeepers moved off two Island stations, but critics vow to continue the fight
Lightkeepers moved off two Island stations, but critics vow to continue the fight
Ongoing conflict led to neighbour shooting, court hears
Ongoing conflict led to neighbour shooting, court hears

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HIGHLIGHTS

Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
Trump wins the White House in a political comeback rooted in appeals to frustrated voters
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
UK identifies 4 cases of new mpox variant, the first cluster outside Africa
From diapers to inheritances, having a third child is both an emotional and financial decision
From diapers to inheritances, having a third child is both an emotional and financial decision
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: In search of Sun Dipper and Fall Gold
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: In search of Sun Dipper and Fall Gold
Ask Lisi: Mom worried about daughter's dwindling friends
Ask Lisi: Mom worried about daughter's dwindling friends
Your Good Health: Is statin needed to lower cholesterol?
Your Good Health: Is statin needed to lower cholesterol?
Eric Akis: Oatmeal raisin cookies a great comfort food
Eric Akis: Oatmeal raisin cookies a great comfort food
Golden Girls stage show revisits lives of beloved TV characters
Golden Girls stage show revisits lives of beloved TV characters
Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone
Emissions cap puts methane in spotlight; industry says low-hanging fruit already gone

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Opinion

Opinion: Trump 2.0 will be a test of Canada's resolve
Opinion: Trump 2.0 will be a test of Canada's resolve
Letters Nov. 6: Impact of dogs; things aren't so bad; joy of animals
Letters Nov. 6: Impact of dogs; things aren't so bad; joy of animals
Comment: A clear-eyed look at Canadian LNG's promise
Comment: A clear-eyed look at Canadian LNG's promise
Letters Nov. 5: Quadra and McKenzie can't lose lanes; street parking danger
Letters Nov. 5: Quadra and McKenzie can't lose lanes; street parking danger
Opinion: Time to tackle the scourge of online anonymity and political intimidation
Opinion: Time to tackle the scourge of online anonymity and political intimidation

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Local Sports

Blazers edge Royals in overtime
Blazers edge Royals in overtime
Next on the tee: Gorge Vale set to host two B.C. championships
Next on the tee: Gorge Vale set to host two B.C. championships
Royals face Blazers after rallying to beat Blades
Royals face Blazers after rallying to beat Blades
UVic Vikes teams compete in three national finals, and win two
UVic Vikes teams compete in three national finals, and win two
UVic rowing program brings Olympic pedigree to hosting Canadian university championship
UVic rowing program brings Olympic pedigree to hosting Canadian university championship

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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
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
Quebec anti-corruption unit says 90 per cent of convictions from fake COVID passports
Quebec anti-corruption unit says 90 per cent of convictions from fake COVID passports

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Islander

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Helter shelter: ‘Transitional housing’ is better than homelessness for those who need it, but it’s no easy path
Helter shelter: ‘Transitional housing’ is better than homelessness for those who need it, but it’s no easy path
Our Community: Indigenous 'trauma-informed' daycare officially opens in Colwood
Our Community: Indigenous 'trauma-informed' daycare officially opens in Colwood
Monique Keiran: Study finds LNG's greenhouse-gas footprint worse than coal
Monique Keiran: Study finds LNG's greenhouse-gas footprint worse than coal
Trevor Hancock: You can celebrate CO2 and ignore climate change, but it won't stop the hurricanes
Trevor Hancock: You can celebrate CO2 and ignore climate change, but it won't stop the hurricanes

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BC News

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Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak
Petting farm in Campbell River, B.C., culls entire bird flock over avian flu outbreak
B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts
B.C.'s new cabinet to be sworn in Nov. 18 after this week's judicial recounts
Rain warning for B.C.'s north coast, power still out for thousands on south coast
Rain warning for B.C.'s north coast, power still out for thousands on south coast
B.C. man charged with second-degree murder in death of estranged wife
B.C. man charged with second-degree murder in death of estranged wife

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Business

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Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy
Trump's victory sparks concerns over ripple effect on Canadian economy
Pickets up at Nanaimo port, Duke Point; dispute could hurt forestry operations
Pickets up at Nanaimo port, Duke Point; dispute could hurt forestry operations
Victoria needs to stay competitive in attracting world travellers: tourism head
Victoria needs to stay competitive in attracting world travellers: tourism head
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers
B.C. port employers launch lockout at terminals in labour dispute with workers

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Entertainment

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Golden Girls stage show revisits lives of beloved TV characters
Golden Girls stage show revisits lives of beloved TV characters
Sunfest 2025 will feature Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne
Sunfest 2025 will feature Bailey Zimmerman, Brothers Osborne
Members of Milli Vanilli to join 90s Dance Mix Tour in Victoria
Members of Milli Vanilli to join 90s Dance Mix Tour in Victoria
Sarah McLachlan postpones Victoria show as she recovers from laryngitis
Sarah McLachlan postpones Victoria show as she recovers from laryngitis

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Food and Drink

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Eric Akis: Oatmeal raisin cookies a great comfort food
Eric Akis: Oatmeal raisin cookies a great comfort food
Tomato-forward chicken fricase is warm and hearty
Tomato-forward chicken fricase is warm and hearty
Eric Akis: Chinese-style corn soup makes tasty, comforting fall meal
Eric Akis: Chinese-style corn soup makes tasty, comforting fall meal
Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'
Care for a sweet treat during Mexico's Day of the Dead? Have a bite of 'pan de muerto'

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Letters

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Letters Nov. 6: Impact of dogs; things aren't so bad; joy of animals
Letters Nov. 6: Impact of dogs; things aren't so bad; joy of animals
Letters Nov. 5: Quadra and McKenzie can't lose lanes; street parking danger
Letters Nov. 5: Quadra and McKenzie can't lose lanes; street parking danger
Letters Nov. 2: Praise for youth; parking fees; ICBC rates
Letters Nov. 2: Praise for youth; parking fees; ICBC rates
Letters Nov. 1: Tax reform, missing voters, election system
Letters Nov. 1: Tax reform, missing voters, election system

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National News

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Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved
Ottawa orders TikTok's Canadian arm to be dissolved
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence from Robert Pickton's farm
B.C. court allows police to apply to dispose of evidence from Robert Pickton's farm
'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
'Should never have ended like that': Inuk man killed by police in Quebec's Far North
A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table
A look at potential fresh faces around Premier David Eby's next B.C. cabinet table

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