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Powerful 'bomb cyclone' leaves 300,000 B.C. Hydro customers without power
Powerful 'bomb cyclone' leaves 300,000 B.C. Hydro customers without power
By: Darron Kloster and Cindy E. Harnett
B.C. Hydro spokesman Ted Olynyk called it one of the worst storms he’s ever experienced: “Whether it was a bomb or a cyclone, it was a very significant event.” 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
Blackened debris lines Quadra Street after fire destroys condo under construction
Blackened debris lines Quadra Street after fire destroys condo under construction
Jury finds man guilty of shooting neighbour in Sooke
Jury finds man guilty of shooting neighbour in Sooke
B.C. Conservative leader blasts NDP cabinet as 'bloated, expensive' as he assigns jobs to own MLAs
B.C. Conservative leader blasts NDP cabinet as 'bloated, expensive' as he assigns jobs to own MLAs
Nanaimo and former CAO reach settlement in wrongful-dismissal case
Nanaimo and former CAO reach settlement in wrongful-dismissal case
Multiple injuries after vehicle crashes into Sidney building
Multiple injuries after vehicle crashes into Sidney building
One person unaccounted for after Nanaimo fire
One person unaccounted for after Nanaimo fire
Vehicle flips on its side in three-vehicle crash on Pat Bay
Vehicle flips on its side in three-vehicle crash on Pat Bay
Owner scares off person inside vehicle in Oak Bay
Owner scares off person inside vehicle in Oak Bay
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

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HIGHLIGHTS

Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person
Parole board 'working' to have Bernardo victims' families attend hearing in-person
Sarah McLachlan 'heartbroken' to cancel Canadian tour due to acute laryngitis
Sarah McLachlan 'heartbroken' to cancel Canadian tour due to acute laryngitis
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
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
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
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
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
Ask Lisi: Be happy for friend following unusual path to find success
Ask Lisi: Be happy for friend following unusual path to find success

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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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B.C. RCMP say multiple victims injured in single vehicle crash
B.C. RCMP say multiple victims injured in single vehicle crash
Site of massive B.C. river slide remains unstable, effects on salmon not yet clear
Site of massive B.C. river slide remains unstable, effects on salmon not yet clear
B.C. Conservative leader names shadow cabinet, gives job to controversial member
B.C. Conservative leader names shadow cabinet, gives job to controversial member
Eby's NDP cabinet 'bloated, expensive,' says B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad
Eby's NDP cabinet 'bloated, expensive,' says B.C. Conservative leader John Rustad

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Business

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B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry
B.C. government delegation jets to California to promote the province's film industry
After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate
After denying links, Canadian forestry giant owner openly seeks control over Asian conglomerate
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

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Entertainment

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Sarah McLachlan 'heartbroken' to cancel Canadian tour due to acute laryngitis
Sarah McLachlan 'heartbroken' to cancel Canadian tour due to acute laryngitis
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

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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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Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
Trump nominates former congressman Pete Hoekstra as ambassador to Canada
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
Trudeau expected to announce temporary GST break on some items, NDP says
Bomb cyclone batters B.C., cutting roads and power, snapping trees 'like gunshots'
Bomb cyclone batters B.C., cutting roads and power, snapping trees 'like gunshots'
Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard
Human smuggling trial hears from migrant who survived crossing border in blizzard

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