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Donate to the 2024 Times Colonist Christmas Fund

Donate to the 2024 Times Colonist Christmas Fund

We have raised and distributed millions of dollars through our Christmas Fund over the years — including $1.12 million last year alone — and the success is a direct result of your generosity.
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Kingsley Jones steps down as Canada men's rugby coach after seven years on the job

Kingsley Jones steps down as Canada men's rugby coach after seven years on the job

Kingsley Jones is stepping down as coach of the Canadian men's rugby team after seven years on the job. Rugby Canada called it a mutual parting with both parties agreeing it's time to set the team "in a new direction.
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Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on medical treatments for transgender minors

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hearing a high-profile culture-war clash, the Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to uphold Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors .
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The roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO World Heritage recognition

The roof restorers of Paris now have UNESCO World Heritage recognition

PARIS (AP) — From before sunrise to after sunset, in slippery winters and scorching summers, the roof restorers of Paris toil away, replacing the zinc sheets that help define the city’s famous skyline.
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Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says

Israeli strikes on a Gaza tent camp kill at least 21 people, hospital says

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli aircraft struck a sprawling tent camp housing displaced Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 21 people, according to a local health official, setting off fires in the coastal tent city that Isra
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Drew Lock will start at QB for Giants against Saints

Drew Lock will start at QB for Giants against Saints

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — With Tommy DeVito still dealing with a sore forearm, Drew Lock will make his second straight start at quarterback for the Giants when New York plays host to the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.
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'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence

'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse.
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'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence

'They're sitting ducks:' More women with disabilities unhoused due to abuse, violence

ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — New data show women with disabilities are more likely to be forced into homelessness because of violence or abuse.
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A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

A list of mispronounced words provides a retrospective of 2024, from Kamala to Chappell

DALLAS (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris and breakout pop star Chappell Roan were among the year's most talked-about people. Their names were also among the most mispronounced.
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Environment Canada says most of Canada in for a warmer than normal winter

Environment Canada says most of Canada in for a warmer than normal winter

OTTAWA — Environment Canada says most of the country will see normal or above-normal temperatures this winter, but the later part of the season could be very different from the start.
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