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B.C.鈥檚 drought: Tofino seeks to balance limited water supply with growth
B.C.鈥檚 drought: Tofino seeks to balance limited water supply with growth
By: Darron Kloster
Last year, Tofino was brought to the brink of a water crisis after an unprecedented drought. Now it鈥檚 considering its options for getting more water 鈥� and limiting its growth. More >

Local News

Saanich man, 70, missing since Canada Day bike ride
Saanich man, 70, missing since Canada Day bike ride
Cowichan rescue crews search for man last seen in Youbou
Cowichan rescue crews search for man last seen in Youbou
Kings and queens celebrate 30 years of drag ball games
Kings and queens celebrate 30 years of drag ball games
Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings
Business steps up to equip Langford Lake with life-rings
60 captive-bred 91原创 Island marmots to be released
60 captive-bred 91原创 Island marmots to be released
Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas
Central Saanich man qualifies for World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas
Underwater gardeners work to restore majestic kelp forests off 91原创 Island
Underwater gardeners work to restore majestic kelp forests off 91原创 Island
Canada Day is perfect excuse to dress in red and white
Canada Day is perfect excuse to dress in red and white
Environment Canada scientists can now rapidly link heat waves to climate change
Environment Canada scientists can now rapidly link heat waves to climate change
Land trust focused on unprotected section of Comox Valley forest
Land trust focused on unprotected section of Comox Valley forest
Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo
Long-awaited navigation centre planned for Nanaimo
Couple sparks smiles with their Canada Day celebration
Couple sparks smiles with their Canada Day celebration
Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down
Hotel in Port Alberni will likely be torn down
July 1 known as Humiliation Day in early immigrant Chinese community
July 1 known as Humiliation Day in early immigrant Chinese community
Victoria council pledges $2.4M for affordable project on Johnson Street
Victoria council pledges $2.4M for affordable project on Johnson Street

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HIGHLIGHTS

B.C. looks to change building code to develop single-stair apartment buildings
B.C. looks to change building code to develop single-stair apartment buildings
More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'
More WestJet flights grounded as airline says resumption of operations to 'take time'
B.C. health officials urge awareness of indoor heat risks during summer
B.C. health officials urge awareness of indoor heat risks during summer
Ask Lisi: Playing with imaginary friend is normal toddler behaviour
Ask Lisi: Playing with imaginary friend is normal toddler behaviour
Your Good Health: 鈥楲ow vitamin D level鈥� is actually within acceptable range
Your Good Health: 鈥楲ow vitamin D level鈥� is actually within acceptable range
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani puts her glitzy stamp on Laketown Shakedown
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani puts her glitzy stamp on Laketown Shakedown
Canada Day is perfect excuse to dress in red and white
Canada Day is perfect excuse to dress in red and white
Creating a thriving winery takes more than the perfect grape
Creating a thriving winery takes more than the perfect grape
WestJet warns of disruptions in coming days as it recovers from mechanics strike
WestJet warns of disruptions in coming days as it recovers from mechanics strike

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Opinion

Letters July 2: Inadequate health care in B.C.; Big Oil's mess; Centennial Square approach is wrong
Letters July 2: Inadequate health care in B.C.; Big Oil's mess; Centennial Square approach is wrong
Adrian Raeside cartoon: How to conserve water
Adrian Raeside cartoon: How to conserve water
Monique Keiran: Try this Canada Day quiz
Monique Keiran: Try this Canada Day quiz
Comment: We won鈥檛 have enough electricity for all those EVs
Comment: We won鈥檛 have enough electricity for all those EVs
David Sovka: Nostrils-deep in hay fever
David Sovka: Nostrils-deep in hay fever

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Local Sports

Island players dot rosters as NHL development camps open
Island players dot rosters as NHL development camps open
HarbourCats win Island Cup but miss first-half playoff berth
HarbourCats win Island Cup but miss first-half playoff berth
Road to Williamsport begins this weekend at Beacon Hill
Road to Williamsport begins this weekend at Beacon Hill
Island athletes leave mark at 91原创 Olympic track and field trials
Island athletes leave mark at 91原创 Olympic track and field trials
Island flavour to Day 2 of NHL draft
Island flavour to Day 2 of NHL draft

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COVID-19

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As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign
As COVID-19 ticks up in some places, US health officials recommend a fall vaccination campaign
Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA
Legal action coming to recover COVID benefit overpayments: CRA
Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?
Past COVID infections may help protect against certain colds. Could it lead to better vaccines?

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Islander

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A warning signal: Grey whales are getting smaller 鈥� but why?
A warning signal: Grey whales are getting smaller 鈥� but why?
Monique Keiran: Try this Canada Day quiz
Monique Keiran: Try this Canada Day quiz
Our Community: Explore Esquimalt's Urban Arts Tour; Victoria revamps busker program; Easter Seals camp gets a makeover
Our Community: Explore Esquimalt's Urban Arts Tour; Victoria revamps busker program; Easter Seals camp gets a makeover
David Sovka: Nostrils-deep in hay fever
David Sovka: Nostrils-deep in hay fever

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BC News

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Van driver hurt after road-rage shooting at Richmond, B.C., intersection: RCMP
Van driver hurt after road-rage shooting at Richmond, B.C., intersection: RCMP
Sixteen-year-old girl dies after fentanyl overdose in Prince George, B.C.: RCMP
Sixteen-year-old girl dies after fentanyl overdose in Prince George, B.C.: RCMP
20 homes affected in flash flooding west of Kamloops, B.C.: emergency officials
20 homes affected in flash flooding west of Kamloops, B.C.: emergency officials
More security, outdoor drug-use sites help address illicit drug use in B.C. hospitals
More security, outdoor drug-use sites help address illicit drug use in B.C. hospitals

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Business

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WestJet warns of disruptions in coming days as it recovers from mechanics strike
WestJet warns of disruptions in coming days as it recovers from mechanics strike
The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair
The new airline rivalries: Air Canada vs. Porter, WestJet vs. Flair
WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend
WestJet mechanics go on strike in shock move, upending travel ahead of long weekend
Kevin Greenard: What's the difference between a Portfolio Manager and a Wealth Advisor?
Kevin Greenard: What's the difference between a Portfolio Manager and a Wealth Advisor?

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Entertainment

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No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani puts her glitzy stamp on Laketown Shakedown
No Doubt singer Gwen Stefani puts her glitzy stamp on Laketown Shakedown
Events: Bruce McCulloch, Waterfront Music Series, Guy Babineau
Events: Bruce McCulloch, Waterfront Music Series, Guy Babineau
Sobey family art collection makes rare tour stop at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Sobey family art collection makes rare tour stop at Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
With Gwen Stefani Island bound, Laketown Shakedown is ready to party
With Gwen Stefani Island bound, Laketown Shakedown is ready to party

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Food and Drink

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For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips
For an exceptional grilled burger, Meathead Goldwyn offers these five tips
Orange creamsicle or minty watermelon? Homemade popsicles are healthier than in the freezer aisle
Orange creamsicle or minty watermelon? Homemade popsicles are healthier than in the freezer aisle
Make room on your grill for smoky charred eggplant
Make room on your grill for smoky charred eggplant
This bean salad known as Cowboy Caviar is a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout
This bean salad known as Cowboy Caviar is a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout

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Letters

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Letters July 2: Inadequate health care in B.C.; Big Oil's mess; Centennial Square approach is wrong
Letters July 2: Inadequate health care in B.C.; Big Oil's mess; Centennial Square approach is wrong
Letters June 29: Firing those health workers was the right call; leave Oak Bay alone; they should work from home
Letters June 29: Firing those health workers was the right call; leave Oak Bay alone; they should work from home
Letters June 28: High cost of blocking LNG; vaccinations were needed; misguided city spending
Letters June 28: High cost of blocking LNG; vaccinations were needed; misguided city spending
Letters June 27: They're not hiring properly; ICBC's no-fault; don't bury, don't burn
Letters June 27: They're not hiring properly; ICBC's no-fault; don't bury, don't burn

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National News

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Concern as Quebec slashes number of family reunification applications it will process
Concern as Quebec slashes number of family reunification applications it will process
Liberal MPs suggests party needed stronger ground game in Toronto鈥擲t. Paul's vote
Liberal MPs suggests party needed stronger ground game in Toronto鈥擲t. Paul's vote
Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break
Calgary lifts indoor water restrictions, outdoor ban remains after water main break
Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections
Quebec politician accused of 'interfering' in French elections

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