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First week of winter to bring a 'parade of storms' 鈥� but no white Christmas
First week of winter to bring a 'parade of storms' 鈥� but no white Christmas
By: Jeff Bell
Temperatures will be dropping into next week, but not enough to bring snow near sea level More >

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'Squatter' says he has been paying rent for more than 10 years at Tofino dock
'Squatter' says he has been paying rent for more than 10 years at Tofino dock
On the Street: Accent Inns wins Tourism Employer of the Year
On the Street: Accent Inns wins Tourism Employer of the Year
Local produce distributor gives back with half-off prices for charities, schools
Local produce distributor gives back with half-off prices for charities, schools
Philippine Mars staying at Patricia Bay for Christmas
Philippine Mars staying at Patricia Bay for Christmas
Cowichan bus drivers vote in favour of strike action
Cowichan bus drivers vote in favour of strike action
Cowichan Tribes buys former RCMP detachment from North Cowichan
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new lieutenant-governor for B.C.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new lieutenant-governor for B.C.
One hospitalized after stabbing near Christ Church Cathedral
One hospitalized after stabbing near Christ Church Cathedral
Woman who impersonated nurse to serve total of seven years in prison
Woman who impersonated nurse to serve total of seven years in prison
Man and woman sought in robbery of Nanaimo jewelry store
Man and woman sought in robbery of Nanaimo jewelry store
Ferry crew rescues rowboat being blown out to sea near Salt Spring
Ferry crew rescues rowboat being blown out to sea near Salt Spring
Unsanctioned picket set up outside Saanich Canada Post depot
Unsanctioned picket set up outside Saanich Canada Post depot
Diesel spill a reminder of threats posed by fish farms: First Nation
Diesel spill a reminder of threats posed by fish farms: First Nation
91原创 police union head criticizes handling of investigation after officer鈥檚 suicide
91原创 police union head criticizes handling of investigation after officer鈥檚 suicide
Victoria 'We Unify' event caused chaos, confusion: documents
Victoria 'We Unify' event caused chaos, confusion: documents

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HIGHLIGHTS

NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
NORAD's Santa tracker was a Cold War morale boost. Now it attracts millions of kids
Where to see the best holiday light displays in Greater Victoria
Where to see the best holiday light displays in Greater Victoria
Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas
Canada Post says many parcels held up by strike to arrive before Christmas
Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing
Drama eclipses Trudeau's cabinet shuffle amid sabre rattling over election timing
Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down
Singh says NDP will bring forward a non-confidence motion to bring government down
Kevin Greenard: Controlling spending, and saving, is often more important than what you earn
Kevin Greenard: Controlling spending, and saving, is often more important than what you earn
John Ducker: Smart driving strategies beat Old Man Winter
John Ducker: Smart driving strategies beat Old Man Winter
Ask Lisi: Tell neighbour you're not interested in details of her private life
Ask Lisi: Tell neighbour you're not interested in details of her private life
Your Good Health: Man continues to use nicotine gum after quitting smoking
Your Good Health: Man continues to use nicotine gum after quitting smoking

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Opinion

Letters Dec. 21: Judicious spending of public funds; electrical safety at Christmas; lifetime residents
Letters Dec. 21: Judicious spending of public funds; electrical safety at Christmas; lifetime residents
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Somebody is prowling in our backyard
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Somebody is prowling in our backyard
Comment: Tackling pervasive health inequity and racism requires more from our leaders
Comment: Tackling pervasive health inequity and racism requires more from our leaders
Editorial: More strategy, more friendship would see us through a trade dispute
Editorial: More strategy, more friendship would see us through a trade dispute
Letters Dec. 20: U.S. control at border; how we vote; more than about traffic
Letters Dec. 20: U.S. control at border; how we vote; more than about traffic

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Local Sports

New Canada men's rugby coach has work cut out for him
New Canada men's rugby coach has work cut out for him
Island flavour to 91原创 Spengler Cup team
Island flavour to 91原创 Spengler Cup team
Olympian and WNBA player Boucher, World Cup rugby player Fairhurst headline UVic Hall of Fame classes
Olympian and WNBA player Boucher, World Cup rugby player Fairhurst headline UVic Hall of Fame classes
Star-studded field lined up for Gary Taylor Classic
Star-studded field lined up for Gary Taylor Classic
Tale of two veterans: 91原创 FC re-signs captain Heard, loses Meilleur-Giguere
Tale of two veterans: 91原创 FC re-signs captain Heard, loses Meilleur-Giguere

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COVID-19

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Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general
Pandemic business loan program lacked 'value for money': auditor general
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
B.C. health executive fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine loses EI appeal
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 91原创 Armed Forces vaccine mandate
Federal judge throws out lawsuit challenging 91原创 Armed Forces vaccine mandate

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Islander

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Space race: Performing arts groups face dwindling venue options amid rising costs
Space race: Performing arts groups face dwindling venue options amid rising costs
Our Community: Grade 2 student designs winning holiday card, Abkhazi hosts festive market
Our Community: Grade 2 student designs winning holiday card, Abkhazi hosts festive market
Trevor Hancock: Life expectancy has grown since 1970, but so has inequality
Trevor Hancock: Life expectancy has grown since 1970, but so has inequality
Monique Keiran: You can bag a wild turkey for Christmas dinner, but get your stewpot ready
Monique Keiran: You can bag a wild turkey for Christmas dinner, but get your stewpot ready

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BC News

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B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities
B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities
Former B.C. premier Glen Clark has been appointed as the new BC Hydro chair
Former B.C. premier Glen Clark has been appointed as the new BC Hydro chair
Forfeited Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna, B.C., sold to the city
Forfeited Hells Angels clubhouse in Kelowna, B.C., sold to the city
Ryan Reynolds 'honoured' and 'a bit more officery' after Order of Canada naming
Ryan Reynolds 'honoured' and 'a bit more officery' after Order of Canada naming

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Business

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On the Street: Accent Inns wins Tourism Employer of the Year
On the Street: Accent Inns wins Tourism Employer of the Year
Kevin Greenard: Controlling spending, and saving, is often more important than what you earn
Kevin Greenard: Controlling spending, and saving, is often more important than what you earn
B.C. forestry company鈥檚 creditor protection extended, monitor given more powers
B.C. forestry company鈥檚 creditor protection extended, monitor given more powers
Canada Post starts accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations
Canada Post starts accepting commercial mail as it ramps up post-strike operations

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Entertainment

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Home Alone given orchestral accompaniment at Royal Theatre
Home Alone given orchestral accompaniment at Royal Theatre
Garret T. Willie an AC/DC-loving bluesman wise beyond his years
Garret T. Willie an AC/DC-loving bluesman wise beyond his years
Critics picks: DJ Qbert, Festive Cantatas, A Child鈥檚 Christmas in Wales
Critics picks: DJ Qbert, Festive Cantatas, A Child鈥檚 Christmas in Wales
Explore: Lego exhibit, Madrona Gallery show, Holiday skate and more
Explore: Lego exhibit, Madrona Gallery show, Holiday skate and more

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Food and Drink

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Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste
Rising butter prices give European consumers and bakers a bad taste
Eric Akis: A colourful salad for the holiday season
Eric Akis: A colourful salad for the holiday season
Short ribs braised in wine and aromatics make for an elegant holiday dinner
Short ribs braised in wine and aromatics make for an elegant holiday dinner
Eric Akis: Celebrate the season with cranberry maple chicken
Eric Akis: Celebrate the season with cranberry maple chicken

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Letters

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Letters Dec. 21: Judicious spending of public funds; electrical safety at Christmas; lifetime residents
Letters Dec. 21: Judicious spending of public funds; electrical safety at Christmas; lifetime residents
Letters Dec. 20: U.S. control at border; how we vote; more than about traffic
Letters Dec. 20: U.S. control at border; how we vote; more than about traffic
Letters Dec. 19: Strike shame; NDP deficits; keep kids safe at displays
Letters Dec. 19: Strike shame; NDP deficits; keep kids safe at displays
Letters Dec. 18: Freeland's departure; too much faith in Greens; appalling health care
Letters Dec. 18: Freeland's departure; too much faith in Greens; appalling health care

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National News

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Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister
Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister
Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello
Music maker, 88, creates unique horn section, with moose antler bass guitar and cello
B.C. mayor gets calls from across Canada about 'crazy' plan to recruit doctors
B.C. mayor gets calls from across Canada about 'crazy' plan to recruit doctors
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new lieutenant-governor for B.C.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces new lieutenant-governor for B.C.

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