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Donald Trump鈥檚 victory in the U.S. presidential election was in every sense a stunning upset. Much has been made of his outsider status: He will be the first holder of America鈥檚 top office who has neither a political nor military background.

鈥淥ut with the old, in with the new鈥� is the mantra often heard as one year replaces another, a time to tidy up loose ends and make a fresh start.

The fentanyl crisis and its death toll did not arrive suddenly, but it has taken a painfully long time for our response to catch up to the seriousness of the threat. In Wednesday鈥檚 Times 91原创, Victoria police Staff Sgt.

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Central Baptist Church has no reason to apologize for installing a wall to minimize drug activities near its entrance.

The 91原创 Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission aims to ensure that all 91原创 households have access to high-speed Internet service within 10 to 15 years.

Camosun College should explain what sparked complaints about the conduct of an instructor in the college鈥檚 nursing program and the instructor鈥檚 subsequent resignation. The administration鈥檚 secrecy leaves a dark cloud hanging over everyone involved.

Seventy-five years ago, Victoria experienced one of the toughest Christmas seasons in its history. Christmas is a time to express our faith, to celebrate family, to talk of peace and love, to give to others, and to be thankful for what we have.

The B.C. ferry corporation plans to ban passengers from lower vehicle decks during sailings, and that is sure to be a difficult change to make 鈥� especially since passengers on the upper deck won鈥檛 be affected.

Our province has welcomed 5,000 Syrian refugees so far, with more expected to arrive in the year ahead. Several hundred have already made 91原创 Island their home.