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Canucks vs. Oilers: B.C. and Alberta premiers place bet on series outcome

Canucks vs. Oilers: B.C. and Alberta premiers place bet on series outcome

B.C. Premier David Eby and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith have wagered on the Vancouver-Edmonton series. Here’s what’s at stake.
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Different takes on lessons of Holocaust at Victoria memorial event

Different takes on lessons of Holocaust at Victoria memorial event

One speaker says Israel has been unfairly presented as oppressors in war, while another appeals for peace, saying: “Can we stand with those who we are oppressing today?”
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Saanich residents express worry about massive change amid debate over new Official Community Plan

Saanich residents express worry about massive change amid debate over new Official Community Plan

Proposal would see a taller Saanich, with buildings up to 18 storeys along major corridors.
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Princess Anne gives sailboat a royal sendoff from yacht club

Princess Anne gives sailboat a royal sendoff from yacht club

Bill Norrie got dressed up in hopes of a send-off from the princess as he and wife Cathy headed off on an 18-month sailing trip
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North Saanich accused of favouring complainers over community in closing pickleball courts

North Saanich accused of favouring complainers over community in closing pickleball courts

Those signing an online petition want the district to consider sound-mitigation measures to address noise complaints from nearby homes, rather than shutting down the courts
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Victoria only city so far to pass B.C. home-building target

Victoria only city so far to pass B.C. home-building target

The carrot for municipalities that meet targets comes in the form of provincial cash for amenities, such as parks, bike lanes and recreation centres.
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B.C. parents of gifted children decry pause in accelerated learning program

B.C. parents of gifted children decry pause in accelerated learning program

Families are considering a legal challenge after intake into accelerated learning program is paused.
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London Drugs begins 'gradual reopening' of stores

London Drugs begins 'gradual reopening' of stores

Its stores have been closed since a cyberattack was reported on April 28.
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Renovation of former English Inn, with $13M-plus price tag, is a passion project for developer

Renovation of former English Inn, with $13M-plus price tag, is a passion project for developer

Lenny Moy is getting down into the details of the $13-million project — buying dishes from London’s Savoy Hotel and stand-in Buckingham Palace gates from The Crown television series.
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A case of memories: Sailor who survived sinking of HMCS Valleyfield kept mementos in old brown suitcase

A case of memories: Sailor who survived sinking of HMCS Valleyfield kept mementos in old brown suitcase

This week will mark the 80th anniversary of the tragic sinking of the HMCS Valleyfield off Newfoundland, killing 126, including several sailors from Victoria.
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