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When the legislature sits next month, the B.C. Liberals' promised "seismic change" in the relationship with First Nations will likely be high on the agenda.
 
 
 
Dave Batters was a great guy, energetic, upbeat. Friends and colleagues described the former Regina MP as hard-working and caring.
 
 
 
 
 
Ian Haysom

Jackson's talent changed the music world

I was never a huge Michael Jackson fan, but have been absorbed and impressed by ...

 
Iain Hunter

A day for our neighbours to celebrate

Three days ago many Canadians across the land celebrated their nation's birthday...

 
 
 

Reader Comments

 
 
 
 
squashman
squashman

Beer-can chicken . . . it's a beauty

Beer and grilling have long fascinated me. Combine them and you get beer-can chicken which is quick ...

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Denise Helm
Denise Helm

Canadian magazine features Victoria running project

Got my latest issue of Canadian Running in the mail the other day and lo and behold, there was Victoria...

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Ann Hui
Ann Hui

Food for thought on city sidewalks

Column from July 2, 2009, by Matthew Pearson It’s feast-or-famine when it comes to street food...

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Feature

 
Oak Bay High valedictoriansTaylor Johnson and Tookie Graham.

Grad 2009

Photo galleries, valedictorians, retro grad


 
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Humanitarian work in...

Supply of drugs for AIDS patients decreasing


 
Final inspection: Paul Matthews inspects an elaborately decorated, 2,300-year-old Egyptian coffin lid as it was uncrated at the museum. The 30-kilogram piece was hoisted onto a display platform, then it was meticulously checked, comparing it with photos taken before the journey.

Behind the scenes at...

When the doors swing open Friday, visitors will get their first...


 
Victoria police on patrol

On patrol, day and night...

Times Colonist photographers Darren Stone and Debra Brash, along...


 
A stable funding program allows arts groups to work more consistently on strategic planning, says David Shefsiek of Pacific Opera Victoria.

Arts cash catapult

New foundation helps put five of Victoria's largest arts organizations...


 
Artist Carole Sabiston, left, with Mary Jo Hughes, the AGGV's chief curator.

New beginnings at the...

Jon Tupper must have been walking on air after his meet-and...


 
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Audio slideshow: Flower...

Readers sent in their spring flower photos. Watch the show, ...


 
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Hot jobs in a cool market...

While the recession is decimating some industries, there are...


 
Glen Clark

From the Ashes: Ex-premier...

Surprising things happen when a 'disgraced' centre-left ex-premier...


 
Lawyers, clerks and other court personnel prepare for proceedings in remand court, where everyone makes a first appearance, at the Victoria Courthouse.

Full house of justice...

The Victoria Courthouse is one of the few in the province that...


 
Holly Reist and Reanne Streifel  dance  at Camp Jubilee.

Striding into the future...

The sound of giggling and feet pattering on flattened grass ...


 
Fresh colourful produce is appearing at a market near you.

Region's open-air markets...

When a group of Vic West residents set up a local food market...


 
Oak Bay High valedictoriansTaylor Johnson and Tookie Graham.

Grad 2009

Photo galleries, valedictorians, retro grad