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Rain storm floods roads, several parks and sports fields closed; another storm on horizon
Rain storm floods roads, several parks and sports fields closed; another storm on horizon
By: Andrew Duffy and Jeff Bell
Despite lack of detail for third heavy rainfall, expected early Tuesday, forecasters urge maximum caution, vigilance and readiness for a "very strong storm and swell" More >

Local News

100 to 200 mm of rain forecast for north and west coasts of Vancouver Island beginning early Tuesday
100 to 200 mm of rain forecast for north and west coasts of Vancouver Island beginning early Tuesday
Youths report being robbed at gunpoint; police forces team up to arrest suspect
Youths report being robbed at gunpoint; police forces team up to arrest suspect
Island players among national field-hockey team stranded in South Africa due to virus variant
Island players among national field-hockey team stranded in South Africa due to virus variant
Crowds come out for Santa parade despite downpour
Crowds come out for Santa parade despite downpour
Jack Knox: Channel your inner Lasso (but not your outer train robber)
Jack Knox: Channel your inner Lasso (but not your outer train robber)
Plans for up to 2,200 homes plus business sites at Nanaimo's largest block of undeveloped land
Plans for up to 2,200 homes plus business sites at Nanaimo's largest block of undeveloped land
Break-out year for Victoria-based Blockstream; helped to create El Salvador's Bitcoin system
Break-out year for Victoria-based Blockstream; helped to create El Salvador's Bitcoin system
Anatomy of a rescue: How heroic strangers saved injured Surrey family from a mudslide
Anatomy of a rescue: How heroic strangers saved injured Surrey family from a mudslide
Amid health problems, finding safety and a calling at Nigel House
Amid health problems, finding safety and a calling at Nigel House

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HIGHLIGHTS

How to donate to the 2021 Times Colonist Christmas Fund
How to donate to the 2021 Times Colonist Christmas Fund
Times Colonist customer service: Subscriptions and delivery
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Ontario, first known cases in Canada
Omicron COVID-19 variant detected in Ontario, first known cases in Canada
Charla Huber: Gas hoarders should realize the value of everyone having what they need
Charla Huber: Gas hoarders should realize the value of everyone having what they need
CRD warns swimmers to avoid Oak Bay, Saanich beaches due to wastewater overflows
CRD warns swimmers to avoid Oak Bay, Saanich beaches due to wastewater overflows
Eric Akis: Grandmother's cooking inspires Cyprus Cuisine cookbook
Eric Akis: Grandmother's cooking inspires Cyprus Cuisine cookbook

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Opinion

Charla Huber: Gas hoarders should realize the value of everyone having what they need
Charla Huber: Gas hoarders should realize the value of everyone having what they need
Lawrie McFarlane: A few historical contenders for medical lawsuits
Lawrie McFarlane: A few historical contenders for medical lawsuits
Geoff Johnson: Kids need time for unstructured play, after pandemic put damper on activity
Geoff Johnson: Kids need time for unstructured play, after pandemic put damper on activity
Trevor Hancock: Practising planetary health care in B.C. starts with hospital food waste
Trevor Hancock: Practising planetary health care in B.C. starts with hospital food waste
Monique Keiran: Flood damage shows how vulnerable we are as climate shifts
Monique Keiran: Flood damage shows how vulnerable we are as climate shifts

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Local Sports

Island players among national field-hockey team stranded in South Africa due to virus variant
Island players among national field-hockey team stranded in South Africa due to virus variant
Grizzlies looking to halt progress of hard-paddling Rivermen
Canadian men and women struggle in World Series Sevens tournament in Dubai
Highlanders latest to join new League1 B.C.
Highlanders latest to join new League1 B.C.
Royals upset Silvertips in OT
Royals upset Silvertips in OT

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COVID-19

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No evidence that newest COVID variant out of Africa is in B.C., says Henry
No evidence that newest COVID variant out of Africa is in B.C., says Henry
Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)
Here's why Canada changed its advice on face masks (INFOGRAPHIC)
What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?
What if you disagree with your co-parent about the COVID-19 vaccine for your kids?
Kids who got flu or other shots won't have to wait for COVID-19 vaccine: Henry
Kids who got flu or other shots won't have to wait for COVID-19 vaccine: Henry

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Islander

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Charla Huber: Gas hoarders should realize the value of everyone having what they need
Charla Huber: Gas hoarders should realize the value of everyone having what they need
Lawrie McFarlane: A few historical contenders for medical lawsuits
Lawrie McFarlane: A few historical contenders for medical lawsuits
Geoff Johnson: Kids need time for unstructured play, after pandemic put damper on activity
Geoff Johnson: Kids need time for unstructured play, after pandemic put damper on activity
Trevor Hancock: Practising planetary health care in B.C. starts with hospital food waste
Trevor Hancock: Practising planetary health care in B.C. starts with hospital food waste

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BC News

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100 to 200 mm of rain forecast for north and west coasts of Vancouver Island beginning early Tuesday
100 to 200 mm of rain forecast for north and west coasts of Vancouver Island beginning early Tuesday
COVID-19 immunization clinics open to B.C. kids ages five to 11 today
COVID-19 immunization clinics open to B.C. kids ages five to 11 today
CRD warns swimmers to avoid Oak Bay, Saanich beaches due to wastewater overflows
CRD warns swimmers to avoid Oak Bay, Saanich beaches due to wastewater overflows
Anatomy of a rescue: How heroic strangers saved injured Surrey family from a mudslide
Anatomy of a rescue: How heroic strangers saved injured Surrey family from a mudslide

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Business

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Plans for up to 2,200 homes plus business sites at Nanaimo's largest block of undeveloped land
Plans for up to 2,200 homes plus business sites at Nanaimo's largest block of undeveloped land
Break-out year for Victoria-based Blockstream; helped to create El Salvador's Bitcoin system
Break-out year for Victoria-based Blockstream; helped to create El Salvador's Bitcoin system
Kevin Greenard: Do-it-yourself investing — 10 common mistakes
Kevin Greenard: Do-it-yourself investing — 10 common mistakes
Wendy Graham, a force in retail, really will retire this time
Wendy Graham, a force in retail, really will retire this time

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Entertainment

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‘I’m not crying. It’s just maple syrup’: Ryan Reynolds receives Governor General's Award
‘I’m not crying. It’s just maple syrup’: Ryan Reynolds receives Governor General's Award
Review: Belfry's Serving Elizabeth gives voice to overlooked characters
Review: Belfry's Serving Elizabeth gives voice to overlooked characters
Avril Lavigne to return to Victoria for the first time since 2011
Avril Lavigne to return to Victoria for the first time since 2011
Pair of Jethro Tull members comes to Nanaimo in support of Aqualung's 50th anniversary
Pair of Jethro Tull members comes to Nanaimo in support of Aqualung's 50th anniversary

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Food and Drink

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Eric Akis: Grandmother's cooking inspires Cyprus Cuisine cookbook
Eric Akis: Grandmother's cooking inspires Cyprus Cuisine cookbook
Eric Akis: Gyoza gets a B.C. twist with halibut, green onion filling
Eric Akis: Gyoza gets a B.C. twist with halibut, green onion filling
Eric Akis: Spice things up with a piquant prawn dish for two
Eric Akis: Spice things up with a piquant prawn dish for two
Eric Akis: Mushrooms shine in decadent meat-free stroganoff
Eric Akis: Mushrooms shine in decadent meat-free stroganoff

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Letters

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Letters Nov. 26: The difference between strikes and protests; care facilities for the mentally ill
Letters Nov. 26: The difference between strikes and protests; care facilities for the mentally ill
Letters Nov. 25: Langford towers not a done deal yet; welcome acts of kindness
Letters Nov. 25: Langford towers not a done deal yet; welcome acts of kindness
Letters Nov. 24: With rights come responsibilities; highway-protest blockades must end
Letters Nov. 24: With rights come responsibilities; highway-protest blockades must end
Letters Nov. 23: A last holiday gasp for Old Town; attracting more MDs to the Island; an idea for Salt Spring
Letters Nov. 23: A last holiday gasp for Old Town; attracting more MDs to the Island; an idea for Salt Spring

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National News

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'Weather whiplash' ahead as Canada enters winter, Weather Network says
'Weather whiplash' ahead as Canada enters winter, Weather Network says
Omicron arrives in Canada and B.C.'s flood forecast: In The News for Nov. 29
Omicron arrives in Canada and B.C.'s flood forecast: In The News for Nov. 29
Pandemic pressures: Nova Scotia offers pioneering helpline exclusively for men
Pandemic pressures: Nova Scotia offers pioneering helpline exclusively for men
Canada supports plan for international pandemic treaty
Canada supports plan for international pandemic treaty

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