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Courtenay couple assaulted after confronting teens performing social media stunt
Courtenay couple assaulted after confronting teens performing social media stunt
By: Pedro Arrais
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Local News

Consultant for North Saanich quits over rift about how council deals with community plan
Consultant for North Saanich quits over rift about how council deals with community plan
WestJet CEO optimistic about growth in the Victoria market
WestJet CEO optimistic about growth in the Victoria market
'You're a child': B.C. councillor takes gavel from mayor in heated council meeting
'You're a child': B.C. councillor takes gavel from mayor in heated council meeting
B.C. Ferries to cancel up to six departures on Saturday
B.C. Ferries to cancel up to six departures on Saturday
Northern lights appearing over Island, but you might need a camera to spot them
Northern lights appearing over Island, but you might need a camera to spot them
B.C. libraries receive $45M boost from province
B.C. libraries receive $45M boost from province
Donations being taken for Tsartlip boy burned in accident
Donations being taken for Tsartlip boy burned in accident
VicPD seek help locating man wanted on province-wide warrant
VicPD seek help locating man wanted on province-wide warrant
Arrest made in connection to string of thefts from vehicles in Greater Victoria
Arrest made in connection to string of thefts from vehicles in Greater Victoria
Comox Community Centre to receive $485,000 to make it greener and more efficient
Comox Community Centre to receive $485,000 to make it greener and more efficient
In blow to downtown, medical-plan contractor expected to move work to Central Saanich
In blow to downtown, medical-plan contractor expected to move work to Central Saanich
Crowds flock to Beacon Hill Park as young owls learn to fly
Crowds flock to Beacon Hill Park as young owls learn to fly
Jack Knox: In a city of single seniors, we can relate to Roger the marmot
Jack Knox: In a city of single seniors, we can relate to Roger the marmot
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided by province
Victoria Cannabis Buyers Club raided by province

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HIGHLIGHTS

Rick Steves: Denmark is cute and costly and contented
Rick Steves: Denmark is cute and costly and contented
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Old hammock a perfect home for new ivy geraniums
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Old hammock a perfect home for new ivy geraniums
Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds
Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds
John Ducker: Canada should pause wider public cannabis consumption
John Ducker: Canada should pause wider public cannabis consumption
Trudeau stayed in $6,000 London hotel suite for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Trudeau stayed in $6,000 London hotel suite for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral
Boy who killed Edmonton officers had been apprehended under Mental Health Act: police
Boy who killed Edmonton officers had been apprehended under Mental Health Act: police

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Opinion

Comment: Museums matter, visit one now before it’s too late
Comment: Museums matter, visit one now before it’s too late
Letters March 25: Losing Victoria's heritage; council puts public safety at risk
Letters March 25: Losing Victoria's heritage; council puts public safety at risk
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Police late-night weekend patrols
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Police late-night weekend patrols
Letters March 24: Late-night police patrols are vital; province must keep Point Ellice House open
Letters March 24: Late-night police patrols are vital; province must keep Point Ellice House open
Editorial: Take action on petty crimes as well as dangerous ones
Editorial: Take action on petty crimes as well as dangerous ones

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Local Sports

One drought will end in 'classic' Jackson Cup final today
One drought will end in 'classic' Jackson Cup final today
Victoria Royals close out season tonight against Gibson and Silvertips
Victoria Royals close out season tonight against Gibson and Silvertips
Bulldogs clamp down on Victoria Grizzlies
Bulldogs clamp down on Victoria Grizzlies
BCHL basks in reflected glory of NCAA Sweet 16 while preparing for its own playoffs
BCHL basks in reflected glory of NCAA Sweet 16 while preparing for its own playoffs
Victoria Royals close out another lost season with focus on WHL draft lottery
Victoria Royals close out another lost season with focus on WHL draft lottery

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COVID-19

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Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross U.S. border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden
Allow unvaccinated Canadians to cross U.S. border, Poilievre asks President Joe Biden
Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27,000 after push to procure them
Canada's stockpile of ventilators up from 500 to 27,000 after push to procure them
B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days
B.C. pharmacist who faked his COVID-19 vaccinations suspended for 30 days
Daughter can't understand why dad couldn't get Paxlovid to ease COVID symptoms
Daughter can't understand why dad couldn't get Paxlovid to ease COVID symptoms

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Islander

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Bike-theft avengers: Sleuths on Facebook group reunite bikes with owners
Bike-theft avengers: Sleuths on Facebook group reunite bikes with owners
Our Community: Scrappy Last Saturdays, fire cadet camp, learn to make pysanky
Our Community: Scrappy Last Saturdays, fire cadet camp, learn to make pysanky
Geoff Johnson: Why are humanities programs in decline?
Geoff Johnson: Why are humanities programs in decline?
Charla Huber: Decal a gesture of support for residential school survivors
Charla Huber: Decal a gesture of support for residential school survivors

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BC News

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Federal government, B.C. and Indigenous nation sign care co-ordination deal
Federal government, B.C. and Indigenous nation sign care co-ordination deal
Neighbours identify West Van homicide victim as former doctor
Neighbours identify West Van homicide victim as former doctor
Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership
Former BC Liberal John Rustad turned Independent now seeks Conservative leadership
Feds give Kamloops, B.C., nation $12.5 million for healing centre
Feds give Kamloops, B.C., nation $12.5 million for healing centre

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Business

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WestJet CEO optimistic about growth in the Victoria market
WestJet CEO optimistic about growth in the Victoria market
Kevin Greenard: Private banking has evolved over the years
Kevin Greenard: Private banking has evolved over the years
A preview of what Canadians can likely expect from the 2023 federal budget
A preview of what Canadians can likely expect from the 2023 federal budget
Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds
Not a single large, public Canadian firm has closed the gender pay gap, study finds

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Entertainment

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Victoria show among the last for Harlem ballet troupe's artistic director
Victoria show among the last for Harlem ballet troupe's artistic director
Critic's picks: Quinn Bachand, Secrets of Friendship, July Talk
Critic's picks: Quinn Bachand, Secrets of Friendship, July Talk
Burton Cummings is coming to Vancouver Island in May
Burton Cummings is coming to Vancouver Island in May
Belfry Theatre production celebrates the art of sad songs
Belfry Theatre production celebrates the art of sad songs

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Food and Drink

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Eric Akis: Ginger, spices lend rich flavour to baby carrot soup
Eric Akis: Ginger, spices lend rich flavour to baby carrot soup
Eric Akis: Ravioli makes a lasagna-like casserole
Eric Akis: Ravioli makes a lasagna-like casserole
Eric Akis: Start the day right with Morning Glory muffins
Eric Akis: Start the day right with Morning Glory muffins
Eric Akis: For an irresistible vegetarian pho, it's all about the broth
Eric Akis: For an irresistible vegetarian pho, it's all about the broth

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Letters

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Letters March 25: Losing Victoria's heritage; council puts public safety at risk
Letters March 25: Losing Victoria's heritage; council puts public safety at risk
Letters March 24: Late-night police patrols are vital; province must keep Point Ellice House open
Letters March 24: Late-night police patrols are vital; province must keep Point Ellice House open
Letters March 23: Victoria's bike lanes work; Air Canada winning race to the bottom
Letters March 23: Victoria's bike lanes work; Air Canada winning race to the bottom
Letters March 22: Climate action is needed now; Victoria-class subs worth the price
Letters March 22: Climate action is needed now; Victoria-class subs worth the price

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National News

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Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire
Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire
Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface
Montreal artist won't change puppet that community groups say looks like blackface
Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo
Security adviser warned PM of public concerns on foreign agent registry: memo
Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study
Punishment of First World War soldiers for sexual orientation detailed in new study

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