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Death at 844 Johnson: 'We both knew this building was going to kill him'
Death at 844 Johnson: 'We both knew this building was going to kill him'
By: Louise Dickson
In a video shot by his daughter just before Christmas, Jamaal Johnson said it was impossible for him to fight his addictions while living at 844 Johnson. He was right More >

Local News

Thousands without power Saturday evening as wind kicks up
Thousands without power Saturday evening as wind kicks up
Saanich seeks more input on dogs in parks
Saanich seeks more input on dogs in parks
Dix announces $30M for north Island health; Port Hardy ER to remain closed overnight
Dix announces $30M for north Island health; Port Hardy ER to remain closed overnight
Sea lice from farmed to wild salmon ‘insignificant’: study
Sea lice from farmed to wild salmon ‘insignificant’: study
Down-to-wire decision staves off deportation for Courtenay woman
Down-to-wire decision staves off deportation for Courtenay woman
School in Lake Cowichan to be torn down
School in Lake Cowichan to be torn down
Victoria police officers honoured for life-saving efforts
Victoria police officers honoured for life-saving efforts
Nanaimo grocery store robbed by man armed with knife
Nanaimo grocery store robbed by man armed with knife
Oak Bay library branch closed after asbestos-contaminated dust found
Oak Bay library branch closed after asbestos-contaminated dust found
Man found dead near Nanaimo roadway likely struck by vehicle: police
Man found dead near Nanaimo roadway likely struck by vehicle: police
Courtenay councillor on leave because of assault charge
Courtenay councillor on leave because of assault charge
Victoria council adopts divisive missing middle housing program
Victoria council adopts divisive missing middle housing program
Rent rose by one third for Greater Victoria apartments changing hands last year: CMHC
Rent rose by one third for Greater Victoria apartments changing hands last year: CMHC
Jack Knox: A punk legend's advice for new city councillors
Jack Knox: A punk legend's advice for new city councillors

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HIGHLIGHTS

Downtown Victoria streets to close for Chinese New Year celebrations Sunday
Downtown Victoria streets to close for Chinese New Year celebrations Sunday
There's a hungry Arctic predator with a lot of arms that eats dead polar bears
There's a hungry Arctic predator with a lot of arms that eats dead polar bears
David Sovka: B.C. honeybees versus Anaphylaxis Dave
David Sovka: B.C. honeybees versus Anaphylaxis Dave
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Wool pellets enhance soil and repel slugs
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Wool pellets enhance soil and repel slugs
Rick Steves: A peek into ancient Rome at Ostia Antica
Rick Steves: A peek into ancient Rome at Ostia Antica
Condo Smarts: Condo owners should bring copy of strata insurance to home insurer
Condo Smarts: Condo owners should bring copy of strata insurance to home insurer

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Opinion

Charla Huber: Yearbook comments a reminder of overt racism of the past
Charla Huber: Yearbook comments a reminder of overt racism of the past
Trevor Hancock: Morgan's columns should come with a health warning
Trevor Hancock: Morgan's columns should come with a health warning
Geoff Johnson: Hard facts about the value of 'soft' skills
Geoff Johnson: Hard facts about the value of 'soft' skills
Monique Keiran: Number of 'X30' campaigns shows high expectations for 2030
Monique Keiran: Number of 'X30' campaigns shows high expectations for 2030
Letters Jan. 28: Easing poverty with productive work; manage geese with help of dogs
Letters Jan. 28: Easing poverty with productive work; manage geese with help of dogs

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Local Sports

Canadian teams fail to make headway in Sydney Sevens
Canadian teams fail to make headway in Sydney Sevens
Bulldogs extend BCHL winning streak
Bulldogs extend BCHL winning streak
UVic Vikes sweep TRU Wolfpack
UVic Vikes sweep TRU Wolfpack
Holt the hero as Royals record 'gut-check' win over powerhouse Blazers
Holt the hero as Royals record 'gut-check' win over powerhouse Blazers
New Pacific FC-Vancouver FC derby to kick off CPL season
New Pacific FC-Vancouver FC derby to kick off CPL season

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COVID-19

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Some rural B.C. mayors call for end to vaccine mandates to get more nurses working
Some rural B.C. mayors call for end to vaccine mandates to get more nurses working
Wastewater COVID-19 surveillance expands to Vancouver Island, Interior
Wastewater COVID-19 surveillance expands to Vancouver Island, Interior
Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada
Here's how fast the 'Kraken' COVID-19 subvariant is spreading in parts of Canada
Crown seeks two years for Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer
Crown seeks two years for Lynn Valley Care Centre hoaxer

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Islander

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Charla Huber: Yearbook comments a reminder of overt racism of the past
Charla Huber: Yearbook comments a reminder of overt racism of the past
Trevor Hancock: Morgan's columns should come with a health warning
Trevor Hancock: Morgan's columns should come with a health warning
Geoff Johnson: Hard facts about the value of 'soft' skills
Geoff Johnson: Hard facts about the value of 'soft' skills
Monique Keiran: Number of 'X30' campaigns shows high expectations for 2030
Monique Keiran: Number of 'X30' campaigns shows high expectations for 2030

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BC News

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Five-foot fence post thrown at Vancouver city bus window, police say
Five-foot fence post thrown at Vancouver city bus window, police say
Stolen licence plate leads to drug trafficking charges for Vernon, B.C., man
Stolen licence plate leads to drug trafficking charges for Vernon, B.C., man
B.C. boy handcuffed, mother says children's hospital should have been safe space
B.C. boy handcuffed, mother says children's hospital should have been safe space
B.C.'s homeless population expected to show increase when counts return in March
B.C.'s homeless population expected to show increase when counts return in March

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Business

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Sea lice from farmed to wild salmon ‘insignificant’: study
Sea lice from farmed to wild salmon ‘insignificant’: study
FortisBC Holdings Inc. signs agreement with First Nation over B.C. LNG project
FortisBC Holdings Inc. signs agreement with First Nation over B.C. LNG project
Kevin Greenard: Is an RRSP your best option? 52 factors to consider
Kevin Greenard: Is an RRSP your best option? 52 factors to consider
Western Forest Products' Port Alberni, B.C., mill closes as company seeks viable path
Western Forest Products' Port Alberni, B.C., mill closes as company seeks viable path

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Entertainment

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Domee Shi on what 'Turning Red' Oscar nomination means for representation in film
Domee Shi on what 'Turning Red' Oscar nomination means for representation in film
Vancouverite nabs Oscar nom for work on Top Gun: Maverick
Vancouverite nabs Oscar nom for work on Top Gun: Maverick
Wildlife filmmaker takes audience on a journey to untamed lands
Wildlife filmmaker takes audience on a journey to untamed lands
Victoria Whisky Festival returns, with Canada's oldest aged whisky
Victoria Whisky Festival returns, with Canada's oldest aged whisky

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Food and Drink

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Eric Akis: Celebrate Lunar New Year with sweet-and-sour side ribs
Eric Akis: Celebrate Lunar New Year with sweet-and-sour side ribs
Eric Akis: Raise a bowl of neeps and tatties soup for Robbie Burns
Eric Akis: Raise a bowl of neeps and tatties soup for Robbie Burns
Eric Akis: Spiced chicken adds Jamaican flair to triple-bean chili
Eric Akis: Spiced chicken adds Jamaican flair to triple-bean chili
Eric Akis: Milk-braised pork makes a saucy, comforting winter meal
Eric Akis: Milk-braised pork makes a saucy, comforting winter meal

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Letters

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Letters Jan. 28: Easing poverty with productive work; manage geese with help of dogs
Letters Jan. 28: Easing poverty with productive work; manage geese with help of dogs
Letters Jan. 27: Tanks for Ukraine; Museum collections
Letters Jan. 27: Tanks for Ukraine; Museum collections
Letters Jan. 26: Better health is as vital as better health care; the real story on dazzling headlights
Letters Jan. 26: Better health is as vital as better health care; the real story on dazzling headlights
Letters Jan. 25: Military's role, Langford input
Letters Jan. 25: Military's role, Langford input

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National News

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Actress and former senator Viola Léger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92
Actress and former senator Viola Léger, best known as La Sagouine, dies at 92
Quebec man arrested in Mexico and brought back to Canada after months on the run
Quebec man arrested in Mexico and brought back to Canada after months on the run
Job creation a priority as Liberal caucus wraps up on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'
Job creation a priority as Liberal caucus wraps up on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy'
Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom
Inflation-focused Pierre Poilievre back to Parliament as health-care talks loom

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