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Crash closes Malahat in both directions near Bamberton, one person sent to hospital
Crash closes Malahat in both directions near Bamberton, one person sent to hospital
By: Roxanne Egan-Elliott
Preliminary information indicates that a car and a tractor trailer collided in the Shawnigan Lake area, and the truck caught fire, police say More >

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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week
COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week
B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence
B.C. Ferries moves public consultation online after threats of violence
Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing
Friend of slain B.C. Sikh advocate says police warned him of threat after killing
Spike in gas prices tied to squeeze in supply from U.S. refineries, rising oil prices
Spike in gas prices tied to squeeze in supply from U.S. refineries, rising oil prices
Spirit of Vancouver Island set to sail through Thanksgiving weekend after repair
Spirit of Vancouver Island set to sail through Thanksgiving weekend after repair
New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks
New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks
Police investigate after student sexually assaulted in UVic bathroom
Police investigate after student sexually assaulted in UVic bathroom
Victoria council poised to scale back requirements in missing-middle initiative
Victoria council poised to scale back requirements in missing-middle initiative
Honouring a promise: Memorial service for man killed on Pandora Avenue
Honouring a promise: Memorial service for man killed on Pandora Avenue
Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.
Physician assistants could soon be licensed to work in B.C.
Court injunction against Fairy Creek protest quietly expires
Court injunction against Fairy Creek protest quietly expires
Saanich aims to ease the rules to build non-market housing
Saanich aims to ease the rules to build non-market housing
Pulp operations resume in Crofton but paper activity still sidelined
Pulp operations resume in Crofton but paper activity still sidelined
Fees to park at regional parks will be debated next month
Fees to park at regional parks will be debated next month
B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care
B.C. provides $20M in support for those forced to travel for cancer care
British Columbia expects 'enhanced masking' in health-care settings, Dix says
British Columbia expects 'enhanced masking' in health-care settings, Dix says

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HIGHLIGHTS

Victoria International Wine Festival to showcase 350 wines
Victoria International Wine Festival to showcase 350 wines
Terra Lightfoot emerges triumphant with new album, Healing Power
Terra Lightfoot emerges triumphant with new album, Healing Power
Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India hacker group targets Canada
Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India hacker group targets Canada
Let’s call ‘lazy girl jobs’ what they are – jobs with boundaries where they’re desperately needed
Let’s call ‘lazy girl jobs’ what they are – jobs with boundaries where they’re desperately needed
First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal
First Nation wants reasons for Trans Mountain ruling; says it's entitled to appeal
Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats
Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats
Ask Lisi: Stay neutral with kids about dad's younger girlfriend
Ask Lisi: Stay neutral with kids about dad's younger girlfriend
Critic's picks: No Worries If Not; Nightmares on Wax; Duo Carvi
Critic's picks: No Worries If Not; Nightmares on Wax; Duo Carvi
Explore: Upcycled crafting, lantern making, mountain biking
Explore: Upcycled crafting, lantern making, mountain biking

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Opinion

Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll
Swearing is becoming more common in the workplace: poll
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Quota for new housing units
Adrian Raeside cartoon: Quota for new housing units
Letters Sept. 28: Sometimes, don't consider all sides; build a performing arts centre at Ship Point; no love for Garry oaks
Letters Sept. 28: Sometimes, don't consider all sides; build a performing arts centre at Ship Point; no love for Garry oaks
Comment: Temporary housing has caused problems for neighbours
Comment: Temporary housing has caused problems for neighbours
Letters Sept. 27: Spilled blood and illicit drugs; inform children, do not indoctrinate; right questions about transportation
Letters Sept. 27: Spilled blood and illicit drugs; inform children, do not indoctrinate; right questions about transportation

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Local Sports

NHL campers Young, Parker set for season debuts for Cougars, Royals
NHL campers Young, Parker set for season debuts for Cougars, Royals
UVic, Carleton set to clash in Guy Vetrie Memorial Tournament
UVic, Carleton set to clash in Guy Vetrie Memorial Tournament
Victoria Royals forward suspended club-record 25 games for hit from behind
Victoria Royals forward suspended club-record 25 games for hit from behind
Noted Island field hockey, softball builder Pat Hall dies at 87
Noted Island field hockey, softball builder Pat Hall dies at 87
Saanich Fusion secures $300,000 loan to replace turf at Tyndall Park
Saanich Fusion secures $300,000 loan to replace turf at Tyndall Park

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COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week
COVID and flu shots to be offered in B.C. starting Oct. 10; masking in hospitals returns next week
New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks
New COVID approach: Hospital masking returning, but less talk of outbreaks
British Columbia expects 'enhanced masking' in health-care settings, Dix says
British Columbia expects 'enhanced masking' in health-care settings, Dix says
Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall
Amid vaccine fatigue, doctors say the updated COVID-19 shot is important this fall

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Islander

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It's raining acorns: Garry oak 'mast year' a boon for city nursery replanting the native species
It's raining acorns: Garry oak 'mast year' a boon for city nursery replanting the native species
David Sovka: Downtown — come for the coffee, stay for the capri pants
David Sovka: Downtown — come for the coffee, stay for the capri pants
Charla Huber: Life lessons from dried squid in a kitchen
Charla Huber: Life lessons from dried squid in a kitchen
Trevor Hancock: The economy must serve the people and respect the Earth's limits
Trevor Hancock: The economy must serve the people and respect the Earth's limits

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BC News

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State of emergency lifted in West Kelowna, B.C., after McDougall Creek wildfire
State of emergency lifted in West Kelowna, B.C., after McDougall Creek wildfire
B.C. mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port, as expansion looms
B.C. mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port, as expansion looms
Masks to be worn in B.C. health facilities as flu and COVID cases increase
Masks to be worn in B.C. health facilities as flu and COVID cases increase
Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats
Kitty litter purchased by B.C. school district not for students who identify as cats

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Business

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B.C. issues certificate for contentious Roberts Bank terminal expansion project
B.C. issues certificate for contentious Roberts Bank terminal expansion project
Spike in gas prices tied to squeeze in supply from U.S. refineries, rising oil prices
Spike in gas prices tied to squeeze in supply from U.S. refineries, rising oil prices
Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July
Statistics Canada says job vacancies continued to fall in July
Pulp operations resume in Crofton but paper activity still sidelined
Pulp operations resume in Crofton but paper activity still sidelined

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Victoria International Wine Festival to showcase 350 wines
Victoria International Wine Festival to showcase 350 wines
Terra Lightfoot emerges triumphant with new album, Healing Power
Terra Lightfoot emerges triumphant with new album, Healing Power
Critic's picks: No Worries If Not; Nightmares on Wax; Duo Carvi
Critic's picks: No Worries If Not; Nightmares on Wax; Duo Carvi
Explore: Upcycled crafting, lantern making, mountain biking
Explore: Upcycled crafting, lantern making, mountain biking

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Food and Drink

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Eric Akis: Creamy butterscotch pudding perfect dessert at fall occasions
Eric Akis: Creamy butterscotch pudding perfect dessert at fall occasions
Eric Akis: Hold the bun, add the ginger for Japanese hambagu
Eric Akis: Hold the bun, add the ginger for Japanese hambagu
Eric Akis: A toast to September's bounty of local produce
Eric Akis: A toast to September's bounty of local produce
Sausage and sun-dried tomato risotto doesn’t require all that extra stirring
Sausage and sun-dried tomato risotto doesn’t require all that extra stirring

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Letters

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Letters Sept. 28: Sometimes, don't consider all sides; build a performing arts centre at Ship Point; no love for Garry oaks
Letters Sept. 28: Sometimes, don't consider all sides; build a performing arts centre at Ship Point; no love for Garry oaks
Letters Sept. 27: Spilled blood and illicit drugs; inform children, do not indoctrinate; right questions about transportation
Letters Sept. 27: Spilled blood and illicit drugs; inform children, do not indoctrinate; right questions about transportation
Letters Sept. 26: Ship Point needs an iconic development; dog bites are rare; pedestrians need to pay more attention
Letters Sept. 26: Ship Point needs an iconic development; dog bites are rare; pedestrians need to pay more attention
Letters Sept. 25: Footwear and turf longevity; sidewalk safety; dogs in parks
Letters Sept. 25: Footwear and turf longevity; sidewalk safety; dogs in parks

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National News

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Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India hacker group targets Canada
Cyberattacks hit military, Parliament websites as India hacker group targets Canada
B.C. issues certificate for contentious Roberts Bank terminal expansion project
B.C. issues certificate for contentious Roberts Bank terminal expansion project
State of emergency lifted in West Kelowna, B.C., after McDougall Creek wildfire
State of emergency lifted in West Kelowna, B.C., after McDougall Creek wildfire
B.C. mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port, as expansion looms
B.C. mayor sounds alarm over 'rampant' crime at local port, as expansion looms

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