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Captain De Goede of Victoria leads Canada in women's rugby Test victory over South Africa
Captain De Goede of Victoria leads Canada in women's rugby Test victory over South Africa
By: Cleve Dheensaw
Canada, captained by Sophie De Goede of Victoria, recorded a resounding 66-7 victory over South Africa in a women’s rugby Test match Saturday in Madrid. More >

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32 years after Michael Dunahee disappeared, run keeps hope alive
32 years after Michael Dunahee disappeared, run keeps hope alive
Period products to be provided free of charge at the Q Centre
Period products to be provided free of charge at the Q Centre
Fairmont Empress hotel workers vote 97% in favour of job action
Fairmont Empress hotel workers vote 97% in favour of job action
Courtenay couple assaulted after confronting teens performing social media stunt
Courtenay couple assaulted after confronting teens performing social media stunt
B.C. Transit and Victoria administrative staff reach tentative deal
B.C. Transit and Victoria administrative staff reach tentative deal
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 cancels six departures on Saturday due to crew shortage
B.C. Ferries cancels six departures on Saturday due to crew shortage
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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

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RCMP phone tracking continues despite privacy concerns
RCMP phone tracking continues despite privacy concerns
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As costs rise, free spirits trade ‘vanlife’ for minivan life
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Condo Smarts: Strata communications providers can't restrict services for owners
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My son saved my life but I couldn't save him from fentanyl, Prince George mom says
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Rick Steves: Denmark is cute and costly and contented
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Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Old hammock a perfect home for new ivy geraniums

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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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Captain De Goede of Victoria leads Canada in women's rugby Test victory over South Africa
Captain De Goede of Victoria leads Canada in women's rugby Test victory over South Africa
Victoria Grizzlies end regular season on losing note
Victoria Grizzlies end regular season on losing note
Vic West hoists Jackson Cup for first time in 34 years
Vic West hoists Jackson Cup for first time in 34 years
B.C.-champion Victoria Curling Club rink disbands after Brier appearance
B.C.-champion Victoria Curling Club rink disbands after Brier appearance
Period products to be provided free of charge at the Q Centre
Period products to be provided free of charge at the Q Centre

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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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RCMP phone tracking continues despite privacy concerns
RCMP phone tracking continues despite privacy concerns
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

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Fairmont Empress hotel workers vote 97% in favour of job action
Fairmont Empress hotel workers vote 97% in favour of job action
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

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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
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Burton Cummings is coming to Vancouver Island in May
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Belfry Theatre production celebrates the art of sad songs

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Eric Akis: Ginger, spices lend rich flavour to baby carrot soup
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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
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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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These are the three things you should expect in the federal Liberals' upcoming budget
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Questions raised about safety of Old Montreal building destroyed by fatal fire
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Asylum seeker deal between U.S. and Canada won't stop drama at border, advocates say

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