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Thanks to our readers for helping those in need

Dave Obee / Times Colonist

When there is need, our readers step forward. There might be no better proof than our annual ...

Times Colonist Christmas Fund: In good times and bad, you can make a difference

How the Salvation Army helped save a marriage

Worried Salvation Army $80,000 short of Victoria target

She used to rely on donated toys for gifts, now she gives them out

A feast of community spirit at Our Place Christmas dinner

Architect builds on matching donations for Christmas Fund

‘Christmas is just too hard’ for mother with disability

Theft of 10 bags of toys moves others to step up

Tuba Christmas all about that bass — and donations (VIDEO)

One last season for Christmasland, a house filled with festive lights

Jack Knox: Salvation Army ups its game, taps celebrity power

A habit of giving — and challenging for donation matches

Jack Knox: How Victoria’s Christmas charities work together

Labour of love cooks Mustard Seed Christmas dinner

A Christmas story: Need is a thing that hits someone else — until it’s you

Memories of how fund helped a new arrival to Victoria in 1950s

Jack Knox: A single mother’s heartbreak and hope

Lon Wood: Food for body and soul in the act of giving

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One dead, one injured in pickup truck crash west of Campbell River

Swimming bear delays ferry on Departure Bay-Horseshoe Bay run

Bittersweet honour: new exhibit for war hero is bereft of his medals

Sidney library to reopen Tuesday

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Vancouver Aquarium files civil claim suing city and park board over cetacean ban

B.C. ferry delayed 10 minutes because of swimming black bear at Horseshoe Bay

Pedestrian dies of injuries after being struck by car in Vancouver

One dead, one in hospital following suspected carbon monoxide poisoning

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U.S. newlywed makes history as eight-millionth cruise passenger

Ottawa announces improvements at graving dock

Kraft Heinz acknowledges unexpected translation of its condiment

Salt Spring grower secures first outdoor cannabis licence

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Kawhi Leonard ailing but still scoring in double-overtime win over Milwaukee

Blues move to brink of Cup final with 5-0 win over Sharks

Guerrero Jr. homers again, Blue Jays beat White Sox 5-2

Roller-coaster game a tie for Pacific FC, York9

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For Geddy Lee, it’s all about the bass

AP Exclusive: Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost are engaged

Box office: John Wick 3 dethrones Avengers: Endgame

Chris D’Elia takes on life’s challenges and turns them into laughs

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Eric Akis: Black beans become Southwest-flavoured burgers

House Beautiful: An artistic new angle in Fairfield

Rick Steves: No shortage of historical sights in modern Milan

Gay couples plan mass weddings after Taiwan legalizes unions

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Editorial: Electronic files could cut abuse of medication

Comment: UBC program graduates Indigenous MDs to bridge health gap

Les Leyne: Entitlement, lack of oversight led to downfall

Comment: Government takes bold, necessary action to protect orcas

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May 18: Canada’s dairy cartel narrows our choices

May 18: Tourism strategy harms environment

May 18: Isitt appears to seek bland environment

May 18: Carriages represent idyllic lifestyle

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House Beautiful: A ‘cottage’ getaway close to the city

House Beautiful: An artistic new angle in Fairfield

Condo Smarts: ‘Control freak’ strata president needs to follow the rules

Helen Chesnut’s Garden Notes: Sansevieria happiest with minimal watering

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Rick Steves: Cobbles and castles in the Bavarian Alps

How to take your kids to Disneyland and sort of not hate it: A parent's survival ...

Rick Steves: No shortage of historical sights in modern Milan

I.M. Pei, architect who designed Louvre Pyramid, dies at 102

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Pedro Arrais review: Outlander has genuine off-road ability

Steve Wallace: Beware the May long weekend mayhem

Review: New name, facelift for midsize Lincoln SUV

Bill Vance: Mercedes 190SL roadster an instant classic

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Sailing Swiftsure with a three-year-old as part of the crew

Book excerpt: How DNA solved a Port Alberni murder

Island Voices: Thetis Lake housing is an opportunity

Salmon researchers seek funds for expanded expedition in 2020

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Explore: Celebrate Victoria Day with a parade; Luxton Fair, Fort Rodd Hill

Pedro Arrais / Times Colonist

Listen to marching bands and watch floats and, for the first time, runners at the Island Farms Victoria Day Parade on Monday. This is the 121st year of the largest and longest parade in Victoria.. . .

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With 175 yachts, 76th Swiftsure sails on May 25

Richard Watts / Times Colonist

About 175 yachts, including some of the most competitive racing boats from the West Coast of Canada and the U.S., are expected in Victoria next week for Swiftsure 2019, the 76th edition of the . . .

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Imam counters fears with food, inviting all for meal at mosque

Roxanne Egan-Elliott / Times Colonist

A Victoria imam hopes to combat Islamophobia by inviting people to share a meal with Muslims during Ramadan. Speaking at a media event at Victoria City Hall, Ismail Mohamed Nur said anyone is . . .

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Jack Knox: Despite recycling, trash goes deep

Jack Knox / Times Colonist

We just learned that a one-man submarine exploring the deepest place on Earth, the Marianas Trench, found garbage lying on the ocean floor 11 kilometres under the surface of the Pacific. That . . .

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B.C. Ferries to add 1.5 per cent fuel surcharge on most routes

Andrew A. Duffy / Times Colonist

Citing the high price of fuel, B.C. Ferries will implement a fuel surcharge of 1.5 per cent as of June 1.That means starting next month, a car and driver on B.C. Ferries’ busiest route — . . .

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Reprieve for building’s razzle-dazzle paint job ‘a small victory for art’

Jeff Bell / Times Colonist

The “razzle-dazzle” painting on the front wall of the former Vancouver Island School of Art looks like it’s here for the long haul. The future of the distinctive artwork appeared to be in . . .

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Blue-box recyclables no longer accepted at local Bottle Depots

Richard Watts / Times Colonist

Victoria’s Bottle Depots have announced they will no longer accept blue-box material, forcing recycle-bound citizens to go elsewhere beginning Monday. Kelly Gorman, Bottle Depot general manager, . . .

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Man missing since fire is my stepson, woman says

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

A Thunder Bay, Ont., woman believes the caretaker missing since the devastating fire at the former Plaza Hotel in downtown Victoria is her stepson. Audrey Draeger said Friday that Michael Draeger. . .

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Gosling rescued from Centennial Square fountain (video)

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

A tiny days-old gosling was rescued from Centennial Square’s fountain on Wednesday and relocated with its parents — which were captured as well — to Beacon Hill Park. Victoria Animal Control . . .

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Gallery: Kids' weather art

Times Colonist

Want a chance to see your kids' weather art on the Times Colonist weather page and on our website? Send an email to localnews@timescolonist.com with "weather art" in the subject line, or mail it to: Times Colonist (Weather Art)2621 Douglas St.

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