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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heading to Jamaica for post-Christmas vacation

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau heading to Jamaica for post-Christmas vacation

The Prime Minister's Office says Trudeau will travel with his immediate family to the Caribbean country from Dec. 26 to Jan. 4.
Ask Ellie: Ex-boyfriend tells woman she'll never be happy again

Ask Ellie: Ex-boyfriend tells woman she'll never be happy again

She is hurting herself by paying attention to her ex
Your Good Health: Very dry climate can affect nose membranes

Your Good Health: Very dry climate can affect nose membranes

Well-maintained humidifer and replacing carpet with wood or tile flooring can help
'It is OK to have a sad holiday,' grieving B.C. widow says days before Christmas

'It is OK to have a sad holiday,' grieving B.C. widow says days before Christmas

Emily Patterson, 44, is sharing her plans to have a Blue Christmas this year in hopes of letting other B.C. families coping with grief know they’re not alone.
John Ducker: Being road aware key to good, safe driving

John Ducker: Being road aware key to good, safe driving

It’s important to keep your eyes moving while on the road because driving can be monotonous, which can lead to a decrease in concentration
High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

High expectations, tight budget pose a challenge for Manitoba's new premier

Political analysts say the real test for Wab Kinew lies ahead, as the new Manitoba premier tries to fulfil promises to boost health care, improve education and give raises to public-sector workers while dealing with the province's chronic deficits.
Gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 14 people in Czech Republic's worst mass shooting

Gunman opens fire in a Prague university, killing 14 people in Czech Republic's worst mass shooting

PRAGUE (AP) — A student opened fire Thursday at a university in Prague, killing at least 14 people, officials said, and injuring more than 20 in the Czech Republic’s worst mass shooting.
Quebec introducing new rule to reduce bat deaths linked to wind farms

Quebec introducing new rule to reduce bat deaths linked to wind farms

Quebec's Environment Department says it is introducing a new measure to mitigate the impact of wind farms on bats native to the province.
Ballet Victoria's Nutcracker returns, fresh from triumphant U.S. tour

Ballet Victoria's Nutcracker returns, fresh from triumphant U.S. tour

Ballet Victoria will perform The Gift of the Nutcracker at the Royal Theatre Dec. 28-30
Festive Brass makes holiday magic at UVic Thursday night

Festive Brass makes holiday magic at UVic Thursday night

Festive Brass will perform traditional carols and seasonal favourites at UVic’s Farquhar Auditorium Thursday, Dec. 21.