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Store owner who brought 'sense of community' mourned in Oak Bay

Store owner who brought 'sense of community' mourned in Oak Bay

Tributes are pouring in online for Yumbrosia Fine Foods owner Ihsan Askar from devoted customers who describe him as a generous man who made the best hummus in the city and often added an extra scoop of ice cream to kids’ orders for free.
Omicron's spread in B.C.: How much and how fast

Omicron's spread in B.C.: How much and how fast

Public health labs can't sequence Omicron fast enough to provide real-time data; but it is assumed by officials the new COVID-19 variant will represent nearly all cases in the very near future
House Beautiful: Historic gem hidden in lush foliage, tall evergreens of south Oak Bay

House Beautiful: Historic gem hidden in lush foliage, tall evergreens of south Oak Bay

Far above the humming traffic and bustle of bikers and power walkers, a house perches on a rock, surrounded by tall evergreens, mossy outcrops and a magnificent 360-degree view from a rooftop widow’s walk.
Community: New UVic research post named after Indigenous artist; Jane Goodall award for Duncan school; Rotary's homemade fruitcake

Community: New UVic research post named after Indigenous artist; Jane Goodall award for Duncan school; Rotary's homemade fruitcake

Ask Ellie: Husband 'embarrassed' by story of wife's Vegas trip at 19

Ask Ellie: Husband 'embarrassed' by story of wife's Vegas trip at 19

Never believe a stranger’s nasty comments about someone you love/trust
Condo Smarts: Gas fees based on unit entitlement can't be altered with bylaw

Condo Smarts: Gas fees based on unit entitlement can't be altered with bylaw

Should police get your private data from companies you patronize?

Should police get your private data from companies you patronize?

"This can make private companies an investigative arm to the state without appropriate safeguards or oversight."
Nanaimo festival celebrates Indigenous dance, drum, art, crafts and cuisine

Nanaimo festival celebrates Indigenous dance, drum, art, crafts and cuisine

John Ducker: A no-crash course on reversing

John Ducker: A no-crash course on reversing

Backing up a vehicle safely is an essential driving skill that many drivers still need to work on
'Beliebe the hype': Michael Bublé tries Timbiebs in hilarious TikTok (VIDEO)

'Beliebe the hype': Michael Bublé tries Timbiebs in hilarious TikTok (VIDEO)

The Christmas crooner set out on a scooter to taste the sought after donut holes