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For Pacheedaht First Nation, forestry is a lifeline, bringing jobs and services...

Norman Galimski / The Times Colonist

By the time you drive into Port Renfrew — whether it’s from Victoria or Nanaimo — chances are, you’re going to be at half a tank of gas or less, so your first stop is likely to be the Pacheedaht . . .

Lawrie McFarlane: If authorities won't stop thugs, self-defence should be an option

Trevor Hancock: The difference between social, supportive and affordable housing

Monique Keiran: Dead shellfish story generates overheated headlines

Charla Huber: Chiefs' display of leadership reflects Indigenous values

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Geoff Johnson: What social-media apps are your kids using? A handy guide

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Pacheedaht elder’s support for Fairy Creek protesters puts him at odds with own ...

Charla Huber: Vandalism and other divisive acts don't benefit anyone

Trevor Hancock: Sorry about the Earth, but we need to make money

Monique Keiran: The modern museum plays a social and political role, too

Our Community: Podcast takes deep dive into the book business

Anny Scoones: Today's cookbooks are for more than cooking

Lawrie McFarlane: Overpriced rare-disease drugs show why new rules shouldn't be delayed

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Langford-based Olympic women’s rugby team talk about racism, prejudice, wear BIPOC ...

Man stabbed on downtown street, was found bleeding heavily

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Home away from home at one of B.C.’s top international baccalaureate schools

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Ford issues three safety recalls affecting 42,000 Canadian vehicles

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Local

New Island-class ferry arrives in Victoria after voyage from Romania

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

B.C. Ferries’ third Island-class hybrid electric ferry pulled in at Ogden Point and then headed to Point Hope Maritime on Thursday after sailing from Romania to Victoria. The vessel will be . . .

Local

Drought warning issued for eastern Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands

Darron Kloster / Times Colonist

The province issued a warning about drought and “water scarcity conditions” Thursday for eastern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands. Most areas have recorded no rainfall for more than five . . .

Local

J-Pod southern resident killer whales not seen in Salish Sea for 100 days, researcher say

Roxanne Egan-Elliott / Times Colonist

A pod of southern resident killer whales that has historically been documented in the Salish Sea every month of the year has not been seen in their summer habitat for 100 days, whale researchers . . .

Food & Drink

Eric Akis: Colourful caprese salad will grab your guests’ attention

Eric Akis / Cooking With Eric

If you need a side dish to serve with a Mediterranean-style grilled fish, chicken, pork, lamb or other entrée, my deluxe version of caprese salad would work well. That salad is named after the . . .

Local

Jack Knox: Up-Island in the ‘middle of nowhere’ — we should be so lucky

Jack Knox / Times Colonist

There’s a cringeworthy scene in Four Weddings and a Funeral in which Hugh Grant’s character asks after another character’s girlfriend. “She’s no longer my girlfriend,” the latter replies “Ah . . .

B.C.

How you can help B.C.'s wildfire victims

The Times Colonist

Many British Columbians are looking for ways to help those affected by the wildfires in B.C.’s Interior. Here are a few options. United for B.C. fund The United Way is relaunching its United . . .

Local

Print a Canadian Indigenous Flag for your window

Times Colonist

Did you miss out on getting the Canadian Indigenous Flag from Wednesday's Times Colonist? Here is a printable versions in two sizes. We've also included the faces that made up the "virtual . . .

Islander

Invasion of the wall lizards: They are beyond eradication on Island

Darron Kloster / Times Colonist

They are crawling all over Saanich and Victoria, in thick bunches on the Peninsula and in Langford. They’ve been spotted in Metchosin. There are large populations in Shawnigan Lake and Nanaimo and . . .

Opinion

To stay cool, leave house windows closed or open?

Phillip Jang / Times Colonist

The assumption here is that you want to keep your house as cool as possible in hot weather without resorting to air conditioning.

Local

Man in underwear saves goats from grizzly

Jeff Bell / Times Colonist

Ben McGuffie didn’t hesitate when he heard two of his Nigerian dwarf goats making a racket after he headed to bed Monday night. Dressed only in underwear and a T-shirt, the Quadra Island man . . .

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