Islander

‘Receding before our eyes:’ Island glaciers likely to be all gone by ...

Darron Kloster / Times Colonist

Vancouver Island’s glaciers are disappearing — and fast. About 40 of the ice packs exist — on average, about a third of a kilometre in size along the long mountainous spine of the Island — but . . .

Trevor Hancock: Sadly, B.C. is still treating nature as resource to be exploited

Charla Huber: Will sleeping behind the wheel eventually be the norm?

Geoff Johnson: Chronicle of mob mentality clearly still relevant after 180 years

Lawrie McFarlane: We should be asked what needs to be done, not told

Monique Keiran: Rare light show on south coast the result of a solar storm

Our Community: Bonnie Henry among recipients of Victoria honourary citizen awards

New book opens door to world of B.C.'s mushrooms

Charla Huber: Asking for pronouns can cause anxiety

Geoff Johnson: Have your opinion, but stick to the facts

Lawrie McFarlane: COVID limitations are hurting our social lives

Our Community: Auxiliary revamp helps to reassure kids

Trevor Hancock: B.C. fails to take adequate action on climate crisis

Monique Keiran: COVID may not be the only pandemic in this lifetime

Perfect storm: Wet, windy winter could be last straw for drought-stressed trees

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Ship fire offshore of Victoria appears to be under control but is still smouldering

70 km/h wind gusts hit Island; some Monday morning ferries cancelled, widespread ...

LIfeLabs and union reach tentative three-year agreement; job action suspended

Higher rate of lung disease in Cowichan Valley linked to poor air quality

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Stormy weather packing high winds forecast for Vancouver Island, ...

Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s new vaccine passports

Fire on cargo ship in B.C. under control but not known how many ...

B.C. lifting COVID-19 restrictions but not everyone ready to resume ...

See More Entertainment

Despite higher capacity limits, some venues won't be back to normal anytime soon

Ed Sheeran has COVID, will do performances from home

Despite hybrid release, 'Dune' draws well on the big screen

Screen world ponders future of guns on sets after 'Rust' shooting

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Trudeau uses pandemic-plagued supply chains in free trade pitch to ASEAN

Military to support Saskatchewan with up to six critical care nursing officers

Military arrives in Iqaluit to set up reverse osmosis water purification

Driver dies in collision with bus transporting Miramichi Timberwolves hockey team

See More Homes

Condo Smarts: Owners can direct, restrict council only under certain circumstances

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Reborn into Eden, on a sunny Sunday in fall

High-quality LED illuminated mirrors help you face the day

Helen Chesnut’s Garden Notes: For festive look, poinsettias need 10-hour days

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1st big New Orleans parade since pandemic a go: Krewe of Boo

Rick Steves: Inside the grand organ of Paris at St. Sulpice

Canadian ski resorts face labour shortage, government slow to issue working visas

Not the time to 'freely go wherever,' says Tam as non-essential travel advisory ...

See More Driving

John Ducker: As a driver, it’s your responsibility to see what's out there

Bill Vance: Little Henry J didn't last long in big-car loving U.S.

Driving school installs cameras in bid to ensure safety during lessons

Removing the %&*@ from Maine's vanity plates will take time

Photo galleries from the Times Colonist

Photo Gallery: Look up! Snowbirds take to the skies over Vancouver Island

Photo gallery: Images from Prince Philip's funeral

Photo gallery: Halloween fiends find a way to uphold tradition

Photo gallery: Showing off your face masks

Photo gallery: Victoria Day parades of years past

Photo gallery: Thank-you signs of the times

Photo gallery: Day 5 and 6 of pipeline protests in Victoria

Photo Gallery: Pipeline activists rally in support of Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs

Photo Gallery: Images from the Vancouver Island floods

Photo gallery: A winter wonderland through our photographers' lenses

Photo gallery: Greater Victoria loves a snow day!

2019: The year in pictures, as chosen by Times Colonist senior photographer

Photo gallery: Labour Day long weekend fun at the Saanich Fair

Saturday photo gallery: Paint-In and Deuce Days

Photos: 2019 Victoria Pride Parade

Photo gallery: Island Farms Victoria Day Parade

Photo Gallery: Welcome to the world Archie Harrison!

Gallery: Kids' weather art

Photo gallery: Student climate strike in Victoria and around the world

Photos: In search of the Spirit Bear

Food & Drink

Eric Akis: Getting to the pulse of lentil soup

Eric Akis / Times Colonist

I was driving in rural Saskatchewan in the summer a few years ago and pulled into a rest stop to stretch my legs. It was beside a farmer’s field filled with row upon row of not overly tall green . . .

Local

Rising seas and age could put demolition on the horizon for Sidney's Beacon Wharf

Andrew Duffy / Times Colonist

Demolition and not replacing is among the options being considered for Sidney’s Beacon Wharf as the town goes through suggestions from more than 1,000 of its residents on what to do with the aging . . .

Local

Death cap mushrooms here to stay as they adapt to new tree hosts: experts

Darron Kloster / Times Colonist

The spread of the lethal death cap mushroom could get a lot worse in years to come, says a leading mycologist. The discovery of Amanita phalloides in the roots of a native Garry oak in 2016 means. . .

Local

Langford launches fund to help young families buy condos

Andrew Duffy / Times Colonist

The City of Langford, long the engine of the region’s housing boom, is putting its money where its mouth is in the hope of helping more young families achieve the goal of home ownership. Langford. . .

Local

Crystal Pool replacement decision pushed to 2023, library central branch becomes priority

Roxanne Egan-Elliott / Times Colonist

When Victoria councillors consider their 2022 draft financial plan this month, the Crystal Pool replacement project won’t be part of the discussions.Councillors have decided to push the project to . . .

Local

On second thought, Victoria approves 42-unit rental project in Fairfield

Andrew Duffy / Times Colonist

The Fairfield ­neighbourhood will get 42 new units of rental ­housing after the City of ­Victoria Thursday night approved Empresa Properties’ second effort at a market rental project in the 1100-. . .

Local

After 15-minute wait for an ambulance, she called a cab to get to hospital

Cindy E. Harnett / Times Colonist

When accountant Erin Booth felt faint and disoriented while shopping alone in a Sidney grocery store, she called 911 for help and was put on hold for an ambulance. She waited so long that . . .

Local

Lonely orca Springer now a busy mom with third calf on the way

Darron Kloster / Times Colonist

Springer, the orca orphan who took a shining to people and their boats and captured the hearts of people around the globe nearly two decades ago, is now a mother of two and is expecting another . . .

Local

Jack Knox: A year from now, who will replace Lisa Helps?

Jack Knox / Times Colonist

Victoria Mayor Lisa Helps is adamant. “I am definitely not running again.” That leads to the obvious question: Who will try to take her place? B.C.’s next local elections won’t be held until a . . .

Local

Catch and release: Bail changes mean more accused criminals sent back into community

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

A sex offender is released on bail after breaking into his neighbour’s home, leaving Esquimalt residents on edge. Business owners are forced to replace windows and doors shattered by a man . . .

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