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Ontario youth with vaping-related illness was on life support: officials

The Canadian Press

A teen from London, Ont., who was using e-cigarettes daily suffered a severe case of pulmonary illness, local health officials announced Wednesday, saying they believe it is the first ...

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About 21% of B.C. teens have tried vaping despite warnings: survey

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Exhibit of Picasso's 'blue period' heading to the Art Gallery of Ontario

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Drake to perform at New Year's Eve weekend bash on Las Vegas strip

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History attraction acquires big collection related to diners

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Model Naomi Campbell takes spotlight at London Fashion Week

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‘A collective scream’: UVic student recalls bus skidding off road in fatal crash

Cindy E. Harnett / Times Colonist

A cry rang out among University of Victoria students as the bus they were on skidded off a logging road and down an embankment, killing two students and injuring more than a dozen Friday night. . . .

Local

In unusual move, B.C. overrules View Royal on land use

Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist

The B.C. government is pushing ahead with plans to build a regional handyDART facility in View Royal over the objections of residents and local government, Mayor David Screech said Friday. View . . .

Local

Ah, shucks: Victoria man bites into oyster, finds 48 pearls

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

A local printmaker is shellebrating after biting into an oyster and discovering 48 pearls. Eric Bourquin and his wife, Alice Dehen, were enjoying pan-fried oyster appetizers at their friends’ . . .

Local

Invasive, bee-eating hornets spotted on Vancouver Island

Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist

Asian giant hornets, which feed on honeybees and can wipe out entire hives, have been found in the Nanaimo area, the first time the invasive species has been spotted on Vancouver Island. B.C.’s . . .

Islander

Why can't you find a doctor?

Lindsay Kines ,  Cindy E. Harnett / Times Colonist

Is there a “shortage” of doctors or are other factors at work? Why are young doctors opting out of family practice, where are they going and what’s the impact on patients when they’re unable to find a physician?

Local

Lifetime ban from Empress for pepperoni seagull fiasco has been lifted

Katie DeRosa / Times Colonist

After he inadvertently trashed one of its room with packs of pepperoni and a flock of seagulls, the Empress Hotel has granted a Nova Scotia man a pardon and lifted a lifetime ban. Seventeen years. . .

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