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House Beautiful: Stylish refresh for Songhees condo

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Self-sowing greens a gift that just keeps giving

Rick Steves: Andalucian hill towns the essence of Spain

Debbie Travis: Update kitchen with bright colours to add lighthearted vibe

Reena Nerbas: Hot water helps loosen stuck under-carpet foam

'People talk about deep sadness': Scientists study climate change grief

Whistler Blackcomb offering deal to first-time skiers this weekend

Your Good Health: Two sides to low-carb diets

Online ads spoil Christmas surprises, raising privacy concerns: experts

Eric Akis: Two recipes for shortbread — cranberry pecan and Stilton walnut

Condo Smarts: Strata should pay for drainage problems

Your Good Health: Aneurysm requires close monitoring

U by Kotex Sleek tampons recalled in Canada and the U.S., company says

Photo gallery: Butchart Gardens shine bright for Christmas

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Eric Akis: Two recipes for shortbread — cranberry pecan and Stilton walnut

Eric Akis: Cookbooks — and recipes — to celebrate the season

Eric Akis: Wickaninnish Cookbook offers a taste of Tofino

Eric Akis: Spice it up with Eric's special chai

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Your Good Health: Two sides to low-carb diets

Your Good Health: Aneurysm requires close monitoring

Your Good Health: Radiation therapy raises fear of side-effects

The Doctor Game: Laser therapy offers alternative treatment for concussions

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House Beautiful: Stylish refresh for Songhees condo

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Self-sowing greens a gift that just keeps giving

Debbie Travis: Update kitchen with bright colours to add lighthearted vibe

Canada’s priciest condo relisted – at $8M off original price (PHOTOS)

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Tiki Bar re-launches at the Waldorf in Vancouver

Rick Steves: Andalucian hill towns the essence of Spain

Whistler Blackcomb offering deal to first-time skiers this weekend

Virgin Galactic tourism rocket ship reaches space in test

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Pedro Arrais review: Forester a fine contender in a tough segment

Steve Wallace: Why are many Victoria drivers so polite?

Bill Vance: Cimarron failed to attract Cadillac buyers

The Auto Sleuth: Honda Passport gets new lease on life

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160 years of news: From the British Colonist to today's Times Colonist

Charla Huber: Being inclusive of everyone and their gender is vital

Island Voices: It’s time to let the people judge the judges

Island Voices: A kinder and gentler world

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Canadian firm says it has found largest diamond ever unearthed in North America

Two winning tickets for Saturday night's $16 million Lotto 649 jackpot

Winnipeg restaurant chain releases another manager following harassment probe

Former PQ cabinet minister poised to become next Bloc Quebecois leader

Local

Times Colonist Christmas Fund: In good times and bad, you can make a difference

Dave Obee / Times Colonist

At a time when the local economy is booming and employers cannot fill their vacant jobs, it might be hard to believe that anyone on Vancouver Island needs a helping hand. But ask a single mother . . .

Local

Victoria hockey coach seriously injured in Beijing crash

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

Justin Isaac woke up in the middle of a busy Beijing road on Dec. 6 and realized his leg was broken. The 28-year-old Victoria man, who was a player and assistant coach with the Peninsula Panthers. . .

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All UVic student wants for Christmas is his three front teeth

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

A fainting spell which knocked out Taylor Fawcett’s three front teeth this summer could have left him feeling down in the mouth. Instead, the aspiring opera singer decided to have a little fun . . .

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Explore: Bird count, Government House singalong, Point Ellice, Helmcken

Pedro Arrais / Times Colonist

Take part in North America’s longest-running citizen science project by joining one of six Christmas Bird Counts at various locations on Vancouver Island Saturday and Sunday. Bird Studies Canada . . .

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B.C. universities using technology from China despite warnings from CSIS

Jeremy Hainsworth,  Richard Watts / Glacier Media / Times Colonist

Multiple Canadian universities — including the University of Victoria and two other B.C. schools — are using computing services or accepting money from controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei . . .

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B.C. boy vanished into world of neglect: report

Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist

Nobody in B.C. seemed to notice when a young boy with autism withdrew from school, but failed to register for homeschooling or any other education program for the next five years, a report shows.. . .

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Watch hundreds of dolphins swim alongside ferry from Nanaimo (VIDEO)

Lindsay William-Ross / Vancouver Is Awesome

Fewer things brighten up a ferry ride to or from Vancouver Island more than a little wildlife spotting. Such was the case this week when a man taking the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay filmed a pod of 200 dolphins swimming alongside a B.C. Ferries vessel.

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Photo galleries from the Times Colonist

Photo gallery: Butchart Gardens shine bright for Christmas

Photo gallery: 37th annual Santa's Light Parade

Photo gallery: 100 years after the guns fell silent

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Photo gallery: The faces of RAVEN

Photo gallery: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Duncan, Richmond

Photo gallery: A rockin' time at Phillips Backyard Weekender

Photo gallery: A picture-perfect paint-in for thousands

Photo gallery: On the water with the Melges 24 yacht race

Photo gallery: Tour Norwegian Bliss, largest cruise ship to visit Ogden Point

Photo gallery: Royal wedding ceremony

Photo gallery: Royal wedding family and guests

Photo gallery: Flooding around B.C.

Photo gallery: Esquimalt Buccaneer Days 2018 parade

Photo gallery: The many faces of Johnny Cash

Photos: Expanded, rebranded Elements Casino ready to rock

Photo gallery: Shania Twain visits CFB Esquimalt

Photo gallery: Honouring Victoria police Const. Ian Jordan

Photos: Dynamic Beast crane helps remove old bridge