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Political hopefuls in Nanaimo-North Cowichan say the B.C. Liberals are falling far behind by not having a candidate in the riding, and have already missed the first all-candidates debate.

Campaigning while using a cane will get a little tedious for B.C. Conservative candidate Dan Brooks in the Nechako Lakes riding. But telling the story about why he’s using it is never going to get old.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. - You may not know her name, but you've likely seen it numerous times __ on the credits of such films as "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial," ''Schindler's List," ''Seabiscuit" and "Lincoln.

LOS ANGELES, Calif. - It's been a long week for Rush and a long time coming, their long-awaited induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the unusual schedule it's created.

TORONTO - An RCMP pilot seen in harrowing video that outraged many Canadians defended his decision to restrain a teenaged inmate with duct tape, saying she posed an extreme safety hazard to her transfer flight.

SEOUL, South Korea - A major South Korean broadcaster says it has banned PSY's new music video because the rapper is shown abusing public property. The "Gentleman" video opens with PSY kicking a cone that says "no parking.

A homecoming in the Cowichan Valley is thrilling bird enthusiasts. Three of the Western bluebirds introduced to Vancouver Island last year have returned to the Cowichan Garry Oak Preserve — the first sign a complex reintroduction program is working.

You pull your boat onto Chatham Island beach, ignore the No Trespassing signs and light a fire — temporarily forgetting the ban on burning — open a beer and get the music going.

After cracking down on a persistent dial-a-dope operation and shuttering a Hillside-area drug house, Victoria police hope they have made a significant dent in criminal activity. Victoria police Const.

The Times Colonist 10K will take place April 28 with extra security in light of the terrorist attack at Monday’s Boston Marathon. Race director Jacqui Sanderson met Tuesday with Victoria municipal and police officials to discuss the issue.