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By Kenneth RothPrime Minister Meles Zenawi of Ethiopia, who died last week after a long illness, liked to portray his country’s leadership as collective. But there was never any doubt about who was in charge.

Victoria’s Marjorie Celona is among the nominees for this year’s Scotiabank Giller Prize for her debut novel.The 31-year-old author is on the list of 13 titles for Y.

Flu vaccine is a medical matter — allowing it to become a labour-management issue is not good for public health. The Vancouver Island Health Authority and unions should be working together to ensure all health-care workers receive flu vaccinations.

Saanich Fair, festivals and holiday put exclamation mark on summer

The Patricia Bay Air Base, which became Victoria International Airport, is being named a national historic civil engineering site thanks to its role in training during the Second World War.

Whether you’re heading off to class, picking up a six-pack or renewing your driver’s licence, expect delays Wednesday as unionized workers across the city press contract demands by walking off the job. Liquor stores, Insurance Corp. of B.C.

Premier Christy Clark lost another key cabinet minister late Tuesday when Transportation Minister Blair Lekstrom revealed that he will not seek re-election.

It isn’t a job requirement, but being a grandmother doesn’t hurt when you’re directing children’s television, says Hilary Pryor.

When University of Victoria students sit down for their first classes Wednesday, picket signs will be going up as about 1,300 support staff — working in the university's library, cafeteria, dining rooms, weight rooms and more — begin job action.