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Editorial: Tuition costs must be curbed

As the start of the school year approaches, post-secondary students are fine-tuning their educational plans, but for many, the big question is not what major to pursue or what courses to take, but this: “How will I pay for it?”When Premier Christy Cl

Cariboo wildfire quadruples in size in one day

Twenty-four hours of back-breaking effort has partially tamed a wildfire burning in B.C.'s Cariboo region at Big Bar Creek, 40 kilometres west of Clinton.

Drones change aerial photography

Taking photos from the sky can be expensive, requiring a photographer to get in a plane. But Russ Heinl has found a way to shoot aerials while keeping himself and his costs grounded. Business, C1

Langford pressured to block rodeo events

Animal rights advocates are lobbying to eliminate several events from the Luxton Pro Rodeo in Langford, saying the activities endanger the lives and health of livestock.

Edmonton community named for Victoria arts organizer

"Now when I walk by, they can say, 'There goes the neighbourhood.' "

The secret to 100 happy years: Keep smiling

Seated in her favourite chair at her local coffee shop, Lilien Davies blew out the candles on her 100th birthday cake.

Shock, horror! British papers steer clear of naked Prince Harry photos

LONDON — The prince has no clothes — but British newspapers aren’t running the pictures.The country’s scandal-loving tabloids devoted many pages Thursday to the story of Prince Harry’s naked romp in a Las Vegas hotel suite.

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Commentary: Food waste is a problem worth downsizing

The following editorial appeared in the Chicago Tribune on Thursday, Aug.

Review: Victoria Fringe Festival

Times Colonist reviewers Amy Smart, Cory Ruf and Adrian Chamberlain are covering the Victoria Fringe Theatre Festival, running to Sept. 2. All critiques use a five-star grading system. What: My Aim is True Where: Victoria Event Centre, 1415 Broad St.