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On the 70th anniversary of Dieppe, veteran recalls catastrophic raid: 'We were very pleased we didn't go'

Veteran David Stirling delicately turns over a worn pamphlet covered in black and-white photos of war casualties and destroyed tanks. In large black letters is the headline "Dieppe.
U.K. seeks talks over Assange

U.K. seeks talks over Assange

Britain is seeking an amicable solution with Ecuador to their diplomatic standoff over WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, a U.K. official said Saturday.

Man dies after shootings at Texas bar

One man was killed and two wounded early Saturday when shots were fired during a bar brawl in Odessa, west Texas.
A long way back from the abyss

A long way back from the abyss

Carole James is one of B.C.'s most recognizable faces - a longtime social advocate, former Victoria school board chairwoman and former B.C. NDP leader.

Ex-police chief prays for son's victims

A former Edmonton police chief whose son recently admitted in court that he killed his former girlfriend says he prays for the woman, her family and others who his son is also accused of assaulting.
Seventh parole hearing for man who shot Lennon

Seventh parole hearing for man who shot Lennon

Mark Chapman likely to be told decision in days

Reminder of B.C. gold rush

A small brick building close to the water in Bellingham, Washington, has strong ties to the Fraser River gold rush and the 1858 boom in Victoria. Bellingham - then called Whatcom - had its own flurry of construction before Vancouver Island Gov.

Calendar: India festival

TODAY India Mela 2012, by the India Canada Cultural Association: Enjoy Bhangra beats, traditional music, dancing and performances, fashion show and Indian cuisine. Today, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. in Centennial Square. See iccavictoria.
'Moustache' poster draws insults

'Moustache' poster draws insults

Quebec solidaire's campaign stands out for its warts-and-all marketing

Dalhousie University research project takes aim at invasive species

HALIFAX — Dalhousie University is working on a system to test the cleanliness of ballast water, the only such facility in Canada, just as new regulations could be introduced that would govern what ships could discharge at ports around the world.