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Saanich teen who died in crash was a ‘dream athlete’

Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist

In the sport of water polo, much of the action takes place beneath the surface, out of sight of spectators and referees alike. It has been described as a free-for-all of pushing, pulling, and . . .

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After View Royal objects to handyDART facility, province offers benefits

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Jack Knox: Boom! In elections, we’re never safe from nasty shocks

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Victoria pledges to plant 5,000 trees in UN challenge

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Highway widening to bring disruptions in Langford

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Woman lacked ID with gender for flight, so they went fishing

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Andrew Berry’s story is not believable, Crown tells murder-trial jury

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When you need insurance for electric scooters

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Bags of bottles, cans collected for Cops for Cancer go missing

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Jack Knox: Indigenous voice grows in Island politics

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‘Back to gravity’ for Cowichan River

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Huu-ay-aht encouraged by premier’s pledge to fix logging road

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Victoria police looking for 36-year-old man, missing since Monday

Hundreds lie down on legislature lawn, launching week of action, general strike

Plaque honouring peacekeepers stolen in Courtenay

Victoria police investigating after body found in Beacon Hill Park

RCMP looking for witnesses to Duncan house fire

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Four year old boy escapes serious injury after fall from 3rd floor window

British Columbia proposes reforms to strengthen oversight of mining industry

Victoria pledges to plant 5,000 trees as part of United Nations challenge

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Explore: Rock Bay tour; Urbacity Challenge; Noh theatre at UVic

Pedro Arrais / Times Colonist

Learn more about the history of the Rock Bay neighbourhood and the creek that bears its name on Saturday: • Residential Remains: A Walking Tour of Rock Bay begins at Point Ellice House Museum and. . .

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No plate, no insurance? Electric scooter rider’s ticket tossed because ICBC offers no policy

Richard Watts / Times Colonist

When police stopped Evan Laine while he was riding his electric scooter on Finlayson Street to hand him a $600 ticket, the officer was unmoved by pleas to let it go with a warning. Laine had only. . .

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Hiker calling for better directions on secondary Thetis trails after six-hour ordeal

Pedro Arrais / Times Colonist

A hiker is calling for better signage on secondary trails at Thetis Lake Regional Park after getting so lost the RCMP had to help lead her to safety in the dark. Julie Elizabeth, 71, said she . . .

Letters

Comment: Goodbye Victoria, speculation tax is forcing us to leave

John Dudycha / .

A commentary by a retired person with a home in Minneapolis, Minnesota, who formerly had a part-time home in Victoria’s James Bay neighbourhood. My wife and I purchased a Victoria vacation . . .

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Ah, shucks: Victoria man bites into oyster, finds 48 pearls

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

A local printmaker is shellebrating after biting into an oyster and discovering 48 pearls. Eric Bourquin and his wife, Alice Dehen, were enjoying pan-fried oyster appetizers at their friends’ . . .

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Hearts ache for UVic students who died in bus crash

Cindy E. Harnett ,  Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist

Natalia Thiessen didn’t know Emma Machado well. The two students were both in their first few weeks at the University of Victoria and they had a couple of classes together. But what struck . . .

Islander

Why can't you find a doctor?

Lindsay Kines ,  Cindy E. Harnett / Times Colonist

Is there a “shortage” of doctors or are other factors at work? Why are young doctors opting out of family practice, where are they going and what’s the impact on patients when they’re unable to find a physician?

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Lifetime ban from Empress for pepperoni seagull fiasco has been lifted

Katie DeRosa / Times Colonist

After he inadvertently trashed one of its room with packs of pepperoni and a flock of seagulls, the Empress Hotel has granted a Nova Scotia man a pardon and lifted a lifetime ban. Seventeen years. . .

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