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Inmate’s death in 2016 haunts paramedic

Katie DeRosa / Times Colonist

An advanced-care paramedic who tried to resuscitate an inmate in the throes of an overdose at the Vancouver Island Regional Correctional Centre told a coroner’s inquest that the man’s . . .

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Sooke district’s Aboriginal grads celebrate school journey

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At murder trial, sergeant shows photos of Berry on day of arrest

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Man sentenced to 240 days for Christmas morning gift theft

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Man, 23, dies of injuries after ATV crash near Nanaimo

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As weather heats up, a plea to take care of pets

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Vandals damage 30 trees in Parksville neighbourhood

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Port Alberni RCMP ask for help to find girl, 16, last seen May 5

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Time has almost run out for last of Victoria’s coin-fed parking meters

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Man who died in jail sought help, inquest told

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In Berry murder trial, forensic expert describes what he found at scene

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Stolen jewels recovered after break-in at Fisgard Avenue building; two suspects...

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Victoria receiving $15.3M for infrastructure upgrades to better withstand ...

Woman pushed off cliff into Thetis Lake, police seek culprit

Man who had been missing since Monday found safe

Boat catches fire on trailer less than metre from Central Saanich home

Bay Street bridge upgrades begin; eastbound lane closed until end of October

Some ferries delayed Tuesday due to ticketing issue, mechanical problem

Greater Victoria library wins award for Change Your Mind campaign

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RCMP looking for witnesses after ski pole pierces B.C. teen’s skull

Pipeline protester chimes in on prime minister's fundraising speech

Nevada court orders former Vancouver man to pay back $21.7 million to investors

Sitting and sleeping on downtown sidewalks could net $100 fine in B.C. city

What Plecas, James and Lenz say

Read Speaker Darryl Plecas's report on allegations of misconduct at B.C. legislature

Sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz's response to Speaker's allegations

Clerk Craig James' response to Speaker's allegations

Speaker Darryl Plecas's reply to the responses of James and Lenz

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Dutch, UK polls open, starting 4 days of European elections

Making history: Rihanna launches brand Fenty in Paris store

Celebrity chef Mario Batali facing assault charge in Boston

Army veteran indicted in California bomb plot against rally

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UVic honours inspirational entrepreneur Sue Paish

Bay Street businesses feeling pinch of bridge squeeze

Kevin Greenard: Measuring your tolerance for volatility and risk

Realtor disciplined over West Vancouver house sale conduct

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Victoria artist’s app gets to the source of inspiration

Celine Dion pays tribute to 'Titanic,' learns 'Baby Shark' on 'Carpool Karaoke'

DJ Khaled on Nipsey Hussle: 'He's like a prophet'

For Geddy Lee, it’s all about the bass

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Condo Smarts: Total number of rentals in strata often exceeds bylaw limit

Eric Akis: Bread sticks, with an Italian twist

Helen Chesnut’s Garden Notes: Spinach, beets flourish in well-limed soil

Your Good Health: Sexually active man with herpes, 75, can spread virus despite ...

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Editorial: Anybody want a pool?

Les Leyne: Gas probe aims at villains, more than reasons

Les Leyne: Watchdogs can’t or won’t bite on Jinny Sims case

Comment: LNG project will put B.C. on path to global energy leadership

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In the news today, May 23

Ottawa will implement Senate proposals to strengthen accessibility law: minister

Futurist Martine Rothblatt sees a day when human and machine become one

Clean energy one of Canada's fastest-growing industries

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Islander

Sailing Swiftsure with a three-year-old as part of the crew

Richard Watts / Times Colonist

One crew in the upcoming Swiftsure International Yacht Race will be changing diapers between hauling down sails and handling the wheel. Gord and Michelle Galbraith will be sailing their 30-foot . . .

Sports

Island surfers have Olympics in their sights

Cleve Dheensaw / Times Colonist

A couple of Island surfers rode home-wave advantage to move closer across the Pacific to Japan and the 2020 Olympics. Canada’s list of Olympic hopefuls was narrowed to six, plus two alternates, . . .

Homes

House Beautiful: An artistic new angle in Fairfield

Grania Litwin / Times Colonist

Once upon a time, this Fairfield home was a small, ordinary-looking cottage. Today, it has a fairy-tale garden full of mysterious-looking sculptures. As for the house, it’s a cool, contemporary, . . .

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Jack Knox: Despite recycling, trash goes deep

Jack Knox / Times Colonist

We just learned that a one-man submarine exploring the deepest place on Earth, the Marianas Trench, found garbage lying on the ocean floor 11 kilometres under the surface of the Pacific. That . . .

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Imam counters fears with food, inviting all for meal at mosque

Roxanne Egan-Elliott / Times Colonist

A Victoria imam hopes to combat Islamophobia by inviting people to share a meal with Muslims during Ramadan. Speaking at a media event at Victoria City Hall, Ismail Mohamed Nur said anyone is . . .

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Gallery: Kids' weather art

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Want a chance to see your kids' weather art on the Times Colonist weather page and on our website? Send an email to localnews@timescolonist.com with "weather art" in the subject line, or mail it to: Times Colonist (Weather Art)2621 Douglas St.

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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. . .

Travel

How to take your kids to Disneyland and sort of not hate it: A parent's survival guide

Patricia Coppard / Times Colonist

Last summer, I was at a family wedding where a guest told a story that caught my attention. It was about a trip to Disneyland his family and the groom’s had taken when the groom was about eight. . . .

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