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WorkSafeBC investigating death of Duncan truck driver

Cindy E. Harnett / Times Colonist

WorkSafeBC is investigating the death of a Duncan truck driver.Shane Pywell, 51, died on Aug. 16 after a workplace accident, according to an obituary. The accident happened Aug. 14 near Lake Cowichan. . .

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Death of man in Saanich not foul play, police say

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Andrew Berry tells trial he was tackled, stabbed

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Reena Virk’s killer Kelly Ellard has day parole extended by six months

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Ten bicycles reported stolen in Victoria within 24-hour period

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Retired fisherman nets record B.C. lottery haul

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Sewage backup shuts down surgeries at Victoria General Hospital

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Saanich councillors set new goals for reducing carbon emissions

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Family, police concerned for missing woman

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A wheeler dealer's collection goes up for auction in Nanaimo

John Mackie / Vancouver Sun

The A-Aabaca Book Bin used to boast it was “the home of a million books” on its sign on Vancouver’s Granville Street. Owner Lloyd Cartwright might have still had that many when he died in . . .

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Michael Kaeshammer gives Sidney its own concert special

Mike Devlin / Times Colonist

Michael Kaeshammer had one theatre in mind when TV producers asked the North Saanich singer-songwriter for a filming location for his first concert special.

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Eric Akis: Give your breakfast added flair

Eric Akis / Times Colonist

Many people have toast topped with a preserve or other spread for a quick breakfast. But if you’re not in a rush and are feeling adventurous, why not turn that toast into something a bit more . . .

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All set for Westhills Stadium grand opening on Saturday

Cleve Dheensaw / Times Colonist

Even Langford Parks and Recreation manager Cory Manton, who is used to his town’s progressive and streamlined approach to development, seemed in awe as he toured the media around Westhills Stadium . . .

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Cyclist injured after colliding with strap pulling improperly towed vehicle

Roxanne Egan-Elliott / Times Colonist

A 72-year-old cyclist is in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after a serious collision Sunday afternoon involving a driver improperly towing a broken-down vehicle. Victoria . . .

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Dad’s invention for disabled daughter gets recognition at national contest

Richard Watts / Times Colonist

A device developed by a Saanich father to keep his disabled daughter’s diaper dry has taken second prize in a Canadian national contest. The CareChanger, a sensory device that monitors for . . .

Opinion

To stay cool, leave house windows closed or open?

Phillip Jang / Times Colonist

The assumption here is that you want to keep your house as cool as possible in hot weather without resorting to air conditioning.

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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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