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B.C. wildfires linked to rising lumber prices and rallying forest company shares

The Canadian Press

CALGARY — Wildfires roaring through B.C. timber stands are being linked to both rising lumber prices and rallying stocks for Canadian forest product companies. CIBC World Markets ...

Smoke from B.C. wildfires prompts air quality advisories across Western Canada

Smoke, air quality issues lead to scrapped triathlons in B.C.'s Central Okanagan

Homicide team investigating after deadly altercation in Surrey, B.C.

Man suffers burns as blaze destroys southern Manitoba grain elevator

Firefighters contain small brush fire in West Vancouver near shore

Northern B.C. residents face more evacuation orders as some smoke clears up

Seattle mayor pushes Horgan for ‘immediate halt’ to logging near border

Man dies in Penticton, B.C., police cell while awaiting court hearing

Capsized tug now out of the water at the mouth of Fraser River

Capsized tug now out of the water at the mouth of B.C.'s Fraser River

Four-month-old baby pulled from under truck that rammed home in Surrey, B.C.

Remains found in Fraser River identified as 23-year-old Chilliwack, B.C., woman

Artist behind Macdonald statue says it was never intended as a monument

Mounties say man seriously hurt by homemade explosive in Coquitlam, B.C.

Motorcyclist dies in Vancouver as city records seventh traffic death this year

Ledcor readies to lift sunken tug from mouth of B.C.'s Fraser River

Steve Wallace: How to prepare for a rear-end collision

Island Voices: Housing first shouldn’t mean neighbourhoods come second

New floating boardwalk being installed at Swan Lake

Jack Knox: Battling and punishing the queue jumpers at B.C. Ferries terminals

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Newspaper delivery man attacked, car stolen in Oak Bay

Jack Knox: Victoria woman set to become an Island trailblazer

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Jack Knox: Victoria woman set to become an Island trailblazer

New buses, routes arriving just in time for back-to-school

Point Ellice Bridge next on city's to-do list

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London Fire Brigade: 'Hunky firefighter' cliches are sexist

Loyola celebrity nun Sister Jean celebrating 99th birthday

Police find body believed to be Iowa student Mollie Tibbetts

Alligator kills woman trying to protect her dog at resort

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Music Bingo evolving from bars to seniors’ homes

Higher fuel, labour costs push airfare skyward, boosting rise in inflation

Proposed 24-storey Nanaimo tower wins praise from council

Forestry industry pushes back on Trump blaming fires on Canadian lumber imports

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Campbell brothers have offence on their minds at Grizzlies camp

Pacific FC turns to Danish coach Silberbauer

Burrards blast Shamrocks early to even series

Golfers chase Canadian mid-amateur title at Victoria Golf Club

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Los Angeles authorities looking into Asia Argento allegation

Small Screen: Graham sees goodness in Bliss on second read

Crazy Rich Asians shines bright at the box office

Small Screen: Jim Dial to make brief visits on new Murphy Brown

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Fitness trackers help make dog’s life a little more lively

House Beautiful: Condo a canvas for art collection

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Photo gallery: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Duncan, Richmond

Times Colonist

Justin Trudeau mingled with hundreds of friendly people at two family-focused events on Vancouver Island on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2018, but the prime minister was also reminded of the strong opposition his government faces over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

Entertainment

Photo gallery: A rockin' time at Phillips Backyard Weekender

Times Colonist

The three-day Phillips Backyard Weekender continues Sunday from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Phillips Brewing & Malting Co., 2010 Government St. The New Jersey band Gate opens the show, followed by Miami Nights 1984, Liinks, the Sorority, Dessa and Hollie Cook. Closing the night is the Revolution, the former backing band for Prince.

Entertainment

Photo gallery: A picture-perfect paint-in for thousands

Times Colonist

The TD Art Gallery Paint-In, the region’s largest art event, featured the works of more than 190 artists on 10 blocks of Moss Street on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Islander

Photo gallery: On the water with the Melges 24 yacht race

Times Colonist

Forty-three racing yachts and their crews from around the world sailed into Victoria this past week for the Melges 24 World Championship Regatta. The racing began on Tuesday and wrapped up on Saturday. Competing boats hailed from Canada, the U.S., U.K., Italy and Australia.

Islander

Photo gallery: Tour Norwegian Bliss, largest cruise ship to visit Ogden Point

Times Colonist

Local residents stopped and stared at the imposing Norwegian Bliss as it was parked at Ogden Point on Friday. Norwegian Bliss is the largest cruise ship — it’s 1,094 feet long — to dock in Victoria. It was also the largest passenger ship to go through the Panama Canal since its expansion was finished in 2016.

Royal Wedding

Photo gallery: Royal wedding ceremony

Times Colonist

Photos from the wedding of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry on Saturday, May 19, 2018, at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle

Royal Wedding

Photo gallery: Royal wedding family and guests

Times Colonist

Members of the Royal Family were joined by celebrities at Saturday's wedding for Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.

B.C.

Photo gallery: Flooding around B.C.

Times Colonist

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes due to flooding around B.C. this spring.

Local

Photo gallery: Esquimalt Buccaneer Days 2018 parade

Times Colonist

Yo ho, yo ho! It’s been the pirate’s life for Esquimalt, at least as a fun community event, since the inception of Buccaneer Days in 1966.

Islander

Photo gallery: The many faces of Johnny Cash

Times Colonist

The archives of the Man in Black’s manager, who retired in Victoria, are coming to UVic next month

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