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16 Island tourism businesses receive grants as province doles out $36 million in ...

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

Eighty-three tourism businesses, non-profit organizations and tour-bus operators on ­Vancouver Island and elsewhere in B.C. whose bottom lines plunged due to the pandemic are receiving a total of . . .

Victoria couple found after vehicle got stuck on remote forestry road

Muir Creek fire reaching mop-up stage

Woman, 20, killed in Denman Island crash

Wildfire near Shirley considered 'under control'

Woman's fall from Courtenay hotel window an accident, RCMP say

Drought warning issued for eastern Vancouver Island and Gulf Islands

New Island-class ferry arrives in Victoria after voyage from Romania

Man, 67, struck by vehicle after logging protest spills onto Blanshard

$89.6 million UVic engineering, computer science expansion aims to foster ...

Vax Van hits the road to deliver first doses to Island communities with low ...

Natural-gas-powered transit buses rolling out in the capital region

Former legislative clerk Craig James pleads not guilty to breach of trust, ...

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Another building rising in Langford's Belmont community

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Victoria symphony, Pacific Opera unite for new outdoor music festival

Film festival spreads livestream screenings of 14 films over two days this weekend

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Eric Akis: Colourful caprese salad will grab your guests’ attention

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UVic grad chosen to carry flag for Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony

Cleve Dheensaw / Times Colonist

A University of Victoria graduate will be one of two Canadian flagbearers on Friday for the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo.Langford-based rugby player Nathan Hirayama and . . .

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Reverend Al retires after 35 years of working with Victoria’s street population

Jeff Bell / Times Colonist

Rev. Al Tysick — just Reverend Al to most people — is retiring after a life spent helping those in need. For 35 years, he has spent his days working with the poor and vulnerable in Victoria. “I. . .

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Oak Bay Marine Group selected to redevelop Turkey Head marina property

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

Talks have started between the District of Oak Bay and the Oak Bay Marine Group with the goal of finalizing a third 30-year lease for the marina property that includes redevelopment of the Turkey . . .

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Prosecution service considers criminal contempt charges for Fairy Creek logging protesters

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

Hundreds of anti-logging protesters arrested at the Fairy Creek blockades may now face criminal contempt of court charges and the possibility of a criminal record. The B.C. Prosecution Service . . .

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Home to birds of prey near Duncan vandalized

Roxanne Egan-Elliott / Times Colonist

Staff of a wildlife attraction north of Duncan that houses birds of prey say the centre was ­vandalized over the weekend, stressing the animals and ­causing thousands of dollars in damage. On . . .

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Fairy Creek online fundraiser frozen; group moves to new platform

Roxanne Egan-Elliott / Times Colonist

A group fundraising to ­support efforts to stop logging of old-growth trees on southwest Vancouver Island has moved to a new platform after having its funds frozen for a second time. The . . .

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Mount Tzouhalem cross cut down in act mayor calls 'plain unacceptable'

Jeff Bell / Times Colonist

A large metal cross that stood at the summit of Mount Tzouhalem near Duncan for many years has been cut down. North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring said he believes the local landmark was toppled on . . .

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Tseshaht First Nation set to begin investigating former Alberni residential school site

Carla Wilson / Times Colonist

The Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni says it plans to start investigating this coming week whether there are unmarked graves on land around the former Alberni Indian Residential School. A . . .

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Eric Akis: B.C. sockeye salmon served chilled with salad makes tasty summer meal

Eric Akis / Times Colonist

B.C. sockeye salmon is in season and I have a very cool, perfect way to serve it in summer. Simply season the fillets, and then bake, chill and serve with a cool, creamy, tasty cucumber potato . . .

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Photo Gallery: Look up! Snowbirds take to the skies over Vancouver Island

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The Snowbirds flew over Vancouver Island on Monday, July 19, 2021, as part of Operation Inspiration, a cross-country tour to boost morale during the pandemic. People all over the Island stopped on sidewalks, gathered at hilltops, or rushed to their yards and balconies on Monday to watch the Snowbirds fly in formation. The tour resumed this spring after being suspended last year when one of its planes crashed, killing Capt.

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