Sports

Victoria Royals in fighting form in victory over Vancouver Giants

Cleve Dheensaw / Times Colonist

The fur flew Saturday night at Save-on-Foods Memorial Centre in what has become a signature coast-to-coast junior hockey tradition this time of year.

Alberni Bulldogs toss out win over Victoria Grizzlies

Diving nationals continue Sunday at Saanich Commonwealth Place

Canada’s junior team trims its roster

Victoria Royals roll over struggling Prince George Cougars

Nanaimo Clippers cool off Victoria Grizzlies with 4-3 win

Island swimmers sweep Canadian open-water annual awards

WHL Roundup: Almeida, Langan lead Warriors over Pats 6-3

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Saturday's Games

Vancouver Canucks dominate slumping Philadelphia Flyers in 5-1 win

Oilers' Klefbom out indefinitely after surgery to repair broken bones in finger

Barkov completes hat trick in OT, Panthers beat Maple Leafs

Chris Mueller scores twice, Marlies beat Moose 5-1

Canadiens score four in third to beat Senators 5-2 for third time in 12 days

Homan to face Einarson in matchup of defending National champions

Vincent Riendeau, Jennifer Abel crowned champions at winter nationals

World Junior Championship

Canada’s junior team trims its roster

Forward Alex Formenton to miss world juniors with injury

World junior team selection camp: Alexis Lafreniere is learning on the fly

Tale of two teams for Cody Glass at Canadian junior team selection camp

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Police visit 'Saturday Night Live' star after Instagram post

Sri Lanka president reinstates Wickremesinghe as premier

Nations at UN climate talks back universal emissions rules

Zinke resigns as interior secretary amid numerous probes

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Staples Canada transforms business model with co-working spaces, cafes and more

Lifeboats boost coast guard capacity along West Coast

China suspends tariff hikes on US cars, auto parts

Manage holiday shopping to reduce debt hangover in the new year

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Survey suggests Canadians still feel warmth for 'Baby It's Cold Outside'

Vancouver animation team the 'heart' of new 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse'

Ryan Reynolds tapped for voiceover on rainforest documentary

Explore: Bird count, Government House singalong, Point Ellice, Helmcken

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Times Colonist Christmas Lights Map: Your guide to the capital region's holiday ...

House Beautiful: Stylish refresh for Songhees condo

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Self-sowing greens a gift that just keeps giving

Rick Steves: Andalucian hill towns the essence of Spain

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Editorial: Festivals can help to bring people together

Editorial: Another report shows a child being neglected

Editorial: When the Speaker speaks

Comment: Turn off the gas pumps and see what happens

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Canadian firm says it has found largest diamond ever unearthed in North America

Two winning tickets for Saturday night's $16 million Lotto 649 jackpot

Winnipeg restaurant chain releases another manager following harassment probe

Former PQ cabinet minister poised to become next Bloc Quebecois leader

Local

Times Colonist Christmas Fund: In good times and bad, you can make a difference

Dave Obee / Times Colonist

At a time when the local economy is booming and employers cannot fill their vacant jobs, it might be hard to believe that anyone on Vancouver Island needs a helping hand. But ask a single mother . . .

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Victoria hockey coach seriously injured in Beijing crash

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

Justin Isaac woke up in the middle of a busy Beijing road on Dec. 6 and realized his leg was broken. The 28-year-old Victoria man, who was a player and assistant coach with the Peninsula Panthers. . .

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All UVic student wants for Christmas is his three front teeth

Louise Dickson / Times Colonist

A fainting spell which knocked out Taylor Fawcett’s three front teeth this summer could have left him feeling down in the mouth. Instead, the aspiring opera singer decided to have a little fun . . .

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Explore: Bird count, Government House singalong, Point Ellice, Helmcken

Pedro Arrais / Times Colonist

Take part in North America’s longest-running citizen science project by joining one of six Christmas Bird Counts at various locations on Vancouver Island Saturday and Sunday. Bird Studies Canada . . .

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B.C. universities using technology from China despite warnings from CSIS

Jeremy Hainsworth,  Richard Watts / Glacier Media / Times Colonist

Multiple Canadian universities — including the University of Victoria and two other B.C. schools — are using computing services or accepting money from controversial Chinese tech giant Huawei . . .

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B.C. boy vanished into world of neglect: report

Lindsay Kines / Times Colonist

Nobody in B.C. seemed to notice when a young boy with autism withdrew from school, but failed to register for homeschooling or any other education program for the next five years, a report shows.. . .

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Watch hundreds of dolphins swim alongside ferry from Nanaimo (VIDEO)

Lindsay William-Ross / Vancouver Is Awesome

Fewer things brighten up a ferry ride to or from Vancouver Island more than a little wildlife spotting. Such was the case this week when a man taking the ferry from Nanaimo to Horseshoe Bay filmed a pod of 200 dolphins swimming alongside a B.C. Ferries vessel.

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