Chuck Woolery, the affable, smooth-talking game show host of “Wheel of Fortune,” “Love Connection” and “Scrabble,” has died. He was 83.
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Anti-NATO protest in Montreal continues as politicians denounce Friday’s violence
Anti-NATO protesters gathered again in Montreal on Saturday to demand Canada withdraw from the alliance, a day after a demonstration organized by different groups resulted in arrests, burned cars and shattered windows.
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Bear killed after attacking man walking on Metro Vancouver trail with dog
British Columbia conservation officers say a man was injured earlier this week when he was attacked by a black bear while he was walking his dog on a Metro Vancouver trail.
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‘First time I was actually scared’: Thousands without power, 4 days after windstorm
BC Hydro crews were greeted with a wave on Saturday, as they rolled off the ferry onto Gabriola Island.
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Nuu-chah-nulth Urban Community Holiday Gatherings return
The tour of Urban Community Gatherings kicks off Dec. 3 with stops in Campbell River, Victoria, Nanaimo, Port Alberni, Vancouver and Seattle.
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Passenger dies on route 15 bus in Esquimalt Saturday
BC Emergency Health Services (BC EHS) responded with two ambulances and provided paramedics provided emergency medical treatment, but the passenger did not survive.
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Langford teen denied day parole for murder of Kimberly Proctor
While they are relieved that day parole was denied, the family is struggling with the idea that he has been granted a four-hour escorted visit to Mission Institution in the minimum security section.
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Saanich police seek suspect accused of assault on Shelbourne Street
On Nov. 19, Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers (GVCS) released a statement seeking help identifying the suspect from the Oct. 19 incident.
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Celebrating Coast Salish Art: Mark Loria Gallery’s Commitment to Indigenous Creativity
Mark Loria’s gallery on Fort Street in Victoria is a celebration of Indigenous art and culture.
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BC Hydro en route to pocket outages across the Island Saturday
As of 12 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, BC Hydro said the remaining areas are small pockets and crews are on site working to restore power.
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Canada Post down eight million parcels amid strike as talk carry on over weekend
The Crown corporation said Saturday that customers have been forced to turn to competitors for their deliveries amid a work stoppage that began Nov. 15 when more than 55,000 workers across the country walked off the job.
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Victoria Police unbending in near $7 million budget increase ask
Victoria Police Chief says cutting its 2025 budget wish list by $2 million is a “non-starter” that would put public safety in jeopardy.
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‘She wanted to share’: Lifetime of collecting on sale at Lake Cowichan Garage sale
Remembered by many for her Christmas spirit, her holiday collection will be shared in Lake Cowichan this weekend.
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Pocket outages leaves many in East Sooke without power since Tuesday
The postcard views attract many to live in East Sooke, but “if a tree falls across the road, you’re not going anywhere,” says one resident.
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Ferry delays and cancellations due to windstorm warnings Friday
Due to adverse weather and heavy traffic volume, BC Ferries says to expect delays for sailings between Vancouver and Victoria Friday night.
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3-vehicle crash briefly stops traffic at Johnson and Cook streets Friday morning
Just before 11 a.m. on Friday, nearby residents heard a loud crash as three vehicles collided at the intersection of Johnson and Cook streets in downtown Victoria.
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Island avalanche conditions to reach high-risk Friday night
Due to the recent storms and the forecasted incoming storms, high-risk avalanche conditions are expected for Vancouver Island Friday evening.
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Suspect arrested after 7-year-old seriously injured in Saanich hit-and-run
Saanich Police say a woman has been arrested after a seven-year-old child was seriously injured in a hit-and-run crash on Friday afternoon.
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Ship strikes kill thousands of whales. A study of hot spots could map out solutions
A study of hot spots for collisions between ships and whales around the world offers a map for measures to prevent the deadly strikes that could drive some species to extinction, one of the British Columbia-based authors says.
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BC Ferries warns of potential sailing cancellations on major routes
People hoping to get on and off the Island should be prepared for potential sailing cancellations with BC Ferries on Friday evening.