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Celine Dion has announced she is cancelling her “Courage” world tour as she continues to receive treatment for a rare neurological disorder. Dion gestures as she performs at the Bell Centre in Montreal, Sunday, July 31, 2016.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes
Celine Dion has lost control of her muscles due to illness, says her sister
Mariah Carey performs at the New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square, Dec. 31, 2017, in New York. Billboard has posted a list of top seasonal hits since 2010, and Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas is You” has been No. 1 for 57 of the 62 weeks it has run, said Gary Trust, chart director. The Luminate data company said the song peaked at 387 million streams in 2019, the song’s 25th anniversary, although last year it had 353 million. (Photo by Brent N. Clarke/Invision/AP, File)
Why Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas is You’ became so popular – and stayed that way
FILE - A McDonald’s golden arches is shown at restaurant in Havertown, Pa., Tuesday, April 26, 2022. McDonald’s expects to open nearly 10,000 restaurants over the next four years, Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, a pace of growth that would be unprecedented even for the world’s largest burger chain. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
World to add 10,000 McDonald’s restaurants in 4 years
FILE - A fan waits for former Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning to sign autographs before an NFL football game between the Tennessee Titans and the Indianapolis Colts, Nov. 20, 2016, in Indianapolis. Sports Illustrated is the latest media company damaged by being less than forthcoming about who or what is writing its stories. The website Futurism reported that the once-grand magazine used articles with “authors” who apparently don’t exist, with photos generated by AI. The magazine denied claims that some articles themselves were AI-assisted, but has cut ties with a vendor it hired to produce the articles. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
AI raising questions about transparency as it creeps into media
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Saanich fire department attended an incident on Jan. 14. when a sister, brother and their dog had fallen through the ice at Beaver Lake. They were pulled from the water by people already at the lake. (File photo)

Brother, sister fall through ice at Saanich lake while trying to rescue dog

Deputy fire chief says bystanders came to the rescue; 2 taken to hospital for further treatment

Saanich fire department attended an incident on Jan. 14. when a sister, brother and their dog had fallen through the ice at Beaver Lake. They were pulled from the water by people already at the lake. (File photo)
Lake Trail Thrift Store owner Mathew Townsend stands in front of his store. On Thursday morning, he put out a call for immediate help to keep the shop open. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)

Thrift store close thwarted by community support in Courtenay

Lake Trail Thrift Store put out a call for help on Thursday morning

Lake Trail Thrift Store owner Mathew Townsend stands in front of his store. On Thursday morning, he put out a call for immediate help to keep the shop open. (Connor McDowell/Comox Valley Record)
Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a tip online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Woman’s death in Nanaimo last week now being investigated as a homicide

33-year-old woman found dead at her apartment on Jan. 10

Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a tip online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.
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Most Canadians don’t think the quality of health care in their province is likely to improve a new survey suggests, despite new federal health accords with several provinces designed to quell the health-care crisis unfolding across Canada. An exam room is seen at a health clinic in Calgary, Friday, July 14, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Canadians pessimistic about health care quality improving: poll
Whistler Blackcomb has confirmed a 62-year-old skiier is dead following a “serious incident” in Sapphire Bowl on Jan. 19, 2024. Skiers and snowboarders make their way down Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler, B.C., on Monday March 8, 2010. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
B.C. man dies in skiing incident at Whistler Blackcomb
Meaz Nour-Eldin, who was once wanted on a Canada-wide warrant, has been sentenced to six years in a human trafficking case that involved a 15-year-old girl. (File photo: Lauren Collins)
B.C. man sentenced to 6 years for trafficking 15-year-old girl
Vancouver Coastal Health has issued a warning about carbon monoxide poisoning as the province deals with into the coldest months of the season. (Pixabay photo)
Colder, winter months can lead to uptick in carbon monoxide poisonings
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The Tahsis Recreation Centre will be closed until further notice. Photo Village of Tahsis

Tahsis Rec Centre to be closed until further notice due to weather damage

Cold weather freezes pipes at facility

The Tahsis Recreation Centre will be closed until further notice. Photo Village of Tahsis
Icy conditions down Pandora Avenue, have made life even more difficult for the unhoused as they battle the conditions to try and stay warm. (Thomas Eley/ News Staff)

‘They’re freezing to death’: Victoria’s unhoused community battles cold weather

Shelter coordinators say people are trying to stay warm, but they don’t always access facilities

Icy conditions down Pandora Avenue, have made life even more difficult for the unhoused as they battle the conditions to try and stay warm. (Thomas Eley/ News Staff)
The Victoria Fire Department were able to contain a fire at Polished Perfect Nail Salon inside Mayfair Mall, after an alarm was triggered. (Black Press Media file photo)

Fire breaks out at nail salon in Victoria mall

The blaze was located deep within the mall

The Victoria Fire Department were able to contain a fire at Polished Perfect Nail Salon inside Mayfair Mall, after an alarm was triggered. (Black Press Media file photo)
The north end of the Malahat Highway, pictured around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2023, after another dump of snow. (DriveBC)

Drivers told to be cautious with freezing rain in Greater Victoria’s forecast

Curbside recycling pickup cancelled in Greater Victoria

The north end of the Malahat Highway, pictured around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2023, after another dump of snow. (DriveBC)
Dakota Daykin stands in front of his pickup truck he uses to get to Interurban Campus. (Courtesy of Sam Tyson)

Students worry Saanich construction will ‘bottleneck’ traffic near campus

Future BC Hydro cable construction is planned to begin in 2026

Dakota Daykin stands in front of his pickup truck he uses to get to Interurban Campus. (Courtesy of Sam Tyson)
United Way Southern Vancouver Island has opened the process for local social service agencies to apply for grants. (Black Press Media file photo)

United Way Southern Vancouver Island now accepting grant applications

United Way will prioritize applicants that aim to reduce the impact of poverty

United Way Southern Vancouver Island has opened the process for local social service agencies to apply for grants. (Black Press Media file photo)
Inclement weather has caused a significant decline in water pressure within the Port Renfrew Water System. (Joe Zlomek - Unsplash)

Port Renfrew residents urged to conserve amid water system leak

Weather causes significant decline in water pressure

Inclement weather has caused a significant decline in water pressure within the Port Renfrew Water System. (Joe Zlomek - Unsplash)
Mail delivery has been suspended on Vancouver Island and the City of Vancouver for Wed, Jan. 17 due to snow. (Photo by Canada Post)

Canada Post suspends delivery on Island, Metro Vancouver due to weather

Vancouver Island, Vancouver under red alert

Mail delivery has been suspended on Vancouver Island and the City of Vancouver for Wed, Jan. 17 due to snow. (Photo by Canada Post)
McTavish Road, looking north, at Highway 17 on Wednesday morning (Jan. 17, 2024). The region’s first major snowfall of the year has led to some delays and cancellations at Victoria International Airport. (DriveBC)

Snowfall leads to delayed, cancelled flights in Victoria

Camosun College, Royal Roads University to close campuses; UVic remains open

McTavish Road, looking north, at Highway 17 on Wednesday morning (Jan. 17, 2024). The region’s first major snowfall of the year has led to some delays and cancellations at Victoria International Airport. (DriveBC)
More than 3,000 customers from East Sooke to Port Renfrew are without power. (B.C. Hydro)

Sooke Region bears brunt of snow-induced power outages in Greater Victoria

Smaller outages reported in Victoria, Saanich and Peninsula

More than 3,000 customers from East Sooke to Port Renfrew are without power. (B.C. Hydro)
North Saanich residents oppose installation of a pickleball court at Cy Hampson Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

North Saanich council rejects Cy Hampson pickleball court

Councillor proposes option of soft pickleballs to reduce noise

North Saanich residents oppose installation of a pickleball court at Cy Hampson Park. (Black Press Media file photo)
The 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron will be celebrating its 80th anniversary with a parade. (Black Press Media file photo)

443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron celebrates 80 years with Sidney parade

The parade will feature around 150 military members and a band

The 443 Maritime Helicopter Squadron will be celebrating its 80th anniversary with a parade. (Black Press Media file photo)
City streets remain slick as the sun rises in Victoria on Wednesday (Jan. 17) with snow and ice expected for much of the day. (Lauren Collins/Black Press)

Victoria, Sooke schools open, Saanich closed due to ‘significant snow’

Greater Victoria, Sooke school districts maintain classes

City streets remain slick as the sun rises in Victoria on Wednesday (Jan. 17) with snow and ice expected for much of the day. (Lauren Collins/Black Press)
The contents of the Good Food Boxes change from week to week. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Good Food Box program expanding to Zeballos, Ehattis, Ocluje

First deliveries will be Feb. 2

The contents of the Good Food Boxes change from week to week. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
The Maritime Discovery Centre is one of the Alberni Valley’s landmarks. (SUSAN QUINN / Alberni Valley News)

Port Alberni’s lighthouse getting an upgrade

Funding comes from Alberni Valley Community Forest

The Maritime Discovery Centre is one of the Alberni Valley’s landmarks. (SUSAN QUINN / Alberni Valley News)
Nanaimo RCMP presented a detailed report to city council on a first-of-its-kind in B.C. special enforcement unit to deal with repeat violent offenders. (News Bulletin file photo)

New RCMP unit cracks down on Nanaimo’s repeat violent offenders

Special investigations and targeted enforcement unit first of its kind in B.C.

Nanaimo RCMP presented a detailed report to city council on a first-of-its-kind in B.C. special enforcement unit to deal with repeat violent offenders. (News Bulletin file photo)
The Central Saanich Fire Department received a call about a fire at Wai Heung just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16). (Black Press Media file photo)

Central Saanich restaurant temporarily closed after fire

The fire at Wai Heung was quickly extinguished, and there were no injuries

The Central Saanich Fire Department received a call about a fire at Wai Heung just before 11:30 a.m. Tuesday (Jan. 16). (Black Press Media file photo)