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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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A project to improve water supply and keep up with demand has been announced, but Colwood City Councillor Ian Ward has said that this is not needed as water usage rates have not increased at the same rate as the population grows. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

Report ‘alarmed’ by $2B CRD water plan impact on Greater Victoria residents

CRD defends water plan as necessary but developers aren’t so sure

A project to improve water supply and keep up with demand has been announced, but Colwood City Councillor Ian Ward has said that this is not needed as water usage rates have not increased at the same rate as the population grows. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Campbell River is the No. 8 Canadian growth city of 2023, according to the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer moves during the past year. Photo courtesy U-Haul

Campbell River cracks U-Haul’s top 10 growing cities in Canada

City places 8th in annual list

  • Jan 11, 2024
Campbell River is the No. 8 Canadian growth city of 2023, according to the U-Haul Growth Index analyzing one-way customer moves during the past year. Photo courtesy U-Haul
The Spirit of Vancouver Island makes its way between Vancouver and and Vancouver Island. (Howard Sandler - Shutterstock.com)

BC Ferries cancels Spirit of Vancouver Island sailings over weather worries

Swartz Bay, Tsawwassen sailings cancelled as ferry service eyes weather

The Spirit of Vancouver Island makes its way between Vancouver and and Vancouver Island. (Howard Sandler - Shutterstock.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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VicPD are seeking help identifying arson suspect in local restaurant fire that caused an estimated $1.5 to 2 million in property damage. 2024-01-10. (Photo Supplied/ VicPD)

VicPD releases images in the torching of a popular Victoria restaurant

The fire at the 2900 block of Douglas Street occurred on June 16

VicPD are seeking help identifying arson suspect in local restaurant fire that caused an estimated $1.5 to 2 million in property damage. 2024-01-10. (Photo Supplied/ VicPD)
The northbound exit to Shawnigan Lake remains closed as crews replace a pole after an early morning crash Jan. 11. (Emcon Services South Island Division/X)

UPDATE: Malahat reopens after early morning crash near Shawnigan Road

Drivers can expect congestion after an early morning crash closed the Malahat

The northbound exit to Shawnigan Lake remains closed as crews replace a pole after an early morning crash Jan. 11. (Emcon Services South Island Division/X)
Victoria police believe Ian Indridson was last wearing a dark Eddie Bauer sweater, black sweatpants and black rubber boots. (Courtesy of VicPD)

Victoria police continue search for man missing for 2 years

Ian Indridson is described as 5’11” tall, with a slim build and short grey and black hair

Victoria police believe Ian Indridson was last wearing a dark Eddie Bauer sweater, black sweatpants and black rubber boots. (Courtesy of VicPD)
The sun sets on Riot Brewing Co.’s final day Wednesday. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Riot Brewing Co. closure a product of the times

Hard for small businesses to make a go of it with rising costs and debt-ridden consumers

The sun sets on Riot Brewing Co.’s final day Wednesday. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Ladysmith resident and model Pamela Anderson is the face of New York City-based fashion brand Proenza Schouler’s spring 2024 collection. (Proenza Schouler image)

Pamela Anderson lands no-makeup modelling job for New York City designer

Ladysmith celebrity the face of Proenza Schouler’s new spring collection

Ladysmith resident and model Pamela Anderson is the face of New York City-based fashion brand Proenza Schouler’s spring 2024 collection. (Proenza Schouler image)
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Campbell River RCMP investigate report of assault with a weapon

No injuries reported and one person taken into custody

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Stephanie Lumley stands under where a tree hit the roof of her home and left a large branch sticking through the ceiling. (Rick Stiebel- Sooke News Mirror)

Surviving the Storm: Winter weather wreaks havoc on Sooke woman’s home

Maple Avenue home hit by tree

Stephanie Lumley stands under where a tree hit the roof of her home and left a large branch sticking through the ceiling. (Rick Stiebel- Sooke News Mirror)
Views from Sombrio Beach on Vancouver Island, B.C. (left) versus the scenery from Wasootch Ridge in Kananaskis, Alberta (right).

Victoria couple fleeing our city for Calgary as housing crisis deepens

British Columbians leaving for Alberta in 2023, according to StatsCan report

Views from Sombrio Beach on Vancouver Island, B.C. (left) versus the scenery from Wasootch Ridge in Kananaskis, Alberta (right).
The basic pet grab and go bag. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Simple steps for preparedness as extreme weather set to hit Greater Victoria

Some things are free – like knocking on the neighbour’s door

The basic pet grab and go bag. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
A West Coast black bear attempts to access an organics bin. The region is celebrating after no bears were killed due to unnatural food conditioning in 2023. (WildSafeBC photo)

2023 was a great year for black bears in Tofino – Ucluelet

WildSafeBC Pacific Rim coordinators celebrate 0 bear deaths due to unnatural food sources

A West Coast black bear attempts to access an organics bin. The region is celebrating after no bears were killed due to unnatural food conditioning in 2023. (WildSafeBC photo)
The courthouse in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)

Man who stabbed woman to death in Nanaimo not criminally responsible

Simon James Baker, 23, suffered from delusions at time of 2022 killing

The courthouse in Nanaimo. (News Bulletin file photo)
Dozens of people protesting phase three of the Shawnigan Village Rail Trail project temporarily delayed work at the site on Jan. 5, 2024. (Submitted photo)

Protesters delay work on Shawnigan Lake trail expansion

Concerns raised about environmental issues and property rights

Dozens of people protesting phase three of the Shawnigan Village Rail Trail project temporarily delayed work at the site on Jan. 5, 2024. (Submitted photo)
Stormy seas played havoc at Whiffin Spit on Tuesday. The park re-opened on Wednesday morning. (Contributed - Linda Mooney)

Sooke’s Whiffin Spit reopens with caution due to potential hazards

Crews working to clear debris after storm surge

Stormy seas played havoc at Whiffin Spit on Tuesday. The park re-opened on Wednesday morning. (Contributed - Linda Mooney)
A section of bike lane along Fort Street. (City of Victoria photo)

New $9.4M Victoria bike lane project is the longest in the city’s history

More than 2.7 kilometres on Fort Street

A section of bike lane along Fort Street. (City of Victoria photo)
Former Navy stoker Robert ‘Bob’ Haden shows off his centenary letter from King Charles. Haden will turn 100 years old on Jan. 18. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

Guardian angel on his shoulder: Langford Navy veteran turns 100

Haden served in the Canadian Navy during the Second World War Two

Former Navy stoker Robert ‘Bob’ Haden shows off his centenary letter from King Charles. Haden will turn 100 years old on Jan. 18. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Zac Ohlman tows plastic tubes containing live salmon in the Trent River. Photo Rochelle Baker / Canada’s National Observer

Flying fish: Salmon taking to the skies in Comox Valley enhancement effort

Courtenay Fish and Game Protective Association collecting brood stock with makeshift gondola

Zac Ohlman tows plastic tubes containing live salmon in the Trent River. Photo Rochelle Baker / Canada’s National Observer
A freight train makes its way over the Black Bridge in Duncan, back when rail was still running on the E&N corridor. (Black Press Media file photo)

New Island rail group envisions cargo and passenger service on the tracks

Island Rail Corporation estimates $1.5-billion price tag to restore rail

A freight train makes its way over the Black Bridge in Duncan, back when rail was still running on the E&N corridor. (Black Press Media file photo)