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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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The Canadian Centre on Substance Use announced the new healthy drinking guidelines in January. (Black Press file photo)

‘People drank a lot’ in Greater Victoria amid COVID-19, but habits changing

The federal government announced in January 2023 that Canadians should consume two weekly drinks.

The Canadian Centre on Substance Use announced the new healthy drinking guidelines in January. (Black Press file photo)
Sasha Perron proudly crosses the finish line of his first Ironman race with a smile. (Photo supplied by Sasha Perron on Meta)

Vancouver Island man conquers heat, flat tire in tribute to survivors

Indigenous man from Alert Bay completes Ironman raising awareness for residential school survivors

Sasha Perron proudly crosses the finish line of his first Ironman race with a smile. (Photo supplied by Sasha Perron on Meta)
Regional District of Nanaimo Transit’s Route 25 bus will now offer service to the Hullo ferry terminal on Port Drive. (News Bulletin file photo)

RDN Transit ferry shuttle extended to offer service to Hullo passengers

Route 25 to travel to Hullo’s Port Drive terminal

Regional District of Nanaimo Transit’s Route 25 bus will now offer service to the Hullo ferry terminal on Port Drive. (News Bulletin file photo)
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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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This cyclist was stopped and ticketed while riding in a Victoria bike lane. (Chris Campbell photo)

Ticketing of Victoria cyclist called ‘harassment’ but also ‘sweet justice’

Readers sound off on rules of the road

This cyclist was stopped and ticketed while riding in a Victoria bike lane. (Chris Campbell photo)
A Victoria resident said life has been hard due to the noise of the building’s elevator. (Pexels photo)

‘Clunking’: Victoria man sues strata for $12K because elevator is too loud

Strata responded that it was working on repairing the problem

A Victoria resident said life has been hard due to the noise of the building’s elevator. (Pexels photo)
Concerns about the Crofton mill’s operation have prompted North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas to write to Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Mayor Douglas seeks enhanced provincial support for the Crofton mill

Letter to Minister Rolston outlines important factors into mill’s operation

Concerns about the Crofton mill’s operation have prompted North Cowichan Mayor Rob Douglas to write to Minister of Forests Bruce Ralston. (Photo by Don Bodger)
The Clean Air Bylaw came into effect 25 years ago, but Stew Young said that even though people have became generally respectful of where they smoke, but the open drug use around Langford has gotten out of control. (File photo)

Open drug use replacing smoking – pushing up crime – says ex-Langford mayor

Stew Young speaking out on community ills

The Clean Air Bylaw came into effect 25 years ago, but Stew Young said that even though people have became generally respectful of where they smoke, but the open drug use around Langford has gotten out of control. (File photo)
North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

Careers in Caring program directs young people to health care jobs

NIEFS launches new employment training program

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North Island Hospital – Campbell River and District. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror
This young unidentified female cat was found in the engine compartment of a car in Duncan on Dec. 29. Its owners are being sought. (Submitted photo)

Owners of stowaway cat found in Duncan sought

Feline found in car engine

This young unidentified female cat was found in the engine compartment of a car in Duncan on Dec. 29. Its owners are being sought. (Submitted photo)
A 27-year-old suspect with warrants from Kelowna is wanted and could be in Nanaimo. (Submitted photo)

‘Violent offender’ with warrants from Kelowna could be in Nanaimo

27-year-old associated with white truck with ladders affixed to roof

A 27-year-old suspect with warrants from Kelowna is wanted and could be in Nanaimo. (Submitted photo)
The Greater Victoria Public Library axes late fines, clears backlog owed as of Jan. 10. (Black Press Media file photo)

Longest overdue book returned to Greater Victoria library 82 years late

GVPL nixes fines starting Jan. 10 in a bid to make libraries more accessible

The Greater Victoria Public Library axes late fines, clears backlog owed as of Jan. 10. (Black Press Media file photo)
Flurries are in the forecast for Greater Victoria next week. (Black Press Media file photo)

Snow is in the forecast for Greater Victoria as temperatures drop

Flurries anticipated for Wednesday night or Thursday: Environment Canada

Flurries are in the forecast for Greater Victoria next week. (Black Press Media file photo)
A group of youths have been arrested after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a break and enter in progress at Sidney Elementary School. (Black Press Media file photo)

Youths arrested during break-and-enter incident at Sidney Elementary School

Door glass was smashed and fire extinguishers were discharged

  • Jan 5, 2024
A group of youths have been arrested after Sidney/North Saanich RCMP received a report about a break and enter in progress at Sidney Elementary School. (Black Press Media file photo)
The B.C. government announced that Nanaimo’s Craig Evans is a posthumous winner of the B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship. (Photo submitted)

Nanaimo farmer posthumously awarded B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship

Food security advocate ‘touched the lives of countless individuals’

The B.C. government announced that Nanaimo’s Craig Evans is a posthumous winner of the B.C. Medal of Good Citizenship. (Photo submitted)
Colwood Fire Rescue is applauding a couple who assisted a driver after their car engine caught fire. (City of Colwood/Facebook)

Colwood Fire Rescue applauds couple for assistance after vehicle fire

The couple helped the driver safely exit the vehicle

Colwood Fire Rescue is applauding a couple who assisted a driver after their car engine caught fire. (City of Colwood/Facebook)
RVs and commercial vehicles have overstayed their welcome along Goldstream Avenue, according to Langford resident Ralph King. (Thomas Eley/News Staff)

People ‘abusing’ Langford by camping in RVs on main road: resident

The situation has been going on for three years

RVs and commercial vehicles have overstayed their welcome along Goldstream Avenue, according to Langford resident Ralph King. (Thomas Eley/News Staff)
Power To Be executive director Tim Cormode shares his vision for the Prospect Lake property to Sportsnet personality Tara Slone ahead of a Power To Golf event in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. honours Victoria-area man for getting 11,000 youth, families outdoors

Power to Give Foundation parlays $60M to charitable organizations

Power To Be executive director Tim Cormode shares his vision for the Prospect Lake property to Sportsnet personality Tara Slone ahead of a Power To Golf event in 2018. (Black Press Media file photo)
The M.V. Coho vehicle ferry will be out of service until Feb. 7. (Black Press Media file photo)

Victoria-Port Angeles ferry won’t operate until Feb. 7

The ferry will be out of service for annual maintenance

The M.V. Coho vehicle ferry will be out of service until Feb. 7. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Capital Regional District has launched a regional alternative approval process with the goal of improving the supply of affordable, inclusive, and adequate housing across the region. (Black Press Media file photo)

Capital Regional District asks residents to let them borrow $85M for housing

A goal of the alternative approval process is to support future housing partnerships

The Capital Regional District has launched a regional alternative approval process with the goal of improving the supply of affordable, inclusive, and adequate housing across the region. (Black Press Media file photo)
A surveillance camera provided footage of a man police suspect of stealing packages at a home in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)

Oceanside RCMP ask public to help identify suspected porch pirate

Surveillance camera captures man reportedly taking packages

A surveillance camera provided footage of a man police suspect of stealing packages at a home in Qualicum Beach. (Submitted photo)