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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 Victoria photographer sued a model for her use of the photos he took. (Pexels photo)

Victoria photographer takes model to court for using photos he took of her

Issue was if she had the right to use them on a ‘paid’ site

A Victoria photographer sued a model for her use of the photos he took. (Pexels photo)
Several people in B.C. went to court over custody of their cats. (Elizabeth Wilkins via AP)

Victoria woman accused of trying to send ‘imposter’ cat to ex after messy breakup

This is just one of many wild court cases involving pets and breakups

Several people in B.C. went to court over custody of their cats. (Elizabeth Wilkins via AP)
A mover mostly won its case against a woman who hired them. (Metro Creative photo)

Mover sued after missing Victoria ferry sailing, ‘threatening to dump’ items

But court ruling finds mostly in moving company’s favour

A mover mostly won its case against a woman who hired them. (Metro Creative 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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An Oak Bay cop has been disciplined for disappearing during coffee breaks. (Photo: Pixabay)

Oak Bay cop nailed for disappearing for ‘extended periods’ during coffee breaks

OPCC report says cop needs re-training

An Oak Bay cop has been disciplined for disappearing during coffee breaks. (Photo: Pixabay)
There are only 73 southern resident killer whales left in the wild. (Black Press Media file photo)

Prince of Whales donating $130K to Pacific Salmon Foundation

The gift will help the foundation’s marine science program

There are only 73 southern resident killer whales left in the wild. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Island Health 2SLGBTQIA+ liaison nurse program is being held at Royal Jubilee Hospital and occasionally at Victoria General Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)

Island Health launches Greater Victoria 2SLGBTQIA+ liaison nurse program

The program is held at Royal Jubilee Hospital and occasionally Victoria General Hospital

The Island Health 2SLGBTQIA+ liaison nurse program is being held at Royal Jubilee Hospital and occasionally at Victoria General Hospital. (Black Press Media file photo)
Hundreds filled Willows Park on Dec. 30, 2017 to remember Aubrey and Chloe Berry. (Black Press Media file photo) Dec. 30 memorial Aubrey and Chloe Berry Oak Bay children murdered by their father on Christmas Day 2017. (Keri Coles/News Staff)

Oak Bay remembers murdered sisters with flowers, balloons and snacks

Chloe, 4, and Aubrey, 6, were murdered by their father on Christmas Day 2017

Hundreds filled Willows Park on Dec. 30, 2017 to remember Aubrey and Chloe Berry. (Black Press Media file photo) Dec. 30 memorial Aubrey and Chloe Berry Oak Bay children murdered by their father on Christmas Day 2017. (Keri Coles/News Staff)
For three decades, Larry Horvath has managed to (mostly) keep his identity as the Cameron Lake Santa a secret. He used to spend Christmas Day with his furry companion. (FACEBOOK PHOTO)

Driver narrowly misses injury during Christmas Day rock slide on Highway 4

Tree damages pickup truck as it came down the slope around Cameron Lake, says Port Alberni man

For three decades, Larry Horvath has managed to (mostly) keep his identity as the Cameron Lake Santa a secret. He used to spend Christmas Day with his furry companion. (FACEBOOK PHOTO)
A raccoon from View Royal is healing at the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin after having its eye surgically removed. (Courtesy BC SPCA)

One-eyed raccoon ready for release after healing at West Shore rehab

Animal had corneal perforation, which can result from conditions that trigger the cornea to melt

A raccoon from View Royal is healing at the BC SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre in Metchosin after having its eye surgically removed. (Courtesy BC SPCA)
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UPDATE: Missing teen located, say police

Missing person alert issued Dec. 28

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Members of staff place the copies of the book by Prince Harry called Spare at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)

Prince Harry to Matthew Perry, celebrity memoirs top Greater Victoria reads

BookTok popularizes a new genre – romantasy – a mash-up of romance and fantasy

Members of staff place the copies of the book by Prince Harry called Spare at a book store in London, Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
John Jackson is described as Caucasian, 5’6” tall, 150 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. (Courtesy of Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP looking for missing 55-year-old man

John Jackson was last seen on Christmas Day in Sidney

John Jackson is described as Caucasian, 5’6” tall, 150 lbs, with blonde hair and blue eyes. (Courtesy of Sidney/North Saanich RCMP)
BC Transit workers in the Comox Valley and Campbell River have been on strike since Dec. 15, with no resolution in sight. Black Press file photo

No movement by either side in Comox Valley/Campbell River transit strike

No news is bad news for BC Transit users in the Comox…

BC Transit workers in the Comox Valley and Campbell River have been on strike since Dec. 15, with no resolution in sight. Black Press file photo
Jamie Hunt was wanted for breaching conditions of his parole after serving a life sentence for second-degree murder in 2007. (Courtesy of the the Victoria Police Department)

Victoria police arrest wanted man convicted of second-degree murder

Jamie Hunt was wanted on a Canada-wide warrant

Jamie Hunt was wanted for breaching conditions of his parole after serving a life sentence for second-degree murder in 2007. (Courtesy of the the Victoria Police Department)
The Center for Whale Research celebrates reports and photos from Puget Sound killer whale researchers Maya and Mark Sears of a new calf with J pod on Dec. 26. (Maya Sears NMFS Permit 27052/Center for Whale Research)

Southern resident orca family in Puget Sound welcomes first baby of 2023

Young killer whale documented in Puget Sound on Boxing Day

The Center for Whale Research celebrates reports and photos from Puget Sound killer whale researchers Maya and Mark Sears of a new calf with J pod on Dec. 26. (Maya Sears NMFS Permit 27052/Center for Whale Research)
West Shore high school Belmont is home to the first raspberry shake installed in the region. (Black Press Media file photo)

Raspberry shakes make earthquakes more than a drill for south Island students

SchoolShake puts seismographs in the classroom, resources in teachers’ hands

West Shore high school Belmont is home to the first raspberry shake installed in the region. (Black Press Media file photo)
A Saanich police officer was dismissed for unwanted contact with his former partner. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy)

‘Egregiously serious’: Saanich cop fired for stalking female former partner

Cop used police department databases 92 times to track her

A Saanich police officer was dismissed for unwanted contact with his former partner. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy)
A Victoria police officer told the RCMP that they had only drank wine the previous day. (Bas Leenders/Flickr)

Victoria cop suspended for lying about when they drank wine before driving

Officer registered a ‘warn’ breath sample

A Victoria police officer told the RCMP that they had only drank wine the previous day. (Bas Leenders/Flickr)
Large waves and wind are on the agenda for much of coastal Vancouver Island on Wednesday (Dec. 27). (Environment and Climate Change Canada)

Warning of wind, waves to lash coastal Vancouver Island

High tide waves could hit 5 to 7 metres, winds gusts up to 90 km/h

Large waves and wind are on the agenda for much of coastal Vancouver Island on Wednesday (Dec. 27). (Environment and Climate Change Canada)
Patrick Jones, an instructor of Camosun College’s automotive technician program, advises a student of the school’s electric vehicle micro-credential course. (Courtesy of Camosun College)

Auto technicians ready for EV influx, Victoria college instructor says

Camosun College EV program engaging students as feds set 2035 sales mandate

Patrick Jones, an instructor of Camosun College’s automotive technician program, advises a student of the school’s electric vehicle micro-credential course. (Courtesy of Camosun College)