Victoria Times-Colonist
First week of winter to bring a 'parade of storms' — but no white Christmas
Temperatures will be dropping into next week, but not enough to bring snow near sea level
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Comment: Tackling pervasive health inequity and racism requires more from our leaders
Work still needs to be done to improve health outcomes for First Nations in B.C.
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Lindsey Vonn finishes 14th in a super-G to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn finished 14th position in a super-G on Saturday to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40. Vonn crossed the line 1.18 seconds behind winner Corneli ...More ...
ST. MORITZ, Switzerland (AP) — Lindsey Vonn finished 14th position in a super-G on Saturday to mark her return to World Cup skiing at age 40. Vonn crossed the line 1.18 seconds behind winner Cornelia Huetter.1 hour ago
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Philadelphia 76ers star center Joel Embiid working on improving mental health struggles
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking for help. Embiid’s career has yielded an MVP — and so many more DNPs — with a biography littered with ...More ...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Joel Embiid is trying to believe in the good that can come from asking for help. Embiid’s career has yielded an MVP — and so many more DNPs — with a biography littered with the kind of devastating injuries that can, in time, heal.1 hour ago
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Calling all bloodhounds: These P.E.I. blood donors have four legs and a tail
Mahone, a two-year-old, black, fluffy Newfoundland dog from Prince Edward Island, doesn't know that he and other canine blood donors have saved the lives of fellow pooches that have needed surgery, or ...More ...
Mahone, a two-year-old, black, fluffy Newfoundland dog from Prince Edward Island, doesn't know that he and other canine blood donors have saved the lives of fellow pooches that have needed surgery, or have been poisoned.1 hour ago
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Overheated immigration system needed 'discipline' infusion: minister
OTTAWA — An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Ma ...More ...
OTTAWA — An "overheated" immigration system that admitted record numbers of newcomers to the country has harmed Canada's decades-old consensus on the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Marc Miller said, as he reflected on the changes in hi1 hour ago
Prince George Citizen
Utah Hockey Club host the Ducks after Guenther's 2-goal game
Anaheim Ducks (12-15-4, in the Pacific Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (16-11-5, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Sunday, 5 p.m.
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Queens Royals take on the No. 17 Ole Miss Rebels, aim for 5th straight victory
Queens Royals (7-5) at Ole Miss Rebels (10-1) Oxford, Mississippi; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rebels -26.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: Queens will try to prolong its four-game wi ...More ...
Queens Royals (7-5) at Ole Miss Rebels (10-1) Oxford, Mississippi; Saturday, 5 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rebels -26.5; over/under is 154 BOTTOM LINE: Queens will try to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against No. 17 Ole Miss.3 hours ago
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December 21: Your Daily Horoscope
Saturday, December 21st ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The Sun moves into the area of your chart that governs your place in the wider world this weekend, making this the ideal time to look ahead and ide ...More ...
Saturday, December 21st ARIES (March 21 - April 20): The Sun moves into the area of your chart that governs your place in the wider world this weekend, making this the ideal time to look ahead and identify your long-term ambitions.4 hours ago
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Celebrity-Birthdays-Dec21
Celebrity Birthdays for Dec. 21: Former governor-general Edward Schreyer is 89. Actress Jane Fonda is 87. Actor Larry Bryggman is 86. Singer Carla Thomas is 82. Guitarist Albert Lee is 81. Conductor M ...More ...
Celebrity Birthdays for Dec. 21: Former governor-general Edward Schreyer is 89. Actress Jane Fonda is 87. Actor Larry Bryggman is 86. Singer Carla Thomas is 82. Guitarist Albert Lee is 81. Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas is 80.5 hours ago
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Today-Music-History-Dec21
Today in Music History for Dec. 21: In 1672, Benjamin Schmolck, German Lutheran clergyman and prolific hymn writer, was born. Though a busy pastor, he found time to pen 900 hymns, the best remembered ...More ...
Today in Music History for Dec. 21: In 1672, Benjamin Schmolck, German Lutheran clergyman and prolific hymn writer, was born. Though a busy pastor, he found time to pen 900 hymns, the best remembered of them being "My Jesus, As Thou Wilt.5 hours ago
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Today-History-Dec21
Today in History for Dec. 21: In 1266, the last stand of the first English parliamentarians ended when rebels surrendered Kenilworth Castle to the king after a six-month siege.
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New Canada men's rugby coach has work cut out for him
Australian Steve Meehan takes Canadian helm
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Island flavour to Canadian Spengler Cup team
Canada opens play Boxing Day in Davos, Switzerland
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Sports scoreboard for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024
Friday's Scoreboard NHL Toronto 6 Buffalo 3 Montreal 4 Detroit 3 Washington 3 Carolina 1 Florida 2 St. Louis 1 (OT) N.Y.
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Makar, Avalanche continue special teams success in 4-2 win over Ducks
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Duck ...More ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Cale Makar had a power-play goal and an assist, Parker Kelly scored short-handed and the Colorado Avalanche capitalized on special teams to get a 4-2 win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.6 hours ago
Prince George Citizen
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, dropping President-elect Donald Trump's demands for6 hours ago
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Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in o ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation early Saturday to boost Social Security payments for millions of people, pushing a longtime priority for former public employees through Congress in one of its last acts for the year.7 hours ago
Prince George Citizen
Florida requires teaching Black history. Some don't trust schools to do it justice
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.
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Murray nets first win in nearly 21 months as Maple Leafs beat Sabres 6-3
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in ne ...More ...
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Matt Murray felt tingles in making sure to take in the moment during pre-game warm-ups and the national anthem before making his first NHL start in nearly 21 months.7 hours ago
Prince George Citizen
Shesterkin dazzles with 41 saves as Rangers beat Stars 3-1 to end three-game losing streak
DALLAS (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots, including 23 on seven successful penalty kills, and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Friday night to end a three-game losi ...More ...
DALLAS (AP) — Igor Shesterkin stopped 41 shots, including 23 on seven successful penalty kills, and the struggling New York Rangers beat the Dallas Stars 3-1 on Friday night to end a three-game losing streak.8 hours ago
Prince George Citizen
The Latest: Schumer says Senate on course to pass bill before funding lapses at midnight
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped Pres ...More ...
With hours to go before a midnight government shutdown , the House approved a new plan from House Speaker Mike Johnson that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but dropped President-elect Donald Trump’s demands for a debt limi8 hours ago
Prince George Citizen
The sins of Christmas driving past, present and future
A lot of uncharitable acts are being committed on our streets and highways, a lot of squeezing, wrenching, grasping, scraping, clutching, covetous driving
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Senate eyes vote before midnight on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Approaching a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate set up votes toward final passage late Friday of a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disas ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Approaching a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate set up votes toward final passage late Friday of a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donald Trump's de8 hours ago
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Guenther nets pair of goals, Utah beats Minnesota 2-1 for season-high 4th straight win
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Dylan Guenther scored his second goal of the game midway through the third period and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 Friday night.
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CBC British Columbia
TransLink adds new Canada Line SkyTrain station in Richmond
Capstan Station, located between the Bridgeport and Abderdeen Canda Line SkyTrain stations on No. 3 Road, opened on Friday. ...More ...
Capstan Station, located between the Bridgeport and Abderdeen Canda Line SkyTrain stations on No. 3 Road, opened on Friday.
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Maple Leafs win 6-3 in Buffalo as Sabres record 12th straight loss
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Matt Murray made 25 saves in his first NHL start in nearly 21 months, and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat Buffalo 6-3 to extend the Sabres' skid to 0-9-3 on Friday night.
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Laine's power-play goal lifts Canadiens to 4-3 win over Red Wings
DETROIT (AP) — Patrik Laine scored a power-play goal with 7:58 remaining to lead the Montreal Canadiens past the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Friday night.
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Barkov scores power-play goal late in OT, Panthers beat Blues 2-1
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal with 18 seconds left in overtime, giving the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Oskar Sundqvist got ...More ...
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal with 18 seconds left in overtime, giving the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Oskar Sundqvist got his third goal of the season for St.9 hours ago
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Barkov scores power-play goal late in OT, Florida tops St. Louis 2-1
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal with 18 seconds left in overtime, giving the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Oskar Sundqvist got ...More ...
SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Aleksander Barkov scored a power-play goal with 18 seconds left in overtime, giving the Florida Panthers a 2-1 win over the St. Louis Blues on Friday night. Oskar Sundqvist got his third goal of the season for St.9 hours ago
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Senate eyes late-night vote on government funding after House approves bill to prevent shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours clicking toward a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate was preparing to give final passage late Friday to a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operatio ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hours clicking toward a midnight government shutdown deadline, the Senate was preparing to give final passage late Friday to a new plan that would temporarily fund federal operations and disaster aid, but drops President-elect Donal9 hours ago
Victoria Times-Colonist
Where to see the best holiday light displays in Greater Victoria
Check out the Times Colonist Christmas Lights Map, which features the region's best holiday light displays — and be sure to add your own!
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A judge says Missouri's abortion ban isn’t enforceable, but there's no start date for abortions
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo.
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Photos: DPSS Condor Classic showcases senior boys and girls basketball
Who will go into the winter break at the head of the pack?
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A Missouri judge says the state’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable under voter-approved amendment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment , delivering a necessary legal step for abortions to r ...More ...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment , delivering a necessary legal step for abortions to resume in the state.10 hours ago
The Tyee
Another Way Is Possible. How to Move Towards ‘Drinking Healthier’
Maureen Palmer’s new book is a timely, compassionate guide to navigating problematic alcohol use among loved ones. A Tyee Q&A.
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The Tyee
A Banner Year for Moms Gone Wild
Age-gap romances were the focus of many 2024 movies. What does it mean?
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B.C. MLA pitches Starlink satellite internet for rural communities
As Ontario gets on board with Starlink, Prince George – Valemount MLA Rosalyn Bird thinks B.C. ought to follow: "I think it's something we should be considering."
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Brothers lose lawsuit against BC Hydro over power pole replacement
Self-represented brothers who aired their grievances in court about BC Hydro replacing a power pole more than a decade ago lost their case on Thursday, Dec. 19.
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Guilty verdict for man dealing fentanyl in Prince George
His lawyer plans to argue that the case took too long to get to court
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New damage delays I-40 reopening in North Carolina closed by Helene
WAYNESVILLE, N.C.
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Senate approves 235th judge of Biden's term, beating Trump's tally
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor's total by one after Democrats put extra emphas ...More ...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden secured the 235th judicial confirmation of his presidency Friday, an accomplishment that exceeds his predecessor's total by one after Democrats put extra emphasis on the federal courts following Donald Trump's fa12 hours ago
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Browns star DE Myles Garrett sends strong message to struggling team: "I'm not trying to rebuild."
BEREA, Ohio (AP) — In a switch, Myles Garre tt put pressure on the Browns.
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A Missouri judge says the state’s abortion ban isn’t enforceable, ensuring legal abortions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A judge ruled Friday that Missouri’s near-total abortion ban is unenforceable under a new constitutional amendment , ensuring abortion will be legal in the state.
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Prince George Citizen
New competition rules could expose B.C. landlords, tenants to risk
Standard property controls could run afoul of new rules to boost grocery competition.
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Judge sets January date to hear NASCAR’s motion to throw out antitrust lawsuit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — A federal judge set a Jan.
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One hospitalized after stabbing near Christ Church Cathedral
They said the incident early Friday is believed to have been an isolated case and there is no risk to the public.
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