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What would Bonhoeffer do? Anti-Nazi pastor
Victoria Times-Colonist

What would Bonhoeffer do? Anti-Nazi pastor's legacy claimed, debated across political spectrum

Shortly before he was hanged by the Nazis in 1945 at age 39, Dietrich Bonhoeffer reportedly told a fellow prisoner: “This is the end — for me the beginning of life.” It was – more than he knew ...
More ...Shortly before he was hanged by the Nazis in 1945 at age 39, Dietrich Bonhoeffer reportedly told a fellow prisoner: “This is the end — for me the beginning of life.” It was – more than he knew.

7 Jan 2025 13:01:55

CBC British Columbia

They got married 56 years ago. Until now, they'd never seen their wedding photos

Until recently, the Sharmans had never seen their wedding photos from 1968. But on Christmas Eve 2024, the couple — happily married for more than 56 years — saw their wedding photos for the first ...
More ...A black-and-white photo of a bride and groom.

Until recently, the Sharmans had never seen their wedding photos from 1968. But on Christmas Eve 2024, the couple — happily married for more than 56 years — saw their wedding photos for the first time. 

7 Jan 2025 13:00:00

Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96

PARIS (AP) — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters a ...
More ...PARIS (AP) — Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation, has died. He was 96.

7 Jan 2025 12:58:55

Victoria Times-Colonist

Houseplants that don't require soil and can be displayed any which way? Look to air plants

If you’re looking for a houseplant that’s as unique as it is low-maintenance , let me introduce you to air plants, members of the Tillandsia genus in the Bromeliad family.

7 Jan 2025 12:39:51

Ask Lisi: Give daughter time to find footing at new school
Victoria Times-Colonist

Ask Lisi: Give daughter time to find footing at new school

Check in daily, in the beginning, but don’t hover.

7 Jan 2025 12:15:00

Doc filmmakers on how a dark chapter in music history led to
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Doc filmmakers on how a dark chapter in music history led to 'Disco's Revenge'

TORONTO — Disco's death was greatly exaggerated, argue the filmmakers behind "Disco's Revenge," a new documentary that aims to recapture the glory days of nightlife under the mirrorball.

7 Jan 2025 12:00:11

Victoria Times-Colonist

Tottenham triggers option to extend Son Heung-min's contract until 2026

LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has triggered an option to extend Son Heung-min's contract until 2026, the Premier League club said Tuesday. Son's deal, which he signed in 2021, was due to expire at the end ...
More ...LONDON (AP) — Tottenham has triggered an option to extend Son Heung-min's contract until 2026, the Premier League club said Tuesday. Son's deal, which he signed in 2021, was due to expire at the end of the season.

7 Jan 2025 11:52:49

Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll
Victoria Times-Colonist

Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll

ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace in the Horn of Africa nation that has faced persistent conflict in recent years.

7 Jan 2025 11:32:03

Meta adds three board members including UFC boss Dana White, key figure in Trump
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Meta adds three board members including UFC boss Dana White, key figure in Trump's orbit

The Associated Press (AP) — Meta has appointed three new members to its board of directors, including Dana White, the president and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship and a key figure in the orbi ...
More ...The Associated Press (AP) — Meta has appointed three new members to its board of directors, including Dana White, the president and CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship and a key figure in the orbit of incoming President Donald Trump.

7 Jan 2025 11:25:51

Victoria Times-Colonist

Recent UVic grad, 22, killed in Thailand car crash

Ashlie Toews died on the island of Koh Tao in southern Thailand after completing her Divemaster certification

7 Jan 2025 10:46:44

Victoria Times-Colonist

First international commercial flight since Assad's ouster lands in Syria's capital

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The first international commercial flight since the fall of former Syrian President Bashar Assad landed Tuesday at the Damascus airport, arriving from Qatar.

7 Jan 2025 10:37:56

Victoria Times-Colonist

Driver killed in Saanich collision crashed into backhoe parked on blocked road

The vehicle was heading east on Tattersall when it crossed Quadra and slammed into a backhoe parked on the residential road, which was blocked off for utility upgrades

7 Jan 2025 09:32:00

Victoria Times-Colonist

Fish farm diesel spill dispersed with storms: Tahsis mayor

Martin Davis says there has been no evidence of fuel reaching his community, which is about 20 kilometres by water from the spill site

7 Jan 2025 09:31:30

Victoria Times-Colonist

Wayward sea lion may be injured or suffering from disease, not lost: vet

The male California sea lion, which is well under its normal weight, has turned up at least four times on Highway 4 several kilometres from the ocean

7 Jan 2025 09:31:12

Victoria Times-Colonist

Mom says son's clothing stolen in attack by youths at mall

Victoria police are investigating the fight at Hillside Shopping Centre on Friday night, and say some of those involved could face arrest for robbery

7 Jan 2025 09:30:49

PHOTO COLLECTION: China Nepal Earthquake
Victoria Times-Colonist

PHOTO COLLECTION: China Nepal Earthquake

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press

7 Jan 2025 09:19:54

Prince George Citizen

Utah Hockey Club play the Panthers after Maccelli's 2-goal performance

Florida Panthers (24-15-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Utah Hockey Club (17-15-7, in the Central Division) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 10 p.m.

7 Jan 2025 09:12:18

Prince George Citizen

Avalanche visit the Blackhawks after Toews' 2-goal game

Colorado Avalanche (25-15-1, in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (13-25-2, in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

7 Jan 2025 09:12:17

Prince George Citizen

Capitals host the Canucks after Wilson's 2-goal game

Vancouver Canucks (18-12-9, in the Pacific Division) vs. Washington Capitals (26-10-4, in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.

7 Jan 2025 09:12:16

On beauty, Shaggy, and fatness
Georgia Straight

On beauty, Shaggy, and fatness

Our society has so openly and unabashedly hated fat people for so long.

7 Jan 2025 09:08:06

Victoria Times-Colonist

PHOTO COLLECTION: Orthodox Christmas

This is a collection of photos chosen by AP photo editors. The Associated Press

7 Jan 2025 08:59:04

CONTEST: Win Tickets to the Circus Spectacular ‘Duck Pond’
The Tyee

CONTEST: Win Tickets to the Circus Spectacular ‘Duck Pond’

One lucky Tyee reader will win a pair of seats to the performance at the Vancouver Playhouse.

7 Jan 2025 08:30:00

Charity herring sale set for Saturday in James Bay
Victoria Times-Colonist

Charity herring sale set for Saturday in James Bay

The sale at Finest At Sea near Fisherman’s Wharf starts at 11 a.m. and runs until 5 p.m. or until the fish are sold out

7 Jan 2025 08:29:00

The Tyee

‘Fire Weather’ Is Hitting the North the Hardest, Study Says

In the worst region, bordering BC and the Yukon, extreme conditions increased by 1.8 days every year over two decades.

7 Jan 2025 08:20:00

The Tyee

Please Advise! After Trudeau, What’s Next?

Perhaps Christy Clark, muses Dr. Steve. And for sure more weird Poilievre videos.

7 Jan 2025 08:10:00

Galarneau suffers tough singles loss in Australian Open qualifying match
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Galarneau suffers tough singles loss in Australian Open qualifying match

MELBOURNE — Alexis Galarneau was one game away from pulling off a major upset Monday night in the Australian Open qualifying tournament, but 28th-seeded Lukas Klein of Slovakia spoiled the Canadian' ...
More ...MELBOURNE — Alexis Galarneau was one game away from pulling off a major upset Monday night in the Australian Open qualifying tournament, but 28th-seeded Lukas Klein of Slovakia spoiled the Canadian's thunder Down Under.

7 Jan 2025 08:04:58

January 7: Your Daily Horoscope
Victoria Times-Colonist

January 7: Your Daily Horoscope

Tuesday, January 7th ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You will be incredibly sharp today – nothing will escape your attention and no one will be allowed to get away with saying things you know are untru ...
More ...Tuesday, January 7th ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You will be incredibly sharp today – nothing will escape your attention and no one will be allowed to get away with saying things you know are untrue.

7 Jan 2025 08:00:00

Strong earthquake kills at least 53 people in western China near Mount Everest
Victoria Times-Colonist

Strong earthquake kills at least 53 people in western China near Mount Everest

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the ...
More ...BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake killed at least 53 people in Tibet on Tuesday and left many others trapped as dozens of aftershocks shook the high-altitude region of western China and across the border in Nepal.

7 Jan 2025 07:16:48

Victoria Times-Colonist

Today-Music-History-Jan07

Today in Music History for Jan. 7: In 1868, the most ambitious musical composition inspired by Confederation, "Cantate: la Confederation" by Jean-Baptiste Labelle, was performed at the city hall in Mo ...
More ...Today in Music History for Jan. 7: In 1868, the most ambitious musical composition inspired by Confederation, "Cantate: la Confederation" by Jean-Baptiste Labelle, was performed at the city hall in Montreal.

7 Jan 2025 07:15:14

Prince George Citizen

Athletics agree to $60M, 5-year contract with slugger Brett Rooker, AP source says

The Athletics have agreed to a $60 million, five-year contract with slugger Brent Rooker, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Monday night.

7 Jan 2025 07:06:20

Victoria Times-Colonist

Cameron Norrie accidentally hits spectator with thrown racket at Auckland ATP event

AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — British tennis star Cameron Norrie apologized and avoided disqualification when a racket he tossed in the air struck a spectator at the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland o ...
More ...AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — British tennis star Cameron Norrie apologized and avoided disqualification when a racket he tossed in the air struck a spectator at the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland on Tuesday.

7 Jan 2025 06:43:46

Tale of two teams as Royals meet Thunderbirds
Victoria Times-Colonist

Tale of two teams as Royals meet Thunderbirds

Victoria visits Seattle on Tuesday night

7 Jan 2025 06:22:00

NHL roundup: Peterka leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Capitals
Victoria Times-Colonist

NHL roundup: Peterka leads Sabres to 4-3 shootout win over Capitals

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka had a goal and an assist and had the deciding goal in the shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Monday night. Alex ...
More ...BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka had a goal and an assist and had the deciding goal in the shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Monday night. Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres.

7 Jan 2025 06:19:22

Victoria Times-Colonist

Grizzlies forward released from hospital after 'scary' fall in game

Victoria visits Cowichan Valley on Friday

7 Jan 2025 06:18:00

Prince George Citizen

Sports scoreboard for Monday, Jan. 6, 2025

Monday's Scoreboard NHL Montreal 5 Vancouver 4 (OT) Buffalo 4 Washington 3 (SO) Colorado 3 Florida 1 New Jersey 3 Seattle 2 --- NBA Milwaukee 128 Toronto 104 Sacramento 123 Miami 118 (2OT) Phoenix 109 ...
More ...Monday's Scoreboard NHL Montreal 5 Vancouver 4 (OT) Buffalo 4 Washington 3 (SO) Colorado 3 Florida 1 New Jersey 3 Seattle 2 --- NBA Milwaukee 128 Toronto 104 Sacramento 123 Miami 118 (2OT) Phoenix 109 Philadelphia 99 Detroit 118 Portland 115 Indiana

7 Jan 2025 05:58:29

Victoria Times-Colonist

Scottie Scheffler withdraws from another tournament, hopes to play at Pebble Beach

DALLAS (AP) — Scottie Scheffler withdrew from The American Express on Monday, saying his right hand has not fully recovered from minor surgery to repair a glass puncture over Christmas. Scheffler, t ...
More ...DALLAS (AP) — Scottie Scheffler withdrew from The American Express on Monday, saying his right hand has not fully recovered from minor surgery to repair a glass puncture over Christmas. Scheffler, the world's No.

7 Jan 2025 05:30:16

Suns
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Suns' Beal stars as a reserve in win over 76ers and makes it clear he believes he is an NBA starter

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bradley Beal made the most of the unfamiliar role of substitute for the Phoenix Suns. That doesn't mean he had to like it.

7 Jan 2025 04:54:27

Raptors have
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Raptors have 'no excuses' for 128-104 beat down by Bucks

TORONTO — RJ Barrett and the Toronto Raptors had no excuses for their dismal effort against the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

7 Jan 2025 04:48:56

CBC British Columbia

Flu and RSV cases surge in B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations also rising, BCCDC data shows

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in B.C., with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases climbing, especially among children, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's latest updat ...
More ...Man in chair facing away from camera gets flu shot in his arm

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise in B.C., with flu and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases climbing, especially among children, according to the B.C. Centre for Disease Control's latest update.

7 Jan 2025 04:33:04

The Breaker

WATCH: Trudeau announces exit, what next?

Jan. 6, 2025: The first Monday of the election year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally admitted to Canadians that he cannot win another election. What next? Research Co president Mario Canse ...
More ...WATCH: Trudeau announces exit, what next?

Jan. 6, 2025: The first Monday of the election year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally admitted to Canadians that he cannot win another election.

What next?

Research Co president Mario Canseco joins Bob Mackin for analysis of the pivotal day in Canadian political history.
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7 Jan 2025 04:23:29

Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
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Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediatel ...
More ...MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Dallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.

7 Jan 2025 04:00:20

Spruce Kings lose three key forwards to QMJHL
Prince George Citizen

Spruce Kings lose three key forwards to QMJHL

Schrott, Veilleux, Montroy are gone; NCAA eligibility rule change prompting exodus of junior A talent to major junior teams

7 Jan 2025 03:49:06

Victoria Times-Colonist

Strong earthquake kills at least 9 people in western China

BEIJING (AP) — A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, killing at least nine people.

7 Jan 2025 03:46:51

Victoria Times-Colonist

Sabres over Capitals 4-3 in shootout

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka had a goal and an assist and had the deciding goal in the shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Monday night. Alex ...
More ...BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — JJ Peterka had a goal and an assist and had the deciding goal in the shootout to help lead the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-3 win against the Washington Capitals on Monday night. Alex Tuch and Tage Thompson also scored for the Sabres.

7 Jan 2025 03:46:49

Pistons
Prince George Citizen

Pistons' rally for 118-115 win over Blazers

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year’s Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blaz ...
More ...DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year’s Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Tim Hardaway Jr.

7 Jan 2025 03:33:23

Victoria Times-Colonist

A's manager Mark Kotsay excited about team's offseason moves

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay sees a new era ahead for the Athletics, and not just because they’ve left their longtime Oakland home and will play in West Sacramento for the next few years ...
More ...SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Mark Kotsay sees a new era ahead for the Athletics, and not just because they’ve left their longtime Oakland home and will play in West Sacramento for the next few years until a new ballpark is ready for them in Las Vegas.

7 Jan 2025 03:25:49

Spruce Kings d-man Ballentyne commits to Tennessee State University
Prince George Citizen

Spruce Kings d-man Ballentyne commits to Tennessee State University

London, Ont., native to join Tigers in their inaugural 2025-26 NCAA season

7 Jan 2025 02:42:00

Prince George Citizen

Cade Cunningham leads Pistons' rally for 118-115 win over Blazers and rare .500 record

DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year's Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazer ...
More ...DETROIT (AP) — Cade Cunningham had 32 points and nine assists as the Detroit Pistons reached .500 for the first time after New Year's Day since 2019 with a 118-115 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night. Tim Hardaway Jr.

7 Jan 2025 02:36:34

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