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 ...
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
Prince George Citizen
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
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
Prince George Citizen
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
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
Prince George Citizen
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
Prince George Citizen
Chinese tech companies Tencent, CATL and others protest US listings as army-linked companies
HONG KONG (AP) — The U.S.
7 Jan 2025 11:18:23
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
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
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
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
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
Prince George Citizen
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
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
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
Victoria Times-Colonist
Tale of two teams as Royals meet Thunderbirds
Victoria visits Seattle on Tuesday night
7 Jan 2025 06:22:00
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 Indiana7 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
Prince George Citizen
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
Prince George Citizen
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 ...
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 ...
Jan. 6, 2025: The first Monday of the election year. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau finally admitted to Canadians that he cannot win another election.
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7 Jan 2025 04:23:29
Prince George Citizen
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
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
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
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