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Ambitious plans to rebuild after fire destroys Telegraph Cove landmarks

Ambitious plans to rebuild after fire destroys Telegraph Cove landmarks

The fire destroyed the Whale Interpretive Centre, about a third of a historic pier, the Old Saltery Pub, Killer Whale Cafe, Wastell Manor heritage house and the Prince of Whales whale-watching office and staff housing.
What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

What's your health risk from alcohol? New website from UVic will tell you

Users of knowalcohol.ca can enter their age, sex and how much they drink per week and calculate their risk of several alcohol-related diseases.
Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

Canada set to preside over G7 in 2025 — what that means and what's at stake

OTTAWA — Canada is set to take over the presidency of the G7 in 2025, leading a forum of seven of the world's most advanced economies at a time of political instability at home and around the world.
North Atlantic right whales should live past 100 years old. They're dying around 22

North Atlantic right whales should live past 100 years old. They're dying around 22

FREDERICTON — North Atlantic right whales should live well past 100 years, but threats to the endangered species, including from commercial crab and lobster fishing, have cut their lifespan to a fraction of that, a recent study suggests.
Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

Feds are watering down promise to fully scrutinize firearms before sale, group says

OTTAWA — A leading gun-control group is accusing the Liberal government of watering down a promise to ensure firearms are properly scrutinized before entering the Canadian market.
Opinion: Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare

Opinion: Walking into stress in 2025? Take steps now to prepare

A Walk and Learn workshop series for educators struggling with burnout combines education about compassion fatigue and burnout with walking together outside of Calgary, Alta.
B.C. landlord must pay over $2K for 'severe' rat infestation

B.C. landlord must pay over $2K for 'severe' rat infestation

The pest control company told the tenant that four generations of roof rats were in and outside the unit.
6 steps you should take after a data breach

6 steps you should take after a data breach

With the number of data breach victims up nearly 500% in 2024, Experian provides six steps to take if your information is compromised.
Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Column: Don't spend 2025 obsessed with the negative. It's not worth it

Throw yourself the life preserver you want when you feel your soul is sinking.
Man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver

Man arrested after attempted armed robbery at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Police in Vancouver say a man has been charged after an attempted armed robbery at a store in the city's downtown. They say officers responded to a call at Holt Renfrew just before noon on Monday.