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The Snuneymuxw First Nation has acquired its fifth B.C. casino, with an agreement to purchase the Great Canadian Casino Vancouver in Coquitlam.

The Times Colonist

Snuneymuxw First Nation acquires fifth casino in past year ↗

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Two pedestrians were struck at the intersection of Oak Bay Avenue and Foul Bay Road on Friday afternoon, said Victoria police.

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Two pedestrians struck at Oak Bay/Foul Bay intersection: VicPD ↗

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Despite heavy rain in the capital region, the temperature was in the mid-teens, which meant extreme weather mats weren’t opened.

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Rainy, windy weather not enough to activate extreme weather response ↗

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The province is handing nearly $8 million to two Vancouver Island forest companies to allow them to adapt their products for new markets.

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Island timber firms get $8M to expand value-added production ↗

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The Umbrella Society for Mental Health and Addictions is one of many groups supported by the Times Colonist Christmas Fund.

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'I had no respect for myself': Umbrella Society offers helping hand to those battling addictions ↗

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Businesses on the 700 block of Fort Street use a newly created WhatsApp group chat to share information and help tackle street disorder.

The Times Colonist

Victoria shops tackle street disorder with a little help from their neighbours ↗

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Pounding rain and overtaxed culverts led to flooding of Bowker Creek in Victoria overnight Tuesday, while Saanich saw several flood-related road closures.

The Times Colonist

Bowker Creek overflows as heavy rain floods roads, basements ↗

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Thousands of people on Vancouver Island and B.C.’s Lower Mainland are without power on Wednesday morning as the latest windstorm battered the coast.

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Wind knocks out power for tens of thousands in B.C. ↗

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