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Resembling a woven blanket with original cedar-framed artwork, the original piece was made from more than 800 items from residential schools, survivors, churches, governments and other cultural sites across Canada. …Read the full story

“There are so many synergies between Anita’s and Nature’s Path,” said Jayda Smith, co-owner and general manager of Anita’s. Anita’s Organic Mill has evolved into one of Canada’s most respected millers and manufacturers of organic flours since it was established in 1997, creating a wide range of organic baking products. …Read the full story

“One could argue that Tim Hortons may have had to fork out more because Justin Bieber is a much bigger and more mainstream star,” he said. Tim Hortons will roll out the limited-edition Timbiebs Timbits in chocolate white fudge, sour cream chocolate chip, and birthday cake waffle on Nov. …Read the full story

Woolfrey, now 60, has high levels of anxiety, major depressive order and partial post traumatic stress disorder. He was able to get his Boston terrier, Daisy, certified as a therapy dog, which allows her to accompany him in public buildings and restaurants and also allowed him to keep her when he moved into the Cherish […]

“”Inclusion begets innovation and I’m committed to making the forest sector more inclusive. …Read the full story

FILE – This May 20, 2019, file photo shows a Mexican gray wolf. Research by scientists, to be showcased Friday in a CBC documentary, explores how the pandemic has affected the behaviour of wolves and several other animals. Nielsen said she wrote, directed and produced the film during three different waves of COVID in 11 […]

“Police are concerned for Kelly’s health and well-being, and family and friends report that it is out of character for him to be out of contact for this long,” RCMP Cpl. …Read the full story

The recommendation to remove the wharf without replacing it after maintaining it for as long as possible is part of a quartet of recommendations. …Read the full story

“We have a lot of high school and university students who appreciate the flexible hours and the fitness aspects of the job, but also the camaraderie – a lot of people who work here have developed life-long friendships,” Heather says. Team members enjoy competitive wages – $23.64 hourly plus 13 per cent in lieu of […]

The wind warning indicates that people should be ready for strong southeast winds to develop tonight gusting from 70 km/h to 90 km/h. The winds could cause damage to things like roof shingles and windows on buildings, and could toss around loose objects like garbage cans and patio furniture. …Read the full story

Ashton Lukan stopped 21 out of 22 shots as the Panthers beat the Victoria Cougars 4-1 thanks to two goals from Matthew Seale, whose opening goal and empty-net goal book-ended the scoring at North Saanich’s Panorama Recreation Centre. Trailing 3-2 after two periods and 4-3 halfway through the third period, Riley Braun scored the winning […]

“It was difficult and I was really disappointed that I couldn’t get it done for everyone that came out tonight,” said Cook. “But I am so grateful for everyone that showed up and watched online. “It was a good pace at the beginning there and I slid off a little bit,” said Cook. …Read the […]

Simard said her book is a personal story of a decades-long journey that starts with her being a new hire at a B.C. “They’re actually like societies,” Simard said. But Simard said she was undaunted. “What we found in connecting this map is that pretty much all of the trees were connected together,” said Simard. […]

The pandemonium unfolded Friday evening at Astroworld, a sold-out, two-day event in NRG Park with an estimated 50,000 people in attendance. “As soon as he jumped out on the stage, it was like an energy took over and everything went haywire,” concertgoer Niaara Goods said. The dead ranged in age from 14 to 27, and […]

The old Rexall site on Sooke Road offered them an opportunity to build something in a community still small enough that personal relationships could be formed. “I used to have people come on in here and sit down and talk to me for hours,” he said. Ito said it’s no trouble, most people live more […]

Grade 11 Brookswood Secondary student Charlie Farquharson, 16, wrote and recorded a rap song for Remembrance Day last year as part of a Grade 10 class assignment. A lyric from a rap song written and sung by 16-year-old Charlie Farquharson looking back on the life of John Henry Anderson, who served with the 7th Battalion […]

Cockrell served as a lieutenant in the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps during the Second World War. …Read the full story

While robots were being tested in limited numbers before the coronavirus hit, the companies building them say pandemic-related labor shortages and a growing preference for contactless delivery have accelerated their deployment. Hundreds of little robots — knee-high and able to hold around four large pizzas — are now navigating college campuses and even some city […]

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