Vancouver Island MLAs claim key roles in new cabinet

Victoria-Swan Lake MLA Rob Fleming moves to the role of transportation minister in the NDP’s new cabinet. (B.C. government file photo)
Key ministries headed by veteran and rookie Island MLAs in Horgan’s new team
Police in Nanaimo are looking for a suspect who wore a black-and-white striped hoodie and rode a yellow mountain bike when he allegedly stole three children’s backpacks from a daycare facility. (Photo submitted)

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The Klahoose First Nation village on Cortes Island is under lockdown until further notice due to a positive COVID-19 test. Photo courtesy Kevin Peacey.

Cortes Island First Nation community locked down due to positive COVID-19 test
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North Island-Powell River MP Rachel Blaney has spoken out about some veterans losing their Dimished Earning Capacity income. (Mike Davies/Campbell River Mirror photo)

Blaney pens letter to minister about veteran supports
The baby boy born to Gillian and Dave McIntosh of Abbotsford was released from hospital on Wednesday (Nov. 25) while Gillian continues to fight for her life after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

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No face-offs until at least Dec. 8 after the BCHL shuts down pre-sesason play. (Citizen file)

BCHL cancels remainder of the pre-season
Cameron Bulger was diagnosed with brain cancer at age 6 and passed away 2 1/2 years later. While BC Children’s Hospital is home to experts leading the way in treating the most aggressive cancers, a devastating 20 per cent of children who are diagnosed with cancer will not survive the next five years.

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    Arthur Topham has been sentenced to one month of house arrest and three years of probation after breaching the terms of his probation. Topham was convicted of promoting hate against Jewish people in 2015. (Photo submitted)

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    Arthur Topham was convicted of breaching probation following his 2017 sentence for promoting hatred

    Langley School District's board office. (Langley Advance Times files)

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    Parents from Langley and Surrey are worried about COVID safety in classrooms

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    Fred Sasakamoose died on Tuesday from complications of COVID-19.

    B.C. Indigenous hockey legend dies following COVID-19 complications

    Fred Sasakamoose died at the age of 86

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    Rori Denness throws a javelin during BC Summer Games in 2016. (Black Press Media file photo)

    Port Alberni ponders bidding for 2026 B.C. Summer Games

    Port Alberni last hosted the BC Winter Games in 2004

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    The Hockley Motel in Mono, Ont., is shown in this undated handout photo. An Ontario motel that served as a backdrop for the beloved CBC sitcom “Schitt’s Creek” is up for sale. The Hockley Motel in Mono, about an hour’s drive northwest of Toronto, was listed for $2 million today. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO - Colliers International

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      This large Spruce was one of several trees that came crashing down around CARE’s animal shelter during Nov. 17’s windstorm. (CARE Network photo)

      Funding and fosters needed after storm destroys fencing at Tofino-Ucluelet animal shelter

      The damage forced an evacuation of the facility, which was sheltering five animals at the time.

      Bob Higgins pulls the gate across on the elevator built inside his home. (Photo by Don Bodger)

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      Keanu Reeves in “The Matrix.”

      Free ‘Hollywood Suite’ movies in December include ‘Keanussance’ titles starring Keanu Reeves

      Also featured is the Israeli-made ‘Valley of Tears,’ a 10-part war drama

      Justin Louis of Chilliwack, seen here on Nov. 21, 2020 beside a mural of his wife Inez Louis, is one of the designers who will be featured on Nov. 26 as part of Indigenous Fashion Week Toronto. (Jenna Hauck/ Chilliwack Progress)

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      Shoppers carry bags as they cross a street in San Francisco, Nov. 29, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Chiu

      ‘A captive market:’ U.S. border closure keeps Black Friday shoppers in Canada

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      The grey region of this chart shows the growth of untraced infection, due to lack of information on potential sources. With added staff and reorganization, the gap is stabilized, Dr. Bonnie Henry says. (B.C. Centre for Disease Control)

      B.C. adjusts COVID-19 tracing to keep up with surging cases

      People now notified of test results by text message

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      Kyle Lawrence, a partner at Spacious Storage and Malibu Marine. (Lia Crowe)

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          Kendra Thomas from Warmland Women’s Support Services invites Cowichan residents to find out more about youth sex trafficking with an online event Nov. 16, 2020. (File photo)

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          BC Teachers' Federation President Teri Mooring is asking parents of school-aged children to encourage the wearing of masks when possible in schools. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito)

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          BCTF President Teri Mooring asks parents to talk with children about wearing masks in school

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