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The Times Colonist is the oldest daily newspaper in Western Canada. It was created by the 1980 merger of the British Colonist, which started in 1858, and the Victoria Daily Times, which began publishing in 1884. The British Colonist was founded by Amor De Cosmos, who went on to become the second premier of British Columbia. The newspaper has chronicled the history of Victoria and Vancouver Island

Canada routs Qatar 6-0 for historic first win at FIFA World Cup 06/19/2026

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Missing man didn't show up at new job in Nanaimo: police 06/18/2026

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VicPD set up temporary non-emergency line for system upgrade on Monday 06/18/2026

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Glassy water contributed to fatal north Island seaplane crash: TSB 06/18/2026

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Island fans make World Cup pilgrimage to Vancouver for once-in-a-lifetime experience 06/18/2026

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Reinstated school trustees restore student programs, reverse policy changes 06/18/2026

Reinstated school trustees restore student programs, reverse policy changes Trustees voted to restore a middle-school music program, career centres for K-12 students and early childhood educators.

Driver seriously injured in head-on crash in Qualicum Beach 06/18/2026

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Bathroom fire at Oak Bay High cuts school day short 06/18/2026

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BCIT courses to be offered at Royal Roads University 06/18/2026

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Police seek shotgun stolen from parked vehicle in Nanaimo 06/18/2026

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