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Trump orders return of plastic straws, says paper straws don’t last, don’t work

Trump orders return of plastic straws, says paper straws don’t last, don’t work

Federal agencies must stop buying paper straws, ensure they are not provided in federal buildings
Victoria, Vancouver listed among Canada's top-10 boating destinations

Victoria, Vancouver listed among Canada's top-10 boating destinations

The city placed alongside Montreal, Ottawa, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Edmonton and Vancouver
Vancouver Island kicks off Year of the Snake in style in Victoria's Chinatown

Vancouver Island kicks off Year of the Snake in style in Victoria's Chinatown

Chinatown's annual Lunar New Year parade ran Feb. 8 in Victoria
Family Day comes to Mt. Washington

Family Day comes to Mt. Washington

Several events take up the long weekend for family fun
Sidney's forgotten Chinatown, a history awaiting rediscovery

Sidney's forgotten Chinatown, a history awaiting rediscovery

Chinatown occupied a single block of shops and homes between Fourth and Fifth streets
QUIZ: Time to enjoy a delicious pizza

QUIZ: Time to enjoy a delicious pizza

It’s National Pizza Day. How much do you know about pizza and its important cultural role?
Island book club aims to empathize with Americans as Trump returns

Island book club aims to empathize with Americans as Trump returns

Not-Our-President Book Club meets once a month in Victoria
Feeling the energy? Going undercover at a B.C. speed dating table

Feeling the energy? Going undercover at a B.C. speed dating table

Reporter cajoled into taking part in staged dating event reflects on how scene has changed
Star-Spangled Banner boos resurrect debate about anthems in sports

Star-Spangled Banner boos resurrect debate about anthems in sports

Canadian fans have voiced their displeasure at recent sporting events in wake of Trump talk
Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at New York auction

Stradivari violin made in 1714 sells for $11.3M at New York auction

Bids fall short of estimates that would have made it the most expensive instrument ever sold