Times Colonist - September 29, 2026

Snap election leaves parties scrambling for candidates

‘Nothing beats the feeling’: Plenty of hugs as HMCS Max Bernays returns

Reconciliation events important amid rising denialism: Sooke walk organizer

Truth and Reconciliation across Greater Victoria

Ship’s mission focused on Arctic sovereignty

B.C. Greens hone in on key ridings

Three of six Oak Bay incumbents not running

NDP and Conservatives both banking on LNG

Economy takes centre stage on campaign trail

‘Fear and hope’: Annual walk aims to bring attention to ovarian cancer

Pair of earthquakes recorded off north Vancouver Island

Still too soon to release details on Tumbler Ridge guns: RCMP

Voters more interested in Alberta referendum than last election, agency says

Former British PM says Alberta separation vote not like Brexit

Minister hosts conference on returning Ukrainian children who were abducted

FBI adds Bishnoi leader to most-wanted list

Health ministers raise concerns over future of federal funding

Memorial recognizes six officers killed in the line of duty in 2026

Minister won’t commit to criminalizing residential school denialism even as B.C. demonstration raises concern

Trump says he expects trade deal with Canada within few weeks as latest import bans hit

Canada extends travel restrictions linked to Ebola outbreak for 60 days

5 arrested near air base out on bail as U.K. police probe link to Iran

Netanyahu asked UAE leader to deny reports he warned of Hamas attack: sources

Texas camp seeks to sell property amid legal woes after flood deaths

Victoria’s code provides much-needed guard rails

We knew John Horgan; Eby is not Horgan

Election is costly in different ways

The high election costs are just the start

Once there were jokes, now there is anger

Lingering concerns about the Conservatives

Conservatives prompted the snap election

Let consumers decide what not to buy

This election might really bite

Be afraid of MAGA views in the Conservatives

We could have had medical equipment

A vote not cast is a vote for Eby

Trump administration order urges ‘robust’ harvest of sharks, seals and sea lions

Virk comes ‘as advertised’ for Royals

Seven-goal first half highlights PFC win in Toronto

Grizzlies’ Habs drafted goaltender Vecvanags off to torrid start

CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada set to return with PWHL games

Shapovalov falls in semis at Chengdu Open

Commanders cool off Seahawks

Larson tightens his grip on NASCAR Cup Series title race

Transformed Italy picks up crucial Nations League win over Turkey

Rebuilding Canucks look to set a new foundation

Yankees vs. Red Sox headlines MLB’s wild card series

After landing McKenna, Leafs eye quick rebound

Scherzer, Springer share spotlight in Jays finale

SpaceX’s supersize Starship makes first launch into orbit

Poilievre pushes for tax cuts to make diesel more affordable

Competition watchdog probes grocery sector pricing

Walmart says it’s not using personal info to set prices as it expands digital labels

Canadian drone firm Draganfly wins US$10M investment

Slate Grocery REIT to be acquired in deal valued at US$2.3 billion

U.S. firm ordered to pay €31 million for underpaying workers in Italy

U.S. eases pollution control standards for automakers

U.S. ambassador downplays offer from Trump to sell arms to China

Moscow takes control of German retailer’s assets inside Russia

Nvidia ups buyback plan by $150B in show of confidence

TSX down by more than 300 points

Your personal cell as a work phone?

Daughter’s attachment to mom leaves dad left out

Diagnosis of OPMD is likely in man with a family history of it

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