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'Backfired': Christmas house in Sooke gets outpouring of support after nasty Grinch letter

'Backfired': Christmas house in Sooke gets outpouring of support after nasty Grinch letter

More people than ever are coming to see the Christmas decorations on the Vancouver Island house.
Final electric-vehicle mandate to come Tuesday, sales must double by 2026

Final electric-vehicle mandate to come Tuesday, sales must double by 2026

OTTAWA — Canadian auto companies sold more electric vehicles this year than ever before, but would still need to nearly double that number within three years to meet a new national mandate.
Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage

Pope approves blessings for same-sex couples that must not resemble marriage

ROME (AP) — Pope Francis formally approved letting Catholic priests bless same-sex couples, the Vatican announced Monday, a radical shift in policy that aimed at making the church more inclusive while maintaining its strict ban on gay marriage.
Bid to boost tax break for volunteer firefighters as brigades struggle with retention

Bid to boost tax break for volunteer firefighters as brigades struggle with retention

Alberta volunteer firefighter Alison Archambault calls it her "soul work." But that doesn't mean some more help at tax time wouldn't be welcome too.
Annual rent increases slowing as average asking price reaches $2,174 in November

Annual rent increases slowing as average asking price reaches $2,174 in November

Data released Friday by Rentals.ca and Urbanation, which analyzes monthly listings from the former's network, showed the annual rate of rent growth in sa¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ continues to slow.
1 in 4 Canadians fear income won't cover basic needs: Salvation Army poll

1 in 4 Canadians fear income won't cover basic needs: Salvation Army poll

TORONTO — A new survey suggests one in four Canadians are extremely concerned about having enough income to cover their basic needs, with the highest degree of hardship being felt by single parents.
Arbutus students win a top prize at Canadian Music Class Challenge

Arbutus students win a top prize at Canadian Music Class Challenge

The annual contest is run by CBC Music in partnership with the charitable organization MusiCounts.
Our Community: Child's winning Christmas card design, vehicle donated to Ukrainian community

Our Community: Child's winning Christmas card design, vehicle donated to Ukrainian community

A Saanich Grade 4 student’s snow-globe drawing was selected from more than 70 entries to adorn Christmas cards being sent out by the municipality
Eric Akis: Hearty vegetarian lasagna perfect for a hungry group

Eric Akis: Hearty vegetarian lasagna perfect for a hungry group

Roasting vegetables gives them a rich, sweetened flavour that balances the tangy/acidic tastes of the tomato sauce and cheese they’re layered with in this hearty lasagna.
RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth

RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth

OTTAWA — RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth, while Jewish leaders urge community members to be diligent about security after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days.