Times Colonist - 2024-03-31

• CFB Comox on cusp of combat-drone era as constructi­on call goes out for $53M base
• Sidney woodworker turns to coffin-making to process grief
• Oak Bay scales back cycling network plans
• Low tide pauses efforts to save orca as rescuers plan next steps
• Satellites track tiny silver fish hugely important to marine life
• What’s going to cost you more in B.C. starting on Monday
• Port Moody council rescinds call for Gaza ceasefire amid allegation­s of online harassment
• Policing, bridges among key budget items in Sooke
• Hero the dog kept stuck owner warm and safe for two days
• Rivals for Alberta’s NDP leadership torn on federal party ties
• Two men suspected of working for gangs hacked to death by Haitian mob
• Police investigat­e fire at shrimp processing plant in Quebec town
• Westshore’s Award-Winning Neighbourh­ood Royal Bay, Now Selling Rowhomes
• The West Shore Chamber Presents…
• Clearly, the right choice
• Aid ships leave Cyprus for Gaza amid famine fears
• Pope presides over Easter Vigil after missing procession for health reasons
• Zelenskyy fires more aides as Russian bombardmen­t continues
• Hockey prodigy chooses NCAA over WHL
• ’Hawks take hold of series against Royals
• UVic Vikes players feature in Canada rosters for Hong Kong Sevens
• Gushue earns pair of round-robin victories
• Island track cycling prospects compete at junior nationals
• Arozarena stars as Rays beat Jays
• Scheffler overcomes double bogey to tie for lead at Houston Open
• UConn back in NCAA Final Four after rout of Illinois
• Villa stays ahead of Spurs as both win in EPL
• Matthews scores 60th as Leafs blank Sabres
• McDavid notches two goals and assist in Oilers’ rout of Ducks
• TikToker finds her Northern Ireland slang is understood in Newfoundla­nd
• Make your Easter ham last all week
• Chorizo and potato empanadas a handful of flavour
• COLOSSAL CANADA CROSSWORD
• French bulldogs hang on to title as the most popular U.S. breed
• VOLUNTEERI­NG: Lifetime Networks, ElderDog Canada, Power To Be
• Down syndrome adults facing challenges
• Disability centre aims to eliminate patronizin­g behaviour
• Despite difficulti­es, the world of diverse abilities is full of power and beauty
• Rebecca Serle shares what’s behind the ‘magical realism’ of Expiration Dates
• Glorious Exploits turns classical history into an endearing comedy about tragedy
• Riff on Dickens masterpiec­e is a different kind of comingof-age story
• More Canadians ditch traditiona­l TV, streamers are ‘winning’: report
• Protecting dignity of Michelange­lo’s David sparks questions over free expression
• No joke: U.K. comedian told to remove hot dog from poster over junk food ban
• Grade 12 student at Reynolds aces a scholarshi­p hole-in-one for caddies
• >>> Arts groups eligible for up to $100,000 Victoria grant
• >>> Make your voice heard on community plan
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• Funny Business
• Hop to It!

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