Times Colonist

The Times Colonist is a daily newspaper published in English in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It was created in 1980 through the merger of two earlier publications: the Victoria Daily Times, which began in 1884, and the British Colonist (later known as the Daily Colonist), founded in 1858 by Amor De Cosmos, who served as British Columbia's second Premier. The British Colonist holds the distinction of being the first newspaper in British Columbia to have lasting significance. De Cosmos was the editor until 1866, after which D.W. Higgins took the reins for the following two decades.

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Marchand scores in double OT, Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 to tie Stanley Cup series 1-1

16 hours ago | timescolonist.com | Shane Jones

EDMONTON — Brad Marchand had a pair of goals, including the winner in the second overtime, as the Florida Panthers evened their Stanley Cup final rematch with Edmonton, defeating the Oilers 5-4 in a wild Game 2 on Friday. Marchand got a breakaway and was able to sneak a backhand shot through Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner’s legs 8:05 into the second overtime. Sam Bennett, Seth Jones and Dmitry Kulikov also scored for the Panthers, who improved to 9-3 on the road in post-season play.
Canadian Shield offers taste of tournament soccer 13 months ahead of FIFA World Cup

22 hours ago | timescolonist.com | Neil Davidson

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Canadian Shield offers taste of tournament soccer 13 months ahead of FIFA World Cup

22 hours ago | timescolonist.com | Neil Davidson

TORONTO — A little over a year ahead of the World Cup, Toronto gets a taste of tournament soccer Saturday when the four-team Canadian Shield competition kicks off. A crowd of some 20,000, likely many with Ukrainian ties, is expected to see No. 30 Canada take on No. 25 Ukraine before No. 41 Ivory Coast faces No. 86 New Zealand in the second half of the BMO Field doubleheader. On Tuesday, Canada plays Ivory Coast after New Zealand faces Ukraine.
Activist investor Simpson Oil backs Parkland-Sunoco deal, while Engine to vote no

23 hours ago | timescolonist.com | Lauren Krugel

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Crews fight heavy winds as fire nears community in northeastern B.C.

1 day ago | timescolonist.com | Brieanna Charlebois |Ashley Joannou

Wildland firefighters battling a blaze in northeastern B.C. are preparing for a challenging few days as strong winds could push flames closer to the small community of Kelly Lake, about 80 kilometres south of Dawson Creek. Karley Desrosiers, a fire information officer with the BC Wildfire Service, told a news conference Friday that strong southwest winds Thursday pushed the Kiskatinaw River fire north and south of Kelly Lake.
Speech from OPEC head to kick off Global Energy Show in Calgary

1 day ago | timescolonist.com | Lauren Krugel

CALGARY — More than 30,000 people from 100 countries are expected to descend on the white-collar heart of Canada's oilpatch next week for the Global Energy Show, which is to kick off with a keynote address from the head of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. OPEC secretary-general Haitham al-Ghais is set to deliver remarks on Tuesday morning, as recent output increases from his group's members and other producers have put pressure on global crude prices.
Ticats GM says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer"

1 day ago | timescolonist.com | Dan Ralph

Hamilton Tiger-Cats general manager Ted Goveia says he has been diagnosed with "a serious form of cancer that's spread."In a story posted on the club's website Friday, Goveia, 55, said the diagnosis was made in April. Although there was no specific mention as to the form of the disease, two league sources said Goveia is battling esophageal cancer. "I wanted to keep my health condition in house until we had a chance to build our team and pick our final roster," he said.
Calgary Stampeders seek turnaround in 2025 with quarterback Vernon Adams Jr.

1 day ago | timescolonist.com | Donna Spencer |Donna Spencer

CALGARY — The 2025 CFL season will be a proving ground for the Calgary Stampeders. The Stampeders want to show themselves and their fans that the team has what it takes to get back into the playoffs after falling short of the post-season for the first time in 19 years. There will be unprovens in starting jobs for the Stampeders from the defensive backfield to the return game to punting to offensive short-yardage situations.
Canada men's soccer coach Jesse Marsch bothered by U.S. treatment of Ukraine

1 day ago | timescolonist.com | Neil Davidson

TORONTO — Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch, an American who won kudos north of the border earlier this year for telling U.S. President Donald Trump to "lay off the ridiculous rhetoric" about Canada being a 51st state, has taken aim at the U.S. president again. In a speech to a Canada-Ukraine Foundation breakfast Friday, Marsch made mention of the recent U.S. attitude towards Ukraine.
Elks look to future by embracing past, including former team name

1 day ago | timescolonist.com | John Korobanik

EDMONTON — The winds of change blew through Commonwealth Stadium this winter, bringing in a new regime determined to return Edmonton's once-proud CFL franchise to its green-and-gold glory days. Part of that includes embracing the team’s former name, “Eskimos.” The club rebranded as the “Elks” in 2021, following a broader movement among sports teams to move away from names considered racist or stereotypical, and amid pressure from sponsors who threatened to cut ties.