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Referendum in Ireland would repeal strict ban on abortion

Referendum in Ireland would repeal strict ban on abortion

Voters throughout Ireland have begun casting votes in a referendum that may lead to a loosening of the country’s strict ban on most abortions.
Harvey Weinstein turns himself in, arraigned on rape, criminal charges

Harvey Weinstein turns himself in, arraigned on rape, criminal charges

Harvey Weinstein arraigned on rape, criminal sex act charges following allegations of sexual misconduct
Explosion at Mississauga restaurant sends 15 to hospital

Explosion at Mississauga restaurant sends 15 to hospital

Hunt underway for two suspects connected to Mississauga, Ont., blast
Summit talk turns warmer; Trump says ‘talking to them now’

Summit talk turns warmer; Trump says ‘talking to them now’

North Korea issued a statement saying it was still “willing to give the U.S. time and opportunities” to reconsider talks
Update: Saanich puts lid on future pot sales for now

Update: Saanich puts lid on future pot sales for now

Saanich is moving ahead with plans for a “full” prohibition of the sale, production and distribution of recreational cannabis until staff have had an opportunity to review federal and provincial legislation.
Best video stories of the week

Best video stories of the week

Watch the Island’s best news videos from the week ending May 25
Lava from Hawaii volcano enters ocean from 3 flows

Lava from Hawaii volcano enters ocean from 3 flows

The Kilauea volcano has been gushing lava on the big island of Hawaii for the past three weeks.
B.C. pipeline goes ahead despite scrapped Pacific Northwest LNG

B.C. pipeline goes ahead despite scrapped Pacific Northwest LNG

NEB approves amendment for $1.4-billion natural gas North Montney Mainline Project
Feds limit chinook fishery to help killer whale recovery

Feds limit chinook fishery to help killer whale recovery

Chinook is main food source for only 76 southern residents killer whales left
B.C. mom who died just before daughter’s wedding wanted family to be happy: twin

B.C. mom who died just before daughter’s wedding wanted family to be happy: twin

Ann Wittenberg was pulled into the ocean while on a surf board in Tofino last weekend