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UN chief points to ‘massive’ rights violations in Ukraine

UN chief points to ‘massive’ rights violations in Ukraine

Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine has triggered “the most massive violations of human rights” in the world today, the head of the United Nations said Monday, as the war pushed into its second year with no end in sight and tens of thousands dead.
NATO expansion focus of parliamentary committee trip to Europe to study Ukraine

NATO expansion focus of parliamentary committee trip to Europe to study Ukraine

Committee studying impact of war, considering new countries to join NATO
International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

International aid agencies ask for more money in letter to Freeland ahead of budget

Group wants aid figure gradually ramped up to $10 billion by 2025
‘An absurdity’: Experts slam WHO excusal of sex misconduct

‘An absurdity’: Experts slam WHO excusal of sex misconduct

Review found there were at least 83 perpetrators of abuse who worked for WHO and partners
New quake hits Turkey, toppling more buildings: 1 killed

New quake hits Turkey, toppling more buildings: 1 killed

More than 100 injured as a result of a quake centered in the town of Yesilyurt
UPDATE: Snow’s falling in Greater Victoria with 10-15 cm forecast for the Malahat

UPDATE: Snow’s falling in Greater Victoria with 10-15 cm forecast for the Malahat

Environment Canada issues Monday morning snow warning for the east Island
Victoria Hospitals Foundation raising money for equipment and research

Victoria Hospitals Foundation raising money for equipment and research

The fundraising campaign is looking to fund over 200 pieces of priority equipment
Vancouver Island couple reeling after death of neighbour from early morning fire

Vancouver Island couple reeling after death of neighbour from early morning fire

Blaze in rural Whiskey Creek claimed the life of Charlene Priest
Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume

Contaminated waste shipments from Ohio derailment to resume

Officials working to clean up hazardous chemicals spilled during train derailment
Victoria-based festivals receive over $390K in grants

Victoria-based festivals receive over $390K in grants

Festival investment grant funding is going to 46 local festivals, events