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Death metal band with drummer from Oak Bay, B.C., wins Juno award

"Death metal is just about as far away from Oak Bay as you can get," says the drummer for Archspire, who's from the island and is celebrating the band's 2022 Juno award win.

Spencer Prewett is pictured in a music video for Archspire's song, "Drone Corpse Aviator!" (Season of Mist / Archspire)

Victoria police arrest youths amid weekend crackdown in downtown core

Victoria police say they arrested six youths on Friday night and two on Saturday amid a crackdown in the city's downtown core.

Victoria police patrol the downtown on Friday, May 13, 2022. (VicPD/Twitter)

Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies

One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.

James 'Stocky' Edwards was widely considered Canada’s greatest living fighter pilot. (Submitted)

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E-bike rider in critical condition after crash in Courtenay, B.C.

A motorcycle rider has been transported to hospital in critical condition following an overnight crash in Courtenay, B.C.

The crash occurred around 4 a.m. on May 16, 2022. (CTV News)

Communities on Island's west coast promise crackdown on illegal camping

After experiencing an "unacceptably high level" of illegal and backroad camping over the last two summers, communities on Vancouver Island's west coast are collectively urging visitors to make reservations and only stay at authorized campgrounds.

Beaches on the west coast of Vancouver Island, near Tofino and Ucluelet, B.C. (iStock)

'Lucky to be alive': U.S. man loses eye in hiking injury on B.C.'s West Coast Trail

A Texas man is in hospital after he lost an eye in a hiking injury on the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, B.C.

Edward Steinkamp is pictured. (Submitted)

Hummingbird builds nest on hook hanging in noisy Victoria welding shop

Dave Clarke's noisy welding shop in Victoria is the last place you might expect to find a hummingbird nest, but that's exactly what he found one recent morning.

Unseasonable spring: Greater Victoria sets low temperature records 2 days in a row

Greater Victoria set a low temperature record Friday for the second day in a row.

Potted plant 'performs' music at Indigenous art gallery on Vancouver Island

When Rande Cook first spotted the potted plant, he 'hired' it on the spot. There was something about the snake plant that seemed to speak to him.

Province to spend $789M for new Royal B.C. Museum on current site

The British Columbia government will spend $789 million on a new Royal B.C. Museum building at its current location near the B.C. legislature in Victoria.

'Coming down to wreak havoc': Victoria police, business owners speak on surge in youth crimes

Victoria police and some local business owners aren't mincing words when it comes to a recent surge in crimes committed by youth in the downtown core.

'I'm going to be in big trouble': Vancouver Island snowpack remains high, increasing flood risk

Cold spring temperatures have kept snow from melting in the mountains of Vancouver Island. That could be disastrous for areas prone to flooding.

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Queen makes surprise appearance to mark new London subway line

Queen Elizabeth II made a surprise visit Tuesday to a train station in central London to see a newly completed subway line named in her honour. The 96-year-old monarch, who has reduced most of her public engagements, appeared Tuesday at Paddington Station.

Queen Elizabeth II unveils a plaque to mark the Elizabeth line's official opening at Paddington station in London, on May 17, 2022. (Andrew Matthews / Pool via AP)

Top 6 moments from the 2022 Ontario election debate

Ontario’s four main party leaders were relatively civil as they sparred at Monday night’s televised election debate in Toronto.

Maple Leafs star Mitch Marner had his Range Rover stolen at gunpoint in Toronto

Toronto Maple Leafs winger Mitch Marner was the victim of an armed carjacking outside a movie theatre in Toronto on Monday night, multiple sources confirm to CP24.

Prince Charles and Camilla kick off three-day Canadian tour in St. John's today

Prince Charles and his wife, Camilla, are in Newfoundland and Labrador's capital today to begin a three-day Canadian tour focused on Indigenous reconciliation and climate change.

Mariupol fighters in Russian hands; both sides claim wins

Hundreds of Ukrainian fighters, including wounded men carried out on stretchers, left the vast steel plant in Mariupol where they mounted a dogged last stand and turned themselves over to Russian hands, signalling the beginning of the end of a siege that became a symbol of Ukraine's resistance to Moscow's invasion.

Conservative leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre denounces 'white replacement theory'

Pierre Poilievre is denouncing the 'white replacement theory' believed to be a motive for a mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y., as 'ugly and disgusting hate-mongering.'

Twitch, a live-streaming giant, comes under scrutiny after Buffalo shooting

Twitch, the livestreaming giant popular among video gamers, has been thrust into the national spotlight after the suspect in the Buffalo grocery store mass shooting tried to broadcast the attack on the platform.

Average price of gas in Canada tops $2 a litre for first time

Gasoline prices are showing no signs of letting up as the average price in Canada tops $2 a litre for the first time. Natural Resources Canada says the average price across the country for regular gasoline hit $2.06 per litre on Monday for an all-time high.

Next steps for Finland, Sweden on NATO membership

Finland and Sweden have signalled their intention to join NATO over Russia's war in Ukraine and things will move fast once they formally apply for membership in the world's biggest security alliance.

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Hummingbird builds nest on hook hanging in noisy Victoria welding shop

Dave Clarke's noisy welding shop in Victoria is the last place you might expect to find a hummingbird nest, but that's exactly what he found one recent morning.

Potted plant 'performs' music at Indigenous art gallery on Vancouver Island

When Rande Cook first spotted the potted plant, he 'hired' it on the spot. There was something about the snake plant that seemed to speak to him.

'It restores your faith in humanity': Vancouver Island man, 72, prepares to cycle to Newfoundland

As Fred takes a framed photo off the wall, showing a winning a moment from his 40-year career working with race horses, he admits he was feeling stuck.

Baby geese attempting to cross busy street inspire Colwood grandmother

"There are six of them and they are so gorgeous," Swannie says. She stops to appreciate the tiny balls of yellow feathers during her daily walks.

B.C. garage with rooftop garden inspires unexpected love story

Freida Eriksen will never forget when she was a child and started helping her parents transform their home into an international attraction that would change her life forever.

Retired gravedigger inspired to live joyfully after connecting with cats

If you ask Bruce what he did before he spent his retirement walking his cats on a leash around his home, he’ll likely answer with a pun. You see, Bruce spent 33 years as a gravedigger.

14-year-old celebrates birthday with Victoria firefighters after cake catches on fire

On a scale of one to 10, 10 being best, Liam was feeling a solid 7.5 while waiting for his birthday party to begin.

New owners of 300-pair ski fence on Vancouver Island carry on joyful legacy

When Jodi Allsopp and her husband first drove up to the wooded property they were hoping to buy, he felt like he'd arrived home. She did not.

B.C. man overcomes addiction, homelessness, gives back with 'Little Barbershop of Horrors'

It wouldn't be surprising for Daryl Bidner's regulars to walk into his one-room barbershop and notice the big screen TV on the wall (surrounded by drawings of classic tattoos) showing the 1986 movie 'Little Shop of Horrors.'