Record-breaking 47 COVID-19 cases added on Vancouver Island
The Vancouver Island region recorded a record-breaking 47 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, shattering the previous high set one week ago.

The Vancouver Island region recorded a record-breaking 47 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, shattering the previous high set one week ago.
Victoria police say no one was injured after a large fire tore through a tent in Beacon Hill Park on Thursday night.
As a memorial for Andre Courtemanche grows at the base of the Niagara waterfalls in Goldstream Park on Thursday afternoon, his family is saying goodbye, one last time.
Emma Gilchrist says that after receiving an unusually expensive phone bill, she turned to social media to dispute U.S. roaming charges that were incurred when she was a recent surfing trip near Sooke.
A call from the parents of Andre Courtemanche – who took his own life earlier this month at the Goldstream trestle – has been heard by the Island Corridor Foundation and others in the capital region.
A woman who was arrested and spent several days in police custody in Langford last week sent a homemade thank-you card to her jailers, and even positively reviewed the accommodations at the RCMP cells.
More than a dozen Victoria business owners woke up Wednesday morning to find their stores had been damaged overnight.
An investigation report says a Canadian BMX riding champion who died in a workplace accident at a Vancouver Island fish farm lacked proper training to safely do his job.
The impact of U.S. President Joe Biden’s inauguration Wednesday reverberated around the world, including in Victoria.
A Metchosin councillor who travelled to Mexico over the Christmas holidays to attend a friend's wedding against public health advice has stepped down from her position as deputy mayor.
RCMP are investigating a suspicious fire that destroyed two vehicles Wednesday morning in Black Creek.
Divorce rates have been skyrocketing as a result of the global pandemic, according to a B.C. group that helps couples untie the knot.
Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a "damaging" workplace harassment investigation.
Julie Payette’s resignation amid allegations of workplace harassment means that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court will serve as interim Governor General, but a Crown expert says this temporary appointment should be as brief as possible as it presents potential conflicts.
The mystery of why virtually all of the seniors and 74 workers became infected with COVID-19 at Roberta Place long-term care is now becoming clear -- one of the new variants of the novel coronavirus was behind the outbreak.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with the CEO of Pfizer Global on Thursday and was assured that, despite an ongoing delay in vaccine deliveries, the company will follow through on millions of vaccine shipments due in March.
Some medical experts believe keeping kids at home should only be used in dire circumstances due to the harm it may cause to a child’s learning ability and mental health.
A body language expert says U.S. President Joe Biden and Jill Biden's affection for one another during the inauguration was a 'stark difference' to that seen from former president Donald Trump and Melania Trump.
Experts say the technique of incorporating messenger RNA technology into COVID-19 vaccines shouldn't dissuade people from getting the vaccine. While the method is new to inoculations, the actual technology has been around for decades.
With long-term care COVID-19 cases and deaths accounting for a dramatic proportion of Canada’s pandemic numbers, some are calling for an end to for-profit long-term care, but at least one doctor says the entire system is underfunded.
Alberta's premier is touting the idea of a Canada-U.S. trade war if President Joe Biden doesn't revisit his decision to cancel the permit for the Keystone XL oil pipeline.
"They are the best animals I think; even better than a dog." Adam accepts an exuberant invitation and meets a woman in Central Saanich relishing the positivity of pigs.
"All of a sudden this sasquatch comes barrelling through the trees." Adam attempts to find out the story behind a mythical creature who’s been caught on camera making the most of Mt. Washington.
"She made me smile as soon as I saw her again; she’s so cute.": Adam finds out how a Saanich woman was inspired by the discovery of a childhood doll to take a series of positive pictures.
In 1988, Moira began riding across the country. She made it from Nova Scotia to Manitoba before struggling in the prairie winds.
Charlotte was in the midst of learning about history at university when the start of the pandemic suddenly stopped her studies.
“Everybody has an opportunity to make lemonade out of lemons.” Adam finds out the unexpected story behind a Victoria woman who is overcoming obstacles and inspiring positivity.
"It's a bit of a struggle, but it's okay. It's beautiful!" Adam finds out how a 74-year-old is making a positive contribution to Nanaimo's Mt. Benson after hiking to its peak more than 259 times and counting.
"There’s more to Christmas than what’s under the tree." Adam finds out how three different Island children are preparing for Christmas with a common goal to give to those in need.
Colleen wasn’t expecting to see anything unusual during her regular walk along Esquimalt Lagoon. “And one day, it just appeared,” she says.
Predatory sand worms up to two-metres long were striking at prey from beneath the ocean floor near Taiwan some 20 million years ago, according to new research from Simon Fraser University.
A service dog is being praised as a good boy after helping take a man into custody during a break-in at a north Edmonton Tim Hortons.
A B.C.-based Indigenous artist drew inspiration for one of his latest pieces from a worldwide pandemic.
Two of the Maritimes’ most iconic clothing companies have teamed up to create a full 'Made in Nova Scotia' collection.
A homeowner in Manotick says she has had part of her property destroyed by a developer who owns the land next door.
Two best friends share their love of ice fishing on TikTok, garnering millions of views.
A lost little Chihuahua led to a big social media search party and ended with a happy reunion.
POTUS Twitter account transferred from Trump to Biden.
22-year-old Amanda Gorman made history by becoming the youngest inaugural poet. Gorman recited her poem 'The Hill We Climb' at inauguration of Joe Biden.
A girl from Pickering, Ont. is raising money for 'Love Boxes' through a partnership with a local Latin music artist.
Harris to kids: 'Dream with ambition, lead with conviction'
With Trump not attending U.S. President Joe Biden's inauguration, the passing of the country's nuclear codes did not go as usual.
Vancouver police are condemning a risky stunt involving a downtown bridge that was recorded and posted online.
CTV News has learned that Gov. Gen. Julie Payette has resigned from her post following reports of a 'damaging' workplace harassment investigation.
PM Trudeau says the federal government will continue to make its case in support of Keystone XL to U.S. President-elect Joe Biden.
Ontario racing to increase critical care spaces in hospitals