21 more COVID-19 cases identified in Island Health region
B.C. health officials confirmed 21 more cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island on Thursday.

B.C. health officials confirmed 21 more cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island on Thursday.
For many businesses in Greater Victoria, the biggest problem during the pandemic has been a lack of customers. But for others, a new pandemic problem is beginning to boil to the surface, a shortage of staff.
Coun. Sharmarke Dubow formally addressed his fellow councillors during a committee of the whole meeting Thursday morning.
A Saanich couple is no longer facing a crushing $300,000 bill to connect to municipal storm drains in order to build their dream home.
Hundreds of hectares of land have now been added to B.C. provincial parks and protected lands, the province announced Wednesday.
A line of vehicles stretched the entire length of the Cowichan Tribes band office parking lot Wednesday morning as members signed in for their first chance at a COVID-19 vaccine.
A popular downtown Victoria establishment will soon be joining the CRAFT Beer Market franchise.
The Alaska Plaza was docked at the Port McNeill marina when it ran into difficulties on Dec. 24.
Months before British Columbia officially ended the controversial practice of birth alerts, government lawyers advised the Ministry of Children and Family Development that the practice was “illegal and unconstitutional."
An annual restaurant program that showcases some of the best establishments in Victoria is returning for three weeks, beginning Thursday.
Leadership with Cowichan Tribes on Vancouver Island say they are not ruling out the possibility of taking serious complaints of racist and discriminatory behaviour to police.
On Saturday evening, the Langford teen's body was found in the park by members of the Juan De Fuca and Metchosin search and rescue teams.
The spread of COVID-19 continues to surge rapidly, with tens of thousands of new cases and thousands of additional deaths forecasted in the coming weeks.
Canada will be experiencing a 'temporary' delay in Pfizer vaccine shipments due to the pharmaceutical giant's expansion plans at its European manufacturing facility, Procurement Minister Anita Anand announced Friday.
An Ontario woman, who recently travelled to the U.K. for endometriosis surgery after Canadian doctors dismissed her condition for years, has started a fund to help others in similar situations seek care abroad.
An Ontario MPP who sent Premier Doug Ford a two-page letter calling the provincial lockdown "deadlier than COVID" has been kicked out of caucus for his "irresponsible" comments.
As new variants of the novel coronavirus pop up around the globe, a team from the World Health Organization is back where it all began -- in the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the pandemic first started more than a year ago.
An Associated Press review of public records, social media posts and videos shows at least 21 current or former members of the U.S. military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near the Capitol riot, with more than a dozen others under investigation but not yet named.
In his final days in office, U.S. President Donald Trump has found the parts of the job he loved replaced by cold legal warnings, forced video addresses and a shrinking circle of downtrodden aides, all anxiously wondering what life will be like after noon on January 20.
The Ontario Fertility Program has helped cover the cost of fertility services for more than 60,000 people over the last five years, but there are concerns that not enough is being done by employers to help cover other costs.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, giving a rare insight into his future plans, said he wanted to serve Canadians for a number of years to come, and shied away from saying who he thought should succeed him.
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.
The boy is laughing, while dancing along to an animated lawn ornament playing ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.’
"See where these little bits of magic are. They're everywhere!" Adam find out how a Victoria woman was inspired by a mysterious musician, and how that musician was inspired by her.
"I think Santa brings a lot of joy and that's why I do it." Adam finds out how a Chemainus senior is striving to keep spirits bright.
An Ontario MPP who sent Premier Doug Ford a two-page letter calling the provincial lockdown "deadlier than COVID" has been kicked out of caucus for his "irresponsible" comments.
Quebec public health officials said Thursday that provincial advisors have recommended a prolonged COVID-19 vaccination schedule of up to 90 days between the first and second dose -- more than double what a national advisory committee recommended a day earlier.
A severe snowstorm that brought wind gusts of up to 102 km/h in Saskatoon left some souvenirs in its wake thanks to a rare weather phenomenon.
Barrie police have a man in custody more than 26 years after Katherine Janeiro was found dead in her basement apartment.
The town of Beaver Harbour, N.B. is preparing for a huge milestone that’s been 110 years in the making.
A cabinet minister's tweet about a note his 10-year-old son received after reaching out to a lonely new kid at his school has gone viral.
The emergence of new variants of the original coronavirus is adding urgency to vaccinate.
CF Montreal, the city’s newly renamed pro soccer team announced their new name to mixed reaction.
Officials from across the country provide updates on the pandemic across Canada.
Here’s a look at what President Donald Trump could lose if he’s convicted in a potential impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate.
Doctors are divided on if it is better to partially vaccinate more people from COVID-19 sooner than to fully immunize fewer.
Ontario's stay-at-home order, which is now in effect, has left many residents confused about what is, and what isn't, considered essential.