Caught on cam: Deer rescued from frozen Nanaimo, B.C. lake
A deer that had fallen through the ice-covered Westwood Lake in Nanaimo, B.C. was rescued by firefighters on Tuesday afternoon.
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Island Health confirms 1 more COVID-19 death, more than 100 hospitalized
B.C. health officials say 13 new COVID-19-related deaths were confirmed across the province Thursday, including one in Island Health. The update brings B.C.'s pandemic death toll to 2,588, including 168 deaths in Island Health.
'People want to save money': Popularity of consignment and thrift stores growing as cost of living climbs
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Children rescued after fire on B.C. school ferry
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Pedestrian hospitalized after crash in Saanich
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Victoria's Capital City Comic Con postponed until September
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BC Transit warns of more Victoria bus cancellations due to staff shortage
BC Transit says commuters should expect ongoing service disruptions in the Victoria Regional Transit System due to labour shortages and sickness from COVID-19.
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Missing man, 90, from Comox Valley found in Port McNeill
Mounties in the Comox Valley are searching for a 90-year-old man who was reported missing Wednesday.
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Improved cell coverage coming to Hwy 4 between Tofino, Port Alberni
Telecommunications giant Rogers is expanding wireless service along Highway 4 between Port Alberni and Tofino, in partnership with the B.C. government.
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Victoria police seek man after worker stabbed with screwdriver
Police in Victoria are asking the public to help identify a man who allegedly stabbed someone with a screwdriver during an attempted theft last week.
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Ex-Canuck Jake Virtanen charged with sexual assault in Vancouver case
Former Vancouver Canucks player Jake Virtanen has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an investigation in Vancouver, police say.
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Fog advisories persist on Vancouver Island
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'The government hasn't been here to help': B.C. farm becomes hub of hope for flood victims
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5 new COVID-19 deaths confirmed in Island Health
Five deaths related to COVID-19 were confirmed in the Vancouver Island region Wednesday, according to the B.C. Ministry of Health.
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B.C. forest watchdog recommends improving forest management to protect water
British Columbia's forest watchdog has identified four key areas where the management of forestry practices can negatively affect water and outlines potential opportunities for the province to improve regulations.
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Family of four found frozen to death near Canada-U.S. border identified; RCMP investigation continues
Four people who froze to death while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba have been identified. According to a release from the High Commission of India, the four people have been identified as Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, 39, Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, 37, Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, 11, and Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, 3.
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Winnipeg man is using 3D printing to preserve Manitoba's history
One Winnipeg man is making three-dimensional models of Manitoba buildings to preserve the province’s history.
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Island Health's top doc reflects on career
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Pressure mounting on urgent primary care centres
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Ex-Canucks player charged with sex assault
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Hiker rescued from North Shore mountain
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Parole extended for Saanich, B.C. murderer Derik Lord
The Parole Board of Canada has extended parole privileges for Derik Lord, a Saanich, B.C., man who was found guilty of killing a friend's mother and grandmother for promised inheritance money and property.
Pamela Anderson splits from husband in Ladysmith, B.C.
Celebrity actress and animal rights activist Pamela Anderson has reportedly split from her bodyguard husband, Dan Hayhurst, of Ladysmith, B.C., one year after the couple tied the knot on Vancouver Island.
B.C. Appeal Court extends injunction against old-growth logging protests at Fairy Creek
British Columbia's Court of Appeal overturned a lower-court ruling Wednesday and extended an injunction against old-growth logging protests until September on Vancouver Island.
Mother of missing Duncan, B.C. girl links dispute with father to mask mandate in schools
The mother of a missing Duncan, B.C., girl says she fears for her daughter’s safety while the RCMP reiterate the girl is not in danger.
BC Transit to launch tap fare system with Victoria pilot in 2022
BC Transit has announced plans to eventually bring touchless, electronic fare collection to buses across the province.
3 arrested after police find improvised bomb, loaded shotgun in Nanaimo vehicle
Nanaimo RCMP say three people were arrested on Saturday after a slew of weapons was found inside their vehicle.
B.C. to allow youth sports tournaments to resume as COVID-19 restrictions eased
Youth sports tournaments will be allowed to resume next week in British Columbia as health officials say the province's COVID-19 case numbers are trending in the right direction.
'Personal vendetta': Cattle owner disputes condition of cows seized by SPCA on Vancouver Island
The owner of more than 200 cows that were seized by the SPCA for alleged neglect says the animals were receiving adequate care.
4 people taken to hospital after water taxi crash near Tofino, B.C.
Four people were taken to hospital, including two in serious condition, after a water taxi crashed near Tofino, B.C., on Tuesday.
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'Embarrassment for the industry': Not all truckers support the 'freedom convoy'
As a convoy of truckers head to Ottawa to protest the federal government's cross-border vaccine mandate, some truckers are distancing themselves from the movement as it attracts support from fringe groups and generates dangerous rhetoric.
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BREAKING | Amber Alert cancelled after Calgary boy found safe
An Amber Alert has been cancelled after police say a two-year-old boy was discovered safe in a Calgary home Thursday evening.
Long-term care still struggles with rampant COVID-19 cases as Omicron wave levels off
While vaccines have played a major role in protecting long-term care homes from the same deadly toll the first wave of COVID-19 took on residents, the impact has still been profound during the Omicron wave.
MPs warned about security risks related to convoy, O'Toole plans to meet truckers
As a convoy of truckers made its way through Ontario on Thursday, hundreds of supporters gathered along roadways and overpasses in the Greater Toronto Area, with police warning of major traffic delays.
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CTV NEWS IN UKRAINE | New York, Ukraine: City close to Russian border watches prospect of invasion closely
Residents of a Ukrainian city near the Russian border who have sought to distance themselves from the historical influence of their neighbour are now feeling the unease of a potential invasion.
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CTV NEWS IN AFGHANISTAN | 'We have nothing now': Female taekwondo star banned from sport by Taliban
Anzorat Wali is a female Afghan taekwondo star who took up the sport to learn self defence. She swiftly began earning medals, more golds than she can remember, but her dream of competing in the Olympics died the day the Taliban arrived. 'We have nothing now. We have nothing,' she tells CTV National News' Paul Workman in Kabul.
Jann Arden says pandemic has given her 'time to be reflective'
Canadian musician Jann Arden said writing her newest album in the middle of the pandemic gave her 'a lot of time to be reflective.' The writing process for 'Descendant,' Arden's 15th studio album out Friday, began in the spring of 2020, in the early days of the global outbreak of COVID-19.
Sentencing submissions expected in case of Ont. teen who pleaded guilty to terror charges
Sentencing submissions are expected today in the case of a teenager who pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges including possession of explosive material and counselling someone to detonate a bomb.
Family of four found frozen to death near Canada-U.S. border identified; RCMP investigation continues
Four people who froze to death while trying to cross the Canada-U.S. border in Manitoba have been identified. According to a release from the High Commission of India, the four people have been identified as Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, 39, Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, 37, Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, 11, and Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, 3.
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B.C. son helps mom replace cherished memories after toonie collection stolen
After a fire destroyed most of the pictures showing her children’s past, Mandy Lamarche discovered she could recall their priceless moments together through coin collecting. When her collection was stolen, her son
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4x4 enthusiast turns 'hero' driving snowed-in health-care staff to work on Vancouver Island
Before he was known as Barto Built, sharing his backcountry 4x4 adventures on YouTube, Bart Sutherland was known as a 'rock-crawler,' driving his truck over seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
11-year-old B.C. advice book author marks birthday with fundraiser for late sister
Before we can appreciate what Felix is hoping to get for his upcoming 12th birthday, we need to go back to the home video showing the then-five-year-old opening a box-full of books.
100-year-old pianist performs soundtrack of the century to lift spirits
If you ask Muriel about her big birthday, she'll answer with appreciation. If you ask about what she accomplished during her life, she'll answer with humility. If you ask her about music, she might answer with a performance.
The love story behind a dinosaur holding a bouquet caught on camera at Victoria International Airport
While waiting at the arrivals lounge at the Victoria International Airport, Sophie was having second thoughts about dressing up in an inflatable dinosaur costume.
'It's for love': Decorated Christmas car helps driver spread joy after overcoming adversity
Decorated with bright bows, colourful lights, and Santa Claus, the 1965 Ford Fairlane Sport Coupe couldn’t look more festive.
11-year-old Santa super-fan realizes dream by helping others on Vancouver Island
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Oak Bay tree 'grows' hundreds of candy canes during holiday season
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'The government hasn't been here to help': B.C. farm becomes hub of hope for flood victims
Members of the Sumas Prairie community in Abbotsford, B.C., are still stepping up to help their neighbours, months after floods devastated the area.
Cape Breton's famed amateur weather forecaster chats with football great Tom Brady
When amateur weather forecaster Frankie MacDonald joined one of his favourite podcasts Monday evening, he had no idea he was on a collision course with one of sport's biggest stars.
Ottawa to name street after Ryan Reynolds
The city of Ottawa is honouring the Canadian actor by naming a new street after him in the east end.
Winnipeg man is using 3D printing to preserve Manitoba's history
One Winnipeg man is making three-dimensional models of Manitoba buildings to preserve the province’s history.
'It's a sense of freedom': Senior surfers in N.S. aren't letting age slow them down
A group of surfers in Lawrencetown, N.S. is well-known in the area thanks to their presence and dedication to the sport over the years.
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The City of Ottawa will honour Canadian actor Ryan Reynold for his charitable work.
TV show 'Fraggle Rock' returns after more than 30 years
Television show Fraggle Rock returns after more than 30 years of being off the air. Bill Fortier reports.
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Ukrainians fearful of escalations at Ukraine-Russia border
As Russia bolsters its military, residents in Ukraine fear a possible invasion. Omar Sachedina reports from a city near the border.
O'Toole to meet with members of 'Freedom Convoy' in Ottawa
Conservative Leader Erin O’Toole says he’ll meet with truckers opposed to the federal vaccine mandate. Glen McGregor reports.
Supporters gather in Toronto for passing trucker convoy
Truckers protesting a federal vaccine mandate rolled through Toronto as supporters watch from highway overpasses. Heather Wright reports.
Taliban bans women from taekwondo tournaments
A rising star in taekwondo loses her freedom to participate in tournaments after the Taliban takeover in Afghanistan. Paul Workman reports.
Video captures LAPD officer saving child’s life
LAPD officer saves a child’s life from choking caught on body cam footage. Bill Fortier reports.
Dr. Moore: It's time to 'learn to live with' COVID-19
Ontario's top doctor Dr. Kieran Moore says it's time to change some thinking and learn to live with COVID-19.
Jann Arden talks about new album, living through pandemic
CTV National News Chief Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme speaks with Jann Arden about her new album and living through COVID-19.
Police officer finishes food delivery after arresting driver
A South Dakota police officer delivered a DoorDash order to a customer, after arresting the delivery driver while an order was in progress.
