Vancouver Island adds 17 new COVID-19 cases as transmission continues to decline
Provincial health officials identified 17 new cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island region Thursday.
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Forestry industry coming to the defence of loggers seen in video clashing with activists
Protests in the forest around Fairy Creek reached a boiling point on Tuesday, and it was caught on video.
Malahat SkyWalk attraction to open in July
A new sightseeing platform on Vancouver Island is set to open this summer near the Malahat summit.
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Victoria Hospice facing multiple challenges due to pandemic
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Teen injured in knife incident in Saanich: police
Saanich police say they are investigating after a youth was sent to hospital following a violent incident Thursday.
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RCMP investigating Port Alberni's 2nd murder of 2021
Homicide investigators were combing through a Port Alberni apartment building Thursday, looking for evidence in the city’s latest murder.
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RCMP seek person of interest after arson causes 'considerable damage' in Nanaimo store
Nanaimo RCMP are on the lookout for a person of interest after a suspicious fire caused "considerable damage" to a local Dollarama in March.
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Mounties seize drugs, guns, vehicles in simultaneous raids in Sooke, Saanich
Mounties on Vancouver Island have seized several guns, vehicles and three ounces of cocaine following an investigation of two properties in Saanich and Sooke.
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Victoria police clear cat-napping suspect, pet now considered missing
Victoria police say a woman who was believed to have stolen a neighbourhood cat near the Victoria HarbourCats offices has been cleared of any wrongdoing.
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B.C. records first case of rare blood clot after AstraZeneca vaccine
Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry announced during a news conference on Thursday that the province had seen its first case of vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia - or VITT.
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'A big step forward': Victoria video game studio acquired by Electronic Arts
A Victoria-based video game studio has been acquired by Electronic Arts and will be joining the company's EA Sports division.
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Victoria police searching for man after downtown bank robbery
Victoria police are investigating a bank robbery in the city’s downtown core.
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B.C.'s first electric school buses roll out on Vancouver Island
The Sooke School District (SD62) is the first jurisdiction in B.C. to introduce electric school buses to its fleet.
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12-year-old becomes youngest person to die of overdose in B.C. during pandemic
The BC Coroners Service says a 12-year-old girl died last month of a suspected fentanyl overdose.
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Where's your COVID-19 vaccination record? Glitch in B.C. registry should be fixed
A glitch in the provincial COVID-19 vaccine registration system that meant records of immunization weren’t inputted should now be fixed, according to Dr. Bonnie Henry.
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B.C. considering 'revenge porn' legislation to help victims seek compensation, get photos removed
The provincial government is looking at options for legislation aimed at helping B.C. victims of so-called "revenge porn."
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B.C. surpasses 2M vaccine doses
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Forestry industry responds to heated video
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Community minibus left unusable after part theft
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Island athletes training for summer Olympics
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Sawatsky Sign-Off: Heart Garden
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PM's chief of staff will testify before defence committee
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Historic home of notorious B.C. cult listed for $2.8M
The former homestead of one of Canada’s most notorious cults is up for sale. The historic island property is largely unchanged since the 1920s, when it served as the reputed 'Ark of Refuge' for spiritual leader Brother XII and his Aquarian Foundation.
'Go home and collect your welfare': Fight between B.C. anti-logging activists, forestry workers caught on video
Video has emerged of a tense altercation between forestry workers and activists trying to prevent old-growth logging on Vancouver Island.
Pay-by-space parking coming to downtown Victoria parkades
The City of Victoria introduced a pilot project in the Johnson Street parkade last year, and says it's expanding the program in response to its success. The Centennial Square parkade will be the next to convert to the new system, beginning on Monday, May 10.
'Hate-motivated assault': Man arrested after spitting, yelling at Asian family in Victoria
Victoria police say they are investigating a suspected "hate-motivated assault" after a man was arrested for allegedly spitting at an Asian woman and her four children near an elementary school.
Driver taken to hospital after crash blocks traffic on Nanaimo Parkway
A driver was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after two semi-trucks collided on the Nanaimo Parkway Wednesday morning.
'Extremely excited': Canadian Snowbirds return to Vancouver Island for training
They’ve returned for their annual training season, but team members of the iconic Canadian Snowbirds team know this will be a very different session.
Historic farmstead to be demolished in Central Saanich
Two historic farm buildings in Central Saanich are coming down, including a barn built over 130 years ago.
Family optimistic Island Health has heard their calls for change in son's treatment
The Young family are days away from marking a grim anniversary for their son.
Langford mayor says councillor in Arizona, despite COVID-19 restrictions
A Langford city councillor has travelled to his home in Arizona despite provincial and federal advisories against travelling during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Front-line medical workers call for vaccine prioritization as many remain with one dose
Emergency room doctors and nurses in Canada are growing increasingly frustrated that many of them have yet to receive a second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
With deliveries expanding, Canada on track to offer doses to all, even those newly eligible: Fortin
The military general leading the logistics of Canada's COVID-19 vaccine rollout says that even with the number of Canadians who are now eligible to be immunized expanding, the country is expecting to have enough doses arriving to offer vaccines to everyone who wants them in the months ahead.
Can we create a universal vaccine for future coronaviruses? These Canadian scientists want to
Researchers in Saskatchewan, along with others around the globe, are working to create a universal vaccine that might be able to work against all future coronavirus-related viruses.
Quebec businesses, other entities to be banned from getting English communications from province
Two decades after a provincial language law was passed, a certain provision will finally come into force next year. All Quebec companies and government bodies will be getting only French communications from the province, at least in writing.
5 things to know for Friday, May 7, 2021
Canada has now administered at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to 36.12 per cent of the country's total population.
PM's chief of staff offers to testify before defence committee Friday in military misconduct review
The prime minister's chief of staff, Katie Telford, has offered to appear before the House of Commons' defence committee on Friday as part of its ongoing review into sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces, CTV News has learned.
Statistics Canada to say how labour force fared in April
Statistics Canada will say this morning how the labour market fared last month as governments imposed lockdowns and renewed restrictions aimed at slowing the rising spread of COVID-19.
Early efficacy of first Pfizer COVID-19 shot in new study doesn't disprove Canada's dosing strategy: author
The author of a new study that cast doubt on the early efficacy of the Pfizer-BioNech coronavirus vaccine against variants of concern says he believes the data is not applicable to the situation in Canada where doses are being spaced out by up to four months.
Top U.S. Democrat calls on U.S., Canada to release detailed plan for reopening border
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling on the Biden administration to release a detailed plan explaining what rules and health-related benchmarks will guide the reopening of the Canada-U.S. border to non-essential travel, in an effort to provide clarity 'to a confusing and frustrating process.'
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Saanich senior walks to B.C. legislature 224 days in a row to meditate on pandemic
Eijo has been walking two hours a day for the past 224 days straight. His story begins in Japan, amongst the ruins of the Second World War, when Eijo was a child who suffered relentless and excruciating headaches for years.
Paraplegic pup overcomes adversity with elevator, new wheels in Nanaimo
Oliver is the sort of pooch who always realizes his potential to play.
Saanich sisters encourage love story between stuffed toys left on bench
When Adam started wondering about a big bear left on a Saanich bench, he never expected to hear about a possible love story.
North Saanich couple creates elaborate Fairy Tale Trail
Lorraine and Dennis are walking hand-in-hand along the trail near their home, joking that this was not part of their retirement plans.
Vancouver Island cat missing for 2 years reunited with family
Adam finds out how a cat was reunited with a girl after being lost for two years.
Colwood, B.C. man finds Scottish birth certificate, discovers he was kidnapped as a baby
Ginette is preparing to share what she never expected to tell: her husband AJ’s story.
Photographer uses camera techniques to make Victoria look miniature
"Paying attention to the small things bring a lot of joy" Adam finds out how a visitor to Victoria is using his camera to offer people unique perspectives from around the city.
Nanaimo couple's lost wedding photos returned after 13 years
A man in Vancouver was looking for the couple after buying a videogame player on Craigslist and finding their wedding photos on the SD card inside.
Langford, B.C. father of 6 with inoperable cancer gifted 'magical' wedding
"They don't have everyday to look forward to, so they need just one special happy day." Adam finds out how a Langford couple facing overwhelming adversity is receiving unexpected generosity.
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Quebec businesses, other entities to be banned from getting English communications from province
Two decades after a provincial language law was passed, a certain provision will finally come into force next year. All Quebec companies and government bodies will be getting only French communications from the province, at least in writing.
'Pushed off a proverbial edge': Former B.C. Mountie opens up about suicide attempt
A former B.C. Mountie says the RCMP didn't help her adequately while she was managing 'all-consuming' PTSD.
Port investigating after sudden wave at popular Metro Vancouver park sends one person to hospital
Video shows an unexpected wave crashing on the shore of a popular park in Richmond, B.C., last week and nearly drowning a woman.
An Alberta fisher dropped his glasses in a 54 km2 lake. Luckily, he's a diver, too
Had any other ice fisher dropped their glasses to the bottom of Lac Ste. Anne this past season, it might have been good-bye.
Two travellers slapped with hefty fines for presenting fake COVID-19 test results at Toronto airport: Transport Canada
Two people who recently touched down at Toronto Pearson International Airport are facing thousands of dollars worth of fines for allegedly presenting fake COVID-19 pre-departure test results.
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Prince William and Duchess Kate launch YouTube channel
Prince William and Duchess Kate have launched their own YouTube channel in a push to modernize the monarchy. CTV’s Joy Malbon reports.
Huge wave from passing cargo ship swamps B.C. walking path
An unexpected wave crashed on the shore of a popular park in Richmond, B.C., last week, sending one person to hospital.
Driver of armoured vehicle evades brazen highway heist
Dashcam footage shows how the driver of an armoured truck reacted during an attempted hijacking on a highway in South Africa.
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Police ask Ont. man to stop confronting potential predators
NHL urged to tone down the aggression after week of brawls
Questions over player safety have led to growing calls for the NHL to tone down the aggression. CTV’s Genevieve Beauchemin explains.
Chinese space debris will soon fall to an unknown location
Experts say the location where the Chinese rocket will land is only going to be known within hours of its re-entry.
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All Peel Region residents 18+ eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Every person 18 and over in Peel Region will be eligible to book their COVID-19 vaccine starting Thursday. CTV’s Merella Fernandez reports.
