1 new COVID-19 case found in Vancouver Island region
Health officials identified one new case of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island region Thursday.
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Independent study finds old-growth forests worth more standing than harvested on Vancouver Island
A new independent study released by the Ancient Forest Alliance shows old-growth forests on Southern Vancouver Island could contribute greater economic benefit to the region when preserved than harvested.
Airline announces non-stop flights from Victoria to Mexico, Las Vegas
Canadian budget airline Swoop plans to offer non-stop flights from Victoria to Las Vegas and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.
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VicPD seizes $20K in cash, fentanyl and hundreds of pills at temporary housing facility
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Environment Canada is warning that a “dangerous long-duration heat wave” could push temperatures as high as 37 C on Vancouver Island over the next few days.
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Greater Victoria students, educators celebrate end of pandemic school year
Thursday was the last day of classes for students in School District 61. To say that this school year has had its challenges would be an understatement.
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1 dead after van crash in Port Alberni
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4 Cowichan Valley schools targeted with racist graffiti, district says
A school district on Vancouver Island says several of its schools have been targeted with racist graffiti in recent weeks.
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Facial recognition use by Liberals raises issues, says B.C.'s privacy commissioner
British Columbia's information and privacy commissioner says he's considering launching an investigation into the use of facial recognition technology by the Liberal Party of Canada.
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Foot passengers can now make online reservations for these 3 BC Ferries routes
People travelling between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland can now reserve a spot on their preferred BC Ferries sailing, even if they're travelling without a vehicle.
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Nightly closures coming to Highway 4 near Tofino, Ucluelet as project cost balloons to $54M
Nightly closures of the only highway in and out of Vancouver Island’s Pacific Rim communities are set to resume next month.
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B.C. forms independent old-growth advisory panel to guide logging management
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Another parent alleges School District 68 employee acted inappropriately with son
A second parent has come forward with concerns about the actions of an educational assistant who was fired by School District 68 and arrested by the RCMP.
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Canvas from B.C. artist Emily Carr fetches $3M at auction, some major works go unsold
A mature-period canvas by Emily Carr fetched more than $3 million at a Toronto auction, making it one of the most valuable works by the B.C. artist to come to market.
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BC Ferries adds sailings to popular routes, forecasts busy summer season
BC Ferries is adding sailings to its most popular routes this summer due to an anticipated increase in demand.
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Most islanders accepting Moderna as 2nd vaccine dose, though some hesitant
People streaming into the Victoria Conference Centre Wednesday for a second COVID-19 vaccine shot all received Moderna for their second dose.
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How to stay cool during B.C.'s heatwave: Health Canada
Vancouver Island residents are being warned of an upcoming heatwave that could push temperatures into the high 30s this weekend.
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Country mourns graves found in Saskatchewan
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School wraps up for summer
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Vancouver Island bracing for severe heat wave
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Unmarked burial sites being treated as 'crime scene': chief
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Car with wrong licence plates leads to discovery of 'significant' drug trafficking operation in Saanich
Police say a vehicle that was displaying the wrong licence plates led to the discovery of a "significant drug trafficking operation" in Saanich.
Casinos and nightclubs poised to reopen next week as B.C. heads towards next step of restart
British Columbians are just eight days away from the date pegged for Step 3 of the province's reopening plan, when most remaining restrictions will be lifted. On Tuesday, B.C.’s top doctor, Dr. Bonnie Henry, indicated that the province looks to be on track for that to happen.
Canadian navy aims to have 3 submarines at sea by end of 2021
For the first time in seven years, the Canadian navy expects to have three of its four submarines operating simultaneously by the end of 2021.
Victoria police searching for missing woman, 19
Victoria police are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman.
Cheaper, more potent cannabis found in B.C. government-run stores: study
The price of cannabis at government-run stores in British Columbia declined while potency rose between 2019 and 2020, says a new report that has a researcher raising questions about what its findings mean for public health.
10-storey office building pitched for downtown Victoria movie theatre site
Local development company Jawl Properties is hoping to redevelop the Capitol 6 theatre site in downtown Victoria into a 10-storey office building.
$14.1M estate breaks record for most expensive home sold in Greater Victoria
A sprawling 67-acre oceanfront property has just broken the record for the most expensive residential sale in Greater Victoria, according to Sotheby’s International Realty Canada.
Gas prices jump 11 cents in Greater Victoria, more price hikes expected
If you are planning on hopping in your car and travelling this summer, it’s going to cost you a lot more than it would have on Monday. The price at the pump has jumped by 11 cents a litre in Greater Victoria.
$4.6K bottle of whisky swiped from Oak Bay liquor store
Police are on the lookout for a pricey bottle of premium whisky after the item was stolen from a liquor store in Oak Bay.
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Cowessess First Nation says 751 unmarked graves found near former Sask. residential school
Cowessess First Nation says it has found an estimated 751 unmarked graves on the grounds of the former Marieval Indian Residential School in Saskatchewan.
15 arrests, tear gas and a flipped cop car as Montreal Canadiens eliminate Golden Knights, advance to finals
A police cruiser was flipped onto its side and tear gas was sprayed to disperse rowdy crowds after the Montreal Canadiens' overtime win against the Las Vegas Golden Knights to advance to the finals of the Stanley Cup.
Death toll in Florida collapse rises to 4; 159 remain missing
About 160 people were still unaccounted for Friday a day after an oceanside condominium building collapsed into a pile of rubble, and searchers combing through a twisted, shifting pile of concrete and metal feared the death toll of at least four could go much higher.
'Is he here amongst all these graves?': Survivors recall abuse after hundreds of remains found near Sask. residential school
With hundreds more unmarked graves discovered on the grounds of a former residential school in Saskatchewan, survivors of the system are once again speaking out about their experiences.
Ontario pastor under fire for comments about 'good that was done' by residential schools
A Mississauga, Ont. pastor has issued a public apology for comments he made about the 'good that was done' in residential schools operated by the Catholic Church.
This is what it will take to identify hundreds of remains in unmarked graves at residential schools
Forensic experts say identifying the remains of Indigenous children and adults buried at former residential schools is a painstaking process that could take decades.
'I was floored': Wilson-Raybould calls out Crown-Indigenous Minister Bennett for sending her 'racist' text
Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett has admitted to, and apologized for, sending Independent MP and former Liberal justice minister Jody Wilson Raybould a text message that Wilson-Raybould called 'racist' and 'misogynist.'
Jailed Belarus dissident, girlfriend moved to house arrest
The dissident Belarusian journalist and his Russian girlfriend who were arrested after their airline flight was diverted to Minsk last month have been moved from jail to house arrest -- 'good news' but not freedom yet, according to the exiled opposition leader.
Pattie Lovett-Reid: How financially literate are you? Can you answer these 3 questions?
On CTVNews.ca, CTV News' Chief Financial Commentator Pattie Lovett-Reid highlights a J.D. Power survey showing that banks which embrace financial education and empower their customers, will also attract a bigger share of their wallets.
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99-year-old from Gabriola Island skydives in Father's Day tradition
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Formerly homeless man with autism creates free treasure hunting group in Lake Cowichan
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Tree adorned with mysterious toys brings smiles to Victoria neighbourhood
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Caught on camera: Whales appear during Indigenous ceremony for 215 children
The video showing Cory drumming beside the ocean is the last thing he’d imagine he’d be doing, if you’d asked him a few years ago.
'Free Passage to Narnia': Victoria woman posts fantastical sign on free wardrobe
Jennifer is in the midst of a move. While the piano she’s playing in the front entrance is coming with her, the wardrobe she’s left out in the front yard is not.
Metchosin 9-year-old donates first haircut in 5 years to cancer charity
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Esquimalt woman creates massive light-up puppet in driveway
Jessica started reading and watching whatever she could find about puppet-making, even seeking advice from an acclaimed puppet professional.
'It's a great view up there': Batman and Superman toys planted on Victoria cathedral roof
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'One page a day until I die': Victoria man draws daily comic for 17 years
In July 2004, Gareth challenged himself to draw a single-page comic every day for the rest of his life.
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David Bowie painting found near North Bay, Ont., sells for record $108K in auction
A David Bowie painting bought for $5 at a donation centre near North Bay, Ont., has sold for $108,120 at auction.
Ontario pastor under fire for comments about 'good that was done' by residential schools
A Mississauga, Ont. pastor has issued a public apology for comments he made about the 'good that was done' in residential schools operated by the Catholic Church.
Canada Goose to end use of fur in its products
Canada Goose announced on Thursday that it will be ending the use of all fur in its products.
Ontario couple who bought home in winter finds garbage dump in backyard after snow melts
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Derek Chauvin to be sentenced today for Floyd's murder
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Bennett apologizes for 'insensitive' text to Wilson-Raybould
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Some who ran residential schools are still alive: Cameron
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