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Another injured hiker airlifted from Vancouver Island's West Coast Trail

Just weeks after a U.S. man suffered a life-changing injury on B.C.'s West Coast Trail, search and rescue teams were called to another hiking emergency.

The injured hiker is seen being extracted from Vancouver Island’s West Coast Trail. (North Shore Search and Rescue)

'That's momhood': Breastfeeding B.C. woman saves pet goose from eagle attack

A front door camera at a home in British Columbia captured the moment when a woman saved her pet goose from an eagle attack, while also nursing her newborn.

The eagle is seen swooping after a B.C. family's pet goose, Frankie. (Mike Lazic)

Suspicious fire destroys horse barns at Port Alberni fairgrounds

Firefighters and police are investigating a suspicious fire at the Alberni District Fall Fair grounds in Port Alberni, B.C., after two horse barns were completely destroyed.

No injuries were reported and no livestock were inside the barns at the time. (Port Alberni Fire Department)

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Canadian WWII flying ace 'Stocky' Edwards dies

One of Canada's most successful Second World War flying aces, James "Stocky" Edwards of Comox, B.C., has died at the age of 100.

James 'Stocky' Edwards was widely considered Canada’s greatest living fighter pilot. (Submitted)

Death metal band with drummer from Oak Bay, B.C., wins Juno award

"Death metal is just about as far away from Oak Bay as you can get," says the drummer for Archspire, who's from the island and is celebrating the band's 2022 Juno award win.

Spencer Prewett is pictured in a music video for Archspire's song, "Drone Corpse Aviator!" (Season of Mist / Archspire)

Hallmark TV series films final season of hit series on Vancouver Island

The feeling is bittersweet on the Mid-Island as the hit Hallmark Channel series Chesapeake Shores begins filming its sixth and final season in the region.

Chesapeake Shores is seen filming at Parksville Community Beach. (CTV News)

Victoria police arrest youths amid weekend crackdown in downtown core

Victoria police say they arrested six youths on Friday night and two on Saturday amid a crackdown in the city's downtown core.

Victoria airport welcomes new ride-hailing service

A new ride-hailing company has been authorized to serve passengers at the Victoria International Airport.

Communities on Island's west coast promise crackdown on illegal camping

After experiencing an "unacceptably high level" of illegal and backroad camping over the last two summers, communities on Vancouver Island's west coast are collectively urging visitors to make reservations and only stay at authorized campgrounds.

Vancouver Island storm expected to bring wind gusts, snow at higher elevations

An intense late-spring storm is expected to hit Vancouver Island this week, bringing winds and potential snow at higher elevations.

E-bike rider in critical condition after crash in Courtenay, B.C.

A motorcycle rider has been transported to hospital in critical condition following an overnight crash in Courtenay, B.C.

'Lucky to be alive': U.S. man loses eye in hiking injury on B.C.'s West Coast Trail

A Texas man is in hospital after he lost an eye in a hiking injury on the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island, B.C.

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Worry, buyer's remorse high as real estate market slowdown materializes

A wave of buyer's remorse is taking shape in several heated real estate markets, after housing prices started dropping and the number of sales slowed over the last two months.

A real estate sale sign is shown in a west-end Toronto neighbourhood, March 7, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

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BREAKING | Canada's inflation rate up slightly in April to 6.8 per cent: Statistics Canada

Statistics Canada says the annual pace of inflation crept up in April as the cost of nearly everything at the grocery store continued to climb higher.

'Most horrific': Alberta First Nation investigating after remains of children found

Saddle Lake Cree Nation in eastern Alberta is 'actively researching and investigating' the deaths of at least 200 residential school children who never came home, as remains are being found in unmarked grave sites.

'Please' before 'cheese': Answers to your royal etiquette questions

Etiquette expert Julie Blais Comeau answers your questions about how to address the royal couple, how to dress if you're meeting them, and whether or not you can ask for a selfie.

First transgender federal party leader calls for national anti-trans hate strategy

The Green Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to develop a targeted anti-transgender hate strategy, citing a 'rising tide of hate' both in Canada and abroad. Amita Kuttner, who is Canada's first transgender federal party leader, made the call during a press conference on Parliament Hill on Tuesday.

Canadians in the dark about how their data is collected and used, report finds

A new report says digital technology has become so widespread at such a rapid pace that Canadians have little idea what information is being collected about them or how it is used.

Poilievre personally holds investment in Bitcoin as he promotes crypto to Canadians

Conservative Party leadership candidate Pierre Poilievre has a personal financial interest in cryptocurrencies that he has promoted during his campaign as a hedge against inflation.

Finland, Sweden officially apply for NATO membership

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the military alliance stands ready to seize a historic moment and move quickly on allowing Finland and Sweden to join its ranks, after the two countries submitted their membership requests.

War wounds: Limbs lost and lives devastated in an instant in Ukraine

There is a cost to war — to the countries that wage it, to the soldiers who fight it, to the civilians who endure it. For nations, territory is gained and lost, and sometimes regained and lost again. But some losses are permanent. Lives lost can never be regained. Nor can limbs. And so it is in Ukraine.

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B.C. agility dog with 3 legs wins national award

Although Fisher is partial to just laying about cuddling the cat, the three-legged dog’s determination is proving to be boundless.

Fisher, the three-legged dog, competes in a canine agility course. (Submitted)

Hummingbird builds nest on hook hanging in noisy Victoria welding shop

Dave Clarke's noisy welding shop in Victoria is the last place you might expect to find a hummingbird nest, but that's exactly what he found one recent morning.

Potted plant 'performs' music at Indigenous art gallery on Vancouver Island

When Rande Cook first spotted the potted plant, he 'hired' it on the spot. There was something about the snake plant that seemed to speak to him.

'It restores your faith in humanity': Vancouver Island man, 72, prepares to cycle to Newfoundland

As Fred takes a framed photo off the wall, showing a winning a moment from his 40-year career working with race horses, he admits he was feeling stuck.

Baby geese attempting to cross busy street inspire Colwood grandmother

"There are six of them and they are so gorgeous," Swannie says. She stops to appreciate the tiny balls of yellow feathers during her daily walks.

B.C. garage with rooftop garden inspires unexpected love story

Freida Eriksen will never forget when she was a child and started helping her parents transform their home into an international attraction that would change her life forever.

Retired gravedigger inspired to live joyfully after connecting with cats

If you ask Bruce what he did before he spent his retirement walking his cats on a leash around his home, he’ll likely answer with a pun. You see, Bruce spent 33 years as a gravedigger.