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Source of spill that turned Sidney creek white identified

The Town of Sidney says it has identified the source of a troubling spill that turned Mermaid Creek milky white on Wednesday.

Paint runoff in Mermaid Creek is seen in this photo from the Peninsula Streams Society.

Training flight turns into rescue mission after boaters capsize off B.C. island

A pair of boaters and their dog were fortunate to survive after capsizing off Texada Island and spending 45 minutes in the water Thursday afternoon.

Rescuers from the Royal Canadian Air Force's 442 Squadron in Comox received a call about the incident around 3 p.m. Thursday. (442 Squadron)

BC Ferry commissioner proposes up to 9.2 per cent fare hike, final number on Sept. 30

The British Columbia Ferry Commission has announced its preliminary decision on ferry fare increases that if finalized would be up to a maximum of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years.

The British Columbia Ferry Commission has set a price cap on ferry fares of 9.2 per cent for each of the next four years. The BC Ferries vessel Queen of Surrey passes Bowen Island while traveling on Howe Sound from Horseshoe Bay to Langdale, B.C., on Friday, April 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

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Father of man shot twice in head by RCMP in Duncan speaks out

The father of a Vancouver Island man who was shot twice in the head by police during a dramatic incident in Duncan, B.C., on Tuesday evening is questioning why such lethal action had to be taken by police.

B.C. parents win battle to put son's Indigenous name on his birth certificate

After 13 months of fighting, the parents of a Campbell River, B.C., boy have received a birth certificate that accurately reflects the spelling of his name.

Crystal Smith and Raymond Shaw, who have been challenging the province to honour the Kwak̓wala characters in their son’s name. (CTV News)

Endangered B.C. orca expected to be released from captivity in Miami

A decades-long fight to free a southern resident killer whale from captivity in the U.S. will soon have a happy ending.

'It's ridiculous': Langford mayor defends proposed 12% property tax hike

A proposed 12 per cent property tax increase for Langford residents isn’t sitting well with many.

IIO investigating after man driving construction vehicle shot, seriously injured by police in Duncan, B.C.

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a police shooting in Duncan, B.C., on Tuesday evening.

Victoria landlord to pay tenant $30K for noise, asbestos exposure after judge strikes down challenge

A Victoria landlord and property management company must pay more than $30,000 in damages and rental reduction to a tenant who complained of exposure to asbestos and excessive noise while their apartment building was renovated.

Hundreds of workers may be moving from Victoria to Central Saanich

An economic boost could be coming to the relatively small community of Central Saanich.

Victoria to lower speed limit to 30 km/h on neighbourhood streets

Drivers in Victoria's Hillside-Quadra neighbourhood will be the first to experience the city's new default speed limit of 30km/h on residential streets starting this spring.

Residents concerned after asbestos found in Vancouver Island water pipes

CTV’s W5 discovered that thousands of kilometres of asbestos cement pipes are in place in at least 85 communities across Canada, including on Vancouver Island.

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Here's how deep Canada's orphan well problem runs

Canadian companies are spending public funding to clean up their oil and gas wells at a time when the industry is raking in historic profits, yet many wells remain abandoned or unplugged. As the number of these wells rises, so do the environmental costs and the likelihood that taxpayers will be on the hook for them.

A de-commissioned pumpjack is shown at a well head on an oil and gas installation near Cremona, Alta., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh)

Femicides on the rise as report indicates a woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in Canada

Femicides in Canada are on a concerning rise according to a new report that says a woman or girl is killed every 48 hours in the country and this number is likely to increase.

Police identify two of eight migrants pulled from water near Akwesasne, Que.

The Akwesasne Mohawk Police identified two of the eight migrants whose bodies were pulled from the St. Lawrence River earlier this week, but said Saturday they're still searching for a local resident whose boat was found near the victims.

Guilbeault defends carbon price, admits 'average household will pay more,' even after rebates

Canada's environment and climate change minister acknowledged that the average household may eventually pay more for the carbon price than it gets back in rebate payments, but says the Liberal government has other programs to help Canadians lower their energy costs overall.

Hungry iguana bites and infects toddler with rare bacterial infection before snatching her cake

A rare infection with tuberculosis-like symptoms was reported in a toddler after an iguana bit her before snatching away a slice of cake on a trip to Costa Rica.

April storms bring May norms: Weather Network’s seasonal forecast

The latest seasonal outlook from The Weather Network shows early April will continue to be chilly with flip-flopping temperatures bringing above and below the usual levels of precipitation seen around this time.

At least 26 dead after tornadoes rake U.S. Midwest, South

Storms that dropped possibly dozens of tornadoes killed at least 26 people in small towns and big cities across the South and Midwest, tearing a path through the Arkansas capital, collapsing the roof of a packed concert venue in Illinois, and stunning people throughout the region Saturday with the damage's scope.

Ukrainian official offers plan for a Crimea without Russia

A top Ukrainian official on Sunday outlined a series of steps the government in Kyiv would take after the country reclaims control of Crimea, including dismantling the strategic bridge that links the seized Black Sea peninsula to Russia.

Migrant bodies in St. Lawrence 'heartbreaking' but 'predictable,' advocate says

After the bodies of several people were discovered in the St. Lawrence River, who authorities say were likely trying to cross illegally into the U.S., a migrant advocate is questioning why people are fleeing Canada.

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Saanich teen publishes book about grieving to help others after losing mom

While Olivia Hahn is flipping through her family’s photo album, she needs no pictures to remind her how meaningful it was to share snacks, drink tea, and watch her favourite TV show with her mom. “I couldn’t imagine that in a few months I wouldn’t have my mother anymore,” she says.

Saanich teenager Olivia Hahn. (CTV News)

Saanich couple decorate tree with dogs after aggressive pruning

A few years after Marie and Derek got married, they bought a house and planted a tree in the front yard. Marie attached a large dog’s head mask to the tree trunk, along with a bright polka dot tie.

Victoria 80-year-old wears different colour of rainbow every day to spread joy

It all began after Robin Jones bought a pair of yellow, zebra-striped shoes. He now has outfits in eight different colours, so he can wear a different one every day.

'I was shocked that they were willing to go this far': B.C. palliative patient gifted beloved pizza for meaningful meal

After spending more than four months in hospital, Sanjeeve Seeburn and his wife Sandy were thinking back on that “magical” summer day they spent at a rural lavender farm – and the pizza they were served there.

'Silent superheroes': B.C. barber inspired by single mom and superhero gives back to kids in need

"What he does is amazing!" The story behind a Nanaimo barber who was inspired to help thousands of children-in-need get new back-to-school clothes and supplies.

Hugging cat befriends dog missing both front legs in Victoria

Katie Thorne's cat Otis loves to hug, so naturally that's how he greeted her new, two-legged dog named Mama Roo.

B.C. widow finds unexpected love while performing in blind choir

Before she experienced the worst year of her life, Debbie Barnswell simply sang for fun. It wasn't until she lost her husband of 32 years and diabetes stole her sight that Debbie found singing could also provide comfort.