37 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Vancouver Island
The Island Health region has now recorded 2,278 cases of COVID-19 since the pandemic began.
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3 men who drowned in Sooke River were likely 'puddle-jumping' in their truck: coroner
Eric Blackmore, Cory Mills and AJ Jensen, all 20 years old, died in the early morning hours of Feb. 1, 2020, when their blue Dodge Dakota pickup truck was pulled into the raging river in Sooke Potholes Provincial Park.
'It likely means the end of airsoft as a sport': Hobby under threat by new Canadian gun bill
The Federal Government is now moving ahead with Bill C-21, which will ban the use, sale and importation of more than 1,500 makes and models of assault-style weapons.
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'Forward edge of human exploration': Victoria company helps design piece of NASA Mars rover
When NASA's six-wheeled Perseverance rover touched down on the red soil of Mars, ground control teams in California leapt to their feet in unbridled enthusiasm. But they weren't the only ones bursting with joy.
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Former Alberta teacher accused of sexually assaulting students found dead on Quadra Island
A former Alberta teacher recently charged with 17 sexual offences against students was found dead on Quadra Island in B.C. on Monday.
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Saanich Peninsula municipalities launch new emergency alert system
Municipalities on the Saanich Peninsula are getting set to rollout a new emergency alert notification system for residents.
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Victoria approves closing half of Clover Point to cars
Changes will soon be coming to how traffic flows through Clover Point Park in Victoria.
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Man stabbed in front of family at Nanaimo mall
A man has been taken into custody after an alleged stabbing in Nanaimo on Wednesday evening.
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Canadian warship to sail past Victoria ahead of deployment
A Canadian warship will conduct a sail-past of the Victoria area Friday ahead of its six-month deployment overseas.
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Batten down the hatches: Wind warnings issued on Vancouver Island
Environment Canada is warning Vancouver Island residents of strong winds beginning Thursday afternoon.
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Province grants $3.5M to Vancouver Island tourism projects
A handful of Vancouver Island tourism projects are among dozens across the province to receive new funding from the B.C. tourism ministry.
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'We are not quite there': B.C. still not ready to ease restrictions, health officials say
Rising COVID-19 case numbers and an increasing test-positivity rate have quashed any hope of B.C. easing province-wide restrictions at the end of February.
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'Multiple team members' test positive for COVID-19 at Duncan grocery store
Meanwhile, a staff member of a Thrifty Foods grocery store in Courtenay also tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
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Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district projects $1.4M loss due to COVID-19
Nanaimo Ladysmith Public Schools' 2020-21 annual amended budget projects a $1.4-million operating fund loss mainly due to families choosing online, distributed learning over sending their kids to attend school in person.
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Where are B.C.'s COVID-19 cases being recorded? New map released
The latest map of COVID-19 cases in B.C. is a lot more lightly coloured than previous iterations, indicating fewer hotspots with high levels of per-capita infections.
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2 women fined $920 for refusal to wear masks, abusive behaviour on BC Ferries vessel
Two BC Ferries passengers are facing more than $900 in fines for allegedly flouting COVID-19 health orders and acting belligerently towards staff.
Vancouver Island fish farm begins euthanizing 1M salmon ahead of federal phase out
The task employees of a North Island fish hatchery have been dreading has arrived, and staff have now begun the process of culling nearly one million salmon they have been raising.
Nanaimo inks deal on massive port expansion, lays foundation for international shipping
The Port of Nanaimo has finished penning its lease agreement with international shipping company DP World to expand the city's Duke Point terminal and pave the way for global shipping.
'It's time to rethink': Study questions B.C.’s age-based approach to COVID-19 vaccinations
A new report from researchers at Simon Fraser University (SFU) is questioning B.C.'s COVID-19 vaccination plan.
Rolex watch owned by former Vancouver Island octopus wrestler nets over $150K at auction
A Vancouver Island senior is six figures richer after parting with a rare Rolex wristwatch that was once instrumental in his brief but successful career as an octopus wrestler.
Head removed from bust of Queen Elizabeth in Beacon Hill Park
A bust of Queen Elizabeth in Victoria's Beacon Hill Park has been vandalized with the head being completely removed from the body.
'Stop lying': City of Victoria bylaw offices covered in graffiti
Municipal staff are busy clearing a slew of graffiti from the walls and windows of the Victoria bylaw offices Wednesday.
B.C. looking for input on 'flyover overpass' for Pat Bay Hwy
The B.C. government is looking for public input on a proposed "flyover" overpass at the intersection of the Pat Bay Highway and Keating Cross Road in Central Saanich.
Teens arrested after arson at View Royal home
A pair teens were taken into police custody following an allegedly targeted case of arson at a View Royal home this weekend.
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Defence chief invited military members to come forward hours before stepping down
Hours before stepping down as Canada’s chief of defence staff, Admiral Art McDonald invited members of the Canadian Armed Forces to come forward if they have information about military misconduct, vowing to lead the culture change from inside.
Canada should invest in facilities to make vaccines for next pandemic, says Moderna co-founder
Canada should prepare for the next pandemic by investing in the necessary infrastructure to be able to produce vaccines domestically, says Canadian stem cell biologist and Moderna co-founder, Derrick Rossi.
Lexi's legacy: Family fights for better mental health access after losing daughter to suicide
A New Brunswick teen's family says better access to mental health care could have saved their daughter who died by suicide after two unsuccessful visits to a Fredericton hospital.
Head of Canada's largest pension plan received COVID-19 vaccine in Dubai: memo
The CEO of Canada's largest pension fund says in a memo to employees that he received a COVID-19 vaccination while on a 'very personal' trip to Dubai.
'Total hell': PSW describes working through COVID-19 outbreak at Ont. long-term care home
A personal support worker at a long-term care home in Barrie, Ont. said dealing with one of the largest COVID-19 variant outbreaks in Canada was ‘total hell.’
Vaccine 'ramp-up phase': 1.3M Moderna doses in March; more than 10M Pfizer by June
After weeks of uncertainty, Moderna Inc. has confirmed to the Canadian government that it will deliver 1.3 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine next month.
Brampton, Ont. parents charged after more than 100 kg of drugs found in luggage and child’s suitcase
Two Brampton parents have been charged after border officials allegedly found more than 100 kilograms of drugs hidden in their luggage and one of their children’s suitcases at Toronto Pearson airport earlier this month.
'We are not quite there': B.C. still not ready to ease restrictions, health officials say
Rising COVID-19 case numbers and an increasing test-positivity rate have quashed any hope of B.C. easing province-wide restrictions at the end of February.
Family of former London, Ont. restaurateur looks for answers to violent death in Cuba
The family of the one-time owner of London's famous Seven Dwarfs restaurant is searching for answers two months after their father was allegedly murdered while on an extended vacation in Cuba.
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Caring kitten helps rehabilitate rescued puppies
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Esquimalt man captures hundreds of hummingbirds on camera
“I’m looking for tiny little movements” Adam finds out how an Esquimalt man is using his super powers of perception to capture hundreds of hummingbirds on camera.
West Shore teen creates foundation to help the homeless
Marijke is placing a sweater in a backpack, preparing to embark on a journey that would have been unimaginable when she was little. The now 17-year-old was so shy, and so late to talk, her mom Colleen sought help.
Victoria musician keeps singers with special needs connected through online 'karaoke'
“There is an uplifting. There is something very magical!” Adam finds out how a Victoria musician is helping a diverse community of singers perform together while staying apart.
'It was more than a coincidence': Shelter worker finds serendipitous connection with abandoned dog
“It was more than a coincidence.” Adam finds out the remarkable connection between an animal shelter worker with a big heart and a disheveled dog with an unexpected name.
Saanich student preparing to beat 3 Guinness World Records
"I thought it was kind of funny, but he's actually really good!" Adam finds out how an ordinary teenager is striving to achieve an extraordinary goal with his Rubik’s Cube.
Saanich inventor with rare disorder strives to inspire with fundraising book
“My purpose in life, I realize, is to inspire others.” Adam finds out how a Saanich inventor’s latest project is striving to make amends and inspire positivity.
One stolen statue inspires three acts of kindness
Blaire was going out for a walk with her dog on Christmas morning when she noticed that her beloved statue was gone.
'Don't stop thinking about tomorrow': Dog named after Fleetwood Mac singer inspires owner battling cancer
Adam finds out how a dog named after a Fleetwood Mac singer is inspiring her owner to “don’t stop thinking about tomorrow.”
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'Forward edge of human exploration': Victoria company helps design piece of NASA Mars rover
When NASA's six-wheeled Perseverance rover touched down on the red soil of Mars, ground control teams in California leapt to their feet in unbridled enthusiasm. But they weren't the only ones bursting with joy.
'I had to lie': Problems plague first day of Quebec's vaccine registration system
Some Montrealers are facing headaches as they try to book COVID-19 vaccination appointments for their elderly parents.
What caused Alta.'s fireball Monday? U of A scientists solve 'incredible mystery'
We're learning more about the fireball so many Albertans saw streak across the dark sky early Monday morning.
'This is absurd': B.C. dad speaks out after school sends daughter home over perceived dress code violation
A Kamloops, B.C., father is speaking out after his daughter was allegedly sent home from school for wearing a black knee-length dress over a white turtleneck.
Experts say lack of ice explains two lost seals needing rescue on P.E.I. this week
For the second time in a week, police in Prince Edward Island were called to the scene of a wandering seal, and animal specialists say it may not be the last.
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Remembering Shirley the elephant and her Yarmouth connection
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Dump truck slams into highway barrier in Wash.
Dashcam video captured the moment a dump truck collided with a barrier along the I-405 north of Renton, Wash.
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Technology solved the mystery behind a tiny cryptic message in one of the world's most iconic paintings that stumped experts for over a century.
Bison once again roaming Alberta's Waterton National Park
Six bison have been transferred back to a national park in Alberta after their paddock was destroyed in a 2017 wildfire.
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