Large fire, explosions tear through Nanaimo homeless camp
Emergency responders rushed to the scene of a large fire at a Nanaimo homeless camp Thursday.
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Thieves using building intercoms to sneak into parkades, VicPD warns
Thieves are sneaking into apartment buildings and stealing items out of parking garages by using intercom systems outside, the Victoria Police Department says.
B.C. surpasses 9,000 active cases for the first time in the COVID-19 pandemic
Another 694 cases of the novel coronavirus have been confirmed in the 24 hours since health officials' last update on the disease.
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'Company Pitch & Showcase' gives women a chance to grow in tech industry
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'Power to Be' moves programs online to help keep people connected
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Comox air force base lights up heritage planes for the holidays
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Nanaimo traffic stop turns up drugs, weapons and cash
A 46-year-old man was arrested in Nanaimo over the weekend after a traffic stop turned up weapons, methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl, according to police.
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Sooke man captures wild neighbours on camera, including bears, otters and birds
When Jordan arrived at his new home near the Sooke River, he discovered that his new neighbours were the ‘pop-by and say hi’ type.
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B.C. premier says government determined to deliver COVID-19 relief payments
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NDP to put forward Raj Chouhan as B.C. legislature Speaker
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Report finds 'widespread' anti-Indigenous racism in B.C. health system
A report into anti-Indigenous discrimination in British Columbia’s health-care system has found "hundreds of examples of prejudice and racism" in health facilities across the province.
Canada-U.S. naval exercise underway off Vancouver Island
Several hundred Canadian navy and air force personnel are taking to the waters off Vancouver Island this week for a joint training exercise with the United States.
BC Transit retiring Victoria's original double decker buses, were 1st in North America
BC Transit is issuing a warm farewell to Victoria’s original double decker buses, which were first introduced to the city 20 years ago and are reportedly the first double decker buses to ever be used in a North American public transit system.
Endangered Vancouver Island marmots are making a comeback
Vancouver Island marmots may just be the antidote required for the dystopian times we are living in.
Wreckage of downed plane removed from Vancouver Island beach
Two days after crash-landing into the ocean, a small aircraft that was leaking fuel onto a Vancouver Island beach has been removed.
RCMP seek driver after fatal island shooting; 4 dogs also found dead at scene
Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting in a rural area of Vancouver Island earlier this month, and are hoping to speak with a driver who may have picked up two people around the time of the incident
West Shore RCMP seize loaded guns from alleged impaired driver
A pair of unsafe driving incidents led police to the discovery of several firearms in View Royal on Saturday, according to West Shore RCMP.
COVID-19 exposures declared at 4 more Port Alberni schools
Vancouver Island health authorities have declared COVID-19 exposures at four more schools in Port Alberni.
Victoria police issued COVID-19 fines at 2 different house parties Saturday night
Police in Victoria say they shut down two separate house parties on Saturday night, issuing tickets of $2,300 and $230 for violating B.C.'s COVID-19 rules.
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Feds outline plan to administer first COVID-19 vaccines, launching 'dry run' next week
The federal government has outlined its initial plans to administer the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines in the 'coming weeks and months.'
U.S. in talks with Huawei CFO Meng on resolving criminal charges: Reuters source
U.S. prosecutors are discussing a deal with lawyers for Huawei finance chief Meng Wanzhou to resolve criminal charges against her, a person familiar with the matter said, signaling a potential end to a case that has strained ties between the United States, China and Canada.
Alberta reports new daily high of 1,854 COVID-19 cases, 14 deaths
Alberta set a new daily high on Thursday with 1,854 cases of COVID-19 after nearly 20,000 tests.
O'Toole suggests lack of Liberal transparency feeding problem of vaccine misinformation
As federal public health officials plot out how to tackle COVID-19 vaccine misinformation, Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole is suggesting the lack of Liberal transparency is feeding into some Canadians' anxieties about being immunized against the novel coronavirus.
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Vancouver mother of girl with rare, fatal illness now raising money for clinical trial
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Second World War veteran beats COVID-19, marks 104th birthday
An Alabama man who spent Second World War repairing bomb-damaged trains in France recovered from a fight with COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday on Thursday.
'I'm the guy who is stealing Christmas': Pallister tells Manitobans to stay apart this holiday season
Premier Brian Pallister has a strong message for Manitobans disrespecting public health orders and is telling people to celebrate the holidays differently this year.
Christmas cancellation: Quebec backtracks and calls off holiday gatherings
The Quebec government has reversed its decision on holiday gatherings in most of the province, citing a worrisome increase in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths over the past few days as the reason.
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Sooke man captures wild neighbours on camera, including bears, otters and birds
When Jordan arrived at his new home near the Sooke River, he discovered that his new neighbours were the ‘pop-by and say hi’ type.
Vancouver Island Elvis fan shares stories, photos of her many encounters with Presley
Barb will never forget the day she was visiting her parents’ friends and heard the most wonderful sounds coming from the other room.
Victoria couple coping with dementia gives back with fundraising calendar
"It gets them thinking good thoughts about themselves and others." Adam follows-up with a Victoria couple experiencing unexpected creativity and finds out how they are turning adversity into generosity.
Man's search for gold in Sooke River yields mental health breakthrough
Paul was struggling with anxiety attacks before his cousin invited him down to the Sooke River to go searching for gold. They found some.
Classroom-visiting cat inspires joy during pandemic
"I guess she was the star of her show!" Adam finds out how a cat, that visits classrooms inside Esquimalt High, is spreading joy and earning an Instagram account.
101-year-old Oak Bay veteran and fundraiser honours those lost this Remembrance Day
Although the Second World War veteran doesn't like to recall his past, he says it’s imperative we never forget those responsible for our present freedom.
Sister of Saanich crash victim folds thousands of paper cranes to raise money for others
Three years ago, Leila was hit by a speeding SUV while walking to school. While she was being treated for multiple serious injuries, her mom re-introduced her sister to origami — to keep her focus away from fearing the worst.
Life-saving act of kindness prompts Saanich woman's book
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Mysterious 'Oompa Loompas' messages inspire Victoria neighbourhood to find positivity during the pandemic
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Would a curfew to curb the spread of COVID-19 in Toronto actually be effective?
As Toronto continues to report new COVID-19 case numbers by the hundreds on a daily basis, Mayor John Tory was asked Wednesday if the city would consider implementing a curfew to help curb the spread of the disease.
'It chokes me up': OPP collect hundreds of birthday cards for 11-year-old Ontario girl battling cancer
The OPP put out the call and you answered. Hundreds of birthday cards have been collected by Ontario Provincial Police for 11-year-old Sarah Hamby of Beeton, Ont.
Hundreds of people have broken quarantine rules in Canada - and some paid a hefty price
Having to spend 14 days in quarantine when you feel perfectly healthy isn’t easy, but not only is it seen right now as a necessary precaution after travelling outside Canada during COVID - it’s mandatory.
Sask. government apologizes for World AIDS Day post that appears to depict gay couple
The Government of Saskatchewan has apologized for a social media post that appeared to depict a gay couple on World AIDS Day.
Falling meteor causes fireball, flash of light over parts of Ontario
A meteor travelling an estimated 100,000 kilometers an hour is believed to have fallen into the earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday afternoon, resulting in multiple reports of a bright flash of light above Toronto and some streaks of fire in the sky across southern Ontario.
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U.S. in talks with Meng Wanzhou about resolving charges
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