Man taken to hospital after Courtenay motel fire destroys supportive housing units
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The B.C. government has appointed a new sergeant-at-arms in the legislature nearly three years after the former officer in the assembly was suspended.
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Caught on cam: Man throws eggs inside Campbell River business
A man armed with a carton of eggs went on a tirade inside a Campbell River business over the weekend, voicing his displeasure about 5G technology.
Vancouver Island man accused of defrauding $1M from investor during hotel sale
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The vast majority of Vancouver Island residents who are eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine have received at least one dose, with Greater Victoria and the Saaninch Peninsula showing the highest rates of uptake, according to the BC Centre for Disease Control.
Victoria woman's appearance in Netflix series after experiencing addiction and homelessness inspires hope
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Saanichton mother waited an hour and 40 minutes to hear back from ambulance dispatch
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Victoria Halloween house map: Your 2021 guide to the dark side of town
Halloween is upon us and that means it's time to round up your ghouls, ghosts and goblins and visit some truly spooktacular outdoor displays in and around Victoria.
'My dog was screaming in pain': Off-leash dogs allegedly kill smaller dog in Central Saanich
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Ontario Premier Doug Ford refused to apologize for comments he made about immigrants coming to the province 'to collect the dole,' instead saying that he is 'pro immigration.'
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A gang that kidnapped 17 members of a U.S.-based missionary group, including one Canadian, is demanding US$1 million ransom per person, although authorities are not clear whether that includes the five children being held, a top Haitian official told The Associated Press on Tuesday.
Train riders held up phones as woman was raped, Philadelphia police say
A man charged with raping a woman on a commuter train just outside of Philadelphia harassed her for more than 40 minutes while multiple people held up their phones to seemingly record the assault without intervening, authorities said.
'We have made the impossible possible': Calgary, Edmonton celebrate mayoral firsts
Alberta's two major cities are set to make history in their mayoral races after Monday's municipal elections across the province.
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Having infectious mononucleosis, also known as mono, during childhood and adolescence may be a risk factor for developing multiple sclerosis later in life, a new study suggests.
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'I'm heartbroken by this': Celine Dion delays opening of Las Vegas shows due to medical reasons
Just weeks before Céline Dion was set to return to the stage in Las Vegas, the Quebec superstar is delaying her show due to "unforeseen medical symptoms," her team said in a news release.
'I feel a great responsibility': Meet Liberal Rechie Valdez, Canada's first Filipina MP
Rechie Valdez has turned self-described 'side hustles' into full-time focuses as an entrepreneur, and is now taking on a new challenge: Liberal MP for Mississauga-Streetsville. In taking her seat in the House of Commons next month as one of 50 rookies elected, she'll also be making history as Canada's first federally-elected Filipina MP.
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When Carey Oakes embraced her first guitar, she couldn’t have imagined how dynamic the soundtrack to her life would become.
Former nurse plants more than 100 golf clubs in her Oak Bay garden
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20 golden retrievers attempt to pose for perfect picture in Nanaimo
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Blind B.C. dog overcomes adversity through doggy dock diving
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Qualicum Bay pub sets up tiny picnic table for squirrel named Charlie
Despite the name of this historic roadhouse, there's no "Crown and Anchor" here. What you will find, instead, are guests who are cute and furry.
Esquimalt woman writes children's book after surviving debilitating crash
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Saanich, B.C., senior rides around on scooter playing harmonica to spread joy
John Ryzebol plays for more than just his ever-expanding family (two children, seven grandchildren, thirteen great-grandchildren). Since the start of the pandemic, he's been taking musical rides around the neighbourhood, playing harmonica from his scooter every day.
Victoria man cycles for 24 hours straight to fundraise for dad diagnosed with ALS
Ian is riding his bike on a journey that began not on the street, but in the backyard with his dad.
'Seeing everything through her eyes for the first time, it’s beautiful': Dad and daughter bike, play piano in Oak Bay
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Quick-thinking hikers unravel turbans to help with rescue at Metro Vancouver park
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Manitoba man notices old Lotto Max ticket in his wallet, wins $20 million
A Manitoba man is $20 million richer after claiming a Lotto Max ticket for the draw on Aug. 24, 2021.
Newfoundland and Labrador says soft drink tax coming in 2022 will be Canada's first
In an effort to boost health outcomes in an ailing province, the Newfoundland and Labrador government unveiled details Tuesday of what it says will be the country's first tax specifically targeting sugary drinks.
'Have I made a huge mistake?': Nenshi reflects on his time as Calgary's mayor and decision not to run
In the months since Naheed Nenshi announced he would not be running for a fourth term, he says he's been reflecting on his 11 years in office and the direction the city will take next.
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Canadian sports fans hoping to catch a Seattle Seahawks or Seattle Kraken game are being advised to plan their trips across the border carefully, or they could face a nasty surprise on their return to Canada.
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Jon Stewart spoke with CNN's Jake Tapper about Donald Trump's presidency and the challenges facing American democracy.
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