Firefighters rescue kitten stuck in drain pipe in Victoria
Last week, firefighters in Victoria were called to help rescue Willow, an eight-month-old kitten who had crawled into an uncovered drain pipe and gotten stuck.
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Care home staff struggle to isolate dementia patients during COVID-19 outbreaks, experts say
Staff in long-term care homes across Canada are struggling to isolate elderly residents with dementia during COVID-19 outbreaks, accelerating the deadly spread of the virus, experts say.
High numbers of per-capita COVID-19 infections found in several rural B.C. regions
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control's latest map of COVID-19 case data shows hotspots in the province's Interior and north, as well as a growing density of cases in the Vancouver Island region where a First Nation has been struggling with an outbreak.
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Driver arrested after ramming Victoria police vehicle with minivan
Police in Victoria say they have arrested a man for ramming a police vehicle with his minivan Friday night.
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Tragic conclusions to Island search and rescue operations are taking a toll, crews say
Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue teams capped off a busy and emotionally taxing week by rescuing two hikers on Bluff Mountain Friday night.
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B.C. advocate calls for people with Down syndrome to receive COVID-19 vaccine priority
The head of a Burnaby-based organization is calling on the province to prioritize people with Down syndrome for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Tourism industry says interprovincial travel ban would cause 'reputational damage' to B.C.
As B.C. looks into limiting interprovincial travel, representatives of the province's tourism and hospitality industry are speaking up in opposition.
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National COVID-19 modelling shows cause for concern, even as B.C.'s curve flattens
Despite a flattering curve, modelling shows British Columbians need to reduce their interactions to avoid a surge in COVID-19 cases.
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13 more COVID-19 cases found on Vancouver Island
Health officials identified another 13 cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island in their final update of the week Friday.
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Pfizer vaccine shortage will have 'significant' impact on B.C. in short term, says minister
British Columbia's health minister says the reduction in shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Canada will have a significant effect, but just in the immediate period.
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Vancouver Island retailers report long delays for new appliances, furniture, vehicles due to COVID-19
Vancouver Island showrooms are full but customers may be caught off guard when they’re told how long it’s going to take to get their product from the manufacturer.
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5 more 'glass removal' break-ins reported in Victoria
A range of businesses in downtown Victoria were broken into in the early hours of Friday morning, according to Victoria police.
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A look inside the Canadian Coast Guard's new 'Marine Mammal Desk'
It’s being described as a first of its kind. A new “Marine Mammal Desk” has been set up by the Canadian Coast Guard in Sidney, B.C. The new service is co-located within the coast guard’s Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.
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Cowichan Tribes report 14 more COVID-19 cases as all 600 vaccines administered
A Vancouver Island First Nation is reporting 14 more cases of COVID-19 among its membership.
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VicPD searching for man after Esquimalt teen sexually assaulted
Victoria police are investigating the sexual assault of a teen in Esquimalt that occurred in early December.
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Island businesses struggle to find employees during pandemic
For many businesses in Greater Victoria, the biggest problem during the pandemic has been a lack of customers. But for others, a new pandemic problem is beginning to boil to the surface, a shortage of staff.
24 years after Reena Virk's murder, parole board continues Kelly Ellard's release
The 38-year-old woman convicted of murdering teenager Reena Virk near Victoria in 1997 will be allowed to continue her day parole.
Woman dies after motorized wheelchair struck by car in Nanaimo
A woman has died after a collision between a vehicle and a motorized wheelchair in Nanaimo.
Victoria councillor who travelled to Africa amid pandemic apologizes to council
Coun. Sharmarke Dubow formally addressed his fellow councillors during a committee of the whole meeting Thursday morning.
Coast guard's new marine watch desk reports sightings in real time to protect B.C. orcas
The Canadian Coast Guard will report whale sightings in real time from a new marine mammal desk established to protect endangered southern resident killer whales and other cetaceans in British Columbia waters.
In tight vote, Saanich council allows family to build dream home
A Saanich couple is no longer facing a crushing $300,000 bill to connect to municipal storm drains in order to build their dream home.
Interprovincial travel ban? B.C. seeking legal advice, premier says
British Columbia's premier says his government is seeking legal advice on whether it can limit non-essential travel from people out of province during the pandemic.
Search suspended for missing Vancouver Island kayaker
The search for a missing Langford man has been suspended after he was reported missing Sunday evening.
B.C. acquires land for 16 provincial parks, 2 new protected areas
Hundreds of hectares of land have now been added to B.C. provincial parks and protected lands, the province announced Wednesday.
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No place for 'far right' in Conservative Party: O'Toole
Federal Conservative Leader Erin O'Toole pushed back against attempts to link his party to Trump-style politics on Sunday, saying there is 'no place for the far right' in the Tories while accusing the Liberals of divisive dirty tricks.
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EXCLUSIVE | Fauci says U.S. will likely return to 'some degree of normality' at same time as Canada
While critics of Canada's vaccine rollout continue to point to the more accelerated COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the United States, Dr. Anthony Fauci says he isn't planning on American life getting back to some semblance of normality any earlier than Canadian officials are aiming for.
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Turning off the camera during Zoom or video meetings can actually help reduce a person's carbon footprint by 96 per cent, a new environmental study finds.
N.B. reports 36 new cases of COVID-19; largest one-day case count since pandemic began
New Brunswick is reporting 36 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the number of active cases in the province to 292, the largest number of active cases in the province since the pandemic began.
COVID-19 worsening Canadian students' diets, inactivity, alcohol consumption: study
A new study out of the University of Saskatchewan has found that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased unhealthy behaviour in post-secondary students, including poor dietary habits, low activity levels, and high alcohol consumption.
RCMP say fishing vessel that sank last month off Nova Scotia located in deep water
RCMP say they have located a scallop dragger that sank off the coast of southwestern Nova Scotia last month and led to the loss of six fishermen.
Tim Cook on why he kicked Parler off Apple's App Store
Apple, along with Amazon and Google, effectively kicked Parler off the internet in the wake of the January 6 U.S. Capitol siege. Despite criticism that Big Tech wields too much power over speech, Apple CEO Tim Cook defended his decision.
Ontario reports single-day increase in new COVID-19 cases, records more than 3,400 infections
Ontario is reporting a single-day increase in the number of new COVID-19 cases, reporting more than 3,400 new infections and 69 additional deaths.
Quebec COVID-19 hospitalizations go down for third straight day
Quebec reported Sunday that 242,714 people have now tested positive for COVID-19 in the province, and 9,055 people have died due to the disease since the start of the pandemic. Hospitalizations went down by 14.
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Saanich woman inspired by rare childhood toy to create positive pictures
"She made me smile as soon as I saw her again; she’s so cute.": Adam finds out how a Saanich woman was inspired by the discovery of a childhood doll to take a series of positive pictures.
Lake Cowichan woman donates 7,000 cans while training for cross-Canada cycle
In 1988, Moira began riding across the country. She made it from Nova Scotia to Manitoba before struggling in the prairie winds.
Saanich woman shares daily facts about history amid pandemic
Charlotte was in the midst of learning about history at university when the start of the pandemic suddenly stopped her studies.
Blind Victoria woman overcomes obstacles to become gold medal-winning weightlifter
“Everybody has an opportunity to make lemonade out of lemons.” Adam finds out the unexpected story behind a Victoria woman who is overcoming obstacles and inspiring positivity.
74-year-old volunteer climbs Mt. Benson 259 times to maintain Canadian flag at summit
"It's a bit of a struggle, but it's okay. It's beautiful!" Adam finds out how a 74-year-old is making a positive contribution to Nanaimo's Mt. Benson after hiking to its peak more than 259 times and counting.
Different island children find common goal of helping those in need
"There’s more to Christmas than what’s under the tree." Adam finds out how three different Island children are preparing for Christmas with a common goal to give to those in need.
Colwood Christmas tree being decorated with memories of loss and love
Colleen wasn’t expecting to see anything unusual during her regular walk along Esquimalt Lagoon. “And one day, it just appeared,” she says.
Nanaimo boy dresses as 12 festive film characters to spread joy
The boy is laughing, while dancing along to an animated lawn ornament playing ‘Santa Claus is Coming to Town.’
Mystery Fairfield trumpet player spreads Christmas joy
"See where these little bits of magic are. They're everywhere!" Adam find out how a Victoria woman was inspired by a mysterious musician, and how that musician was inspired by her.
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Tourism industry says interprovincial travel ban would cause 'reputational damage' to B.C.
As B.C. looks into limiting interprovincial travel, representatives of the province's tourism and hospitality industry are speaking up in opposition.
Hells Angels-affiliated members pick up over $32,000 in fines for illegally gathering in January
Officers in the Quebec provincial police's organized crime squad have twice broken up gatherings in January and handed out over $32,000 in fines for violating public health measures to members affiliated with the Hells Angels motorcycle club.
Calgary parents charged with neglect after adult son found malnourished, unresponsive
The parents of a 27-year-old Calgary man have been charged following an investigation into alleged neglect.
Young woman from Toronto who was lost on B.C. mountain has died, police say
A young woman from Toronto who was lost on a B.C. mountain overnight has died, according to police.
Ontario MPP kicked out of PC caucus for calling lockdown 'deadlier than COVID'
An Ontario MPP who sent Premier Doug Ford a two-page letter calling the provincial lockdown "deadlier than COVID" has been kicked out of caucus for his "irresponsible" comments.
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McMaster criticizes Trump for 'stoking fears' amidst crisis
As Inauguration Day approaches, D.C. is guarded by more American troops than there are in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Canadians leaving big cities at record pace: StatsCan
A new report from StatsCan says more than 87,000 people have left big cities for smaller nearby communities.
Russian critic Alexei Navalny detained on return to Moscow
Montreal hit with first major snowstorm amid mild winter
Toronto police step up enforcement at anti-lockdown protest
Before a province-wide lockdown was ordered, new data shows people flocked to malls outside of where they live.
