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Roosters likely abandoned at Greater Victoria park rescued by community members

A Saanich, B.C., woman is in search of a sanctuary for 10 roosters that she helped rescue from a South Island park.

One of the recovered roosters is shown. (Karin Nelson)

Mill Bay home destroyed, man suffers burns in fire

One man suffered burns and smoke inhalation after a house fire in Mill Bay, B.C., on Saturday.

Firefighters battle a house fire on Arbutus Terrace in Mill Bay, B.C.

Warrant issued for man after break-in, sexual assault on Vancouver Island

RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man after a break-in and sexual assault in Nanoose Bay, B.C.

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Standoff in Cumberland neighbourhood ends 'safely,' RCMP say

Heavily armed Mounties responded to a home in Cumberland, B.C. Sunday morning for what they described as an "ongoing police incident at a residence."

Images from the scene show officers with long guns outside the residence. (CTV)

CRD warns of toxic algae blooms in 3 local lakes

The Capital Regional District is reminding would-be lake users that toxic algae blooms are ongoing in three different lakes across two regional parks.

Ingesting water containing the blue-green algae may cause a range of symptoms, including headaches and abdominal pain in humans and can lead to lethal liver damage in dogs. August 3, 2016 (CTV Vancouver Island)

BC Ferries sailings cancelled Sunday night due to lack of crew

BC Ferries cancelled two sailings between Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland on Sunday because of a lack of crew, and several other sailings to and from Salt Spring Island were also cancelled.

A BC Ferries vessel is seen in this undated image. (Shutterstock)

'I want her to be happy': Victoria cat owner responds to trespassing fine

Victoria cat owner Ramon Correa says he was stunned to receive a fine from the city after a neighbour complained about his cat trespassing on their property.

'My first horse rescue': Local veterinarian helps firefighters free trapped horse in Central Saanich

A horse, led by its owner, failed to see a deep muddy ditch through some tall grass.

B.C. pharmacists call on province to allow them to prescribe medications amid doctor shortage

Pharmacists are calling for the B.C. government to allow them to prescribe medication for minor ailments, especially as the province's doctor shortage continues to impact nearly a million residents.

Police watchdog finds evidence for charges against B.C. RCMP officer after man seriously injured in traffic stop

British Columbia's police watchdog has found evidence for charges against a Vancouver Island RCMP officer after a man suffered serious injuries during a traffic stop last year.

'Maybe we shouldn't have moved here': Military family struggles to find doctor in Greater Victoria

A young military couple that's new to Vancouver Island is scrambling to find a family doctor, and they're questioning their move to the capital region entirely.

This is Greater Victoria's worst sidewalk, according to advocacy group

A Greater Victoria pedestrian advocacy group has revealed the results of its search for the region's worst sidewalks.

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Sask. RCMP issue Amber Alert for 7-year-old girl and 8-year-old boy

An Amber Alert was issued Monday evening by Shaunavon RCMP in Saskatchewan for seven-year-old Luna Potts and eight-year-old Hunter Potts.

Benjamin Martin Moore, Luna Potts, and Hunter Potts. (Courtesy: Sask. RCMP)

Anne Heche remains in critical condition as police continue to investigate her car crash

Anne Heche has remained in critical condition since crashing her vehicle into a Los Angeles residence on Friday, according to a new representative for the actress.

The extraordinary political storm unleashed by the FBI search of Trump's Florida resort

The FBI search of Donald Trump's Florida resort is an extraordinary, historic development given that it targeted a former President of the United States and set off a political uproar he could use to stoke his likely 2024 White House bid.

Russian disinformation spreading in new ways despite bans, report says

After Russia invaded Ukraine last February, the European Union moved to block RT and Sputnik, two of the Kremlin's top channels for spreading propaganda and misinformation about the war. Nearly six months later, the number of sites pushing that same content has exploded, according to a report by NewsGuard.

Actor, singer Olivia Newton-John dies at age 73

Singer and actor Olivia Newton-John, who was best known for playing Sandy in the film 'Grease,' has died at the age of 73, according to her husband.

RCMP has been using spyware tools for years and in more cases than previously reported, MPs told

Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino and senior RCMP officers are defending the national police force's years-long and previously undisclosed use of spyware—capable of remotely accessing cell phone and computer microphones, cameras and other data—as part of dozens of major investigations.

4 Muslim men were killed in Albuquerque. Here's what we know about them

After ambush-style shootings of three Muslim men and the recent killing of a fourth in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the Muslim community in the city is on edge and fearful.

Trump says FBI conducted search at his Mar-a-Lago estate

The FBI searched Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate as part of an investigation into whether he took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence, people familiar with the matter said Monday, a move that represents a dramatic and unprecedented escalation of law enforcement scrutiny of the U.S. former president.

Saskatoon woman who had been reported missing faces charges in U.S., Canada

Federal prosecutors in the United States have accused a Saskatoon woman of faking her own death and that of her son in what they describe as an elaborate scheme to illegally enter the country.

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Nanaimo lawn bowler throws creative curve, turns 'bowls' into art

Judy MacNeal has been hand-decorating used lawn bowling balls - called bowls - in her garage throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Story of love and sacrifice connected to viral Ducknana statue

The surreal statues, which have duck heads attached to banana bodies, have inspired countless comments, store sell-outs, and a Ducknana meet and greet at a local park.

Victoria man transforms junk into acclaimed musical instruments

His collection of instruments (which he refers to as his kids and vows to never sell) includes a rotating drum, fabricating material from a failed “fast ferry project” and a percussive apparatus compiled from pieces of an amusement park ride.

'Pinch me, I’m dreaming': Edmonton couple's LEGO love story leads to jobs at toy company's headquarters

An Edmonton couple spent their first date building LEGO together. Now they're married and working as designers at the toy company's Denmark headquarters.

'Incredibly endearing': American blogger's Victoria bus video goes viral

The story behind a viral video about appreciative passengers on Victoria transit buses.

Dumpster discovery continues to transform formerly homeless man's life

Four years after a discovery in a Edmonton dumpster changed his life, Adam Gillan is sober, healthy and running a growing drywall business.

3-legged cat inspires Vancouver Island man with trio of tricks

Adam is cuddling with Mister Gibbles — a cat with three legs, who can do a trio of tricks.

'People keep falling in love with her': 125-year-old sailboat returns to B.C. waters

A 125-year-old sailboat is set to return to the waters of British Columbia after being landlocked for more than 20 years.

Man transforms minivan into solar-powered office after layoff

After becoming a casualty of a major downsizing at work, Robert Mah converted his minivan into a solar-powered mobile office and drove from Ontario to Victoria, B.C.

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CTV News journalist connects with his large Indigenous family for first time

From Vancouver, it takes the whole day to get to Alert Bay, B.C., off the northern tip of Vancouver Island. For CTV News reporter Ben Miljure, it’s taken his whole life, as he finally meets members of his large Indigenous family for the first time.

300-person reunion on remote B.C. island brings healing to Indigenous family

Not many families could organize a weekend reunion of 300 relatives on a remote B.C. island. The sprawling Indigenous Cook family with roots in Alert Bay did just that.

Toronto Pearson seeing 'measurable improvements' following weeks of delays

The travel headaches and turbulence that have become commonplace in recent months at Canada’s busiest airport appear to be turning a corner.

Former prime minister's home up for sale in Manitoba, fully restored to its original look

There is a chance someone could own a piece of history in Portage la Prairie, Man., as the home of Canada's ninth prime minister is on the market – completely restored to its original look.