19 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Vancouver Island
Health officials have identified 19 new cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island region Tuesday.
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Shelter spaces coming online as Victoria races towards homeless housing deadline
By March 31, the City of Victoria and the province have committed to housing all unsheltered people living in the city.
'This is a horrible tragedy': 17-year-old stabbed to death in Duncan, youth arrested
The investigation into a recent Duncan homicide continues, after the death was first reported by police on Monday.
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Qualicum School District warns of COVID-19 exposure at Parksville school
The Qualicum School District (SD69) is notifying community members of a COVID-19 exposure at a Parksville elementary school.
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Victoria petitions B.C. Supreme Court for clarity on Beacon Hill Park shelters
The City of Victoria is petitioning the B.C. Supreme Court to clarify whether Beacon Hill Park can be used to shelter homeless people in temporary structures.
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Comox Valley students call for 'immediate shutdown of schools' after COVID-19 exposures
Students in the Comox Valley School District have launched an online petition calling for a transition to full online learning after multiple schools reported COVID-19 exposures over the past two weeks.
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With latest renewal, B.C.'s record-breaking state of emergency approaches 1-year mark
British Columbia's record-breaking state of emergency has been in effect for almost a year.
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Victoria selects Vancouver team to build $3M skate and bike park
The City of Victoria has picked a Vancouver-based team to lead design and construction of a multi-million dollar skate and bike park in Topaz Park.
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'Agitated' man arrested on Saanich bus wanted for prior assaults
A man has been arrested after a dramatic incident took place aboard a BC Transit bus on Tuesday morning.
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Rapid response teams in place to support COVID-19 safety in B.C. schools
Education Minister Jennifer Whiteside says six new rapid response teams will help schools in B.C. identify gaps in COVID-19 safety plans to help reduce exposure risk.
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Victoria community centre seeks donations after flood
Staff at the Oaklands Community Association in Victoria are asking for donations after a broken water heater flooded the community centre.
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Traffic delays begin on Langford's Veterans Memorial Pkwy for municipal work
Drivers are being warned to prepare for traffic delays along Veterans Memorial Parkway in Langford as city crews begin tree pruning work in the area.
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$3.5M in federal funding for 'vending machines' that dispense safer drugs
The federal government has provided nearly $3.5 million in funding for five vending machines that will dispense medical-grade opioids in British Columbia, Ontario and Nova Scotia, in order to prevent overdoses.
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3 arrested after gunshots fired in Campbell River
Three people were arrested in the early hours of Monday morning for allegedly shooting a gun in the Campbell River area.
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Tofino to unveil new tsunami alert system
The District of Tofino is preparing to roll out a new tsunami monitoring and alerting system.
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Worker in his 50s killed in logging accident near Gold River
Nootka Sound RCMP say a Gold River man in his mid-50s died Monday morning as the result of a worksite injury just south of the community.
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B.C. researchers turn to sea cucumbers to address aquaculture sustainability
B.C. researchers say the sea cucumber's ability to remove excess organic matter from surrounding water and sediment that makes it interesting for aquaculture.
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Nearly 340 new child care spaces to open on Vancouver Island
The province is promising to open nearly 340 new child care spaces on Vancouver Island, mostly in the Greater Victoria area.
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RCMP investigating Vancouver Island homicide
Police are investigating after a man was killed in an altercation in Duncan in the early hours of Monday morning.
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Duncan community reeling after homicide
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Henry defends choice to increase vaccine intervals
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Victoria prepares shelters ahead of March deadline
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Robotic pets coming to some island care homes
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WATCH: WWII-era bomb detonated in the middle of U.K. town
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COVID-19 vaccines on Vancouver Island: What you need to know
British Columbia will begin rolling out its COVID-19 mass vaccination program in earnest next week, and will allow seniors to begin booking their immunization appointments.
'Historically low levels': Limited inventory continues to squeeze Victoria's pricy real estate market
Greater Victoria's real estate market showed no signs of slowing down in February, with both condo and single-family home sales increasing from the month before.
Man arrested for pouring gasoline on Victoria tent, threatening to set occupants on fire
Police are investigating after a man allegedly poured gasoline on a tent in a Victoria park and threatened to set it on fire while someone was still inside.
3 more island schools report COVID-19 exposures, total now 20
Island Health has notified the families of students at three more Vancouver Island schools that COVID-19 exposures recently took place.
Chuck's Burger Bar announces permanent closure after sex assault allegations
A downtown Victoria restaurant is permanently closing after a series of sexual assault allegations were levelled against a former employee earlier this year.
Nanaimo RCMP catch graffiti taggers green-handed
Three taggers were caught by Nanaimo RCMP after their hands were still covered with green paint which they used to deface public property in Mid-February.
Compensation now open for B.C. students whose 2019 exam scores were botched by province
British Columbia students whose Grade 12 provincial exams were incorrectly graded in 2019 can now apply for financial compensation from the province.
Songhees First Nation receives funding for 'marine trail'
A local First Nations community has received funding to embark on a new adventure to promote cultural and tourism opportunities in and around the Victoria area.
Vancouver Island nature photographer recalls secret assignment to capture Paul McCartney on camera
“It was really cool to see how down to earth he was.” Adam finds out how a north Island photographer captured a world famous star on camera.
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A look at the mixed messages and confusion surrounding the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine
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Why you probably still shouldn't worry about surface transmission of the coronavirus
Despite the rise of coronavirus variants that can spread more easily, experts say the risk of surface transmission of the virus continues to be negligible.
Can we hug our vaccinated grandparents? Experts say it depends
As some provinces open COVID-19 vaccinations to their oldest residents, experts say meeting up with older loved ones who’ve received the vaccine remains a dilemma.
Rescue crews responding to fire, emergency, on Canadian fishing vessel off N.S. coast
The Canadian military says aircraft and ships have responded to an emergency aboard a Canadian fishing vessel that has been damaged by fire off of the coast of Nova Scotia.
This Ontario nurse worked for 25 years before retiring. Now she's back to help administer vaccines
The pandemic has been full of tragic tales, but it has also inspired some to step up in service of their fellow human beings — such as Junghee Ahn, an Ontario nurse who recently came out of retirement to help administer COVID-19 vaccines.
Nearly 945K vaccine doses arriving this week, including first from AstraZeneca: Anand
As provinces and territories weigh how they'll handle administering the AstraZeneca doses after a national advisory committee cautioned against giving them to people aged 65 and up, Procurement Minister Anita Anand said the first 500,000 doses are set to land in Canada on Wednesday.
Canadians' desire to drop monarchy reaches 'historic level': poll
A new poll has found that the desire among Canadians to drop the monarchy is at its highest level recorded in the past 12 years.
Calgary man pleads guilty to killing girlfriend and parents in 2018
Warning: details in this story will be disturbing for some readers. A Calgary man has pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree murder and one count of first-degree murder for the deaths of his girlfriend and parents in 2018.
Vancouver police officers now on administrative duty after posing with dead body
Two police officers being investigated after one of them was caught on video posing with a dead body are now on administrative duty, the Vancouver Police Department says.
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Parksville senior's 'priceless' past helps watch sell for $158K
Before it was set to be sold at a rare watch auction in New York, the Rolex was simply the watch that Bill wore before his Timex.
Vancouver Island nature photographer recalls secret assignment to capture Paul McCartney on camera
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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
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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
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'Degrassi: The Next Generation' star Jahmil French dead at 29
Jahmil French, who is best known for his role as Dave Turner in teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation, has died.
B.C. paramedic staffing now 'critical' as ambulance wait times reach 2 hours: union
B.C.’s paramedics union says staffing levels across the province are now 'critical,' causing ambulances to sit empty and wait times to balloon.
Alberta seniors won't receive AstraZeneca vaccine following new recommendations
Albertans aged 65 or older will not receive the newly approved AstraZeneca vaccine following new advice from a national advisory committee on who should and shouldn’t get the shot.
'They cannot wait': Quebec cancer doctors say their patients need vaccines, now
Quebec cancer specialists are asking the province to bump their patients up in the priority lineup, not just soon, but now, getting shots alongside the elderly.
'Not about heat, it's not about light': Calgary mayor condemns use of tiki torches at protest
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Calif. crash kills at least 13 of 25 people packed in SUV
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N.S. hasn't decided if it will use AstraZeneca vaccine
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Ont. woman pays $3,500 for one night in quarantine hotel
WATCH: WWII-era bomb detonated in the middle of U.K. town
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Former Vancouver Canuck Todd Bertuzzi arrested in Michigan
Former Vancouver Canucks forward Todd Bertuzzi was arrested in Michigan over the weekend on suspicion of impaired driving, according to TMZ.
