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Canada Post calls on dog owners to keep everyone safe this summer during deliveries

With the weather improving and more people venturing outside with their furry friends, Canada Post is asking residents to be mindful of their animals this summer.

Canada Post delivery agent Leslie Black is pictured along her route in Oak Bay, B.C. (CTV News)

U.S. seizes 1,400 pounds of meth aboard boat near Canada-U.S. border

Investigators were told a man had been hiking near a marina in Sidney, on Vancouver Island, when someone approached him and offered him $1,000 to move a boat from Sidney to Anacortes, Wash.

Some of the seized meth is shown. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection)

Man dies after logging truck crash near Courtenay, B.C.

A crash involving a logging truck near Courtenay, B.C., on Tuesday claimed the life of one man, CTV News has learned.

The crash closed the northbound onramp onto Highway 19 from Comox Valley Parkway on Tuesday. (CTV News)

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What happened to the Very Good Butchers? Plant-based meat company closing most B.C. operations

A British Columbia company that was once at the forefront of the booming plant-based meats industry is shuttering stores and production plants as it struggles to survive.

The company opened its first official store in the Victoria Public Market in 2017 after leaving Denman Island, B.C. (CTV News)

BC Ferries hires 850 new workers as it prepares for busy summer

BC Ferries saw no staff-related service disruptions over the Victoria Day long weekend, even as it carried a record number of vehicles, according to its president and CEO.

The B.C. Day weekend has arrived, bringing the usual border delays, packed ferries and traffic gridlock. Maria Weisgarber shares tips for long weekend travellers. July 29, 2011. (CTV)

DFO investigating dead porpoise found near Victoria

Authorities are investigating Wednesday after the body of a porpoise was discovered on a beach near Victoria.

The body of a Dall's porpoise was discovered on a beach in Colwood, B.C., on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. (CTV News)

Old-growth activists dump manure at B.C. premier's office, promise more highway disruption

Old-growth logging protesters left a messy surprise on the doorstep of B.C. Premier John Horgan's local constituency office on Wednesday.

Bag containing inert hand grenades shut down Victoria airport

Victoria International Airport reopened late Tuesday after commercial flights were cancelled for much of the day following the discovery of a pair of inert hand grenades and other surplus military gear in a passenger's luggage.

Business case for new Royal B.C. Museum focuses on expansion, safety

The B.C. government has released its business case to redevelop the Royal B.C. Museum, after the province faced criticism for its $789-million cost estimate.

Canadian military aware of housing concerns on Vancouver Island

The Canadian Armed Forces is not immune to the housing crunch on Vancouver Island.

2 rescued after boat catches fire, sinks off Vancouver Island

Two people were rescued after their boat caught fire off Qualicum Beach, B.C., north of Parksville, on Monday afternoon.

Courtenay hands out $200K in fines after 107 protected trees damaged

The City of Courtenay has announced hefty fines for a contractor and property management company after more than 100 protected trees were damaged in the community.

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Monkeypox cases near 200 in more than 20 countries: WHO

The World Health Organization says nearly 200 cases of monkeypox have been reported in more than 20 countries not usually known to have outbreaks of the unusual disease, but described the epidemic as 'containable' and proposed creating a stockpile to equitably share the limited vaccines and drugs available worldwide.

At World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, on April 15, 2020. (Martial Trezzini / Keystone via AP, file)

Brokenhearted husband dies after wife slain in Texas rampage

Fourth-grade teacher Irma Garcia was killed in her Texas classroom on Tuesday, massacred along with her co-teacher and 19 students. Two days later, a family member says her brokenhearted husband died.

Trudeau signals new gun-control changes coming; here's what the Liberals have promised

In the wake of a horrific mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has signalled that the Canadian government will be moving ahead on new gun-control measures 'in the coming weeks.' In previous Parliaments, the Liberals have made changes to Canada's gun laws, but in the 2021 federal election, Trudeau promised to go further.

Man fatally shot by police near Toronto elementary school; SIU says BB gun recovered

One man is dead after being shot by police near a Toronto elementary school on Thursday afternoon. The incident sent hundreds of students into lockdown.

Canadian gymnast alleges sexual, emotional abuse by coach

Former Canadian gymnast Abby Pearson Spadafora said on Thursday she had suffered years of abuse at the hands of Olympic coach Dave Brubaker and his wife Elizabeth and called for an independent investigation of the sport.

Stars and royalty watch ABBA's return in digital stage show

Four decades after the Swedish pop supergroup last performed live, audiences can once again see ABBA onstage in an innovative digital concert where past and future collide.

NRA opens gun convention in Texas after school massacre

The National Rifle Association begins its annual convention in Houston on Friday, and leaders of the powerful gun-rights lobbying group are gearing up to "reflect on" -- and deflect any blame for -- the deadly shooting earlier this week of 19 children and two teachers at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas.

Russian plane grounded indefinitely at Toronto Pearson racking up huge parking bill

A massive Russian plane that was grounded at Toronto Pearson International Airport back in February is racking up a substantial parking bill.

Twitter shareholders sue Musk, say he 'deflated' stock price

Twitter shareholders have filed a lawsuit accusing Elon Musk of engaged in 'unlawful conduct' aimed at sowing doubt about his bid to buy the social media company.

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Community volunteer celebrates 75th birthday by providing hundreds of meals for others

Over the past two years, Greg saved what little money he had to celebrate his birthday by serving about 400 others.

Vancouver Island 'adventure cat' skis, bikes and kayaks

Before Michelle Gagnon figured out her that her cat liked playing fetch outside in the snow, Bodhi was a skittish kitten.

'Not a normal house pet': North Saanich woman enjoys hard-earned friendship with pig

Anette never expected that she’d be going for daily walks around her neighbourhood with a pair of pups and a 300 pound pig.

Nanaimo girl creates playground and stadium for pet snails

When Olivia started searching for snails at the start of the pandemic, her mom Sarah wasn’t surprised.

Victoria woman raises orphaned goat, brings her to work

Adam finds out how an unexpected past turned a woman and a young goat into unlikely colleagues.

B.C. agility dog with 3 legs wins national award

Although Fisher is partial to just laying about cuddling the cat, the three-legged dog’s determination is proving to be boundless.

Hummingbird builds nest on hook hanging in noisy Victoria welding shop

Dave Clarke's noisy welding shop in Victoria is the last place you might expect to find a hummingbird nest, but that's exactly what he found one recent morning.

Potted plant 'performs' music at Indigenous art gallery on Vancouver Island

When Rande Cook first spotted the potted plant, he 'hired' it on the spot. There was something about the snake plant that seemed to speak to him.

'It restores your faith in humanity': Vancouver Island man, 72, prepares to cycle to Newfoundland

As Fred takes a framed photo off the wall, showing a winning a moment from his 40-year career working with race horses, he admits he was feeling stuck.