65 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Vancouver Island over weekend
Health officials say that 65 new cases of COVID-19 were identified in the Island Health region over the past three days.
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3 hospitalized after apartment fire forces tenants to jump from window
Three people were taken to hospital Sunday night after a fire broke out in an apartment complex in Port Hardy shortly before midnight.
Victoria business hopes to spread joy with bird feeders for seniors in long-term care
A Victoria business owner is hoping to lift spirits while honouring the memory of his father by installing bird feeders outside care home windows.
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Woman held in police custody gives Vancouver Island jail 4.5-star review in thank-you card
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Temporary homeless shelters, encampments account for 60% of high-priority calls to Victoria police
Temporary homeless shelters and encampments were responsible for the majority of high-priority calls to Victoria police in the latter half of last year.
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2 seriously injured during 'precarious' hike on Vancouver Island
Three lost hikers, two of whom were seriously injured, were rescued by search teams from Mount Arrowsmith on Vancouver Island on Sunday.
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RCMP seek woman missing in Comox Valley
Mounties in the Comox Valley are asking for the public’s help finding a missing woman.
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Pfizer vaccine delay expected to cause 60,000-dose shortfall in B.C., but only temporarily
Health officials in British Columbia are expecting a shortfall of about 60,000 doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine over the coming weeks as a result of the company's previously announced delays.
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'It was really a teaching tool': Porpoise skull stolen from Sidney aquarium
The Shaw Centre for the Salish Sea is looking for the public’s help in recovering an important artifact from its collection.
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B.C. reports 31 coronavirus deaths, 1,330 cases over the weekend
British Columbia recorded another 31 deaths from COVID-19 over the weekend, as well as 1,330 new infections.
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Police OK drive-thru church service in Saanich
Saanich police officers visited a church after receiving a complaint about a gathering on Sunday.
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Duncan school closing until February due to COVID-19 cluster
A private school in Duncan is temporarily closing its doors in response to a cluster of COVID-19 cases.
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Inmates at William Head prison near Victoria receive COVID-19 vaccines
The vaccinations at William Head Institution in Metchosin are part of the first phase of vaccines being administered to 600 inmates across Canada.
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Man suffers life-altering injuries in Victoria assault involving youth
Police are investigating after a man suffered “life-altering injuries” in an assault in downtown Victoria over the weekend.
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B.C. to phase out enhanced driver's licence and ID cards
The British Columbia government says it is phasing out two types of travel identification cards that allowed easier entrance into the United States.
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B.C. vaccine rollout on track despite delays
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Sophisticated store break-ins continue in Victoria
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Residents leap from island apartment to avoid fire
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Woman writes thank-you note for island jail
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Man critically injured after shooting in B.C. parking garage
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Moe: Cancelling Keystone XL will damage Canadian economy
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Major search effort along Courtenay River ends with missing person safe
A large-scale effort to locate a woman along the Courtenay River wrapped up successfully Sunday night after the person was located far from the water.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
B.C. Utilities Commission approves ICBC's request to lower rates by 15 per cent, for now
The approval is on an interim basis and will take effect on May 1. The interim rate will remain in effect until BCUC sets a permanent rate.
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Provinces delaying or revisiting vaccine programs as Pfizer slows dose deliveries
At least three provinces are now temporarily delaying or pausing COVID-19 vaccination programs amid fallout from Pfizer's decision to reduce Canada's vaccine deliveries over the next month.
Prairie premiers urge Biden to reconsider axing Keystone XL pipeline
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe are urging U.S. President-elect Joe Biden to meet with Canadians and reconsider his reported decision to cancel the Keystone XL pipeline quickly after taking office.
Man freezes to death steps from Montreal shelter after public health makes beds off-limits
A man froze to death overnight on Saturday just steps from a downtown Montreal shelter where he’d been keeping warm. Public Health had banned the shelter from having clients overnight amid a COVID-19 outbreak.
History won't forgive Trump's transgressions, presidential historian says
Presidential historian Alvin Felzenberg says an update of his 2008 evaluation of U.S. presidents would rank Donald Trump among the worst ever due to his failures managing the COVID-19 crisis and his lack of character.
Biden to propose 8-year citizenship path for immigrants
U.S. President-elect Joe Biden plans to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on Day One of his administration, hoping to provide an eight-year path to citizenship for an estimated 11 million people living in the U.S. without legal status, a massive reversal from the Trump administration's harsh immigration policies.
How to watch the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden on CTV News
As President-elect Joe Biden officially takes his oath to become the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, CTV News will be bringing the historic event live to the homes of Canadians through TV and online.
Thief berated mom for leaving kid in car he stole: police
A car thief who found a toddler in the backseat of a stolen vehicle drove back and chastised the mother for leaving the child unattended before taking off again, police in Oregon said.
Tory MP Derek Sloan says he'll fight efforts to expel him from party ranks
Ontario Conservative MP Derek Sloan says he'll fight efforts by his party's leader to boot him from caucus.
Ontario looks to expand critical care capacity with addition of more than 500 hospital beds
More than 500 critical care beds will be added to hospitals with high rates of COVID-19 transmission, the Ontario government announced Monday.
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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
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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
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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
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'Show Canada the respect': Kenney asks Biden to hear case for Keystone XL
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is urging United States President-elect Joe Biden to reconsider his reported decision to block the Keystone XL pipeline extension when he takes office on Wednesday.
Simcoe, Ont. mother fined $880 for dropping kids off with grandparents for babysitting
A Simcoe, Ont., woman said she's facing an $880 fine for violating the province's lockdown measures.
Community rallies around transgender B.C. teen assaulted at school
Residents of Mission, B.C., and surrounding communities showed up in tow trucks, Teslas and everything in between to show solidarity with a teen viciously assaulted at a school because of their gender identity.
'It would have been a rough night': Lost teen describes building snow cave to survive until rescuers found him
Search and rescue crews are lauding a 17 year-old for his quick-thinking and common sense, after the teen was lost in snowy mountain terrain over the weekend.
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EU nations to get normal Pfizer supply weeks before Canada
European countries' Pfizer vaccine shipments will be back on track weeks before Canada.
Conservative Leader O'Toole kicks out Sloan from Tory caucus
Trump reportedly planning a hundred last-minute pardons
Lost teen builds snow cave to survive hours on B.C. mountain
'I used common sense': A 17-year-old describes building a snow cave to stay safe after getting separated from his father and brother while out snowmobiling.
Ontario racing to increase critical care spaces in hospitals
Ontario is scrambling to increase critical care spaces in hospitals.
Que. man freezes to death steps from shelter forced to close
The body of a homeless man was found just steps from a shelter closed by Quebec's COVID-19 curfew.
