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Wildfire near Sayward, B.C. under control, new out-of-control fire found

The wildfire burning on northern Vancouver Island is no longer out-of-control and is instead being held, Coastal Fire Centre says.

The Newcastle Creek wildfire burning near Sayward, B.C.

Blind Paralympian teams up with scent-trailing dog to find missing people

Jessica Tuomela is a swimmer and triathlete, and has been on the podium at the Paralympics, but says the feeling returning a missing person home safely is no comparison.

Jessica Tuomela and a scent-trailing dog.

'We drop silver and you find it': Nanaimo silversmiths create treasure hunt on Vancouver Island

Two silversmiths from Nanaimo are hiding their hand-poured silver creations in local parks for people to go out and find.

A silver coin is shown on a beach in the Nanaimo area. (CTV News)

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What's in store for summer weather on Vancouver Island?

The arrival of June brings on the start of summer. So what can Vancouver Island expect for summer 2023?

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B.C. workers rally against federal decision to close fish farms

There was outrage on the streets of Campbell River on Thursday as more than 100 fish farm workers gathered to raise concerns about the closure of open net pen fish farms in the area.

Alberta woman gets Ferrari impounded after speeding on Malahat

The RCMP's B.C. Highway Patrol says an Alberta woman was ticketed and had her Ferrari impounded after speeding on the Malahat highway earlier this month.

Wildfire near Sayward, B.C., remains out of control, but officials say progress being made

British Columbia wildfire officials say crews are making progress in their efforts to suppress a large forest fire on northern Vancouver Island, though the 160-hectare blaze was still burning out of control Thursday.

Victoria school board votes to end police liaison program

The Greater Victoria School District (SD61) board is following through with is controversial decision to end the school police liaison program.

Massive superyacht with helicopter pad docks in Victoria

A 62-metre superyacht has made B.C.'s capital its latest port of call.

B.C. to set housing goals for 10 major communities under new housing act

The B.C. government will set housing targets for 10 major communities on Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland in an effort to combat the province's housing shortage.

Nanaimo woman, 19, wins U.K. cheese wheel race while unconscious

A young B.C. woman has quite the story to tell, or at least the parts she can remember, after winning a cheese wheel race in England, even after being knocked unconscious.

Victim outraged after Campbell River stabbing suspect found not guilty

A former security guard in Campbell River is outraged after the man suspected of stabbing him during a shoplifting incident in 2021 was cleared of all charges.

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Russia says it thwarted attack in Donetsk; unclear if this was start of Ukrainian counteroffensive

Russia says it thwarted a large Ukrainian attack in the eastern province of Donetsk, though it's unclear if this was the start of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.

A Ukrainian soldier fires a mortar at Russian positions on the frontline near Bakhmut, Donetsk region, Ukraine, Monday, May 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky)

Macron announces France is sending 100 firefighters to Quebec

France will be sending firefighters to aid Quebec as the province continues to battle massive forest fires, French President Emmanuel Macron announced.

Increase in mosquitoes 'a trend' across Canada this year. Here's why

Mosquitoes have always been pesky, but this spring it seems the bloodsuckers are thirstier than ever, a trend one expert says is increasing.

Survey shows employees aren’t disconnecting from work on vacation

Although remote work has cleared the way for workplace flexibility, allowing employees to work in various locations (and climates), a new study suggests it’s taking a serious toll on work-life balance.

Nova Scotians’ personal information stolen in global security breach: province

The Nova Scotia government says it is investigating the theft of personal information stolen through a global privacy breach to a third-party file transfer system the province was using.

Adult victim in Que. fishing incident that killed 4 children identified

Quebec provincial police (SQ) have identified the adult victim of a fishing incident that claimed five lives over the weekend, most of them children. Keven Girard, 37, was among a group of 11 people swept up by the tide late Friday night while fishing along the shore in Portneuf-sur-Mer, a village about 550 kilometres northeast of Montreal.

Uncertainty remains for Halifax-area evacuees as wildfire 100 per cent contained

A wildfire that tore through homes and businesses in the Halifax area is 100 per cent contained, but a historic fire in southwestern Nova Scotia remains out of control.

Canada sticking with 2050 net zero targets, but progress may come faster than expected, minister says

Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson says the federal government is not ruling out finding ways to achieve net zero sooner than the existing 2050 goal, but would not say whether there would be a definitive commitment to move up the target.

Apple is expected to unveil a sleek, pricey headset. Is it the device VR has been looking for?

Apple appears poised to unveil a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination.

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Victoria musician with autism writes songs for unique 'superhero' musical

As Sherri Upton looks back fondly on pictures from her son’s past, she remembers how Nick would play with his toys differently.

Langford golden retriever spends golden years carrying groceries

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but age isn’t stopping a 10-year-old golden retriever named Lily from learning a new love.

Adam finds out how an old dog is learning a new trick after walking home from the grocery store.

Mother and son recover from debilitating burn by giving back and practising 'superpower'

A B.C. boy learned to adapt after he badly burnt his hands on a fireplace as a baby, and his mom is giving back by raising awareness about burn prevention.

Miniature pigs delight in playing mini piano at Victoria children's farm

Although the Little Pink Piano couldn’t be further from Carnegie Hall, one wonders if the anticipation of its upcoming concert at the Beacon Hill Children’s Farm feels just as momentous.

Langford mom and son inspire smiles by regularly writing jokes on front gate

Adam finds out how crafty mom and her funny son turned a gate in Langford into a showcase for comedy.

Volunteer with disability strives to empower others to live positively

A B.C. man who lost use of left hand due to a childhood brain tumour helps others with disabilities and inspires his community to have a positive outlook on life.

Langford senior plants roadside poppy to honour late husband

To appreciate why a bright, orange poppy is blooming at the end of a bare boulevard beside a busy road, we need to meet the woman who lives across the sidewalk from the plant.

B.C. teenagers gift pregnant co-worker their wages to extend her maternity leave

A group of employees at an A&W restaurant on Vancouver Island gifted their "work mom" their wages so she could spend more time off with her newborn baby.