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Police identify man in Victoria restaurant assault

Police say they have identified a man who is accused of attacking a patron at a restaurant in downtown Victoria last week.

Victoria police are asking the public for help identifying a man who punched a restaurant patron in the face earlier this week. (VicPD)

Missing man, rowboat located after search off Vancouver Island

The Comox Valley RCMP say a man who was reported missing last week has been located.

Canadian Coast Guard vessels are pictured near Campbell River, B.C., in this file photo. Oct. 18, 2014. (CTV News)

Maxi Priest to headline Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival

The Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival is returning in 2023 with headliner Maxi Priest. The five-day festival will be spread out over three venues – Ship Point, the Victoria Curling Club, and the Upstairs Cabaret – from June 21 to 25.

A previous Victoria Ska and Reggae Festival is pictured. (CTV News)

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Life-sized driftwood sculpture exhibit to raise money for Vancouver Island wildlife centre

A Victoria artist who builds life-sized sculptures of local wildlife entirely out of driftwood is bringing her works to downtown Victoria to help fundraise for Wild ARC, an animal rehabilitation centre in Metchosin, B.C.

Some of the driftwood sculptures made by local artist Tanya Bub are shown. (BC SPCA)

Turf war on the West Shore

Construction on a new, 480-seat elementary school is underway in South Langford, an area consisting of mainly residential homes.

A rendering of the new 480-elementary school being built in South Langford is shown. (Sooke School District)

Nearly 2M bees imported to Vancouver Island from New Zealand

Some 1.75 million bees from New Zealand are acclimatizing to Canada's climate on a farm in North Oyster, Vancouver Island.

Bees are pictured in North Oyster, Vancouver Island. (CTV News)

A place to land, then back to abuse? Vancouver Island woman flags housing gap

A Vancouver Island woman has managed to get out of an abusive home, but fears she’ll soon be right back where she started.

Sooke victim in suspicious death investigation identified as 42-year-old father

A man who died under what police are calling suspicious circumstances near Victoria this week has been identified as a 42-year-old father of two young boys.

Former Devil's Army president found guilty of first-degree murder of Saanich man

The former president of a motorcycle club in Campbell River has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Saanich man John Dillon Brown.

Laketown Shakedown announces 2023 lineup, including headliner Shaggy

A popular music festival on Vancouver Island has announced the lineup for its three-day 2023 event.

Murder charge laid after body found near Vancouver Island rest stop in 2017

More than six years after the body of a 72-year-old man was discovered near a highway rest stop on southern Vancouver Island, a Victoria man is facing charges of first-degree murder and indignity to human remains

Quadra Island group combating climate change by feeding community

A Quadra Island group has teamed up with the island's two grocery stores and a local health food business to launch the Quadra food recovery program, which aims to keep edible food from being sent to garbage dumps.

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Ottawa board of health member sees outpouring of support after body-shaming message

A member of the city of Ottawa's board of health is speaking out about body shaming after receiving a letter that said she shouldn't serve on the board because of her weight.

Ottawa Board of Health member Elyse Banham (right) speaks with Ottawa city councillor Theresa Kavanagh, the council liaison on women and gender equity. March 20, 2023. (Jackie Perez/CTV News Ottawa)

'Targeted inflation relief' coming in 2023 federal budget, Freeland says

The coming 2023 federal budget will 'exercise fiscal restraint' while also making 'significant' investments in health and building Canada's clean economy, Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said Monday.

2 staff members, student suspect injured in stabbing at Halifax-area high school

Two staff members and a student -- who is also the suspect -- have been injured in a stabbing at a high school in Bedford, N.S., according to the Halifax Regional Centre for Education (HRCE).

Safety steps Airbnb renters can take -- and measures that operators must

A deadly fire that swept through a building in Old Montreal on Thursday where several apartments were being used as Airbnb units is raising safety concerns about short-term rental properties. Here are several steps guests can take to protect themselves.

'Absolutely disgusting': B.C. councillor speaks out after Sikh international student swarmed, beaten

An international student was swarmed and beaten by a group of people who ripped off his turban and dragged him across the sidewalk by his hair in Kelowna, B.C., Friday evening, according to a local politician.

Unanswered questions: Montreal mayor calls for meeting with Airbnb after fatal fire

Mayor Valerie Plante said Monday she requested a meeting with an Airbnb executive after a building in Old Montreal — a short-term rental hot spot — was destroyed by a fire that has left six people missing.

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W5 Investigates | How did a healthy teen die at a minor hockey camp?

The parents of young Ontario hockey player Ben Teague have been searching for answers since he died while at a team retreat in 2019. The mystery about what happened and the code of silence in hockey culture is explored in CTV W5's 'What Happened to Ben,' on CTVNews.ca and W5's official YouTube channel.

Patients seeking PRP therapy for COVID-related hair loss, but does it work?

Experts say a growing number of people are seeking out platelet-rich plasma therapy to treat COVID-19-related hair loss. But how well does the treatment actually work?

Will the Conservative foreign interference motion be a confidence vote? Liberals 'having ongoing discussions'

In an effort to keep the foreign interference story at the forefront, and to do an apparent end run around the Liberal filibuster blocking one study from going ahead, the Conservatives forced the House to spend Monday debating a motion instructing an opposition-dominated House committee to strike its own review.

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Victoria 80-year-old wears different colour of rainbow every day to spread joy

It all began after Robin Jones bought a pair of yellow, zebra-striped shoes. He now has outfits in eight different colours, so he can wear a different one every day.

'I was shocked that they were willing to go this far': B.C. palliative patient gifted beloved pizza for meaningful meal

After spending more than four months in hospital, Sanjeeve Seeburn and his wife Sandy were thinking back on that “magical” summer day they spent at a rural lavender farm – and the pizza they were served there.

'Silent superheroes': B.C. barber inspired by single mom and superhero gives back to kids in need

"What he does is amazing!" The story behind a Nanaimo barber who was inspired to help thousands of children-in-need get new back-to-school clothes and supplies.

Hugging cat befriends dog missing both front legs in Victoria

Katie Thorne's cat Otis loves to hug, so naturally that's how he greeted her new, two-legged dog named Mama Roo.

B.C. widow finds unexpected love while performing in blind choir

Before she experienced the worst year of her life, Debbie Barnswell simply sang for fun. It wasn't until she lost her husband of 32 years and diabetes stole her sight that Debbie found singing could also provide comfort.

Video of B.C. woman's unique birthday surprise receives millions of views

"I was crying laughing!" Adam finds out how a Victoria woman's childhood haircut inspired a surprise birthday video that's been viewed by millions.

B.C. senior embarks on daily walks to pick up litter and spread kindness

When Tom Kile retired, he made a commitment to maintain his physical and mental health. Now, his daily walks help keep his neighbourhood clean.

'You don’t expect an owl to come down your chimney': Victoria woman inspired to paint by unlikely visitor

When Beth Doman arrived home that night, she was greeted by a peculiar sound coming from her fireplace.

'He was shocked': Vancouver Island couple overcome odds to build growing family

Kathy and Mike are constructing a big Lego set together, which is similar to assembling a great love story. Although they were doing everything right, it felt like things were going heartbreakingly wrong.