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Langford considers ending artificial turf program on city boulevards

Langford city council will soon vote on whether to keep installing artificial turf along city boulevards, or go back to using sod.

Artificial turf is pictured along Constellation Avenue in Langford, B.C. (CTV News)

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)

'Game changer': $1.5M all-weather sports fields coming to North Saanich

The dream of having "all-weather" sports fields on the Saanich Peninsula is one step closer to being realized.

Blue Heron Park in North Saanich is pictured. March 20, 2023. (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)

Researchers: Inbreeding a big problem for endangered orcas

With population numbers so low, researchers believe inbreeding may be an issue for the critically endangered southern resident killer whale.

This Sept. 2015, photo provided by NOAA Fisheries shows an aerial view of adult female Southern Resident killer whale (J16) swimming with her calf (J50). (NOAA Fisheries/Vancouver Aquarium via AP, File)

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.

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

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Carson Briere, son of Flyers GM Danny, charged for pushing wheelchair down stairs

Three misdemeanour charges were filed Monday against the son of Philadelphia Flyers interim general manager Danny Briere after a video posted on social media showed him and another Mercyhurst University athlete pushing an unoccupied wheelchair down a staircase.

Holy Cross's Jack Robilotti defends Mercyhurst's Carson Briere during the first half of an NCAA hockey game, Nov. 12, 2021, in Worcester, Mass. (AP Photo/Stew Milne)

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.

'Everyone's devastated': Friends say neuroscientist, 31, missing in Old Montreal fire

A 31-year-old neuroscientist is believed to be among the six people missing after a massive fire in Old Montreal last week. An Wu was staying at the heritage building on Place d'Youville to attend a conference, according to friends and family.

'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.

1 dead after triple shooting at Fairview Mall parking lot in Toronto

One person is dead and two others are injured following a daylight shooting in the parking lot of Fairview Mall on Monday afternoon.

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).

'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.

Health Canada launches new toll-free number for poison centres

Health Canada has launched a new toll-free number, 1-844-POISON-X, or 1-844-764-7669, to help people across the country access critical medical advice related to poisonings more easily.

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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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.

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Topless Junos protester is B.C. activist with history of attention-grabbing stunts

The topless woman who crashed Monday's Juno Awards ceremony while Avril Lavigne was presenting is a B.C. environmental activist who has made headlines before for other attention-grabbing demonstrations.

Avril Lavigne confronts a topless protester as she presents during the Junos Monday, March 13, 2023 (The Canadian Press/Timothy Matwey).

Alberta man won STARS Lottery, then a decade later the service saved his life

An Alberta man who once won the grand prize from the STARS Lottery is sharing the story of how the helicopter rescue service saved his life almost a decade later.

'A dream come true': Winnipeg-born actor to make big screen debut in 'BlackBerry'

Eagle-eyed movie fans who got a first glimpse of the upcoming film 'BlackBerry' in its debut trailer may have spotted some Winnipeg-grown talent.

Great white sharks slowly making recovery in Canadian oceans: researcher

After decades of decline, the ocean's apex predator appears to be making a recovery. Great white sharks were one of the first species listed as threatened in both Canadian and international waters.