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.
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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.
B.C. advocate calls for people with Down syndrome to receive COVID-19 vaccine priority
The head of a Burnaby-based organization is calling on the province to prioritize people with Down syndrome for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Tourism industry says interprovincial travel ban would cause 'reputational damage' to B.C.
Vivek Sharma, the industry association’s chair, said he believes a travel ban would create animosity and pit provinces against each other, and make people “uncomfortable.”
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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.
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13 more COVID-19 cases found on Vancouver Island
Health officials identified another 13 cases of COVID-19 on Vancouver Island in their final update of the week Friday.
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Pfizer vaccine shortage will have 'significant' impact on B.C. in short term, says minister
British Columbia's health minister says the reduction in shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine to Canada will have a significant effect, but just in the immediate period.
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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.
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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.
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A look inside the Canadian Coast Guard's new 'Marine Mammal Desk'
It’s being described as a first of its kind. A new “Marine Mammal Desk” has been set up by the Canadian Coast Guard in Sidney, B.C. The new service is co-located within the coast guard’s Marine Communications and Traffic Services Centre.
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Cowichan Tribes report 14 more COVID-19 cases as all 600 vaccines administered
A Vancouver Island First Nation is reporting 14 more cases of COVID-19 among its membership.
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VicPD searching for man after Esquimalt teen sexually assaulted
Victoria police are investigating the sexual assault of a teen in Esquimalt that occurred in early December.
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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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Victoria approves new downtown cannabis stores, operated in partnership with Songhees Nation
Victoria council voted Thursday to approve the new Seed & Stone cannabis shops at 901 Gordon St. and inside the Bay Centre.
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Another school in Duncan closed due to suspicious fire
A second suspicious fire in the Cowichan Valley area cancelled classes at an elementary school on Friday.
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Island businesses struggle to find employees during pandemic
For many businesses in Greater Victoria, the biggest problem during the pandemic has been a lack of customers. But for others, a new pandemic problem is beginning to boil to the surface, a shortage of staff.
24 years after Reena Virk's murder, parole board continues Kelly Ellard's release
The 38-year-old woman convicted of murdering teenager Reena Virk near Victoria in 1997 will be allowed to continue her day parole.
Woman dies after motorized wheelchair struck by car in Nanaimo
A woman has died after a collision between a vehicle and a motorized wheelchair in Nanaimo.
Victoria councillor who travelled to Africa amid pandemic apologizes to council
Coun. Sharmarke Dubow formally addressed his fellow councillors during a committee of the whole meeting Thursday morning.
Coast guard's new marine watch desk reports sightings in real time to protect B.C. orcas
The Canadian Coast Guard will report whale sightings in real time from a new marine mammal desk established to protect endangered southern resident killer whales and other cetaceans in British Columbia waters.
In tight vote, Saanich council allows family to build dream home
A Saanich couple is no longer facing a crushing $300,000 bill to connect to municipal storm drains in order to build their dream home.
Interprovincial travel ban? B.C. seeking legal advice, premier says
British Columbia's premier says his government is seeking legal advice on whether it can limit non-essential travel from people out of province during the pandemic.
Search suspended for missing Vancouver Island kayaker
The search for a missing Langford man has been suspended after he was reported missing Sunday evening.
B.C. acquires land for 16 provincial parks, 2 new protected areas
Hundreds of hectares of land have now been added to B.C. provincial parks and protected lands, the province announced Wednesday.
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Canadians leaving big cities at record numbers: Statistics Canada
Some of Canada’s biggest cities are seeing an exodus of people as urbanites move to bedroom communities, according to a recent Statistics Canada report.
Canada surpasses 700,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Canada's procurement minister urged drugmaker Pfizer-BioNTech to get the country's COVID-19 vaccine delivery schedule back on track as soon as possible as cases of the novel coronavirus surged past the 700,000 mark on Saturday.
Biden outlines 'Day One' plan to undo some of Trump's signature decisions
In his first hours as president, Joe Biden plans to take executive action to roll back some of the most controversial decisions of his predecessor and to address the raging coronavirus pandemic, his incoming chief of staff said Saturday.
Chinese city reports coronavirus found on ice cream
A city government in eastern China says the coronavirus was found on ice cream produced there, prompting a recall of cartons from the same batch.
More than 7 in 10 Canadians support barring unvaccinated people from businesses: Nanos survey
More than seven in 10 Canadians support or somewhat support barring those who don’t have proof of vaccination from businesses where people are in close contact, according to a new Nanos survey.
Ontario extends nearly all emergency orders under Reopening Ontario Act another 30 days
Ontario has announced it is extending nearly all emergency orders under the Reopening Ontario Act for an additional 30 days.
Officials fear armed protests in days before Biden's inauguration
Law enforcement and state officials are on high alert for potentially violent protests in the lead-up to Inauguration Day, with some state capitols boarded up and others temporarily closed ahead of Wednesday's ceremony.
'COVID Elvis' serenades long-term care home residents
Cameron Michael Caton serenades long-term care residents with Elvis songs to help ease the stress and loneliness caused by the pandemic.
Vaccine manufacturers concerned about provinces delaying second doses: Anand
While Canada's top immunization experts have signed off on provinces delaying the administration of the second Pfizer and Moderna doses in an effort to begin vaccinating more people with a small supply, Procurement Minister Anita Anand says she's heard concerns from the manufacturers that may impact future deliveries.
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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
Colleen wasn’t expecting to see anything unusual during her regular walk along Esquimalt Lagoon. “And one day, it just appeared,” she says.
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
"See where these little bits of magic are. They're everywhere!" Adam find out how a Victoria woman was inspired by a mysterious musician, and how that musician was inspired by her.
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Calgary parents charged with neglect after adult son found malnourished, unresponsive
The parents of a 27-year-old Calgary man have been charged following an investigation into alleged neglect.
Young woman from Toronto who was lost on B.C. mountain has died, police say
A young woman from Toronto who was lost on a B.C. mountain overnight has died, according to police.
Ontario MPP kicked out of PC caucus for calling lockdown 'deadlier than COVID'
An Ontario MPP who sent Premier Doug Ford a two-page letter calling the provincial lockdown "deadlier than COVID" has been kicked out of caucus for his "irresponsible" comments.
Quebec to allow 90-day delay before second vaccine doses, more than double what national panel advises
Quebec public health officials said Thursday that provincial advisors have recommended a prolonged COVID-19 vaccination schedule of up to 90 days between the first and second dose -- more than double what a national advisory committee recommended a day earlier.
'We don't see them often': Sask. storm creates perfect conditions for 'snow rollers' to form
A severe snowstorm that brought wind gusts of up to 102 km/h in Saskatoon left some souvenirs in its wake thanks to a rare weather phenomenon.
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Toronto police step up enforcement at anti-lockdown protest
Before a province-wide lockdown was ordered, new data shows people flocked to malls outside of where they live.
Provinces scrambling amid Pfizer’s drop in production
Pfizer announced they're cutting production of their COVID-19 vaccine by 50 per cent for the next month.
American troops deployed to D.C. ahead of Inauguration Day
As Inauguration Day approaches, D.C. is guarded by more American troops than there are in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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Hospitals are seeing a rise in tobogganing and sledding injuries and doctors are warning of the dangers.
Officials charged over Flint, Mich. water crisis
Officials in Flint, Mich. have been charged seven years after the city's deadly tainted water crisis.
