Another COVID-19 death on Vancouver Island as 35 new cases identified
Health officials counted 35 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death in the Vancouver Island region Thursday.

Health officials counted 35 new cases of COVID-19 and one more death in the Vancouver Island region Thursday.
The man who died after a van caught fire in Beacon Hill Park on Thursday morning has been identified.
RCMP in the Comox Valley say several arrests have been made after a warrant was executed on a home in the 1600 block of 20th Street Thursday afternoon.
The ferry service says its new “Prepaid” and “Saver” fares will reduce sailing waits along its most popular routes during the busiest times.
Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for parts of Vancouver Island in preparation for strong winds expected Thursday.
The Vancouver Island First Nation where a man was shot and killed by the RCMP over the weekend has issued its first and, it says, only formal statement on the killing.
The province is committing up to $2 million to expand the BC Food Hub Network to Vancouver Island.
Victoria police closed a section of Dallas Road near Beacon Hill Park to investigate a "sudden death" Wednesday morning.
A Vancouver Island skateboarder is among 12 athletes chosen to be on Canada's first national skateboard team when the sport makes its debut in the Summer Olympic Games.
Victoria police are investigating after a female restaurant employee was assaulted in the Harris Green area on Tuesday night.
British Columbia will begin rolling out its COVID-19 mass vaccination program in earnest next week, and will allow seniors to begin booking their immunization appointments.
The investigation into a recent Duncan homicide continues, after the death was first reported by police on Monday.
Walter Gretzky, the ultimate Canadian hockey dad who taught and nurtured the Great One, has died. He was 82.
In a dataset released Thursday morning, Statistics Canada reported that 84 per cent of COVID-19 cases across the country are caused by community exposures.
Health Canada is just 'days away' from deciding whether to approve Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine.
Top aides to Gov. Andrew Cuomo altered a state Health Department report to obscure the true number of people killed by COVID-19 in the state's nursing homes, The Wall Street Journal and The New York Times reported late Thursday.
SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, may latch more easily onto the respiratory cells of those with type A blood than any other blood group, according to a new study.
An Ontario physician has been issued three cautions by the province's regulatory college for doctors after her tweets about the COVID-19 pandemic were found to be 'inappropriate' and 'unprofessional.'
A former assistant professor and researcher at McMaster University leaked an embargoed report of potential COVID-19 treatments to the Trump administration, suggesting that it lent support to the use of the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, according to the British Medical Journal.
Hate crimes against Asian communities in the U.S. and Canada have skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic, causing advocacy groups to raise alarm.
A Brampton, Ont. man has been charged with first-degree murder seven months after he allegedly shot and killed his ex-girlfriend.
"It adds a little bit of fun in our lives and whimsy." Adam finds out the love story behind a Nanaimo couple’s collection of 150 plush dragons.
Before it was set to be sold at a rare watch auction in New York, the Rolex was simply the watch that Bill wore before his Timex.
“It was really cool to see how down to earth he was.” Adam finds out how a north Island photographer captured a world famous star on camera.
The dog just didn’t know what to do. The cat on the other hand did.
“I’m looking for tiny little movements” Adam finds out how an Esquimalt man is using his super powers of perception to capture hundreds of hummingbirds on camera.
Marijke is placing a sweater in a backpack, preparing to embark on a journey that would have been unimaginable when she was little. The now 17-year-old was so shy, and so late to talk, her mom Colleen sought help.
“There is an uplifting. There is something very magical!” Adam finds out how a Victoria musician is helping a diverse community of singers perform together while staying apart.
“It was more than a coincidence.” Adam finds out the remarkable connection between an animal shelter worker with a big heart and a disheveled dog with an unexpected name.
"I thought it was kind of funny, but he's actually really good!" Adam finds out how an ordinary teenager is striving to achieve an extraordinary goal with his Rubik’s Cube.
An Ontario zoo is being called the worst place for elephants in North America due to practices that are allegedly killing and harming the animals, a new report by an international animal rights organization has found.
A Vancouver Island skateboarder is among 12 athletes chosen to be on Canada's first national skateboard team when the sport makes its debut in the Summer Olympic Games.
One of Canada’s most famous dessert treats, the Nanaimo Bar, was recently featured in the New York Times' online cooking page, and has subsequently sparked a playful online debate about its authenticity among Canadians.
About 13 years ago, screen acting coach Dean Armstrong got a phone call from a prominent talent agent asking him for a favour.
A Toronto woman is warning others about a taxi scam where perpetrators stole some $3,700 from her bank accounts as they played off her willingness to help someone in trouble.
The northern lights are suddenly appearing more active than they've been in over a decade, leading to some spectacular photos.
Reports of residents in Toronto getting bitten and scratched by raccoons are up over 60 per cent.
A 78-year-old former science teacher in Minnesota has spent decades perfecting his 200-foot backyard luge.
Photos show the wild scene inside a Calif. dental office, where a turkey shattered the business' window.
The Canadian housing market continues to surge amid the pandemic. CIBC Markets Senior Economist Royce Mendes weighs in.
Dolly Parton sings a new version of her hit 'Jolene' as she received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Montrealer Carlos Viani shares his 'confinement diaries' – images of how the COVID-19 pandemic is shaping the city.
A Toronto family says they wanted to renovate their small home so they could have more room for their growing family.
A test model rocket that was developed by SpaceX to carry humans on future missions exploded minutes after successfully landing.
Former U.S. President Trump delivers closing speech at CPAC