Small businesses are a major player in B.C.’s economy, including here in the Capital Region, so this month the province is highlighting the vital role the sector plays in all of our lives.

A small, angular rock that one Canadian physicist says looks like a chunk of black cheese has the potential to help scientists understand how the early solar system formed. 1

When she called 911 and requested an ambulance, she was told it would be a long wait. After half an hour waiting for an ambulance dispatcher to take her call, she hung up — because by the she’d already arrived at Saanich Peninsula Hospital by taxi. 1

The new cases were among 667 cases found across the province over the past 24 hours. 23

One of Vancouver Island’s largest private employers is on the hunt for new talent and is looking to hire a significant number of new workers this weekend.

On Nov. 8, the land and sea borders will open up again for Canadians wanting to visit the U.S. The question is, will anyone make the trip? 42

Police are investigating after a pedestrian died following a crash in the Mid-Island on Thursday evening.

Mounties say one person was killed and another was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash Thursday near Mill Bay, B.C.

The Santa Lights Parade, Sidney Sparkles Parade, The IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive, and Esquimalt Light Parade will all be returning in late November and early December.

Two British Columbia women who say doctors advised them against getting COVID-19 vaccines have filed a constitutional challenge of the province's vaccine passport.

The parents of a 21-year-old man who was killed in a crash in Willow Point in March of last year are hoping video surveillance of the vehicle travelling through the area will one day be released. 1

Island Health says another case of COVID-19 related to an outbreak at Tofino General Hospital has been identified Friday. 2

The award winning film "Antarctica" will make its Canadian debut this Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Royal B.C. Museum's IMAX Theatre.

Halloween is upon us and that means it's time to round up your ghouls, ghosts and goblins and visit some truly spooktacular outdoor displays in and around Victoria.

A Victoria man was arrested on Wednesday after he was allegedly spotted performing an indecent act near a high school in Sooke.

Police in Victoria are seeking witnesses and video related to a hate-crime investigation that began last week.

When the United States resumes letting fully vaccinated, non-essential North American visitors back across its land borders Nov. 8, border guards won't be asking for proof of a negative COVID-19 test -- and one New York congressman wants Canada to return the favour. 40

Leslie McBain lost her only child to a drug overdose in 2014 when he was 25-years-old – and she says she wishes she had the handbook that a group of Victoria parents and caregivers have just released. 15

The prime minister will be visiting a B.C. First Nation next week, after calling a vacation he took in the province on the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation a 'mistake.' 1

The new cases were among 580 cases found across the province over the past 24 hours, according to the BCCDC. 2

A CTV News investigation into COVID-19 outbreaks in hospitals in the Lower Mainland has resulted in scant information from health authorities, which have fought disclosure even though hundreds of patients and staff have contracted the virus in hospital and dozens have died as a result. 1

Witnesses say two vehicles became airborne after colliding at high speed on Thursday afternoon near Cobble Hill, B.C.

Closing submissions in British Columbia's public inquiry into money laundering were set to begin today before the commission's final report and recommendations are due Dec. 15.

Victoria police are asking for the public's help finding a 16-year-old girl missing from the city for more than three weeks.

As the weekend approaches, so too does a whole lot of rain for Vancouver Island.

B.C. health officials have announced a host of new, stricter regulations for residents of the eastern part of Northern Health. 2

A Victoria woman is speaking out after her small dog was allegedly attacked and killed by two larger off-leash dogs on Thanksgiving Monday. 1

Thousands of youth across B.C. will be eligible to receive an Apple iPhone to provide them with better access to online resources and help keep them connected to friends and family.

The Victoria and Esquimalt Police Board will be presenting its proposed budget for 2022 next week, which includes the addition of six more officers.

A former B.C. teacher has been banned from the profession for 15 years after having inappropriate relationships - at least one of them sexual - with two students.