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A composite image of three photographs shows BC NDP Leader John Horgan, left, in Coquitlam, B.C., on Sept. 25, 2020; BC Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau, centre, in Victoria on Sept. 24, 2020; and BC Liberal Party Leader Andrew Wilkinson Pitt Meadows, B.C., on Sept. 24, 2020. (Darryl Dyck, Chad Hipolito / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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John Horgan and the B.C. NDP have been re-elected, CTV News is projecting. 7

Carfentanil is shown: (St. Thomas Police, Ontario)

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RCMP issue warning after highly toxic carfentanil found in North Island drug supply

The discovery of a drug more powerful and potent than fentanyl in the Village of Sayward has prompted a stern warning from Mounties.

'Antique incendiary device' prompts precautionary evacuations in Vancouver Island neighbourhood

Police evacuated some homes in a Vancouver Island neighbourhood after the discovery of an "antique incendiary device" Saturday morning.

Polling stations, like this one pictured in Victoria, B.C., are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. (CTV News)

B.C. election day: Here’s where to vote and where to see the latest results for Vancouver Island

Polling stations across British Columbia are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today. 2

B.C. votes: CTV News' 2020 election hub

B.C. Green Party Leader Sonia Furstenau arrives at the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre to cast her vote while in Shawnigan Lake, B.C., on Saturday, October 24, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Party leaders cast ballots, try to shore up support, as decision looms

BC Green Party leader Sonia Furstenau an BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson cast their votes Saturday morning, while BC NDP leader John Horgan voted early.

Mill Bay's 'Ms. Halloween' treats essential workers with Dr. Bonnie Henry display

This Halloween, Stephanie and David are still celebrating with a display. But it’s different. 1

Island businesses urge regional approach to COVID-19 restrictions as cases climb

With COVID-19 cases climbing dramatically in B.C. this week, some island businesses are saying the province should explore the idea of regional closures and restrictions. 1

A health-care worker performs a test at a drive-thru COVID-19 assessment centre on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

B.C. adds 223 COVID-19 cases as active cases top 2,000

Health officials in British Columbia announced 223 more cases of COVID-19 Friday, but no new deaths from the coronavirus.

Chief Electoral Officer Anton Boegman announces the results of the electoral reform referendum on Dec. 20, 2018.

'As long as it takes': No timeline for final vote count in B.C. election

Elections BC officials aren’t making any promises on when the tally of votes will be finalized in the snap provincial election, warning that the count of mail-in ballots may begin even later than the 13-day minimum outlined in the Elections Act. 2

Tents are seen in Central Park in the North Park neighbourhood of Victoria. (CTV)

Victoria groups launch plan to house roughly 200 homeless by year's end

It’s an ambitious plan, but stakeholders say it can be done. They aim to find roughly 200 homes for people living in tents in and around Victoria and get them off the streets before the end of the year. 1

Eddie Mather was killed Tuesday morning while cutting a tree on McNeill Avenue near Byng Street. (mycause.com)

Young man who died in Oak Bay tree-pruning incident identified

Eddie Mather's family has launched a fundraising campaign to bring his body back to his native Australia. 1

Bats snuggled in a bat box. Photo by J Saremba

Go to bat for bats, says local conservation group

International Bat Week begins Saturday and continues until Halloween, and a local conservation group says it’s your opportunity to get educated on bats, know their importance to our environment and how you can help protect them.

Esquimalt Town Square’s new Douglas building on Oct. 23, 2020. (CTV News)

New Esquimalt Town Square nears completion

The project has been underway for the past three years and is designed to create a new vibrant community space on the land next to the Esquimalt municipal hall.

B.C. election: Poll shows B.C. NDP holds strong lead over Liberals, Greens

British Columbia’s New Democrats hold a commanding lead over the B.C. Liberals and Greens on the final day of the provincial election campaign, according to the latest poll results. 1

First Nations block Victoria highway in solidarity with Nova Scotia Indigenous fishers

Vancouver Island First Nations blockaded a major highway north of Victoria Friday in solidarity with the Indigenous lobster fishers of Nova Scotia. 3

A polling station in Victoria on Oct. 15, 2020. (CTV News)

B.C. election: Mail-in votes will delay final results, officials warn

Election officials in British Columbia are again warning voters that the final results of Saturday’s provincial election won’t be available for several days or even weeks after polls close due to the influx of mail-in ballots during the pandemic. 1

Woman spends night in vehicle after Cumberland crash

A 21-year-old woman survived a crash but spent a long, cold night trapped in her vehicle just outside Courtenay Wednesday evening.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on COVID-19 on July 17, 2020: (Province of B.C. / Flickr)

B.C. adds record-breaking 274 new COVID-19 cases

British Columbia shattered its record for daily COVID-19 infections Thursday as health officials identified 274 more cases of the virus over the past 24 hours.

A COVID-19 exposure has been reported at Wood Elementary school in Port Alberni: (Google Maps)

COVID-19 exposure reported at Vancouver Island elementary school

Island Health is warning families of a COVID-19 exposure event at an elementary school in Port Alberni.

Residents in Vancouver's West End neighbourhood cheer to thank health care workers at 7 p.m. during the early months of COVID-19 pandemic.

B.C. suicide rate down during pandemic as 'come together effect' observed

Data tracked by the BC Coroners Service shows the number of suicide deaths from January to August of 2020 decreased by seven per cent compared to the same time period of 2019. 1

A Le Chateau retail store is shown in Montreal on Wednesday July 13, 2016. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz)

Le Chateau files for court protection, plans to shut down

Canadians who flocked to Le Chateau Inc. stores for the last 60 years will need to find a new place to pick up formal wear for dances, galas, clubbing and prom. 8

Victoria's annual Remembrance Day ceremony will be significantly scaled back this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Here's how Victoria's Remembrance Day ceremony will be different due to COVID-19

On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we remember all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and honour all of the Canadian men and women currently serve our country. 1

Environment Canada says that snow could fall on high-elevation areas of Vancouver Island on Thursday night and Friday evening: (CTV News)

Snow expected overnight on Vancouver Island

Environment Canada is warning of “early season” snowfall for some areas of Vancouver Island Thursday. 1

Victoria Symphony uses technology to create new musical experience

While the COVID-19 pandemic has struck a blow to organizations that rely on live audiences, the Victoria Symphony has been hard at work designing a new musical experience through contemporary technology. 1

An Air Canada flight from Toronto to Victoria International Airport is the third flight this week to be added to the centre’s list of flights with known COVID-19 cases on board. (File photo)

Another Victoria flight added to COVID-19 exposure list

An Air Canada flight from Toronto is the third Victoria-bound flight to be added this week to the BCCDC’s list of flights with known COVID-19 cases on board.

A cleaned classroom is seen during a media tour of Hastings Elementary school in Vancouver, Wednesday, September 2, 2020. (Jonathan Hayward / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

'Perspective' on COVID-19 at school: Out of 213 exposure events, only 1 outbreak so far, Henry says

Speaking at a news conference where B.C.'s top doctor announced a second day of record-breaking daily case totals, Dr. Bonnie Henry said she'd provide perspective on the province's first outbreak at a school.

Fire crews and FortisBC responded to the scene: (CTV News)

Langford City Hall evacuated due to carbon monoxide

Langford City Hall was evacuated Thursday morning for several hours after a report of an unusual smell in the building.

Mounties are hoping to identify this man who allegedly tried to sell drugs to youth in Langford: (West Shore RCMP)

Police searching for man who allegedly tried to sell drugs to youth in Langford

West Shore RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man who reportedly tried to sell drugs to youth in Langford last month.

People wear face masks at a wedding. (Shutterstock)

Weddings, funerals, gender-reveal parties linked to higher cases of COVID-19, B.C. doctor says

The president of British Columbia's largest health authority says multi-day events including weddings, funerals and gender-reveal parties have caused a surge in COVID-19 cases.

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