Vancouver Island adds 42 new COVID-19 cases over long weekend
The new cases were among 742 cases found across British Columbia since Friday.
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Motorcyclist airlifted to hospital after Nanaimo crash
Nanaimo RCMP say a man was airlifted to a hospital in Victoria with life-threatening injuries following a motorcycle crash on Tuesday.
Wildfire burning in Comox Valley 'could have been much worse'
The wildfire measured approximately two and a half acres when it was discovered just west of Courtenay, B.C. early Tuesday morning.
Nanaimo chiropractor crowned 2nd fittest man in world at CrossFit Games
Patrick Vellner, a part-time Nanaimo chiropractor and full-time CrossFit athlete, just took home second place at the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games.
Victoria police stop 24 suspected impaired drivers over 2-day blitz
Police in Victoria are reminding motorists about the dangers of drinking and driving after weekend roadblocks caught 24 suspected impaired drivers.
Jesse Roper, Current Swell among headliners for new Langford music festival
A new two-day music festival is being planned for Langford's Starlight Stadium next month.
Man dies after crash with hydro pole on Vancouver Island
One man is dead following an early morning crash south of Black Creek, B.C.
'It's terrible': Family searches for urn containing ashes stolen from Victoria home
A Victoria family is reaching out to the community in an effort to track down a stolen urn that contained a family member's ashes.
Heat warnings still in effect for parts of Vancouver Island
High temperatures are expected to linger around parts of Vancouver Island this week.
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Ready or not? Canadians apprehensive as parties brace for an election call
Behind the scenes, federal political parties are finalizing campaign plans in anticipation of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calling an election this month. But, with the latest national modelling warning that the country may be on the verge of a fourth wave of COVID-19 infections, Canadians and the opposition parties are expressing concerns about hitting the trail.
Canada Recovery Benefit now unavailable to people who didn't file taxes in 2019, 2020
The Canada Recovery Benefit is now unavailable to people who haven't yet filed their taxes for 2019 or 2020, according to recent changes on the Government of Canada’s website.
Canada's health system ranked second last among 11 countries: report
A new report has ranked Canada's health system second last, ahead of the United States, when comparing 11 high-income countries.
Long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms are rare in children: U.K. study
A large study out of the United Kingdom has found that long-lasting COVID-19 symptoms are rare in children, with most recovering within a week of being infected.
Trump-backed Carey, centrist Brown win Ohio U.S. House races
Mike Carey, a coal lobbyist backed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, beat a bevy of Republicans in central Ohio, while Cuyahoga County Council member Shontel Brown pulled out a victory for the Democratic establishment in Cleveland, in a pair of primary elections for open House seats Tuesday.
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Canadians apprehensive as parties brace for an election call
Federal political parties are finalizing campaign plans in anticipation of PM Trudeau calling an election. CTV's Joyce Napier explains.
Family searching for ashes stolen from B.C. home
A family searching for the ashes of their loved ones stolen from their home had only one set returned.
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Drone captures the rescue of whale trapped in fishing line
Drone video by Fisheries and Oceans Canada shows crews working to rescue a grey whale that had become tangled in fishing gear.
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'Real life' SpongeBob, Patrick Star seen during deep dive
Underwater video from July 27 shows two creatures resembling cartoon icons SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star in the Atlantic Ocean.
Moose on the loose inside Vail, Colo., parking garage
A moose found wandering inside a parking garage in Colorado on July 27 was carried away to safety after wildlife officers sedated the animal.
