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Vancouver Island adds 21 new COVID-19 cases

The Island Health region has now recorded 4,897 cases since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry provides an update on COVID-19 on March 22, 2021: (Province of B.C. / Flickr)

UVic faculty concerned as students set to return to full classes next fall

While the University of Victoria is preparing for students to return to full-time classes in the fall of 2021, faculty members are concerned about the spread of COVID-19 on campus.

Colwood man arrested after stealing from Netflix film set

West Shore RCMP arrested a Colwood man who allegedly stole from a Netflix film set earlier this year.

Saanich police conclude investigation into ‘tragic’ fatal crash

Saanich police have concluded their investigation into a two-vehicle crash that claimed the life of a 31-year-old man in February.

RCMP searching for missing Salt Spring Island woman

Salt Spring Island RCMP are seeking the public's assistance in locating a missing woman.

Victoria nurse's bike stolen while she administered vaccines

Victoria community members are on the lookout for a stolen bike after it was allegedly stolen while its owner, a nurse, was administering COVID-19 vaccines.

CRD approves new mountain biking guidelines

The Capital Regional District Board has approved new guidelines for mountain biking at regional parks, as the sport continues to grow in popularity.

Report finds majority of BIPOC Victorians experience racism regularly

A report released by the Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria has revealed some startling numbers on the everyday racism that Black, Indigenous and people of colour (BIPOC) residents experience in Victoria.

CF-18 demonstration team to begin spring training in Comox

Vancouver Island residents can expect to see and hear fighter jets in the skies later this month as the Royal Canadian Air Force’s CF-18 demonstration team conducts spring training at CFB Comox.

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Canada unlikely to follow U.S. approach to easing COVID-19 masking rules: doctor

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.

People wear face masks as they walk in a city park in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Palestinians flee as Israeli artillery pounds northern Gaza

Palestinians grabbed their children and belongings and fled neighborhoods on the outskirts of Gaza City on Friday as Israel unleashed a heavy barrage of artillery fire and airstrikes, killing a family of 6 in their home. Israel said it was clearing a network of militant tunnels ahead of a possible ground invasion.

All major summer events, including CNE, cancelled again this year, Toronto officials say

The city has confirmed that all major events in Toronto this summer, including the Caribbean Carnival and the Canadian National Exhibition, will once again be cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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