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Driver taken to hospital, another charged after early morning crash near Victoria

One driver was taken to hospital and another is facing a charge of driving without due care and attention after a two-vehicle crash near Victoria on Monday.

Police say a Ford F-150 pickup truck ran a red light on Island Highway before heading onto the onramp of the Trans-Canada Highway. The pickup struck a Honda Civic that was making a left turn from Island Highway, heading towards Colwood. (RCMP)

Canadian military plane subjected to 'unsafe' Chinese intercepts, DND says

A Canadian military patrol plane was repeatedly intercepted by Chinese military aircraft while deployed to the Indo-Pacific region last month, just as Defence Minister Anita Anand was preparing to announce a significant increase to Canada's military presence in the region.

A CP-140 Aurora maritime patrol aircraft in an undated file photo. (Canadian Armed Forces)

Uber sets launch date for Victoria, Kelowna

Ride-hailing giant Uber has finally announced its start date for two major B.C. cities.

An Uber sign is displayed inside a car in Palatine, Ill., Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

RCMP investigate vandalism to Langford Pride banners

The West Shore RCMP are investigating after several Pride banners were vandalized in Langford last week.

Colwood releases thousands of ladybugs to protect trees and parks

The City of Colwood has released thousands of aphid-eating ladybugs to help protect its trees, parks and shrubs.

B.C. premier says Asia trade mission that omitted China helps prepare for 'the worst'

British Columbia Premier David Eby is wrapping up an Asian trade mission that omitted China and instead focused on Japan, South Korea and Singapore, a move Eby said was to guard against "the worst" happening in the region.

Greater Victoria transit to be free on Clean Air Day

BC Transit and the Victoria Regional Transit Commission are celebrating Clean Air Day on Wednesday with a special perk for anyone hopping on a bus in the Greater Victoria area.

Saanich police searching for missing mother

Police in Saanich are asking the public to help keep an eye out for a missing woman who has not spoken to her family for roughly a week.

Wildfire near Sayward, B.C. under control, new out-of-control fire found

The wildfire burning on northern Vancouver Island is no longer out-of-control and is instead being held, Coastal Fire Centre says.

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Prison service to review decision to transfer killer Bernardo to medium security

The federal prison service says it will have a second look at its decision to move convicted killer Paul Bernardo to a medium-security facility as political leaders of all stripes react to the news with shock and outrage.

Paul Bernardo sits in the back of a police cruiser as he leaves a hearing in St. Catharines, Ont., April 5, 1994. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Frank Gunn)

Data shows COVID-19 hospitalizations, severe outcomes continue to decline, but we must remain vigilant: experts

Wastewater testing, hospitalization and death data from COVID-19 tell us the virus's spread continue to trend downward in Canada. But we're not at the end, and public health experts say we must heed lessons learned from the pandemic and remain vigilant. Read the analysis on CTVNews.ca.

Poilievre threatens to filibuster budget bill if Liberals don't meet demands

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is threatening to use procedural tools to delay passage of the federal budget in the House of Commons if the Liberals don't meet his demands.

Poor air quality, evacuations in multiple provinces due to wildfires

Wildfire smoke prompted warnings about poor air quality for many regions across the country, stretching from northern Alberta to the Atlantic.

Apple unveils sleek 'Vision Pro' goggles. Will it be what VR has been looking for?

Apple on Monday unveiled a long-rumoured headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the technology trendsetter's ability to popularize new-fangled devices after others failed to capture the public's imagination