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Vancouver Island adds 55 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

Across the province, 457 cases were identified over the past 24 hours, including the cases found in the island region.

Dr. Bonnie Henry and Dr. Penny Ballem take turns at the podium as they talk about phase two in B.C.'s COVID-19 immunization plan at Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on Monday, March 1, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Caught on cam: Tree slams into Courtenay, B.C. bridge

A woman and her son who were watching storm debris float past their Courtenay, B.C. home caught an unusual site on video on Monday as a large tree crashed into the city’s Fifth Street Bridge.

'Going to find a new location': Westshore Speedway promises relocation as site redevelopment begins

In Langford, work has begun on a quarter-billion-dollar project, creating what will be known as Langford Heights.

Westshore Speedway has one more year to operate in it’s current location before it has to relocate: Oct. 26, 2021 (CTV News)

B.C. cargo ship fires may take days to put out: coast guard

The Canadian Coast Guard says it may be several days before fires can be put out inside containers on a cargo ship anchored off the Victoria coast.

Victoria police arrest man who asked officers for help breaking into ATM

A man has been arrested after he asked a pair of uniformed Victoria police officers to help him break into a bank machine to steal cash.

Comox Valley RCMP seek driver of car with Nova Scotia plates who swung axe at cars

Mounties in the Comox Valley are advising the public to be on the lookout for a car with Nova Scotia licence plates after a driver reportedly damaged other cars with an axe.

'Good-hearted people': Friend remembers father and son slain on Vancouver Island

The victims of a double homicide on Vancouver Island are being remembered as a loving and goofy father and son duo.

1 dead, 3 hospitalized after crash on Vancouver Island

One man is dead and three other people, including a child, were taken to hospital following a crash on a logging road near Bamfield, B.C.

Men arrested after 3 stabbings in Victoria

Three people are recovering from stab wounds after a pair of altercations in Victoria on Saturday.

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Vatican says Pope Francis willing to visit Canada as Indigenous leaders seek apology

The Vatican says Pope Francis is willing to visit Canada, as Indigenous leaders call on him apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools. The Vatican says Pope Francis is willing to visit Canada, as Indigenous leaders call on him apologize for the Catholic Church's role in residential schools.

Pope Francis leads the weekly general audience at the Vatican, Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Cause of eight N.B. 'mystery' brain disease deaths identified by pathologist

A neuropathologist who examined the deaths of eight people in New Brunswick initially described as having a mysterious neurological disease says the deaths were actually due to known diseases.

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BREAKING | BoC keeps key rate on hold, ends quantitative easing

The Bank of Canada is keeping its key interest target on hold at 0.25 per cent as it says inflation now appears stronger and more persistent than expected.

Police issue alert for 10-year-old boy missing from North Preston, N.S.

Police in Nova Scotia are asking for help from the public in their search for a missing 10-year-old boy.

Merck agrees to let other drug makers make its COVID-19 pill

Pharmaceutical company Merck agreed to allow other drug makers to produce its COVID-19 pill, in a move aimed at helping millions of people in poorer countries get access to the potentially life-saving drug, a United Nations-backed public health organization said on Wednesday.