Vancouver Island adds 64 new COVID-19 cases
British Columbia health officials identified 64 new cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island region Wednesday.
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Victoria man launches appeal after being charged sales tax for car he purchased in Alberta years ago
The owner of a Vic West hot rod shop is taking on ICBC and the province for what he claims is a cash grab.
COVID-19 outbreak declared at Nanaimo hospital
Island Health has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital (NRGH) after three patients tested positive for COVID-19 this week.
Girls flee man with history of sexual offences in Victoria
Victoria police say a man with a history of sexual offences was arrested after he harassed and followed two girls in the Hillside area over the weekend.
Death of Nanaimo man now considered homicide: RCMP
RCMP say the recent suspicious death of a man in Nanaimo is now considered a homicide, after his body was discovered in late March.
Olympic qualifying games in Victoria to be played on historic Raptors championship floor
Just in time to host the Olympic men’s qualifying tournament this summer, Victoria is now home to a piece of Canadian basketball history.
Toxic drug warnings issued on Vancouver Island as province marks 5 years of public health emergency
Health officials are warning drug users in Victoria and Campbell River of a highly toxic drug supply that’s causing an increase in overdoses in the Vancouver Island communities.
Youth injures VicPD officer during mental health crisis
Victoria police say that an officer was assaulted when he was assisting a youth who was experiencing a mental health crisis while impaired by drugs.
Hornby Island man loses home in historic cabin fire
A cabin described by Hornby Island’s fire chief as a “magical little place” has been destroyed by a Tuesday evening fire.
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Canada just had its worst week ever for new COVID-19 cases
Canada's seven-day average has reached its highest point of the pandemic, marking a grim milestone as hospitalizations increase across the country.
First case of COVID-19 confirmed in Iqaluit as city locks down
Nunavut has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in Iqaluit, the territory's largest community.
Canada's vaccine hoarding will prolong the pandemic globally, experts say
COVID-19 will continue to be a pandemic until equitable, global vaccine rollouts are put in place, experts say. Vaccine hoarding is slowing global vaccinations and could lead to variants that can evade current vaccines.
How to watch coverage of Prince Philip's funeral on CTV News
As the Royal Family and the rest of the world says goodbye to Prince Philip, CTV News will be bringing coverage of his funeral live to the homes of Canadians through TV and online.
Daunte Wright, slain by police, remembered as jokester, young dad
Daunte Wright, killed by police, was known as a skinny, smiling young man who loved making people laugh and who, after becoming a father in his teens, relished the role of doting young dad, according to his family and friends.
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WARNING: Former cop charged in death of Daunte Wright
Kimberly Potter is facing a second-degree manslaughter charge for the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright.
GRAPHIC: Que. police use road spikes to stop truck
Pierre Lévesque filmed police in Sorel-Tracy, Que., as they used road spikes to stop an allegedly stolen truck on Wednesday.
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CAF Cyclone helicopter makes emergency landing at N.S. park
A Cyclone helicopter made a precautionary landing at Nova Scotia's Rainbow Haven Provincial Park after noticing a cockpit indication.
Caught on cam: Employee rescues boss attacked by goose
A territorial goose attacks an unsuspecting Edmonton man and his two dogs Tuesday, April 13, 2021.
Driver stumbles upon a sea lion in a Vancouver Island forest
Dutch tourists test 'lockdown vacation' on Greek island
Dutch tourists paid $450 to volunteer for a 'lockdown vacation' to test whether they can be done safely during the pandemic.
Nature lovers flock to Laval, Que. to see rare mandarin duck
The rare mandarin duck has been spotted in Laval and wildlife lovers are hoping to catch a glimpse.
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase and Bitcoin soar
Cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase when public on Wednesday, and investors say it’s valuation could run in excess of $100 billion.
U.S. workers overjoyed after receiving $800 tip on $30 bill
Months-long operation saves giraffes from flooded island
Wildlife officials in Kenya rescued 9 critically endangered Rothschild's giraffes from a flooded island using a barge called a 'GiRaft.'
