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31 new COVID-19 cases found on Vancouver Island

Health officials identified 31 new cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island region Wednesday.

'An immense void in my life': Mother of girls killed in Oak Bay applauds changes to Canada's divorce act

Sarah Cotton-Elliott's two young daughters were murdered by their father – Cotton-Elliott's ex, Andrew Berry – on Christmas Day in Oak Bay in 2017.

Father still looking for answers in suspicious death of 6-year-old son in 2018

The father of a six-year-old boy believed to be the victim of a homicide three years ago says he’s still desperately searching for answers in his son’s death.

Patrick Lucas says he was first told his son Dontay Patrick Lucas had fallen down the stairs and hit his head and was later told his son had bite marks on his body.

Mounties looking for Comox Valley woman missing since Feb. 21

Comox Valley RCMP are looking for the public’s assistance in locating 30-year-old Chelsea Harry, who hasn’t been seen since Feb. 21.

COVID-19 vaccine sites on Vancouver Island revealed

Vancouver Island’s health authority has revealed the locations of more than a dozen upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the region.

Nanaimo International Jazz Festival supports musicians with online event

Due the ongoing pandemic, the Nanaimo International Jazz Festival has had to go virtual.

First Nation mourning after member shot, killed by RCMP

The Vancouver Island First Nation where a man was shot and killed by the RCMP over the weekend has issued its first and, it says, only formal statement on the killing.

Wind warnings issued on Vancouver Island

Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for parts of Vancouver Island in preparation for strong winds expected Thursday.

Caught on cam: Man breaks into Victoria car dealership, steals car

Victoria police are searching for a man who allegedly broke into a car dealership early Wednesday morning.

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Hospitalized Prince Philip has successful heart procedure

Prince Philip has had a successful heart procedure at a London hospital and is expected to remain for several days of 'rest and recuperation,' Buckingham Palace said Thursday.

In this file photo dated Friday, Oct. 12, 2018, Britain's Prince Philip waits for the bridal procession following the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle, England. (AP / Alastair Grant, FILE)

Chief medical adviser says Health Canada preparing for quick approval of boosters

Canada's chief medical adviser says her department is constantly receiving and reviewing any data on vaccines and COVID-19 variants and will be ready to quickly authorize needed boosters when they're available.

Meghan accuses Buckingham Palace of 'perpetuating falsehoods'

Prince Harry's wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of "perpetuating falsehoods" about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story.

Don Martin: Mistakes were made, many of them, as 1st year of COVID-19 under Trudeau management ends

It's been exactly one year since the Trudeau government finally got the message: Canada, we have a COVID-19 problem, Don Martin writes in his exclusive column for CTVNews.ca.

Analysts see Canada's new push for permanent residents as a short-term solution

Canada's recent move to offer permanent residency to more foreigners living and working in the country is a short-term solution to the economic problems spurred by a pandemic-related immigration slowdown, analysts say.