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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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Second doses of COVID-19 vaccines can be given up to 4 months after first, NACI now says

The panel of medical experts advising the federal government on vaccination now says that the second dose of COVID-19 vaccines can be given up to four months after the first, if Canada wants to maximize the number of people being immunized.

A woman receives her COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccination clinic in Montreal's Olympic Stadium on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson

Ontario family facing $3,458 hotel quarantine bill vows to fight 'ludicrous' charge

An Ontario family that was charged $3,458 to stay in a quarantine hotel in Toronto after returning to Canada from a funeral are vowing to fight the bill they call "price gouging at its best."

Buckingham Palace to investigate after Meghan accused of bullying staff

Buckingham Palace said Wednesday it was launching an investigation after a newspaper reported that a former aide had made a bullying allegation against the Duchess of Sussex.

Former military ombudsman says he brought Vance allegations to Sajjan in 2018

Former military ombudsman Gary Walbourne says he tried to address allegations of sexual misconduct against former Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Jonathan Vance in 2018 with the minister of defence but was dismissed abruptly.

Alek Minassian found criminally responsible for Toronto van attack, guilty on all 26 counts

A judge has ruled that Alek Minassian is criminally responsible for the 2018 Toronto van attack, finding him guilty of 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder.

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Trudeau disputes China envoy's claims on Uyghur genocide

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded after the Chinese ambassador to Canada claimed Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig were arrested for 'undermining China's national security.'