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23-year-old woman arrested for alleged assault at Saanich store

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an employee at a store in Saanich Wednesday afternoon.

Formerly homeless man with autism creates free treasure hunting group in Lake Cowichan

Andrew is wearing a pirate patch over his right eye and carrying two big bags on his back. This is not the path he expected to be walking now, especially after his early academic success.

Tricycle stolen from downtown Victoria business, police say

Police in B.C.'s capital are asking the public for help locating a "unique adult tricycle" that was recently stolen from a local business.

Vancouver Island paramedic biking elevation of Mt. Everest for cancer research

BC Ambulance paramedic Glen Polson will be cycling up Bear Mountain about 34 times to reach the accumulative elevation of Mount Everest, at more than 8,000 metres.

Drone affecting efforts to fight wildfire burning in B.C. Interior, crews say

A wildfire burning south of Lytton in B.C.'s Interior remained out of control Saturday, and fire crews said a drone sighting in the area has hampered their efforts.

1 in 4 tailing pond sites failed safety requirements, says B.C. mines auditor

A review of more than 60 tailings storage facilities determined that 18 sites had not met at least one of three new safety requirements.

No new COVID-19 cases reported on Vancouver Island

British Columbia health officials say there were no new cases of COVID-19 found on Vancouver Island Friday.

Search for lost fisherman near Victoria suspended, U.S. Coast Guard says

The United States Coast Guard has suspended its search for a 75-year-old fisherman who disappeared Thursday in the water south of Victoria.

Nanaimo-Ladysmith school district employee under investigation by RCMP

RCMP in Nanaimo confirm they are investigating the actions of a School District 68 employee, at one point taking him into custody.

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Canada hits important target with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated

Canada has hit a major milestone with 20 per cent of the eligible population now fully vaccinated, a target government officials have said was needed before the country could proceed with the easing of COVID-19 health restrictions.

People wait in line to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Montreal, Saturday, June 19, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

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BREAKING | Shooting in Toronto leaves three children, two men injured: paramedics

Five people, including three children, have been injured in a shooting in Etobicoke, Toronto paramedics say.

Businesses, U.S. legislators fume as Canada extends travel ban; Trudeau stands firm

Canada is extending a ban on nonessential travel with the United States and the rest of the world until July 21, officials said on Friday, prompting frustration from businesses and U.S. legislators.

Cheers and quiet reflection from U.S. crowds marking Juneteenth

Marching bands sparked loud cheers and quieter reflections about racial justice from crowds gathered on Saturday to mark Juneteenth as a new U.S. federal holiday commemorating the end of the legal enslavement of Black Americans.

WHO action plan on alcohol sparks confusion, allegations of sexism

A global action plan on alcohol laid out by the World Health Organization (WHO) has come under fire after some interpreted that the WHO had proposed to ban people of childbearing age from drinking alcohol entirely.