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More than 100 shipping containers fell from crippled cargo ship off B.C. coast

The severity of a marine disaster off Vancouver Island is far worse than first reported, according to internal coast guard communications obtained by CTV News.

The flames initially spread to 10 containers after another 40 fell overboard in choppy waters on Friday. The fire on the MV Zim Kingston was mostly under control by Sunday afternoon. (Canadian Coast Guard)

Vancouver Island adds 55 new COVID-19 cases

There are currently 4,748 active cases of COVID-19 in B.C., including 524 active cases in the Island Health region, according to the B.C. health ministry.

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry is shown during a press conference at the B.C. legislature in Victoria, on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020. (Chad Hipolito / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Comox Valley road rage driver linked to bizarre egging incident at local business

RCMP in the Comox Valley continue to search for a vehicle allegedly involved in an Oct. 26 road rage incident in which a driver has been accused of taking a hatchet to another driver's side view mirror.

'The sustainability of Victoria is at stake': Downtown stakeholders ask city to increase police budget

A sharp rise in crime in Victoria's downtown core has stakeholders saying that public safety is in crisis.

Major crimes unit investigating suspicious death in Ucluelet

The Vancouver Island Integrated Major Crime Unit and local RCMP are investigating after a man was found dead in Ucluelet, B.C.

Discovery of fly larvae is a positive sign salmon can survive in Oak Bay creek

Volunteers from the Friends of Bowker Creek Society say uncovering caddisfly larvae in the gravel beds of the stream show the water quality has improved to a level sufficient to sustain salmon and cutthroat trout.

Modelling group says COVID-19 cases declining in British Columbia

An independent group of researchers analyzing the course of COVID-19 in British Columbia says cases are declining at about two per cent a day but children under 10 could now be more at risk of contracting the virus because they are unvaccinated.

Vancouver Island named top global travel destination in 2022

Renowned guidebook Lonely Planet has named the island one of the 10 best regions to visit in 2022.

'I have no regrets at all': Victoria woman suffers allergic reaction to COVID-19 vaccine

A 32-year-old Victoria woman says she has no regrets about getting a COVID-19 vaccine, despite suffering an extremely rare allergic reaction after her first shot.

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Kyle Beach steps forward as victim in Blackhawks sex assault investigation

Kyle Beach, a former player in the Chicago Blackhawks farm system, has come forward as John Doe in the team’s sexual assault investigation.

Chicago Blackhawks forward Kyle Beach, right, gets the puck past Edmonton Oilers centre Ryan Martindale during the first period of an NHL pre-season hockey game in Saskatoon on Tuesday, Sept 20, 2011. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards

Former Alberta legislature staffer alleges 'poisoned work environment' in lawsuit

A former Alberta government staffer is suing the premier’s office, alleging her contract was terminated after speaking out against a toxic workplace that included on-site intoxication and sexual harassment.

Nearly 20 per cent of Canadians resigned amid pandemic due to work stress: survey

Nearly one in five Canadians resigned from their jobs during the pandemic due to increased stress at work, according to a new survey.

'People are very frightened:' Bell Island, N.L., is about to lose its last remaining doctor

Bell Island in Newfoundland and Labrador is set to lose its only doctor come December, meaning residents will have to take a ferry trip to St. John's for medical care.

Worker found dead in Quebec scaffolding collapse; union says two have died

Domtar, the owner of a paper mill where a major industrial accident took place Tuesday, confirmed Wednesday evening that one of two workers who were still missing has been found dead. A union said two men have died.