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Vancouver Island adds 59 new COVID-19 cases, no deaths

The new cases were among 667 cases found across the province over the past 24 hours.

Mandatory PCR test remains barrier for travellers as U.S. reopens borders to Canada

On Nov. 8, the land and sea borders will open up again for Canadians wanting to visit the U.S. The question is, will anyone make the trip?

RCMP investigating fatal pedestrian crash near Parksville, B.C.

Police are investigating after a pedestrian died following a crash in the Mid-Island on Thursday evening.

Driver dead after Mill Bay crash, another sent to hospital

Mounties say one person was killed and another was taken to hospital after a two-vehicle crash Thursday near Mill Bay, B.C.

Holiday parades returning to Greater Victoria this winter

The Santa Lights Parade, Sidney Sparkles Parade, The IEOA Truck Light Convoy and Food Drive, and Esquimalt Light Parade will all be returning in late November and early December.

Constitutional challenge of vaccine card filed by 2 B.C. women

Two British Columbia women who say doctors advised them against getting COVID-19 vaccines have filed a constitutional challenge of the province's vaccine passport.

Driver pleads guilty in Campbell River crash that killed his passenger

The parents of a 21-year-old man who was killed in a crash in Willow Point in March of last year are hoping video surveillance of the vehicle travelling through the area will one day be released.

1 new COVID-19 case linked to outbreak at Tofino General Hospital

Island Health says another case of COVID-19 related to an outbreak at Tofino General Hospital has been identified Friday.

IMAX film 'Antarctica' makes Canadian debut in Victoria

The award winning film "Antarctica" will make its Canadian debut this Saturday, Oct. 16, at the Royal B.C. Museum's IMAX Theatre.

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U.S. says it will permit entry of Canadian travellers with mixed vaccine doses

The U.S. says it will allow Canadians into the country who have received a mixed COVID-19 vaccine schedule, when the U.S. opens its borders to fully vaccinated travellers on Nov. 8.

A traveller waits next to check-in kiosks not currently in use at Vancouver International Airport, in Richmond, B.C., on Friday, July 30, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Military's human resources officer under investigation for 'historic' sex misconduct allegations

Military police say they are investigating 'historic' allegations of sexual misconduct involving yet another senior commander, this time the officer responsible for human resources in the Canadian Armed Forces.

Testing shows high concentrations of fuel in tank at Iqaluit's water treatment plant

The City of Iqaluit says testing shows a high concentration of fuel in a tank that supplies water to the Nunavut capital.

Ontario premier reveals new details on province's reopening plan

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is finalizing its plans to exit the final stage of its reopening plan in order to 'cautiously lift more public health measures' currently in place.

Authorities call fatal stabbing of U.K. MP David Amess a terrorist act

A long-serving member of Parliament was stabbed to death Friday during a meeting with constituents at a church in England, in what police said was a terrorist incident. A 25-year-old man was arrested in connection with the attack, which united Britain's fractious politicians in shock and sorrow.