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Police seek suspect in stabbing at Nanaimo mall

Police in Nanaimo are asking the public for help identifying a man suspected of stabbing another man at a local mall last week.

UVic, women's rowing coach deny former athlete's allegation of verbal abuse

The University of Victoria and the head coach of its women's rowing team have denied allegations of demeaning and aggressive treatment made in a lawsuit filed last summer by a former student and team member.

Former University of Victoria coxswain Lily Copeland shows off her national championship medals, uniform and celebratory newspaper clipping after winning the Brown Cup while being photographed at home in Brentwood Bay, B.C., on Saturday, November 16, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito

Crews rescue trapped workers from Vancouver Island shopping centre after crash through building

First responders rushed to the Uptown Shopping Centre in Saanich Friday afternoon for reports of "an emergency inside the shopping complex," according to Saanich police.

Distanced 'flash mob' planned to showcase Lynn Valley community's strength after stabbings

A North Vancouver woman is hoping to inspire her community with a unique, COVID-19-safe take on a flash mob.

Teens need coping skills to deal with anger during pandemic: doctor

Pandemic-fuelled frustration has some teens expressing anger in unhealthy ways after a year of missed social connections that would typically help them mature and regulate their emotions, says a psychiatrist calling for more education on coping skills as part of the school curriculum.

'Dried Almond' product added to cyanide poisoning recall list

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled a product sold as 'dried almond' by Double Happiness brand because it may cause cyanide poisoning.

Canada sets new single-day COVID-19 record with 9,244 cases

Canada recorded 9,244 new COVID-19 cases on Friday as provinces across the country struggle to contain spreading variants.

Vancouver Island adds 54 more COVID-19 cases in final update of the week

B.C. health officials have identified 54 new cases of COVID-19 in the Vancouver Island region Friday.

Greater Victoria teachers renew call for remote learning as COVID-19 exposures continue in schools

Two new COVID-19 exposures were reported at local schools on Friday, this time at Mount Douglas Secondary School and Vic High.

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Canadian researchers want to shift away from health risk and age-based vaccine rollout

Canadian researchers are calling for a more nuanced approach to vaccinating the population, shifting away from a focus on age and health risks and towards a more equitable rollout.

A nurse holds a phial of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Guy's Hospital in London, Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (AP Photo/Frank Augstein, Pool)

Funeral for Prince Philip to be held on April 17, Harry plans to attend

The funeral service for Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth, will be held on April 17, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday, confirming that Prince Harry was planning to attend.

Prince Charles pays tribute to 'my dear Papa' who gave such devoted service

Prince Charles on Saturday paid tribute to his 'dear Papa' who had given such remarkably devoted service to Queen Elizabeth, to the royal family, to Britain and to the Commonwealth, expressing gratitude for such touching praise of his father.

Too much Prince Philip coverage? BBC says complaints have been received

The British Broadcasting Corporation said on Saturday it had received complaints about the amount of coverage it dedicated to the death of Prince Philip after some viewers were upset that normal programming was cancelled.