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Investigation launched into Tofino floatplane crash

The Transportation Safety Board is sending a team of investigators to Tofino, B.C., to examine a crash last week between a floatplane and a water taxi.

Rescuers treat passengers who were on a floatplane that flipped in Tofino's harbour on Oct. 18. (Kenney Brown)

11 bears killed in Tofino, Ucluelet after breaking into structures to find garbage

Conservation officers are asking residents of Vancouver Island's west coast to report bear sightings as soon as possible as the region deals with an unusually busy pre-hibernation season.

Conservation officers say habituated bears can't be relocated. They're likely to return to populated areas and continue to pose a threat to people they encounter. (Sam Van Der Merwe)

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.

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.

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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. In an exclusive interview with TSN’s Rick Westhead, Beach identified himself as the first accuser of Brad Aldrich, the team’s video coach from 2008 to 2010.

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

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BREAKING | Ontario government lifts capacity limits for organized events outdoors

The Ontario government will begin allowing large-scale organized events outdoors, paving the way for full capacity Remembrance Day ceremonies and Santa Claus parades in the coming weeks.

Ottawa paramedic charged with forging COVID-19 vaccination documents

An Ottawa paramedic has been charged with using a forged COVID-19 vaccine certificate in order to keep his job.

More yellow onions sold in multiple provinces recalled due to possible Salmonella

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says a recall has been expanded for Goodfood brand onions due to possible salmonella contamination.

Common antidepressant can cut COVID-19 hospitalization by up to 30 per cent: study

The inexpensive and well-known drug fluvoxamine can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to 30 per cent, according to a new study.