Victoria News
Motorcyclist clings to life
A collision between a motorcycle and car sent two people to hospital in Victoria, Monday afternoon. The rider suffered life-threatening injuries in the crash on...
Ban the 'scalper bots'
The vast majority of British Columbians consulted by the provincial government say they want "scalper bots" banned from snatching up event tickets...
John A. plaque vandalized
Vandals have struck a temporary plaque in place of a statue of Canada's first prime minister that was removed from Victoria City Hall. A large X was carved...
John. A statue comes down
A statue of Canada's first prime minister has been removed from the grounds outside Victoria City Hall, days after the city council voted to remove it. The...
Gov't workers ratify deal
Thousands of B.C. public service workers have ratified a three-year contract agreement giving them an annual two per cent wage increase. The agreement covers...
Shots fired, kids in home
RCMP arrested a 49-year-old man Thursday after shots were fired inside a Nanaimo home. Police received numerous calls from neighbours after gunfire was heard...
Nanaimo wildfire grows
A wildfire burning near Nanaimo has grown to 179 hectares in size. The Nanaimo Lakes fire is 25 per cent contained and mostly growing away from the city. The...
Dies working at wildfire
A logging company employee has died while working at a wildfire in the Nanaimo Lakes area on Vancouver Island. The province's workplace safety authority...
Sir John A gets the boot
The mayor of Victoria says a statue of Prime Minister John A. MacDonald will be removed from the front entrance to city hall as a gesture of reconciliation with...
Humpbacks put on show
Tourists staying at a lodge on a Vancouver Island were treated to a spectacular show when a group of humpback whales visited for breakfast. Marg Leehane,...
Missing orca spotted
The search for an emaciated killer whale has spotted the orca off the coast of Vancouver Island. Rescuers from NOAA, the Vancouver Aquarium, the DFO and the...
Arrest in arson fires
Charges have been laid in two suburban Victoria arson fires. A 25-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the Oak Bay fires that were set on July...
Whale rescue hits snag
An endangered killer whale that has prompted an international rescue effort won't receive antibiotics by dart or by fish if it's found in Canadian...
Fire evacs near Nanaimo
A wildfire has flared on Vancouver Island, prompting evacuation orders and alerts for properties in a rural area southwest of Nanaimo. The Regional District of...
Wildfires flare on Island
A wildfire has flared on Vancouver Island, prompting evacuation orders and alerts for properties in a rural area southwest of Nanaimo. The Regional District of...
Crucial orca has days to live
An international effort to save an important orca from an endangered killer whale population has hit rough waters. About a half dozen vessels are scouring the...
PM visits City of Totems
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a surprise visit to a British Columbia farmer's market today, thrilling vendors and customers. Trudeau's unannounced...
BC's highest honour
Fourteen British Columbians will receive the province's highest honour. "I am so pleased to share congratulations with the inspiring individuals...
Body retrieved from falls
The body of a Dutch tourist was recovered Thursday near Campbell River after she fell into the water at Elk Falls. Police were called to Elk Falls Provincial...
Rescue at Elk Falls
A rescue is being performed near Elk Falls Suspension Bridge after a person fell into the water. CTV News is reporting that the RCMP are responding with all...