World Health Organization announces the end of COVID-19 as global emergency
Dr. Bonnie Henry and Adrian Dix share their thoughts.
PSAC strike reaches tentative agreement impacting over 120,000 workers
They landed on a 12.6% pay increase.
Province takes action amidst diabetes drug shortage across Canada and USA
People have been taking it to lose weight.
‘Clearly not the case’: Twitter labels CBC as ‘Government-funded Media’
Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is responsible.
Survey reveals many Canadians working fulltime are feeling fatigued
Make sure to take a lunch break!
First Canadian astronaut to orbit the moon on a lunar mission next year (VIDEO)
The first lunar mission in over 50 years! 🚀
UVic alum and Supreme Court Justice speaks out about allegations against him
He is accused of unwantedly touching and kissing a woman while intoxicated.
5 ways Canada’s Budget 2023 could save you some cash
Free dental care, grocery rebates and more!
Supreme Court Justice and UVic alum put on leave for ‘alleged conduct’
He got his Bachelor of Laws at UVic.
Victoria and Nanaimo top the list of least religious cities in Canada
60% of Victoria is ‘non-religious’
Island Health saw a record-breaking number of overdose calls in 2021
BC Paramedics responded to an average of 97 overdose calls per day.
BC records deadliest month in record history due to toxic drug overdoses
There was an average of 6.5 deaths per day in October
BC government applies to Health Canada to decriminalize personal drug possession
BC is the first province to seek this exemption.
Federal Election 2021: These are the 5 candidates running for election in Saanich-Gulf Islands
Voting day is Monday, September 20th
Here’s who is running in the 2021 federal election on Vancouver Island
Canadians will hit the polls on September 20th.
Fifth strain of COVID-19 variant confirmed in Canada on Wednesday
BC confirms 39 cases of the B1617 double mutant strain.
Canada has been ranked as one of the most free countries in the world
Canada joins Norway, Finland, and Uruguay as most free.
Canadian arts and live entertainment sectors to receive $181 million in government funding
To help stabilize the arts and music sectors amid COVID-19.
Federal modelling data shows COVID-19 cases accelerating across Canada
Currently, every 100 patients are passing the virus on to 140 more people.
Canada announces ban on 1,500 types of assault-style weapons
Effective immediately.
One dead, five missing after Canadian military helicopter crashes in Mediterranean
The helicopter has not yet been located.
Air Canada suspends flights to Beijing and Shanghai after federal travel advisory
There are now nearly 6,000 confirmed cases of coronavirus in China
Trudeau announces $25K for families of Canadians who died in Iran plane crash
To be dispersed in the coming days
Trudeau says Ukraine plane crash that killed 176 people was likely shot down by...
A UVic student was among those that died in the crash
Top 50 most popular baby names in Canada 2019
Spot your name on the list?
UK company signs $2.8 billion deal to acquire Canada’s Cineplex
The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2020
Pornhub reveals top Canadian searches on website in 2019
Did your searches make the list?
Canadian Olympic icons Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir announce retirement from ice dancing
"We feel like the most fortunate kids in Canada." 🇨🇦⛸
1 in 3 Canadian adults are not getting enough sleep (REPORT)
Here are Health Canada’s tips on improving your sleep
RCMP recover “several items” linked to Vancouver Island murder suspects in Manitoba
Police have removed a large roadblock from the town of Gillam.
RCMP confirm burnt vehicle in Manitoba linked to Vancouver Island murder suspects
One suspect’s father said he believes they’re on a “suicide mission”
Trudeau names Victoria MP Murray Rankin as new national security-review chair
In February, Rankin said he was not seeking re-election for Victoria in 2019
RCMP say teenage suspects in northern BC murders may have reached Manitoba
The pair was last seen in northern Saskatchewan
Canada-wide warrant issued for Vancouver Island man last seen in Victoria
He was last seen downtown.
Canada-wide recall issued for BOB Jogging Strollers
Affected strollers were produced between 1997 and 2015.
Canada’s new air passenger rights come into effect today
To start, you can claim up to $2,100 for lost or damaged baggage.
Victoria city councillor tables motion to oppose Quebec’s new religious symbols law
The law prohibits public service employees from wearing religious symbols at work.
UVic receives $9.1M federal grant to build national Indigenous law centre
It'll be the first Canadian university to offer a Common/Indigenous joint law degree.
Youth vaping increased by a shocking 74% in Canada last year (REPORT)
The Canadian Cancer Society is calling for the government to increase regulations.
New federal bill completely bans bestiality and animal fighting across Canada
Animal sexual abusers will now be added to Canada’s National Sex Offenders Registry.
Canada welcomed the largest number of resettled refugees in the world last year (REPORT)
Over half of the refugee submissions were for children.
Trudeau announces $1.4 billion annual Canadian investment into women’s health worldwide
The money will support women’s health in Canada and abroad.
Canada-wide recall issued for Compliments brand chicken strips
The product may be contaminated with Salmonella.
Toronto police issue Canada-wide warrant for 3 men wanted for first-degree murder
A 26-year-old Toronto man was killed in what police believe was a shooting
Health Canada lowers ban on blood donations by gay men
Three reductions have been made since Canada’s 1977 lifetime ban.
Canadians under 25 can get unlimited train travel across the country this summer
International students over 26 can also avail the offer!
Canadians asked to avoid all travel to the Philippines due to terrorism threat
The area is also experiencing high levels of criminality, and violent clashes between the military/police and terrorist or rebel groups
Health Canada releases new packaging requirements for cigarettes
No more colourful, shiny cigarette packs
Canada’s vertical $10 bill voted best new banknote in the world
The next four new banknotes in Canada will also use this vertical format
