Company issues recall of avalanche beacon that back country users allege is ‘faulty’
The North American distributor of an avalanche beacon has issued a “voluntary recall” of the product after two skiing accidents in B.C., one of them fatal.
VANCOUVER
Vancouver News | Local Breaking | CTV News Vancouver
COVID-19 outbreak declared in 2nd unit at Kelowna General Hospital
Health officials in B.C.'s Interior have declared a second outbreak of COVID-19 at Kelowna General Hospital.
Burnaby low-rise tenants living with black mould fear demoviction
Tenants of an apartment building on Dow Avenue near Metrotown worry a lack of appropriate maintenance on the building is intentional, with the developer hoping they’ll move out on their own before the redevelopment advances to a point where they will have to be compensated.
MORE TOP STORIES
-
Former Mission teacher, CFL kicker charged with sexual assault, RCMP say
A former Mission school teacher and retired CFL kicker has been charged with sexual assault, and police are asking the public for witnesses and further information.
-
Engineer turned sketch artist captures fleeting moments of Vancouverites during pandemic
Artist Nishant Jain, a recent transplant from the U.S., is getting to know Vancouver through his art practice of sketching strangers in public and sharing the drawings on social media.
-
10 flights added to B.C.’s list of COVID-19 exposures
The 10 flights, the majority of which were domestic, either took off from or landed in Vancouver between Feb. 21 and March 3.
-
Police look for leads on missing 35-year-old woman after 'extensive searches' in North Vancouver
Fatemeh Abdolali has been missing since Feb. 26 and her purse, containing her ID cards, was found in a North Vancouver park.
-
'A miracle': Pilots fortunate to survive helicopter crash on B.C.'s Bowen Island
Two pilots were lucky to walk away with scrapes and bruises after their helicopter came crashing down into a wooded area of Bowen Island on Friday morning.
-
One-on-one with Dr. Bonnie Henry: Where she thinks Canada stands in the fight against COVID-19
CTV's Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme sat down with British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday to discuss her upcoming book detailing the first four weeks of the pandemic, and where Canada stands a year later in the fight against COVID-19.
-
Targeted shooting in Metchosin leaves man who was known to police dead
Police on Vancouver Island's West Shore are investigating after a 37-year-old man was shot Friday night.
-
Court rules in favour of billionaire U.S. landowner in fight over access to B.C. lakes
The Nicola Valley Fish and Game Club launched legal action after the cattle company, owned by U.S. billionaire and sports franchise owner Stan Kroenke, blocked road and trail access to the lakes.
-
Investment advisor at Canaccord Genuity charged in Vancouver pizzeria confrontation
One of the men charged following a heated confrontation over masks at a Vancouver pizza restaurant is an investment advisor at Canaccord Genuity.
-
New B.C. infections well above national average, with one-third likely COVID-19 'long-haulers'
As British Columbia records its highest single-day case count in two months, the province is second only to Saskatchewan in new infections per capita over the past two weeks. Experts are warning more must be done soon, especially with thousands of people facing long-term symptoms.
-
B.C. announces 634 more cases of COVID-19 as province tops 300,000 vaccine doses
B.C. health officials announced 634 more cases of COVID-19 and four related deaths in their final pandemic update of the week Friday.
-
'It was pretty disruptive': Bright light display frustrates West End residents again
The LED light display on the outside of the Davie Street Safeway was kept on into the early hours of Friday morning, much to the dismay of residents trying to get some sleep.
-
B.C. 'straw purchaser' sentenced to 3 years in prison for firearms trafficking
A Coquitlam man has been sentenced to three years in jail and handed a 10-year prohibition on owning firearms after acting as a "straw purchaser," according to the police unit tasked with investigating gang activity in B.C.
-
B.C. tax changes affecting sugary drinks, vaping products coming into effect April 1
Tax changes targeting sugary drinks and e-commerce services based outside of B.C. will come into effect on April 1 after being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
-
5-month jail sentence for driver convicted in crash that killed New Westminster teen
When the Malcom family left the Surrey Provincial Courthouse Friday, they were surrounded by more than a hundred supporters all donning blue ribbons in honour of their daughter but they found no justice nor closure.
-
COVID-19 rapid tests: Here's when B.C. health authorities will seek quicker results
Despite some calling for B.C. to increase its use of rapid tests as a way to prevent further spread of COVID-19, the province's top doctor says there are very specific situations when health authorities will use one.
Top Videos
-
Investment advisor charged with assault
![There is more fallout from a video of two men charged with assault after a dispute at a Vancouver pizza restaurant.]()
-
New vaccine could change B.C.'s rollout
![The approval of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine could prompt significant changes to B.C.'s immunization plans.]()
-
B.C. bucking the trend in the wrong direction
![While Canada is bending the COVID-19 curve overall, B.C. is bucking the trend as per capita infections continue to increase.]()
-
2 pilots survive helicopter crash on Bowen Island
![The moment a helicopter went down on Bowen Island Friday morning was caught on camera. The two pilots on board were lucky to survive.]()
-
Frustration over bright display on Davie
![Some people living in Vancouver's West End say they lost sleep because their apartments were lit up all night long by a bright art display.]()
-
Family outraged by sentence in deadly crash
![Olivia Malcom's family says there will "never be justice" for them after the driver who killed her was sentenced to five months behind bars.]()
-
Paramedics union sounds alarm on staffing
![Paramedics in B.C. are sounding the alarm over staffing shortages once again.]()
-
Driver handed 5 months' jail time for fatal crash
![The man convicted in a crash that killed a 19-year-old lacrosse player has been sentence to five months in jail.]()
-
4th COVID-19 vaccine approved in Canada
![With its approval of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, Health Canada becomes the first major regulator to approve four different shots.]()
Inside CTV News Vancouver
'I'm here because of them': Vancouver mother undergoes life-saving procedure days after giving birth
A new mom in Vancouver said she owes her life to a specialized team of medical professionals at St. Paul’s Hospital.
Another 10 schools in Metro Vancouver have had exposures involving COVID-19 variants
Another 10 elementary and secondary schools in the Lower Mainland have had exposures to COVID-19 variants of concern, according to health officials.
Editor's Picks
More B.C. flights added to list of COVID-19 exposures
The B.C. Centre for Disease Control has added several flights to its list of COVID-19 exposures so far this week.
'It's our call to duty': Meet B.C.'s non-traditional COVID-19 vaccinators
When British Columbia’s mass immunization clinics open in April, not all patients will get their vaccine from a doctor or nurse.
Grieving mom of murder victim says more help needed for struggling young people
Last week, Kerry Morris buried her murdered 23-year-old daughter. This week, she's calling on elected officials to do more to help young people struggling with mental health and addictions.
Across Canada
CTV News On the Go
McLaughlin On Your Side
DNA test kits have serious consequences
DNA test kits are not all fun and games. There are some serious things to consider before you jump in.
Top cars for 2021
Consumer Reports has compiled its annual list of the top 10 cars for 2021 and has added a new feature this year. A Green Choice icon featuring a leaf will appear beside vehicles that have some of the lowest emissions, and four of this year’s top 10 vehicles made the cut.
Keeping your kitchen safe from harmful bacteria
There’s a room in your house that harbours dangerous bacteria, but if you guessed it’s the bathroom, you’d be wrong. It’s the kitchen. Here are some things you can do to keep your family safe from germs and food poisoning.
Real Estate News
Vancouver real estate: Home sales up 73% year-over-year, market shifting in favour of sellers
The Real Estate Board of Greater Vancouver says the market is heating up so fast that home sales in the region increased by more than 50 per cent between January and February and have climbed by more than 70 per cent since last year.
B.C.'s rent freeze may be extended to the end of the year
A rent freeze put in place in British Columbia to protect those who'd lost their jobs during the pandemic may be extended to the end of 2021.
2021 rental forecast: What experts expect in the Vancouver market this year
A just-released rental forecast suggests the beginning of the year will be much like 2020, but things may change after July.
Don't Miss Videos
Why are people spending millions on crypto collectibles?
A 10-second video was sold for US$6.6 million last week, showing just how much the non-fungible token market is booming.
Bhangra dancer gets shoutout from Canada's top doctor
Bhangra dancer gets shoutout from Canada’s top doctor
Two astronauts successfully conduct spacewalk outside ISS
For the second time this week, a pair of astronauts are getting the International Space Station ready for new solar panels.
Inside rescue operation of crew aboard sinking ship in N.S.
The U.S Coast Guard released video showing joint efforts by Canadian and U.S. teams to rescue 31 crew members from a sinking vessel.
Meet 'Bolt' the robot dog hired by an Alberta oil refinery
An oil refinery in northern Alberta added a four-legged robot dog to its workforce.
From the archives: Walter Gretzky on son's retirement
In this 1999 interview, Walter Gretzky reflects on his son Wayne Gretzky's retirement.
Toronto woman warns of taxi scam after losing $3,700
A Toronto woman is warning others about a taxi scam where perpetrators stole some $3,700 from her bank accounts.
March 4, 1971: 'Storm of the Century' batters Montreal
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
'Canada's hockey dad': Funeral for Walter Gretzky held in Brantford, Ont.
The funeral service for Walter Gretzky, 'Canada's hockey dad,' was held in Brantford, Ont. on Saturday.
NEW
NEW | Milder reinfection may follow severe bouts of COVID-19, study suggests
One serious bout of COVID-19 may not be enough to keep you from getting sick a second time, a new case study suggests.
One year later: Why Canada's COVID-19 crisis is being called a 'senicide'
March 8th 2021 marks one year since Canada's first death from COVID-19, a senior in a long-term care facility in British Columbia. Since then 55 per cent of all deaths have been long-term care residents. It has been described as a senicide: the killing of the elderly or their abandonment to death.
INTERACTIVE
INTERACTIVE | Nine months after the pandemic arrived, births fell sharply: data
Nine months after the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in North America, births in Quebec and B.C. fell far below normal levels, statistics show. If the same pattern holds true nationally, Canada would be about 2,900 births short of a normal December, and 2,300 births short of a normal January. Read more on CTVNews.ca.
Toronto woman caught up in scam waits on hold with bank as she watches funds disappear from her account
Profits of unscrupulous thieves who are running a fake taxi scam are adding up to huge amounts, say more victims who are coming forward to CTV News Toronto.
Ontario records fewer than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases
Ontario is reporting a single-day drop in the number of new COVID-19 cases with less than 1,000 new infections logged.
U.S. man’s order of disinfectant wipes arrives 349 days into the pandemic
Nearly a year after placing an order for highly sought after disinfectant wipes, a U.S. man finally received his shipment of four canisters of Clorox wipes – 349 days into a global pandemic.
Biden, Dems prevail as U.S. Senate OKs $1.9 trillion virus relief bill
An exhausted U.S. Senate narrowly approved a US$1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill Saturday as President Joe Biden and his Democratic allies notched a victory they called crucial for hoisting the country out of the pandemic and economic doldrums.
One-on-one with Dr. Bonnie Henry: Where she thinks Canada stands in the fight against COVID-19
CTV's Chief News Anchor and Senior Editor Lisa LaFlamme sat down with British Columbia's Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Friday to discuss her upcoming book detailing the first four weeks of the pandemic, and where Canada stands a year later in the fight against COVID-19.
