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Canucks trade captain Bo Horvat to Islanders

The rebuild of the Vancouver Canucks has begun, with centre Bo Horvat heading to the New York Islanders.

Vancouver Canucks' Bo Horvat skates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in Vancouver, on Saturday, March 19, 2022. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

'Why not sign two years?:' Vancouver Canucks winger Kuzmenko happy with extension

In a season marked by loss and frustration, the Russian forward with the dimpled grin, gravity defying hair and enthusiastic goal celebrations has been a rare bright spot both on and off the ice.

Vancouver Canucks' Andrei Kuzmenko celebrates his first goal against the Chicago Blackhawks during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, on Tuesday, January 24, 2023. In a season marked by loss and frustration, the Russian forward with the dimpled grin, gravity defying hair and enthusiastic goal celebrations has been a rare bright spot both on and off the ice. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

New Vancouver tax intended to chip away at FIFA World Cup costs

The price of hosting the FIFA World Cup is rising in Vancouver, and the province is using a new tool to help cover the costs.

BC Place is seen from a helicopter above Vancouver. (CTV News Vancouver)

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As B.C. decriminalizes hard drugs, users still face months-long waits for treatment

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ICBC finds cyclist 50% at fault after car allegedly drove over her bike

A cyclist in Chilliwack is frustrated with ICBC’s decision to find her 50 per cent at fault after a car allegedly drove over her bike in a road rage incident.

Crow released after spending weeks living at Vancouver airport

A crow that made the Vancouver International Airport its home for weeks has been released into the wild.

A crow perches on an art installation at the Vancouver airport in an image from Twitter.

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Victoria police and Island Health launch dedicated mental health response team

Police in B.C.'s capital are pairing up with mental health workers to better respond to service calls involving people struggling with mental health and substance-use issues.

The new co-response team (CRT) partnership between Island Health and the Victoria Police Department officially launched Monday. (VicPD)

Victoria police seek man wanted on province-wide warrant

Victoria police are on the lookout for a man who is wanted on a B.C.-wide warrant for breaching his release orders.

William Watts is pictured. (Victoria Police)

Vancouver Island hotel promotes sexual positivity with Valentine's Day 'nooner' package

A Vancouver Island hotel is bringing back its afternoon stay packages to encourage romantic rendezvous this Valentine's Day.

Hotel Zed says it aims to promote sexual positivity with its "Nooner" stays in Victoria and Tofino, B.C. The special afternoon packages start at $69 for a three-hour stay from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 14. (Supplied)

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No decision yet on fate of Surrey police transition: B.C. public safety minister

The mayor of Surrey will have to wait a little longer to find out if the transition from the RCMP to a municipal force will be halted, according to B.C.'s public safety minister.