Public assistance needed in RCMP investigation of a robbery in Fort St. John.
On December 19, 2021 at 11:13pm, Fort St John RCMP received a report of robbery at the Husky gas station located on the 9500 block of Alaska Road South in Fort St John.
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Wanted: FSJ RCMP searching for Barbara Lafond
The Fort St John RCMP are trying to locate 45-year-old Barbara Marie Lafond who is currently wanted for Flight from Police and Driving While Prohibited which occurred on December 19, 2020.
Snowfall warning issued for Highway 97- Pine Pass
Environment Canada issuing a snowfall warning for Highway 97- Pine Pass
Vancouver
B.C. reports 13 COVID-19 deaths, another jump in hospitalizations
The B.C. government has announced 13 more deaths related to COVID-19, along with another increase in test-positive patients in hospital.
'Extremely disgusting': Rat spotted near food in UBC cafeteria
UBC students in line for dinner at one of the school’s cafeterias were greeted by an unwelcome guest this week.
Updated guidance shortens COVID-19 isolation time for unvaccinated B.C. children
Children who catch COVID-19 while unvaccinated only need to self-isolate as long as their fully vaccinated peers, according to new guidance from the B.C. Centre for Disease Control.
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New Hazelton RCMP investigating after woman shot during home invasion
Police in New Hazelton are investigating after a woman was shot during a home invasion. The woman was taken to hospital after the incident and her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Cargo volumes at Prince Rupert port decreased by nearly a quarter in 2021
The Prince Rupert Port Authority says its total cargo volumes decreased by 23 per cent last year. However, the company remains confident in its outlook for 2022 and is projecting future growth.
Northern Health plans surgery postponements, service cutbacks due to staffing challenges
Northern Health is planning temporary service adjustments and cutbacks throughout its facilities, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate health care staffing challenges in the north.
Vancouver Island
30% student absenteeism pushes South Island school to the brink
Many families are relieved to have their kids back at school, but after just eight days back, it's already clear that in person learning may not last at all schools across Vancouver Island.
'Clearly there is something wrong': Vancouver Island family doctor crisis deepens as thousands lose medical care
The new year brought bad news for the mayor of View Royal, B.C., and about 4,500 other newly abandoned medical patients.
Victoria man's disappearance 'completely out of character,' wife says
It's been nine days since Ian Indridson, 54, walked out the door of his home in Victoria and didn't return.
Canada
Iqaluit water treatment plant shut down over fuel contamination
The City of Iqaluit has shut down its water treatment plant after the water was contaminated last week with fuel for the second time.
'Extremely disgusting': Rat spotted near food in UBC cafeteria
UBC students in line for dinner at one of the school’s cafeterias were greeted by an unwelcome guest this week.
Yukon's chief coroner cautions about 'extremely high number of drug-related deaths'
Yukon's chief coroner has issued a warning to residents about an increase in opioid-related deaths.
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This Saturday, Canada will mark the 30th anniversary of Dr. Roberta Bondar's groundbreaking journey to space, when she became the first Canadian woman and neurologist to do so.
'I need to be with my family': Afghan refugee pleads for help reuniting with loved ones
A young Afghan woman who escaped to Canada last summer is desperately worried for her family members who did not make it out of the country and are now living in hiding.
Inflation: These items saw the largest price increases in Canada
On Wednesday, Statistics Canada reported that the annual pace of inflation climbed in December at a rate that hasn't been seen in 30 years. CTVNews.ca looked at the consumer items that saw the largest year-over-year increases in prices.
Five Canadians sign open letter from global millionaires urging taxes on the rich
A group of some of the world’s wealthiest individuals – including five Canadians – have signed onto an open letter calling on the richest among them to pay their fair share in taxes.
Supply chain disruptions, shift in consumer behaviour keep inflation elevated in Canada
CTVNews.ca created five charts using data from Statistics Canada and interviewed economists to help explain why inflation in Canada remains so high, amid the continuing effects of the pandemic on the global supply chain.
Food manufacturers start to cut capacity amid labour shortages and supply chain woes
Canada's food manufacturers are starting to cut capacity and focus on key products as they confront labour shortages and supply chain problems that show no signs of easing.
Ontario to gradually loosen restrictions starting with indoor dining Jan. 31, sources say
Ontario will allow restaurants to reopen at 50 per cent capacity on Jan. 31 as part of the province's plan to lift restrictions over the next few weeks, sources say.
When could the COVID-19 pandemic switch to endemic?
An infectious diseases specialist says the COVID-19 pandemic could begin pivoting to an endemic status in higher-income countries by early spring, based on how Omicron is spreading and affecting hospitalization rates.
Canadian trial: Remdesivir reduces need for ventilation by half for COVID-19 patients
A Canadian study suggests the antiviral medication remdesivir could have a 'modest but significant effect' on COVID-19 patient outcomes, including decreasing the need for mechanical ventilation by approximately 50 per cent.