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Brendan Strain

Canada

Reporter at CTV News

Reporter for CTV News Vancouver Island

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  • 1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

    A Vancouver Island family is heartbroken after learning the B.C. government won’t continue funding a vital drug treatment for Charleigh Pollock that her parents says is keeping her alive. Health Minister Josie Osborne announced the province’s decision Wednesday afternoon. “There is no evidence to support changing the discontinuation criteria, or to support the ministry continuing to provide coverage for Brineura given the advanced condition and stage of Charleigh’s condition,” Osborne said.

  • 1 week ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

    Hydrofoil passenger ferry could be coming to B.C. in the near futurePublished: June 16, 2025 at 8:34PM EDTThe Artemis EF-12 Escape, a hydrofoil ferry produced by Artemis Technologies in Belfast, conducts a demo off of Victoria’s Inner Harbour.

  • 2 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

    Community showing its appreciation for the Malahat Legion through artPublished: June 09, 2025 at 8:11PM EDTStudents have created four murals, now displayed on the front of Malahat Legion Branch 124, depicting the contributions made to Canada by the military and RCMP veterans.

  • 3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

    Sooke celebrating its 25th birthday this weekend, though its history goes back a lot furtherPublished: June 06, 2025 at 7:39PM EDTThe District of Sooke will celebrate the 25th anniversary of its incorporation this weekend. (CTV News)

  • 3 weeks ago | ctvnews.ca | Brendan Strain

    Victoria dog owner has a warning for others after being chased by an angry deerPublished: June 04, 2025 at 7:16PM EDTVictoria resident Katherine Lafferty has a warning for others after she and her dog were stalked by an angry deer near Cook Street Village on Monday.

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BRENDAN STRAIN
BRENDAN STRAIN @ctvnewsbrendan
11 Feb 25

MLA calls on B.C. to immediately resume coverage for girl with a rare neurological disease https://t.co/LqFSb3R2ok

BRENDAN STRAIN
BRENDAN STRAIN @ctvnewsbrendan
15 Nov 23

RT @MurdochOakBay: It’s my birthday. I need and want nothing, but if you’re looking to make a small difference in this world, I would ask y…

BRENDAN STRAIN
BRENDAN STRAIN @ctvnewsbrendan
25 Apr 23

Missing Patricia Nzuza has been located safe and sound on the mainland. She reached out to Sidney RCMP saying that she is ok. Happy ending and I’m sure her family is very relieved. https://t.co/017wUg3ttO