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CTV News
6 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Missing B.C. teen may be in Alberta or Saskatchewan: RCMP
Jaxsen Swain, 15, was last seen in Colwood, B.C. on May 17. RCMP say he may be travelling between B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan. (Supplied) RCMP say a B.C. teenager, missing since last month, may be in Alberta or Saskatchewan. West Shore RCMP say Jaxsen Swain was last seen at about 11:30 p.m. on May 17 in the 300 block of Wale Road in Colwood, B.C., a city west of Victoria. He was reported missing to police a day later. Swain, 15, has a light complexion, a slim build, brown hair and brown eyes. He is 180 centimetres (5'11') tall and weighs approximately 68 kilograms (150 pounds). Police say he could be travelling in B.C., Alberta or Saskatchewan. RCMP are very concerned about his health and well-being. Police received multiple leads from possible sightings, but Swain remains missing. Anyone with information about Swain should contact their local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
CTV News
26-05-2025
- CTV News
Cyclist killed, 2 others injured in crash near Victoria
A cyclist is dead after a head-on collision with a minivan on the Trans-Canada Highway near Victoria on Saturday. Mounties say the 80-year-old cyclist was heading south in the shoulder of the northbound lanes when he collided with a grey 2013 Toyota Sienna minivan near the Six Mile Road onramp in View Royal at around 5:20 p.m. 'Life-saving measures were applied, however the cyclist succumbed to his injuries at the scene,' the West Shore RCMP said in a statement Monday. 'The van was being driven by a 51-year old man with a 15-year-old passenger, who were both taken to the hospital to receive care for non-life-threatening injuries.' The northbound lanes of the highway were closed for approximately four hours as police investigated the collision. Authorities say drugs and alcohol have been ruled out as contributors to the crash, however the cause of the collision is still under investigation. 'West Shore RCMP extends its condolences to the family and friends of the cyclist,' the police statement said. 'We thank the public for their patience as emergency crews attended the scene as traffic was affected for a number of hours.' Investigators are asking witnesses or anyone with video from the area between 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday to contact police at 250-474-2264.
CTV News
25-05-2025
- Automotive
- CTV News
Serious collision closes part of Trans Canada Highway near Victoria, B.C.
A section of the Trans Canada Highway near Victoria, B.C., is closed following a serious crash Saturday afternoon. West Shore RCMP were called to the 2400 block of the highway in View Royal at around 5:20 p.m., Mounties said in a release. The northbound lanes of the highway at Six Mile Round are closed and there is no estimated time of when the highway will re-open, said police. Traffic headed northbound is being re-routed. According to DriveBC, a detour is available via Exit 11.
