The Town of Lake Cowichan has purchased two parcels of land to expand its sewage lagoons to prevent discharging effluent into the Cowichan River when water levels are low. The post ‘Generational acquisition’: Lake Cowichan purchases land to prevent fish die-offs appeared first on CHEK.
If it feels like the streets of Langford have suddenly gotten a lot more cheerful, there’s a reason. There are smiling faces everywhere reminding drivers in a not-so-subtle way, who they should vote for. The post The signs of election season are everywhere in B.C. appeared first on CHEK.
Some local leaders in B.C. are hoping to make the switch from municipal politics to provincial as they seek election as a MLA. The post Making the change from municipal to provincial politics appeared first on CHEK.
Politics in B.C. have been changing at a whirlwind speed, and NDP Leader David Eby’s decision to call a snap election just as municipal election campaigns kick off has ruffled feathers among CHEK readers. The post Comment Collection: Fiery reactions to NDP calling snap election appeared first on...
B.C.'s attorney general says she has asked the federal government to change the Criminal Code to ensure accountability for artificial intelligence companies after a "disturbing" report that OpenAI's chatbot coached the Tumbler Ridge shooter before the deadly attack. The post B.C. attorney general...
B.C. NDP Leader David Eby says his government would introduce a new tax on unsold condominiums and hike the existing speculation and vacancy tax to improve housing affordability if his party is re-elected on Oct. 24. The post B.C.’s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation,...
Allegations of political interference from the United States dominated the 30th day of Quebec's election campaign on Friday as Coalition Avenir Québec Leader Christine Fréchette expressed concerns that Americans were trying to help sovereigntists take control of the province. The post CSIS...
A local piece of history has been given a new coat of paint and a more prominent location in the newly expanded Veterans Memorial Park in Langford. The post Historic Garbage Gobbler gets face lift in expanded Langford park appeared first on CHEK.
A new poll suggests a large number of Canadians support the government's idea to put private operators in charge of the country's largest airports — but more than a quarter aren't sure about it. The post Poll finds some support for private airport operators, but more than a quarter unsure appeared...
