Tillicum Lelum now eligible for permissive tax exemption from City of Nanaimo
Society was denied in July
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Top B.C. club golf pros tee it up in Vernon
A Vernon golf course will help determine B.C.’s top playing club professional. The PGA of BC Srixon/Cleveland Golf Club Professional Championship presented by Nike Golf and Mobilicab is open to […]
B.C. NDP works to tie Doerkson to former Conservative leader Findlay
Findlay polled poorly against the NDP, but Doerkson is different
Hope conservationist demands answers to why bear cub was released alone
The two black bears walked into Hope Pharmasave on Sept. 20
Okanagan, South Thompson under thunderstorm watch
Heavy rain can cause flash floods and reduced visibility
BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Vancouver and Nanaimo, other sailings restored
Two BC Ferries sailings between Horseshoe Bay (West Vancouver) and Departure Bay (Nanaimo) were cancelled on Friday morning, but two others sailings that were at risk of cancellation have been restored. The post BC Ferries cancels 2 sailings between Vancouver and Nanaimo, other sailings restored...
‘Just keep swimming’: Victoria’s Crystal Pool closes after 55 years
After more than five decades of laps, lessons, friendships and memories, Victoria’s Crystal Pool closes its doors for the final time. The post ‘Just keep swimming’: Victoria’s Crystal Pool closes after 55 years appeared first on CHEK.
Order Up: Thrive and Shine
If you’re looking for a place that serves up a great breakfast, a seriously good cup of coffee, and a whole lot of community spirit, a bistro near CFB Esquimalt has been getting plenty of attention. The post Order Up: Thrive and Shine appeared first on CHEK.
Tofino, Ucluelet see decrease in bear conflicts compared to 2025
Conflicts with black bears in the Tofino and Ucluelet region has decreased this year, with only one bear needing to be killed. The post Tofino, Ucluelet see decrease in bear conflicts compared to 2025 appeared first on CHEK.
Report on child murders points to institutional failures, missed warnings
A new report on child murders says institutional failures — and warnings from mothers that officials dismissed — played a role in the deaths of eight children in Canada. The post Report on child murders points to institutional failures, missed warnings appeared first on CHEK.
NHL's salary cap could be headed into uncharted territory
The NHL salary cap could see a massive increase over the next few years. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the league’s first projection for the 2028-29 salary cap has it reaching as high as $127.5 million USD. That would be a huge jump from where the salary cap sits today. The cap is...
Only one Canadian TV show ranked among the 100 best of the 21st century
We are living in the golden age of television and, with so much content out there at our fingertips, it can be hard to decide what to watch. The New York Times recently released its list of the 100 best TV shows of the 21st century (so far), and wow, is it ever dividing the internet. TV...
11-storey hotel and condo building eyed for former Granville Street gas station site in Vancouver
A recently shuttered Petro-Canada gas station on Granville Street in Vancouver’s Marpole Village area is eyed for a sizeable mixed-use development. A new rezoning application calls for the redevelopment of the site at 8072 Granville St. — situated next to the intersection of West 65th Avenue and...
Raptors' Scottie Barnes crashes CTV reporter's live segment
CTV News reporter Sean Leathong was outside the Toronto Raptors practice facility on Thursday reporting on Kawhi Leonard’s new contract extension when an unexpected guest joined him on camera. Raptors star Scottie Barnes was outside catching some fresh air and enjoying what appeared to be some...
Lions climb standings with win over Roughriders
Nathan Rourke passed for 375 yards and his B.C. Lions held off the Saskatchewan Roughriders for a crucial 31-24 victory on Friday.
Convicted B.C. child killer granted 60-day unescorted leave to take cooking classes
Heather's mother, Jody Aspin, told Global News she was outraged to learn of the parole board's decision and said she is made to continuously suffer.
Elenore Sturko’s roller-coaster political ride lands her as leader of CentreBC
Sturko said she and other CentreBC legislators met with their short-lived leader, Peter Milobar, who told them of an offer to bring them back to the Conservatives.
B.C. truck drivers protest high diesel prices: ‘We work for free right now’
The war in Ukraine and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East are limiting global diesel supply, driving up prices worldwide.
Starbucks Canada closing some B.C. locations
Starbucks said it has 'gained greater clarity about which coffeehouses are positioned for long-term success and where it does not see a viable path forward.'
South African white genocide does not exist, new ambassador to US tells BBC
Roelf Meyer tells the BBC that being a white Afrikaner gives him legitimacy to challenge Trump's claim of a genocide.
Iran offers US deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
Asked about the Iranian offer, a US official told the BBC "constructive discussions" were taking place through mediators.
A Tetris-Like Maze Blocks Protests in Pakistan’s Capital
Pakistani authorities have barricaded Islamabad with more than 1,500 shipping containers to stop opposition protesters, choking off access to the capital.
At Summit, Xi Sought to Tilt Trump’s Stance on America’s Place in Asia
In his talks with President Trump, the Chinese leader used praise, warnings and wartime history to challenge American support for Taiwan and Japan.
White House bars CNN from travelling with Trump on Air Force One
CNN was scheduled to fly with US President Donald Trump for his trip to Tennessee on Saturday.