RCMP remind drivers to stop for school buses after two Kelowna students are struck by a vehicle
Both students were taken to hospital with what police describe as serious injuries. Arbor View Drive was closed for hours while police investigated.
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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.
The signs of election season are everywhere in B.C.
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.
Making the change from municipal to provincial politics
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.
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.
Comment Collection: Fiery reactions to NDP calling snap election
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...
Officers’ errors in carjacking not criminal: B.C. police watchdog
The Independent Investigations Office says Vancouver police officers who shot a man during an alleged carjacking two years ago made "errors," but the mistakes weren't criminal. The post Officers’ errors in carjacking not criminal: B.C. police watchdog appeared first on CHEK.
B.C. attorney general seeks Criminal Code change after Tumbler Ridge AI chat report
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...
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...
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.
B.C.’s Eby says NDP would tax new, unsold condos, raise speculation, vacancy fees
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,...
Nanaimo RCMP arrest 2 for string of thefts at BC Liquor store
Mounties say a man and a woman were arrested for a string of thefts from a liquor store in Nanaimo last month. The post Nanaimo RCMP arrest 2 for string of thefts at BC Liquor store appeared first on CHEK.
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.'
‘Generational acquisition’: Lake Cowichan purchases land to prevent fish die-offs
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.
Unhoused man found guilty of Saanich 2022 double murder of girlfriend and acquaintance
The judge called the attack on his intimate partner an "unrelenting assault" who he "ferociously" stabbed 21 times. The post Unhoused man found guilty of Saanich 2022 double murder of girlfriend and acquaintance appeared first on CHEK.
‘One of the best’: Victoria physiotherapist returning to Ecuador for 20th trip with Canadian healthcare group
If you're shaky on your feet, don't worry, Rachel Oates has your back. Rachel is a physical therapist, working as an acute care therapist at Victoria General Hospital. The post ‘One of the best’: Victoria physiotherapist returning to Ecuador for 20th trip with Canadian healthcare group appeared...
‘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.
Saanich Police seek suspect who stole pricey chainsaw captured on low-res photo
Saanich Police are on the lookout for a man who’s suspected of stealing a chainsaw from a home improvement store who was captured on a low-resolution surveillance photo. The post Saanich Police seek suspect who stole pricey chainsaw captured on low-res photo 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.