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.
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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.
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.
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.'
‘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.
Games to circle on this season’s NHL calendar
The NHL opens its 1,344-game regular-season schedule next week. The league's 32 teams will play 84 contests each — up from 82 — for the first time since the 1993-94 campaign following pared-down training camps.
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.
Nine Islamic schools on high alert after email threatening ‘slaughter’ of Muslims
The Muslim Association of Canada says nine schools it operates across Canada are on high alert after the schools received an email this week threatening violence against Muslims.
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Trump’s trade czar says he sees no urgent need to get a trade deal with Canada
U.S. President Donald Trump's trade czar says there is no urgent need to get a deal with Canada. The post Trump’s trade czar says he sees no urgent need to get a trade deal with Canada appeared first on CHEK.