Amit Gaur announces run for re-election to Parksville council
Voting day set for Oct. 17 in municipalities across B.C.
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Local
Parksville Community Centre Society to dedicate new hall to Duane Round
Community invited to ceremony on June 13
Sunday farmers market launches in downtown Parksville May 31
MAC Community Garden to host farmers markets throughout summer
WHAT’S ON: A list of PQB community events, week of May 17, 2026
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Wild world record broken by barefoot B.C. runner
Savannah Wild breaks fastest 50 km run for a female, without shoes
Vancouver Island
Dolphins entrapped near Qualicum Beach might have been hunted by orcas
The Pacific white-sided dolphins were found swimming in a tidepool at low tide on Saturday. One expert says they may have been trying to escape orcas. The post Dolphins entrapped near Qualicum Beach might have been hunted by orcas appeared first on CHEK.
Slow heat, high maintenance, and forgettable experiences: The hidden gaps in outdoor saunas
Across Vancouver Island and coastal B.C., more resorts are adding saunas to their amenities, but not all of them are delivering the experience guests expect. The post Slow heat, high maintenance, and forgettable experiences: The hidden gaps in outdoor saunas appeared first on CHEK.
Low snowpack, dry conditions raise drought fears on Vancouver Island
Low water levels on the Cowichan River are becoming an increasingly familiar sight, as Vancouver Island faces one of the lowest snowpacks in British Columbia heading into spring and summer. The post Low snowpack, dry conditions raise drought fears on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK.
Qualicum Beach street banner program to showcase local artists
The Town of Qualicum Beach is preparing to showcase local creativity through a new public art initiative, with selected artists’ work set to appear on street banners throughout the community in spring 2026. The post Qualicum Beach street banner program to showcase local artists appeared first on...
Town of Qualicum Beach seeks deal with society to manage Qualicum Commons
The Town of Qualicum Beach says it has formally proposed a sublease agreement that would see the Oceanside Commons Society assume operation, management and financial responsibility for the Qualicum Commons property. The post Town of Qualicum Beach seeks deal with society to manage Qualicum Commons...
BC
Kitsilano Beach's iconic courts refreshed with Canada Basketball logo
The newly restored basketball courts at Kitsilano Beach officially reopened over this Victoria Day long weekend, marking the completion of a revitalization for one of Canada’s most recognizable outdoor basketball venues. The Vancouver Park Board unveil the upgraded courts, which received...
B.C. business leaders overwhelmingly say DRIPA is undermining economic certainty
The results of a new survey by the Business Council of British Columbia (BCBC) suggests growing concern among business leaders over the BC NDP-led provincial government’s highly controversial approach with maintaining the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA). The survey was...
Stunning B.C. home of Vancouver's Cobie Smulders revealed
Cobie Smulders, one of the stars of How I Met Your Mother, The Avengers, and many other TV shows and movies, has a home here in B.C., and it is stunning. Luxury Listings recently shared a post about Smulders’ massive B.C. home on Instagram. While the exact location is unknown, some speculate that...
Canadian scores $46-million lottery prize during Victoria Day weekend
Canada has a brand-new multimillionaire after one lottery player scored a massive jackpot during the Victoria Day weekend draw. The Lotto 6/49 draw took place on Saturday, May 16, and it was life-changing for one Canadian lottery player. The winner is now $46 million richer after matching the Gold...
TransLink eyes Hastings Street bus stop changes for Downtown Eastside and RapidBus
TransLink is working with the City of Vancouver to change the number and location of bus stops along Hastings Street between Downtown Vancouver and Boundary Road, as part of a broader effort to improve travel times and reliability on one of Metro Vancouver’s busiest bus corridors. Roughly one in...
Canada
Marketing your bar for the World Cup? FIFA’s strict trademark rules could land you a cease and desist
To get a sense of what the rules around FIFA branding are, CBC News went through its publicly shared intellectual property guidelines and its hosting addendum with the city.
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Robert K. Irving, prominent Canadian businessman who led J.D. Irving Ltd. and Cavendish Farms, dead at 71
A leading member of New Brunswick's Irving family has died. Robert K. Irving, who was co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd., died Tuesday.
NATO jet shoots down Ukrainian drone in Estonian airspace
The drone entered Estonian airspace at around noon on Tuesday, coming from Russia and into the southeastern part of the country, the Estonian military said in a statement.
At 'crucial' moment for pandemic preparedness, experts say world isn't ready
Government funding cutbacks and a distrust in public health authorities means the world is not ready for the next pandemic, according to a report released Monday by the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board (GPMB).
World
Oil Slick Reaches a Pristine Persian Gulf Island in Iran
Videos show birds, turtles and crabs trapped inside mounds of tar around Shidvar island, a protected wildlife sanctuary with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.
Bodies of missing Italian divers found in Maldives
The bodies of all five Italian divers who died in the Maldives last week have now been found, officials tell the BBC.
Ebola outbreak may be spreading faster than first thought, WHO doctor warns
Hundreds of cases are suspected in central Africa but experts fear the actual number may be much higher.
Victim or enabler? Epstein girlfriend who could face questions despite plea deal
Nadia Marcinko is relatively unknown but may soon be called before US legislators.
Jackson Pollock painting sells for record $181m at auction
The Abstract Expressionist's Number 7A, 1948 painting is now his most expensive artwork ever sold at auction.