Police in Oceanside are warning the public about a particular scam after a local company was defrauded of nearly half a million dollars. The post Parksville company loses $400k in email scam appeared first on CHEK.
A long line-up of cars stretched across Penelakut Island Saturday, waiting for a ferry that hadn't docked in three days. The post ‘We rely on that’: Gulf Islands go 3-days without BC Ferries service appeared first on CHEK.
New information out of the University of British Columbia says that texting with a stranger may be a better cure for loneliness than messaging a highly supportive AI chatbot that's specifically designed to be a caring, supportive friend. The post Texting with strangers curbs loneliness better than...
Man’s legal counsel and Crown enter joint submission in B.C. provincial court
Officials say they are monitoring the air quality after a barge fire in Surrey, B.C., sent large plumes of smoke into the air. The post Air quality is being monitored after a barge fire in Surrey, B.C. appeared first on CHEK.
Friday after 3 p.m., BC Ferries announced it had restored service to the Penelakut-Thetis Island route, with its first sailing departing from Chemainus at 2:45 p.m., 24 minutes behind scheduled. The post BC Ferries repairs vessel, reinstates Penelakut-Thetis Island route after third day of...
The sights and sounds of the Snowbirds have long been a familiar thrill for Canadians, echoing across the skies from coast to coast. Now, a piece of that history has touched down for good on Vancouver Island. The post Historic Snowbirds jet lands permanent home at B.C. Aviation Museum appeared...
BC Ferries says the Spirit of Vancouver Island, which operates between Swartz Bay and Vancouver, is back in service as of Friday afternoon. The post BC Ferries says 1 of 3 major vessels is back in service Friday afternoon appeared first on CHEK.
An independent B.C. legislator says a Canadian mother who spent three weeks detained at an immigration facility in Texas, along with her seven-year-old daughter, was released from detention on Thursday. The post B.C. mother and seven-year-old daughter freed from ICE, says MLA appeared first on...
Police say a man involved in British Columbia's deadly gang conflict who fled to Puerto Rico to dodge murder and conspiracy charges has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. The post B.C. gang member who fled to Puerto Rico sentenced to 15 years for conspiracy appeared first on CHEK.
A life that began and ended on the same day, Douglas Herbert Arthur Mummery was born March 24, 1937, in Victoria, BC, and passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, on his 89th birthday.
Public concern about Indigenous reconciliation continues to reshape B.C.’s political landscape, according to a new poll from Angus Reid. The post Rob Shaw: Public concern on reconciliation and B.C. government rising: new poll appeared first on CHEK.
The B.C. government is backing away from a ban on new gas-powered vehicles, as it revises electric vehicle targets to address slumping demand. The post Rob Shaw: B.C. revises EV policy downward amidst slumping sales appeared first on CHEK.
The president of BC Ferries is defending service levels after disruptions this week caused by two major vessels being taken out of service, but adds he plans to revisit a rejected request for a fifth new vessel to address capacity issues. The post BC Ferries head says service remains reliable...
Dozens of families and members of the B.C. Conservative Party rallied outside the provincial legislature Thursday morning after changes were made to the funding streams for children with autism. The post ‘Not going to work’: Families and Conservative members rally for key funding for autism...
Clippers narrowly defeat Alberni Valley Bulldogs 4-3
Nanaimo RCMP says signs were hit March 18-19
The chief of Grassy Narrows First Nation is demanding an in person apology from Prime Minister Mark Carney after he said "I can outlast her" when a press conference he held in Toronto on Monday was disrupted by mercury-poisoning protesters. The post Grassy Narrows chief wants Carney to apologize...
A U.S. fighter jet was shot down in Iran on Friday and one of two crew members was rescued, officials said, the first aircraft downed since the war began nearly five weeks ago. The whereabouts of the second crew member was unknown. The post 1 crew member rescued and 2nd missing after US fighter jet...
This week on VIBE: a major blues award winner, a hometown classical standout and one of the more unique acts on the Island calendar. The post VIBE: Canadian Blues Music Award winner hits the stage in Victoria, Duncan appeared first on CHEK.