Vancouver Island student helps provide reduced-fee dental services
Sabatino to see patients at Qualicum Dental Clinic from July 6 to July 31
Vancouver Island News
St. Andrews Lodge restoration in Qualicum Beach to be celebrated this weekend
The society that helped restore St. Andrews Lodge, which hosted tourists in Qualicum Beach for decades, is inviting the public to its grand reopening. The post St. Andrews Lodge restoration in Qualicum Beach to be celebrated this weekend appeared first on CHEK.
Oceanside Football Club hosts series of events to celebrate World Cup
Kick it Fridays to be held at Memorial Plaza in Parksville
Upside Cookies for a Cause supporting Tour de Rock CHEK rider Liz Brown
A new and sweet fundraiser for Tour de Rock is launching at three Old Farm Market locations on Vancouver Island in support of CHEK’s own Tour de Rock rider, Liz Brown. The post Upside Cookies for a Cause supporting Tour de Rock CHEK rider Liz Brown appeared first on CHEK.
Nanaimo’s former poet laureate would like to see local writers highlighted on plaques
Project Bookmark Canada has installed dozens of plaques across Canada
Two SAR teams first on Vancouver Island to be certified for night hoist rescue
Two search and rescue teams on Vancouver Island are now certified to conduct night hoist rescue operations, marking a first for Vancouver Island. The post Two SAR teams first on Vancouver Island to be certified for night hoist rescue appeared first on CHEK.
Humpty, a bald eagle who fell into care at MARS Wildlife Rescue, has died
A bald eagle that was given a second chance at life as an ambassador for a Vancouver Island wildlife rescue has died after his health deteriorated over the past year. The post Humpty, a bald eagle who fell into care at MARS Wildlife Rescue, has died appeared first on CHEK.
Nanaimo’s long-time parks director retires
Darcie Osborne has worked with the city for 30 years
Vancouver Island firm awarded $74.7 million RCMP patrol vessel contract
Project will bring major economic growth to Campbell River
Machleary-Campbell intersection in Nanaimo closed into next week
Only local traffic allowed until July 7
Nanaimo’s Chinese community want their history and heritage more recognized
Foundation continues campaign in city’s old Chinatown
MP Tamara Kronis given shadow positions for supply chains and food inflation
MP for Nanaimo-Ladysmith seeks to address food inflation
Organizers cancel 2026 Nanaimo Dragon Boat Festival
Committee members sought to help for 2027 festival
RCMP search for missing woman after abandoned vehicle found on BC Ferries sailing
RCMP, as well as family and friends, are asking the public to help find a 51-year-old woman after her wallet and cell phone were found in an abandoned vehicle on a BC Ferries sailing to the Sunshine Coast. The post RCMP search for missing woman after abandoned vehicle found on BC Ferries sailing...
Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan
Environment groups say they wanted to see a more concrete commitment to decarbonization in the proposal put forward for a pipeline to the B.C. coast backed by the Alberta and federal governments. The post Environmental groups wanted to see clear decarbonization commitment in pipeline plan appeared...
What people are saying about the B.C.-Ottawa ‘prosperity agreement’
Prime Minister Mark Carney and B.C. Premier David Eby have signed a "prosperity agreement" they say will help unlock billions of dollars in new investment, including LNG projects. Here is what some people are saying about the deal: The post What people are saying about the B.C.-Ottawa ‘prosperity...
Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show
Tommy Hunter, a fixture in Canadian living rooms for decades with his long-running CBC TV show, has died. He was 89. The post Canadian country star Tommy Hunter dies at 89; hosted long-running TV variety show appeared first on CHEK.
Campbell River company awarded $74.7M contract to build new RCMP vessels
A Campbell River company has been selected, in partnership with a U.K.-based company, to build three new RCMP patrol vessels that will be used in British Columbia in a roughly $74.7 million contract with the federal government. The post Campbell River company awarded $74.7M contract to build new...
B.C.’s multibillion-dollar MOU with feds retains northern tanker ban
Prime Minister Mark Carney is scheduled to be in Vancouver today, where he will meet with B.C. Premier David Eby and discuss major projects in the province. The post B.C.’s multibillion-dollar MOU with feds retains northern tanker ban appeared first on CHEK.
Fans of Algeria and Switzerland hope for a win in the round-of-32 match in Vancouver
Algeria native Nawel Allam says it's "a dream come true" to see her home country play a World Cup match in British Columbia, where she has lived for 35 years. The post Fans of Algeria and Switzerland hope for a win in the round-of-32 match in Vancouver appeared first on CHEK.