The use of artificial intelligence tools by local governments is a growing topic of discussion as high-profile elected officials in parts of B.C. have drawn criticism about their use of AI tools in their work. The post How do Comox Valley governments and public organizations use AI? appeared first...
As the tide went out in Qualicum Beach Saturday, large pieces of a former 38-foot boat revealed themselves on a sandy shoreline. The post ‘Very dangerous’: Wreckage of boat still scattered on Qualicum beach appeared first on CHEK.
Firefighters from Cumberland and Courtenay battled a stubborn blaze in historic downtown Cumberland late Sunday night. The post Revered building in Cumberland damaged by fire: 10 people displaced, firefighter hurt appeared first on CHEK.
Following the recent lightning storms, there are now 17 wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, five of which are out of control. The post 17 wildfires burning on Vancouver Island, 5 out of control appeared first on CHEK.
Bargain hunters will have a chance to find second-hand treasures while helping keep unwanted items out of the landfill at the City of Nanaimo’s Car Trunk Sale this weekend. The post Treasure hunting returns to Nanaimo with annual Car Trunk Sale appeared first on CHEK.
Dozens of young raccoons are getting a second chance at life at wildlife rehabilitation centres across Vancouver Island. The post Young raccoons find refuge at Island wildlife centres appeared first on CHEK.
Nanaimo Judo Club to hold demonstration on Aug. 23
Nanaimo RCMP say one man is dead after he was struck by a vehicle early Sunday morning. In a press release, police stated that at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Aug. […]
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Police in Fort St. John, B.C., say three people were shot and hospitalized in the latest in a string of recent shootings in the city. The post Police in Fort St. John, B.C., call third shooting in three weeks ‘unacceptable’ appeared first on CHEK.
The BC SPCA says it has taken in 108 pets through emergency boarding services as wildfires continue to force evacuations across the province. The post BC SPCA caring for over 100 pets during wildfire evacuations appeared first on CHEK.
More evacuees can make their way home to Summerland, B.C., after a set of three evacuation orders were downgraded to evacuation alerts near Okanagan Lake. The post More evacuees can return to Summerland as long road to recovery awaits many appeared first on CHEK.
A University of Victoria-led initiative is one step closer to turning the deep ocean off British Columbia into a massive detector capable of studying some of the universe’s most elusive particles. The post UVic-led project moves closer to deep-sea telescope appeared first on CHEK.
Wildfire smoke could be a blessing for evacuees still out of their homes in British Columbia, but it can be an unsettling sight for people who have returned home. The post Province offers free N95 masks as wildfire smoke persists across B.C. Interior appeared first on CHEK.
Summer is usually peak season for wine tourism in Summerland, but wineries in town have been temporarily closed, while road closures and smoke are turning visitors away. The post Wildfires shut down B.C. wineries’ peak tourism season, leaving financial strain appeared first on CHEK.
Costco Canada is recalling two varieties of The Greek Gods yogurt over concerns they could contain mould. The post Costco recalls Greek Gods yogurt over mould concerns appeared first on CHEK.
Oliver Kullman raised more than $400 from a lemonade stand
Hayden Panettiere, who soared to fame two decades ago as a cheerleader with superpowers in the TV show “Heroes” and won country music success playing a singer on “Nashville,” has died. She was 36. The post Hayden Panettiere, who starred in ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36 appeared first on CHEK.
July’s rebound in gas prices pushed the annual rate of inflation up to three per cent last month even as there were signs cost pressures were easing at the grocery store, Statistics Canada said Monday. The post Gas price rebound drove inflation up to 3% in July: StatCan appeared first on CHEK.
North America’s largest pet festival returns for its 16th year, making the most of the dog days of summer. The post Barking good times: Day of the Dog returns to Victoria appeared first on CHEK.