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In 2009, the employees of CHEK, together with community-minded backers, saved BC's longest serving TV station from being closed down. Today, CHEK is independent, employee-owned and dedicated to continued service to Vancouver Island. In 2021, CHEK was named Business of the Year by the Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce.

Trish Westeveld launched her page, Vancouver Island Senior Ladies, seven months ago without knowing who would j...
09/27/2025

Trish Westeveld launched her page, Vancouver Island Senior Ladies, seven months ago without knowing who would join.

Trish Westeveld launched her page, Vancouver Island Senior Ladies, seven months ago without knowing who would join. Today, there are thousands of members who have found something special.

If you're looking to spice up your lunch break or grab a fresh, handmade dinner, a new food truck in Esquimalt is servin...
09/27/2025

If you're looking to spice up your lunch break or grab a fresh, handmade dinner, a new food truck in Esquimalt is serving up more than just delicious Middle Eastern cuisine—it's also serving culture, community, and a whole lot of heart.

If you're looking to spice up your lunch break or grab a fresh, handmade dinner, a new food truck in Esquimalt is serving up more than just delicious Middle Eastern cuisine—it's also serving culture, community, and a whole lot of heart.

The five-day search and rescue exercise (SAREX 2025) that brought 19 teams from around the world to Vancouver Island's 1...
09/27/2025

The five-day search and rescue exercise (SAREX 2025) that brought 19 teams from around the world to Vancouver Island's 19 Wing Comox base wrapped up Friday with a dramatic mock rescue in the waters off Air Force Beach adjacent to the base.

The week-long exercise was made up of participants from Canada and the U.S. as well as observers from Spain, Chile and Brazil.

A Sidney car dealership owner says he forgives the three, young and inexperienced vandals caught on camera smashing 12 c...
09/27/2025

A Sidney car dealership owner says he forgives the three, young and inexperienced vandals caught on camera smashing 12 cars, despite the cost of the damage.

A Sidney car dealership owner says he forgives the three, young and inexperienced vandals caught on camera smashing 12 cars, despite the cost of the damage.

While it's been a banner summer for commercial accommodation providers in Victoria, due to geopolitics, not everyone had...
09/26/2025

While it's been a banner summer for commercial accommodation providers in Victoria, due to geopolitics, not everyone had a strong summer.

While it's been a banner summer for the hotel industry in Victoria, due to geopolitics, not everyone had a strong summer.

One person was arrested and more than $100,000 in cash was seized from a property in downtown Victoria, according to Vic...
09/26/2025

One person was arrested and more than $100,000 in cash was seized from a property in downtown Victoria, according to VicPD.

One person was arrested and more than $100,000 in cash was seized from a property in downtown Victoria, according to VicPD.

The Chinese toy maker behind the popular Labubu dolls will soon open its first store in Canada.
09/26/2025

The Chinese toy maker behind the popular Labubu dolls will soon open its first store in Canada.

The Chinese toy maker behind the popular Labubu dolls will soon open its first store in Canada.

The federal government has promised $245,000 to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) to help support its leaders...
09/26/2025

The federal government has promised $245,000 to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) to help support its leadership program.

The federal government has promised $245,000 to the Victoria Native Friendship Centre (VNFC) to help support its leadership program.

Business groups expect a "massive" hit to small companies' operations after unionized postal workers began a countrywide...
09/26/2025

Business groups expect a "massive" hit to small companies' operations after unionized postal workers began a countrywide strike on Thursday evening.

Business groups expect a "massive" hit to small companies' operations after unionized postal workers began a countrywide strike on Thursday evening.

The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $7.8 billion for the first four months of its 2025-26 fiscal year.
09/26/2025

The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $7.8 billion for the first four months of its 2025-26 fiscal year.

The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $7.8 billion for the first four months of its 2025-26 fiscal year.

British Columbia's independent police watchdog says an officer was justified in using lethal force in the fatal shooting...
09/26/2025

British Columbia's independent police watchdog says an officer was justified in using lethal force in the fatal shooting of a woman threatening her baby.

British Columbia's independent police watchdog says an officer was justified in using lethal force in the fatal shooting of a woman threatening her baby.

Four B.C. cities are among the top 25 trending cities in Canada by interest to renters, with two on Vancouver Island, ac...
09/26/2025

Four B.C. cities are among the top 25 trending cities in Canada by interest to renters, with two on Vancouver Island, according to a recent rental report.

Four B.C. cities are among the top 25 trending cities in Canada of interest to renters, with two on Vancouver Island, according to a recent rental report.

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