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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.

Three of our older national treasures – Singer Neil Young, writer Margaret Atwood and wildlife artist Robert Bateman – h...
11/13/2025

Three of our older national treasures – Singer Neil Young, writer Margaret Atwood and wildlife artist Robert Bateman – have been in the news this week.

Three of our older national treasures – Singer Neil Young, writer Margaret Atwood and wildlife artist Robert Bateman – have been in the news this week.

The new waterslide at Saanich Commonwealth Place has finally been installed, with volunteers taking on the first test ru...
11/13/2025

The new waterslide at Saanich Commonwealth Place has finally been installed, with volunteers taking on the first test runs on Wednesday.

The new waterslide at Saanich Commonwealth Place has finally been installed, with volunteers taking on the first test runs on Wednesday.

The Public Health Agency of Canada lost more than $20 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the national stockpi...
11/13/2025

The Public Health Agency of Canada lost more than $20 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the national stockpile this year because of what it calls a "temperature deviation."

The Public Health Agency of Canada lost more than $20 million worth of pharmaceutical products from the national stockpile this year because of what it calls a "temperature deviation."

The Town of Comox is warning residents of recent cougar sightings in the area.
11/13/2025

The Town of Comox is warning residents of recent cougar sightings in the area.

The Town of Comox is warning residents of recent cougar sightings in the area.

Weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the Correctional Service of Canad...
11/13/2025

Weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the Correctional Service of Canada's efforts to deliver mental health care, the federal prison ombudsman says in his latest annual report.

Weak policies, insufficient training and a lack of specialized treatment are hindering the Correctional Service of Canada's efforts to deliver mental health care, the federal prison ombudsman says in his latest annual report.

A year after Peter Mieras accidentally recorded a humpback whale feeding on a bait ball beside his dock another humpback...
11/13/2025

A year after Peter Mieras accidentally recorded a humpback whale feeding on a bait ball beside his dock another humpback paid a close visit.

A year after Peter Mieras accidentally recorded a humpback whale feeding on a bait ball beside his dock another humpback paid a close visit.

Eddie Bauer's 'northwest-inspired' sweaters have been removed from its website after concerns were raised by Cowichan Tr...
11/13/2025

Eddie Bauer's 'northwest-inspired' sweaters have been removed from its website after concerns were raised by Cowichan Tribes members.

Eddie Bauer's 'northwest-inspired' sweaters have been removed from its website after concerns were raised by Cowichan Tribes members.

Cowichan Tribes Chief Cindy Daniels is speaking out for the first time since the province issued a Pollution Prevention ...
11/13/2025

Cowichan Tribes Chief Cindy Daniels is speaking out for the first time since the province issued a Pollution Prevention Order against a resident accused of dumping waste on reserve land.

Cowichan Tribes Chief Cindy Daniels is speaking out for the first time since the province issued a Pollution Prevention Order against a resident accused of dumping waste on reserve land.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt response on Wednesday when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus h...
11/13/2025

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt response on Wednesday when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre gave a blunt response on Wednesday when asked if the recent turmoil in his caucus has caused him to reflect on his leadership style.

After making her case to Victoria council for more money, the Victoria Police Department's new chief, Fiona Wilson, set ...
11/13/2025

After making her case to Victoria council for more money, the Victoria Police Department's new chief, Fiona Wilson, set her sights on Esquimalt.

The force is basing their request on Esquimalt's rising crime severity and a 280% crash increase. Council isn't convinced.

Police are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl who fell from a Vancouver highrise.
11/13/2025

Police are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl who fell from a Vancouver highrise.

Police are investigating the death of an eight-year-old girl who fell from a Vancouver highrise.

The Nanaimo RCMP is warning motorists of traffic disruptions along Highway 19A due to an “ongoing police investigation” ...
11/12/2025

The Nanaimo RCMP is warning motorists of traffic disruptions along Highway 19A due to an “ongoing police investigation” Wednesday.

The Nanaimo RCMP is warning motorists of traffic disruptions along Highway 19A due to an “ongoing police investigation” Wednesday.

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