Headlines from local papers and broadcasters across the Island — updated from RSS feeds.
A researcher at the University of Victoria has been appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada, in part due to her research and destigmatizing efforts into sex work in Victoria. The post ‘Changing the way we deliver services’: UVic researcher appointed Officer of th…
Read article →A little piece of Japan has arrived in downtown Victoria. Kyoto Garden Japanese Teahouse is bringing the beauty, calm and tradition of Japanese tea culture to the capital city. The post Order Up: Kyoto Garden Japanese Teahouse appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →It’s been a year since Emily Carr’s House of All Sorts owner Peter Willis publicly called on the B.C. government to take immediate action to preserve the historic site — and he’s still waiting for a response to address his concerns. The post The ongoing fight to save Emily Carr&…
Read article →The Member of Parliament for Cowichan-Malahat-Langford is calling on the federal government to explore how it could potentially use the Crofton mill. The post Vancouver Island MP asks Ottawa to consider buying Crofton mill appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →Hundreds of people turned out at Harbour Quay in Port Alberni Friday to witness the unveiling of 12 weeks of work to revamp the popular gathering spot. The post ‘Fantastic’: Port Alberni’s Hometown Takeover revealed appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →A mother is calling for a review of current of bylaw search and seizure practices in the capital city. The post Family scrutinizes Victoria bylaw’s disposal of unhoused residents’ belongings appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →The wildfire is being held
Read article →The wildfire is being held
Read article →The order comes into effect at noon on Aug. 29
Read article →The order comes into effect at noon on Aug. 29
Read article →Phillip had been battling health issues for several months
Read article →Phillip had been battling health issues for several months
Read article →The RCMP says the investigation is ongoing
Read article →The Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs says B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip has died. The post B.C. legislator and Indigenous activist Joan Phillip dies appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →Surrey senior 'recovering well,' celebrating 100 years
Read article →Surrey senior 'recovering well,' celebrating 100 years
Read article →A third grizzly bear from the same family group has been killed after it was relocated away from Nelson, B.C., but then turned up with its sister at a recreational area and showed a "high degree of comfort" around people. The post Third grizzly bear from same family is killed in…
Read article →The board says there's a possibility of governance issues and fiscal faux pas
Read article →'That just made the ending of Free Willy way more believable'
Read article →The Red Cross will determine how the funds will be spent
Read article →The Red Cross will determine how the funds will be spent
Read article →The province issued a temporary fish protection order for the Bessette Creek watershed Friday, Aug. 28
Read article →This means much of the activity on their platforms is illegal in B.C.
Read article →Canada Post is still working to convert door-to-door addresses to community mailboxes
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