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A Vancouver Island man has been killed in Ukraine as he helped to rescue animals and the people who refused to leave them behind in an active war zone. The RainCoast Dog Rescue Society announced the passing of its founder and executive director, Jesse Adams. “After a life …
Read article →A sharing charge at one of Victoria’s best-known breakfast spots is stirring up debate online, raising questions about rising restaurant costs and what customers should expect when dining out. The post Blue Fox Cafe’s $5 sharing charge sparks online backlash in Victoria appeared…
Read article →The morning after B.C.'s election, a dozen masked men stood on the steps of the legislature displaying a white nationalist slogan. The post Doerkson denounces white supremacist stunt at B.C. legislature appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →B.C.’s new premier-elect, Lorne Doerkson, says he’s got a full slate of reforms ready to go the moment his government is sworn into office. The post Premier-elect Doerkson sets sights on B.C. finances, sweeping reforms appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →Conservative MP Jeff Kibble is calling on the federal government to step in and immediately clean up a massive illegal landfill on Cowichan Tribes land before potential contaminants cause further damage to the nearby Cowichan River watershed. The post MP Jeff Kibble presses fede…
Read article →Conservative Party poised to control the legislature with two-thirds majority
Read article →Conservative Party poised to control the legislature with two-thirds majority
Read article →Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public's help in keeping an eye out for a man who is wanted on a warrant for allegedly assaulting and threatning his family members. The post Nanaimo RCMP seek man wanted on warrant for allegedly assaulting, threatening family members appeared firs…
Read article →Since its inception 20 years ago, the campaign has distributed more than 180,000 pairs of socks
Read article →The first youth-led climate trial in Canadian history has begun at the federal courthouse in Vancouver, where 15 plaintiffs argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions. The post Youth go to court to…
Read article →The vote count in British Columbia's election on Saturday produced a massive majority for the B.C. Conservatives, but it's also revealing other trends. The post Record low turnout in B.C. election, dropping below half for first time appeared first on CHEK.
Read article →A few hundred zombies, creatures and spectators take part in a tradition spanning more than 20 years
Read article →Tim Binnema says he's notified Elections BC about the unauthorized signs
Read article →Tim Binnema says he's notified Elections BC about the unauthorized signs
Read article →Caremongering Campbell River fundraiser brought together 40 volunteers, local businesses, the Campbell River Eagles and a generous community
Read article →Victoria police and fire departments are investigating the major fire that tore through a former Travellers Inn at 760 Blanshard Street on Oct. 24
Read article →The incident that sparked the investigation occurred at a liquor store in the 170-block of Wilson Street
Read article →Live theatre features Murder Next Door, a holiday adaptation of The Gift of the Magi, and Shakespeare’s Greatest Hits
Read article →Ksi Lisims LNG has secured binding long-term sales agreements for 58% of its planned production
Read article →Ksi Lisims LNG has secured binding long-term sales agreements for 58% of its planned production
Read article →Conservatives won majority of seats, with support from fewer than half of voters
Read article →Conservatives won majority of seats, with support from fewer than half of voters
Read article →Residents of the camp have until noon on Oct. 30 to clear out
Read article →Residents of the camp have until noon on Oct. 30 to clear out
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