Qualicum Beach to seek First Nation’s advice on new town crest
Aim to make crest more ‘respectful, inclusive and reflective of the community’
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Oceanside Music announces spring concert series in Parksville
Shows scheduled through May
Canada’s oldest Black WWII veteran dies at 104
Alvie Burden of Armstrong, B.C. passed away Thursday, March 26
B.C. launches new marine, coastal testbed
Jobs minister says its focused on tech related to environment monitoring, coastal resilience
Latest changes to B.C.’s Heritage act reduce ambiguity, First Nations’ role
Forest Minister Parmar is working to revise changes to the Heritage Conservation Act after backlash
Korean shipbuilder bidding on submarine deal partners with B.C. firms
South Korea’s Hanwha is competing with a German company to build the next fleet of Canadian subs
Murdered B.C. teen’s family backs move to extend parole ineligibility
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford MP Jeff Kibble’s private member’s bill could ease burden on victim’s families
City of Duncan establishes community heritage register
19 significant properties listed so far
Man missing from Port Alberni since Feb. 25 found deceased
Family thanks searchers, RCMP for their efforts to locate man
Oceanside Minor Baseball to kick off season with Easter Egg hunt
Association looking for 15U coach
Island school sends 3 teams to world’s largest robotics championship
The Claremont Secondary School squads will compete against 800 teams from over 50 countries
Man who assaulted sex trade workers in Nanaimo to be released in Abbotsford
Stephen Ewing sentenced in 2021 after pleading guilty to 6 charges
Campbell River depot welcomes first donor at new breast milk collection depot
‘It’s rewarding. It feels good to be able to do it,’ says Quadra Island mother
PHOTOS: Some fowl play at French Creek
The sun’s rays shone brightly on Wednesday afternoon (March 25) and triggered some fowl play in French Creek near the bird sanctuary.
Comox Valley RCMP investigating early morning stabbing near City Hall
Police seeking witnesses of the incident
TRU Board of Directors considering closing Williams Lake campus in spring 2028
Post-secondary education could be reimagined in the region from 2026-2028
Oceanside RCMP busy with vandals, firebugs, porch pirates and prowlers
Police receive 224 complaints in one-week period
100 Women Who Care Oceanside donate more than $18,000 to St. Andrews Lodge
Group meets quarterly to support local charities
Vancouver Island
CHEK to broadcast, livestream Brown Cup rowing race this Saturday
The annual Brown Cup rowing race is returning to the waters of Victoria’s Inner Harbour this weekend, pitting the University of Victoria against the University of British Columbia, and CHEK will broadcast and livestream the event. The post CHEK to broadcast, livestream Brown Cup rowing race this...
Campbell River pushes for new Island Generation/BC Hydro contract to spur growth
The mayor of Campbell River says much is at stake if BC Hydro doesn't extend a contract with a private energy provider in his city. The post Campbell River pushes for new Island Generation/BC Hydro contract to spur growth appeared first on CHEK.
Man struck by truck while trying to help trapped driver after B.C. highway crash
Police in Williams Lake, B.C., say a man is dead after stopping to help a truck driver who had become trapped following a crash on Highway 20 on Wednesday evening. The post Man struck by truck while trying to help trapped driver after B.C. highway crash appeared first on CHEK.
Man faces one count of bestiality after alleged horse assault in Vernon, B.C.
A man in Vernon, B.C., has been charged with bestiality after he was allegedly captured on security cameras trespassing on a rural property occupied by a horse jumping and training business in January. The post Man faces one count of bestiality after alleged horse assault in Vernon, B.C. appeared...
IIO seek witnesses after woman may have been injured in Nanaimo RCMP vehicle
The Independent Investigations Office of BC is hoping to speak with witnesses after a woman may have been injured while in a Nanaimo RCMP vehicle. The post IIO seek witnesses after woman may have been injured in Nanaimo RCMP vehicle appeared first on CHEK.
Agricultural Land Commission says it’s forced to cut 6 positions, adding pressure to an already strained team
The director of B.C.'s Agricultural Land Commission (ALC) says she has no other option but to cut six positions in order to stay within its annual budget provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food this year. The post Agricultural Land Commission says it’s forced to cut 6 positions, adding...
More cars than people added to CRD between 2024-25
New ICBC data shows that from 2024 to 2025, more cars than people were added to the Capital Regional District (CRD). The post More cars than people added to CRD between 2024-25 appeared first on CHEK.
Order Up: The Nest at the Lake
A new coffee shop is quickly becoming the heart of its neighborhood—and you can feel it the moment you walk through the door. The post Order Up: The Nest at the Lake appeared first on CHEK.
Saanich Police seeking 2 suspects for alleged theft of tall cans and Coors beer
Saanich Police are searching for two female suspects in connection to a liquor store theft of under $5,000. The post Saanich Police seeking 2 suspects for alleged theft of tall cans and Coors beer appeared first on CHEK.
‘It’s ridiculous’: No plan to provide transit service to new Cowichan hospital
There's huge frustration in the Cowichan Valley, where transit users have learned there is no bus service planned for the new Quw'utsun/Cowichan Valley hospital, slated to open next year. The post ‘It’s ridiculous’: No plan to provide transit service to new Cowichan hospital appeared first on CHEK.
Farm market in Yellow Point opens new live music venue
Ladybug’s Mew kicks off summer concert series of 13 performances April 27
Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland
Swiss food giant Nestlé says about 12 tons, or 413,793 candy bars, of its KitKat chocolate brand were stolen after leaving its production site in Italy earlier this week for Poland. The post Nestlé says 413,793 KitKat candy bars stolen en route from Italy to Poland appeared first on CHEK.
Future of Indigenous youth basketball looks bright, plus there’s pizza
A referee patiently pauses the action so little fingers can tie up little laces and there is a supernatural feeling in the gym that the Ancestors are watching with happy eyes. The post Future of Indigenous youth basketball looks bright, plus there’s pizza appeared first on CHEK.
Comox advises trail users of active construction site for the Mack Laing viewing platform
After years of deliberations around the fate of the Mack Laing Shakeside home, the Town of Comox says construction is set to start on a new viewing platform that aims to honour the former author's love of nature. The post Comox advises trail users of active construction site for the Mack Laing...
Feminists urge continuing fight of slain Iraqi-Canadian, Yanar Mohammed
Gender-equality activists say a Toronto woman who was killed this month after decades pushing for women's rights in her native Iraq would not want Canadians to give up the fight for equality. The post Feminists urge continuing fight of slain Iraqi-Canadian, Yanar Mohammed appeared first on CHEK.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Letter writer argues parents have role in ending racism
A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes
A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran's proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes, as Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz keeps another key global trade passage virtually closed. The post A Houthi missile attack...
Federal government reports deficit of $31.2B for its April-to-January period
The federal government posted a budgetary deficit of $31.21 billion for the April-to-January period of its 2025-26 fiscal year. The post Federal government reports deficit of $31.2B for its April-to-January period appeared first on CHEK.
NDP convention begins in Winnipeg as members prepare to pick new leader
New Democrats from across the country are gathering in Winnipeg for the party's convention, where a new federal party leader will be chosen by the end of the weekend. The post NDP convention begins in Winnipeg as members prepare to pick new leader appeared first on CHEK.
British Columbia
Comedy icon Adam Sandler stops for a steak at Squamish eatery
Hollywood and comedy icon Adam Sandler was in B.C. again, and he stopped by a chop house in Squamish for a steak. Pepe’s Chophouse, formerly Pepe & Gringo, located at 40359 Tantalus Rd., shared some pics of Sandler’s visit on its Instagram page. > > > > > > View this post on Instagram > >...
Have a chance to win a year's supply of Lindt chocolate by playing this digital Easter game
A year’s supply of anything is a pretty sweet prize — but when it’s high-quality Swiss chocolate, it’s on another level entirely. Just in time for Easter, Lindt is bringing back Lindt’s Digital GOLD BUNNY Hide & Seek is back for 2026, and this year’s grand prize is seriously next-level: a chance...
Vancouver City Council to consider new ongoing fund to keep major public events alive
British Columbia’s largest free public events are facing an existential crisis. A growing number of cancelled or significantly scaled-back events and public appeals from longtime event organizers have put pressure on the City of Vancouver to rethink how it supports major public events and...
'Closed-door politics': B.C. Conservatives accuse NDP of secrecy over proposed DRIPA changes
The official opposition party in the provincial legislature is raising concerns about transparency in the BC NDP-led government’s handling of proposed amendments to a key reconciliation law, arguing the process has been conducted largely out of public view. The Conservative Party of B.C. asserts...
B.C.'s top diversity employers revealed and they're hiring with great benefits
Diversity is one of Canada’s biggest strengths, and many employers in B.C. are putting in extra effort in hiring job applicants from a wide spectrum of human experiences. Mediacorp Canada Inc., the team behind Canada’s Top 100 Employers project, recently announced the country’s best diversity...
6 of the best things we ate in Vancouver this month
Vancouver is full of plenty of excellent restaurants, and we’re reminded of that every time we go out to eat. Whether you’re looking for something cozy and comforting to get you through the dreary rainy weather or something a little bit fancier to celebrate a special occasion, Vancouver has a place...
Vancouver city councillor pitches 7% property tax hike, with rebates for most homeowners
A new member motion from COPE councillor Sean Orr is putting the spotlight back on how the City of Vancouver covers its operating expenditures, with a proposal that would shift more of the property tax burden onto higher-valued property owners, multiple property owners, and/or non-resident...
24-storey student housing tower proposed near Phibbs bus exchange in North Vancouver
Toronto-based Forum Asset Management is proposing to build a significant student housing tower next to Highway 1’s Keith Road interchange, just beyond the north end of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge. This would be a redevelopment of 1578-1590 Hunter St. — replacing four single-family lots — into...
Vancouver Canucks' Braeden Cootes has dream start to WHL playoffs
The Vancouver Canucks won’t participate in the NHL playoffs, but postseason action is already underway for some of their prospects. Arguably, there’s no Canucks prospect worth following on their postseason journey more than Braeden Cootes. It’s been an eventful season for the 19-year-old, who...
Canadians win big after buying lottery ticket from Shoppers Drug Mart
Three Canadian women have a reason to celebrate after buying a winning lottery ticket during a routine stop at Shoppers Drug Mart. For Manitoba residents Kelly Rowsell, her mother Marilyn Webster, and friend Judy Mager, buying a lottery ticket has long been a shared tradition — one they always...
Evgeny Kuznetsov suspended for making crude gesture towards ex-Canucks player in KHL
Two former NHLers have endured strange seasons in the KHL, but things just got even weirder. Former Stanley Cup champion Evgeny Kuznetsov hasn’t avoided drama this season, after he had a falling out with his head coach, Andrei Razin of Magnitogorsk Metallurg. During one October game, he...
Vancouver Canucks goalie Lankinen holds obscure Ovechkin-related record
This probably hasn’t been the NHL season that Vancouver Canucks goaltender Kevin Lankinen envisioned. The 30-year-old netminder has just eight wins in 38 starts this season (8-25-5). His 25 regulation losses are the most among all NHL goaltenders. While he’s been hung out to try by a porous...
Canadians can soon book economy seats that turn into a bed on U.S. airline
Flying economy doesn’t have to mean cramped seats — Canadians on United Airlines can soon opt for lie-flat beds on long-haul flights. On Tuesday, United Airlines announced that it’s introducing the United Relax Row, which turns economy seats into a couch or a lie-flat bed so you can stretch out...
School teachers and first responders fill West Vancouver's new affordable rental housing project
A newly completed housing development in West Vancouver has added 156 secured purpose-built, below-market rental homes aimed at helping local workers and families remain in the community — avoiding longer commutes from elsewhere on the North Shore or across the two congested bridges from south of...
Most Canadians want OAS cut for high-income seniors to save billions
Thousands of Canadians are calling on the federal government to reform retirement income subsidies like the Old Age Security (OAS) pension, according to a recent report. Generation Squeeze, a non-profit think tank advocating for young adults, collaborated with Research Co. to poll 1,001 Canadian...
Amazon begins using nearly 600,000 sq. ft. of office space in The Post's North Tower
After a tenancy spanning just over a decade, Amazon is exiting its major presence at the Telus Garden office tower as part of its corporate strategy to consolidate and optimize its downtown Vancouver office spaces. The company established its first major Vancouver corporate office presence at...
Here’s how Vancouver fans could win tickets to the FIFA World Cup 26™ thanks to Visa
The FIFA World Cup 26™ is shaping up to be one of the biggest sporting events across the globe, where nail-biting matches are guaranteed to amp up Vancouver fans. Heavy-hitters like Spain, Brazil, and Italy, plus underdogs like New Zealand, Ghana, and Jordan, will duke it out on the world’s stage....
A new scam has emerged in Metro Vancouver involving chimneys
It appears nothing is safe, as another scam has emerged in Metro Vancouver, and this time it has to do with chimneys. Over the last few weeks, various Metro Vancouver police agencies have shared news releases about random scams and criminal endeavours, including a recent story we published about a...
Nemesis founder unveils new Vancouver haven for nostalgic comfort food
To say that we live in interesting times would be an understatement, which is why finding comfort in everyday joys is so important. That’s why we’re excited about the impending opening of a Bam Bam, a “future nostalgic” restaurant in downtown Vancouver. The team behind Nemesis, which was recently...
Vancouver restaurant specializing in steak frites announces closure
After operating for less than a year, Vancouver restaurant Handson has announced it will be closing its doors. “Handson was built on a simple idea — fire, steak, and frites done right. No distractions, no excess, just a focused experience where quality speaks for itself. It was always about...
Canada
3 killed, 2 injured after helicopter crashes at Kalalau Beach in Hawaii
Officials identified that the helicopter was being operated by Airborne Aviation, a helicopter company that does sightseeing tours of Kauai's canyons, shoreline and waterfalls.
The Curator: 16 Amazon Canada Big Spring Sale beauty deals to shop—most are under $30!
It’s not just another Prime event: Amazon Canada’s Big Spring Sale is here! From coveted brands like Grace & Stella and Kiehl's to Clinique, read on for our top 16 picks.
U.S. markets post 5th straight weekly loss amid Iran war uncertainty
The S&P 500 fell 1.7% to close its worst week since the war with Iran began, while Wall Street's five-week losing streak is its longest in nearly four years.
Family fighting to bring B.C. senior home after she fell into a coma in China
A British Columbia grandmother is stranded in China in a coma with her family unable to pay the hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring her home via air ambulance
Site C camp to be repurposed for North Coast Transmission Line project: BC Hydro
Hydro says about 85 per cent of the camp, which includes 21 dormitories and the construction site office, will be relocated to sites between Prince George and Terrace.
Another oil pipeline through B.C. sees renewed interest as Enbridge CEO weighs in
The CEO of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge said on Bloomberg Television that the investment climate is not there yet, but it is starting to clear up.
Fix up or fork out: Edmonton to hike taxes on neglected business properties
Under the new tax subclass targeting derelict commercial buildings, owners could see a jump in their taxes by up to 57 per cent if they don't fix up or demolish them.
Family of China murder victim loses B.C. lawsuit against family of executed killer
The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed Thursday a lawsuit filed by the family of a man murdered in a "contract killing" in 2017 in China.
DRIPA legislation will be front and centre when B.C. MLAs return to the legislature
'We want to see a clear path forward,' Scott McInnis, Conservative MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke and the critic for Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, told Global News.
Proposed Saskatchewan wind farm dividing community
Don Bourassa says a proposed wind farm near his home in southeast Saskatchewan has ruined relationships in his community — to the point where he feels he has been bullied.
Application to evict Penticton homeless camp postponed, but frustrations remain
The province's application for a court injunction to evict the roughly two dozen residents and dismantle the camp, along a busy stretch of Highway 97, has been postponed.
Drainville, Fréchette square off in second Coalition Avenir Québec leadership debate
The two candidates vying to replace François Legault as Coalition Avenir Québec leader and Quebec premier are meeting today in a second and final debate.
Barnes leads Raptors past Pelicans 119-106
Scottie Barnes had a double-double as the Toronto Raptors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 119-106 on Friday.
NDP leadership candidates to make their final pitch to voters at Winnipeg convention
The NDP leadership candidates are making their last pitch to party members before voting in the six-month campaign concludes later today.
China denies forced labour allegations amid fallout from Michael Ma’s comments
China is denying allegations of forced labour as pressure mounts on PM Carney to clarify Canada’s stance after comments from a Liberal MP raised questions about reported abuses.
Saskatoon’s Gather Local Market welcomes Rebellion as its newest anchor tenant
Rebellion was started in Regina by Mark Heise and his business partners, where they have their own brewery.
Manitoba finance minister says he’ll talk with critics of a planned food tax cut
The Manitoba government indicated Friday it will meet with critics who say a planned grocery tax cut is unfair and excludes many businesses, but it did not promise any changes.
Explosions from building rooftop fire shut down streets in downtown Toronto
Toronto police say a fire at a downtown construction site sparked reports of explosions and falling debris Friday evening, forcing road closures in the area.
Edmonton community leaders hope new derelict commercial tax leads to revitalization
Edmonton community leaders in Alberta Avenue and other inner-city neighbourhoods are breathing a sigh of relief after council decided to get tough on derelict business properties.
Yemen’s Houthis confirm first attack on Israel in current war, threaten shipping
Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis confirm their first attack on Israel in the current conflict, raising fears of a wider regional war as Israel moves to intercept a missile.
World
Three dead after helicopter crash in Hawaii
The helicopter, which was carrying one pilot and four passengers,crash-landed about 100 yards off a beach, officials say.
From jammed broadcasts to a blocked website: BBC Russian's 80 years of defiance
For half a century, BBC Russian had to fend off jammers. Now its website is blocked, but millions still read it.
Looksmaxxing influencer Clavicular arrested on battery charge in Florida
Peters is accused of instigating a fight between two women and then posting a video of it on social media, authorities told the BBC.
'My daughter is under the rubble': Inside Tehran as civilian toll of strikes rises
One month since the US and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Tehran residents tell the BBC their lives have been devastated.
Women secretly filmed, then ridiculed and abused online
Women in Kenya and Ghana tell the BBC about being approached by a Russian man who later posts videos of them without their consent.
Trump's paused attack on Iran's energy - for diplomacy or escalation?
The US president's commitment to deadlines is fluid but he uses them for a purpose, writes the BBC's James Landale.
Sarah Ferguson's 'close Epstein ties' scrutinised in US lawmaker's letter
The letter, seen by the BBC, also called on Ferguson to share any knowledge about Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Epstein.
Halfway Through Lent, a Small Quebec Island Celebrates With Masks and Jigs
Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church.
Nepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
More than 70 people were killed during an uprising last year which ousted Oli's government.
US House to vote on DHS funding as travel chaos deepens
The planned vote is unlikely to end the funding impasse as long security lines at US airports continue.
House Republicans reject Senate deal, prolonging partial government shutdown
Airport security agents have not been paid in more than a month due to a congressional impasse, causing travel chaos across the US.
Tears and defiance as Lebanese family bury child, 11, killed in Israeli strike
Jawad Younes and his uncle Ragheb were laid to rest on Saturday after their family compound was hit a day earlier.
No Kings protests across the US rally against Donald Trump
The demonstrations against the Trump administration are set to sweep cities across the US on Saturday.
'The gravest crime against humanity': What does the UN vote on slavery mean?
African and Caribbean nations want countries which benefited from slavery to pay compensation but it will not be straightforward.
Tiger Woods released on bail after DUI arrest
Tiger Woods, the 15-time golf major champion, is released on bail following his arrest on charges of driving under the influence following a car crash in Florida.
Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say
Israel accused one of the reporters of being a Hezbollah operative. Lebanon’s president said they were journalists and condemned the killings.
Two Cuba-bound aid ships found days after disappearing
The crew are safe and will complete their mission, a spokesman for the organisers said.
On Iran’s Rugged Frontier, Kurds Yearn to Join the Fight
These groups’ dream has long been to establish federal autonomy, akin to that of their fellow Kurds in Iraq. With Iran’s leaders battered and degraded, they hope their moment has come.
Man in Paris Accused of Attempted Attack on Bank of America
Prosecutors say the police thwarted an attacker as he was trying to detonate explosives. The episode is being investigated as possible terrorism.
Maldives tells UK it does not recognise Chagos Islands deal
The Maldives is threatening international legal action to press its claim for control of the Chagos Islands.