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...
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.
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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 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.
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.
Ladybug’s Mew kicks off summer concert series of 13 performances April 27
Large crowds protested Saturday against the war in Iran and President Donald Trump's actions in “No Kings” rallies across the U.S. and in Europe. Minnesota took center stage, with thousands of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder to celebrate resistance to Trump's aggressive immigration...
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.
Tourism-recreation students pull of Storm the Stairs event on short notice
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.
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...
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 writer argues parents have role in ending racism
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...