British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. The post Eby slams U.S.-style health care privatization, Conservatives claim ‘fearmongering’...
The leaders of B.C.'s three major political parties will pitch their plans to business leaders in Vancouver with less than two weeks to go before the provincial election.
Swordfish are not uncommon in Canadian waters, but typically found further south in tropical environments. Scientists presume there have only been two other sightings in B.C.
British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby took aim at the premier next door while campaigning in this month's election, promising not to implement what he called the "U.S.-style privatization" of health care. The post Childcare, health care discussed during B.C.’s election campaign appeared first on...
Every summer, Wuikinuxv Nation crews walk the streams of Rivers Inlet on BC’s remote central coast, counting how many salmon have returned from the ocean to spawn. The post A last-ditch effort to revive salmon stocks takes shape on BC’s central coast appeared first on CHEK.
A bear’s winter den may bring to mind a rocky cave, but coastal black bears in BC rely heavily on large old-growth trees and the hollow logs and stumps they leave behind. The post Logging took the trees that bears called home. The Haida Nation is building them new dens appeared first on CHEK.
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The Canada Border Services Agency has alleged that Rong Xiang Yuan committed war crimes while serving in the PLA.
Rides at two Canadian theme parks have been closed after a man in the United States reportedly fell to this death from a Six Flags roller-coaster in Georgia. The post Rides closed at Canadian theme parks after deadly U.S. fall from Six Flags coaster appeared first on CHEK.
Dozens of Canadian academics are among an international group of scientists calling for better containment measures for AI models. The post More damaging AI hacking incidents to come unless changes are made, scientists warn appeared first on CHEK.
Victoria has surpassed one million cruise passengers in a single season for the first time, setting a new milestone for the city's tourism industry. The post Victoria surpasses 1 million cruise passengers for first time, sets new record for ship visits appeared first on CHEK.
Friends and coworkers have installed a new cross on Highway 18 to honour Jim Park, a commercial driver who died while on the job The post New cross by Highway 18 in the Cowichan Valley honours commercial driver who died on the job appeared first on CHEK.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is "worth fighting for," a week ahead of Alberta’s separation referendum. The post Prime minister’s Thanksgiving message addresses Alberta separation referendum appeared first on CHEK.
The Canadian Coast Guard says it has removed roughly 2,000 litres of oily water and diesel from a grounded vessel in Cowichan Bay after determining it posed a potential environmental threat. The post Coast Guard removes 2,000 litres of oily water, diesel from grounded vessel in Cowichan Bay...
The emergency department at Port Hardy Hospital faced another temporary closure Monday morning, marking the second consecutive day of service disruptions due to limited care provider availability. The post Port Hardy Hospital ER closes for second straight day due to staffing shortage appeared first...
Canada is joining more than two dozen other countries in denouncing Iran’s apparent involvement in a planned attack on an air base in England. The post Canada signs joint statement denouncing Iran after UK air base plot appeared first on CHEK.
A Port Alberni brewery has taken home the top prize at the 2026 Canada Beer Cup, earning national recognition for its British-style pale ale. The post Port Alberni brewery wins Canada’s top craft beer award at 2026 Canada Beer Cup appeared first on CHEK.
Volunteer divers have hauled approximately 250 kilograms of abandoned fishing gear and debris from beneath Sidney Pier in the latest effort to protect marine life from hazards accumulating on the ocean floor. The post Divers remove 250 kg of abandoned fishing gear from beneath Sidney Pier appeared...
Donations are being doubled to help Children's Health Foundation build a third home away from home. The post ‘It alleviates so much stress’: How the Children’s Health Foundation helps Island families with sick kids appeared first on CHEK.
Nuu-chah-nulth artist Elizabeth George welcomed guests with warm hugs to the Tofino Arts Council art space below the Tofino Legion on Sept. 30. The post Tofino art exhibit honours Survivors appeared first on CHEK.