UBCM endorses Nanaimo call to ban raw log exports
Resolution cited closure of B.C. sawmills
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Arrest made after stabbing in downtown Nanaimo
Victim suffered non-life threatening injuries.
Break-in at Nanaimo hobby shop nets thief almost $6,000 in Pokémon cards
Early-morning incident took less than two minutes
Excitement in the air as VIEX nears
Vancouver Island Exhibition being held at Beban Park Fairgrounds Sept 25-27
Firefighters tackling wildfire near Cowichan Lake
The fire is believed to be human-caused
Nanaimo residents may hear gunshots, see uniforms for military reserve training
The Department of National Defence is letting Nanaimo residents know that they may hear gunfire and see people in uniform for military reserve training this week. The post Nanaimo residents may hear gunshots, see uniforms for military reserve training appeared first on CHEK.
Former Vancouver Island firefighter owed $35K after employer failed to consider PTSD in firing
A Vancouver Island firefighter is owed $35,000 after the BC Human Rights Tribunal says his employer failed to consider his PTSD before firing him. The post Former Vancouver Island firefighter owed $35K after employer failed to consider PTSD in firing appeared first on CHEK.
Vancouver Island sees 2 of 3 new wildfires sparked across province in past 24 hours
There have been three new wildfires discovered across the province in the past 24 hours, two of which were on Vancouver Island, according to BC Wildfire Service. The post Vancouver Island sees 2 of 3 new wildfires sparked across province in past 24 hours appeared first on CHEK.
Search ongoing for missing Cowichan Valley woman last seen in January: RCMP
RCMP is continuing to search for a missing Cowichan Valley woman and are asking for anyone with information to come forward "no matter how insignificant it may seem." The post Search ongoing for missing Cowichan Valley woman last seen in January: RCMP appeared first on CHEK.
1 Port Alberni tsunami tower down: follow city for updates
Port Alberni residents are being advised to use the emergency alert app and watch for online updates after one of the valley's tsunami warning tower systems broke down and is undergoing specialized repairs. The post 1 Port Alberni tsunami tower down: follow city for updates appeared first on CHEK.
Premier David Eby makes big announcements but not about a B.C. election, yet
B.C. Premier David Eby made some big announcements today that will impact plenty of residents financially, and some that will impact jobs and the economy, but they weren’t about a rumoured snap election. Not yet, anyway. Eby spoke today at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) after...
'Exceptional care': Two B.C. hospitals ranked among best in the world
Two of B.C.’s leading hospitals have been recognized on the global stage, ranking among the World’s Best Specialized Hospitals for 2027. The new Newsweek global ranking highlights excellence in specialized care across multiple fields. The American news magazine and research firm Statista released...
B.C. home prices fall 1% compared to 2025 as sales pick up
Home sales in B.C. are picking up slowly but steadily, according to a new report from the British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA), and while prices have come down, they haven’t come down by much. The latest report from the BCREA analyzes numbers from August 2026, stating that 5,653 sales...
You can snag Princess Diana's iconic ‘revenge dress’ for your closet — but it'll cost you
You don’t need to be a fan of the Royal Family to agree that Princess Diana’s “revenge dress” is one of the most iconic pieces of clothing in history. And now, one lucky — and very rich — Canadian could very well end up with it hanging gracefully in their closet. This December, Princess Diana’s...
Corus no longer under Shaw's control after huge debt restructuring
Corus is Canada’s largest independent broadcaster, and after some recent financial restructuring, it is no longer under the Shaw Family Living Trust’s control. Shaw and Corus have had a relationship since 1999. Shaw cut its corporate ties with Corus in 2019 when it sold off a huge stake in the...
BC Conservative leader says she has removed 3 party members from caucus
BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay said in a statement issued via email on Friday that she has removed three party members from caucus.
Peter Milobar becomes leader of CentreBC party as former Conservatives join
A group of eight former BC Conservatives said on Friday that they are also joining CentreBC, which will become the third-largest in the B.C. legislature.
RCMP says relationships with allies 'strong' after report FBI stopped co-operation following CBC 9/11 memo
The head of the RCMP says the national law enforcement agency maintains "strong relationships" with its allies, seemingly downplaying reports that FBI Director Kash Patel sought to punish Canada for a CBC memo regarding how to describe 9/11.
B.C. pauses planned provincial sales tax expansion
Two weeks ago, Premier David Eby said he was busy preparing for the fall session, but on Wednesday he raised speculation about a fall election.
Alberta children who were subject of Amber Alert found safe in B.C.
"They were located on a rural property in West Kelowna," Staff/Sgt. Derrick Gladdish with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit said on Friday.
Protests Erupt in Nigeria After Police Pack 66 Miners Into One Cell
Thirty-seven people died in the authorities’ custody, officials said. Two survivors said the cell had barely any ventilation, food, or water. People began “collapsing and dying,” one said.
Manitoba Joins List of Canadian Provinces to Stop Changing Clocks
A survey of 72,000 residents found that most wanted to stop falling back and springing forward every year. The region will now follow others that have abandoned the practice.
Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary apologises over 'high-fare rapists' remarks
O'Leary described his choice of language as "careless" and said "it won't happen again".
Rejecting Trump, South Korean Leader Says He Will Not Send Troops to Iran
President Lee Jae Myung’s comments followed President Trump’s repeated demand for “a little hand” from South Korea, a decades-old American ally.
Dozens of suspected illegal miners die in Nigerian custody
Authorities linked the deaths to disease, but this has been disputed by intelligence reports and relatives of the accused.