UBCM endorses Nanaimo call to ban raw log exports
Resolution cited closure of B.C. sawmills
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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
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Golden retriever stolen from secure backyard on Vancouver Island
Ginger is a trained support animal
Structurally unsafe Vancouver Island highrise slated to be demolished
Twice evacuated building has stood empty for 3 years
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.
Cowichan Tribes member calls on nation to cull or haze sea lions
A Cowichan Tribes member is calling on his nation to either cull or haze sea lions in Cowichan Bay, saying the population is booming and they're eating too many salmon. The post Cowichan Tribes member calls on nation to cull or haze sea lions appeared first on CHEK.
Claire Rattée is 10th B.C. Conservative to leave caucus, blasting Findlay on way out
The B.C. Conservative Party has lost another caucus member, with Claire Rattée issuing a scathing exit statement that says she was among at least 10 Conservatives who signed a letter calling on party leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay to quit. The post Claire Rattée is 10th B.C. Conservative to leave...
B.C. gang unit seizes 2 guns in Victoria investigation where suspect fired shot
The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC) says it seized two loaded firearms and kilograms of drugs, including fentanyl, in a dynamic investigation that included a gun being fired in Victoria last month. The post B.C. gang unit seizes 2 guns in Victoria...
Searching for Sasquatch: Bigfoot Townhall descends on UVic
They walk among us. You just can’t necessarily tell one by looking. The post Searching for Sasquatch: Bigfoot Townhall descends on UVic appeared first on CHEK.
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...
Canadian carrier crowned world's best leisure airline for the eighth time
Once again, Canadian airline Air Transat has been recognized as the best in the world. At the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, the Montreal-based airline was named World’s Best Leisure Airline for the eighth time. Air Transat first won the title in 2012, and then again in 2018, 2019, 2021, and...
5 reasons why Canadians are loving São Paulo as a vacation destination
You can only take so much vacation time in any given year, so why not opt for a destination that gives you several experiences in one? São Paulo, Brazil, is just the place for Canadians who want a winter getaway that checks all of their boxes, and WestJet now offers a non-stop flight out of...
This Canadian spot is one of the most remote places on Earth — only 150 visit each year
If you’re having a bad day and just want to be left alone with some peace and quiet, we may have found the ultimate escape. Located in Nunavut, Quttinirpaaq National Park is Canada’s northernmost national park, sitting on the northern end of Ellesmere Island and just 720 kilometres from the North...
Inside downtown Vancouver's newest matcha hot spot to see if it's worth the hype
Located steps from Waterfront Station is Unscripted Coffee, a new cafe venture from sisters Angel (17) and Sara Dee (23) that has been all the rage in the online matcha community. So much so that, as self-proclaimed matcha snobs, we knew we needed to check it out. We popped in on Tuesday evening...
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.
Starbucks workers in Hamilton hope to tackle wage, customer harassment issues in negotiating 1st contract
A group of Hamilton Starbucks workers who joined United Steelworkers this month aims to address issues including harassment by customers and an unclear wage structure as they prepare to negotiate their first collective agreement, the union and a worker told CBC Hamilton.
Former BC Conservative director accused of hiring private investigator
Aisha Estey, who was the president of the BC Conservative Party for about three years told Global News that she found out on Wednesday night.
CRA still owed over $5B in COVID-19 benefits sent to ineligible recipients
Ottawa is still owed $5.56 billion of outstanding debt related to COVID-19 benefits sent to those who were later deemed ineligible, according to data the Canada Revenue Agency provided to CBC News.
Haggerty receives two-game suspension from CFL
The CFL suspended B.C. Lions defensive back Josh Haggerty two games Thursday for striking running back Liam Talbot of the Montreal Alouettes last week.
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.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, France, In the Spotlight as Macron and Carney Visit
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the French territory off the coast of Canada’s Newfoundland, is experiencing a surge in visitors after three unrelated events raised its profile.
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN and Politico from White House
The US president has had a tense and fiery relationship with the US media since returning to office.