Qualicum music teacher says you’re never too old to make music
Michael Schutte has taught for 35 years
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GoByBike Week set to roll into Parksville Qualicum Beach area
Riders invited to take part in week of cycling events
Parksville stacked townhouse development advances to public hearing
OCP amendment required for project
Council considers liquor licence for new Parksville indoor golf business
Business applies to city and LCRB
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Golden retriever stolen from secure backyard on Vancouver Island
Ginger is a trained support animal
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.
UBCM endorses Nanaimo call to ban raw log exports
Resolution cited closure of B.C. sawmills
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.
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.
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...
Australian crocodile habitat will be Olympic rowing venue in 2032 Games
Saltwater crocodiles live in Queensland and can be found in rivers, lagoons, swamps, waterholes, mangroves, estuaries, beaches, coral reefs and the ocean.
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.
Shots heard as police start moving migrants from Ceuta beaches
Police reportedly fired into the air on Friday morning as they struggled to contain crowds jostling to secure a place at the tented site.
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.