Qualicum Beach Legion Branch 76 marks 100 years on Nov. 16
Original cenotaph built in 1935
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Oceanside Music kicks of winter series with Sing Meets Swing Nov. 21
Concerts set for Nov. 21 in Parksville
Shopping local crucial to the success of PQB community
Local businesses are the backbone of cities, towns
Dr. David Suzuki will speak at Nanaimo Climate Connections 2027
Summit takes place Jan. 29-30
Recycling depot in Qualicum Beach now accepting flexible plastics, foam packaging
People living in and around Qualicum Beach now have an option to recycle flexible plastics, foam packaging, and other materials at a depot. The post Recycling depot in Qualicum Beach now accepting flexible plastics, foam packaging appeared first on CHEK.
Bruce Chic
In Loving Memory ~ Bruce passed away Sept. 15, 2026 in the Palliative Care Unit at Nanaimo Regional General Hospital at the age of 72. He was supported and comforted […]
‘I’m glad to watch it burn’: Notorious Alberni building destroyed by fire
As dark smoke poured from Port Alberni's Wintergreen Apartments building Tuesday, so did the dark memories that it holds for many who watched it burn. The post ‘I’m glad to watch it burn’: Notorious Alberni building destroyed by fire appeared first on CHEK.
Buying locally keeps money in Nanaimo’s community
Buy Local Week campaign runs from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6
Harris elected as new chairperson of Nanaimo-Ladysmith school board
Leanne Lee chosen vice-chairperson at inaugural meeting with new trustees
Suspected deadly grizzly bear attack near B.C. trail sparks public warning
A suspected deadly grizzly bear attack has prompted officials to urge members of the public to stay away from a B.C. trail in the central coast region. The B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) posted online that a team of conservation officers is in Bella Coola investigating what is suspected...
B.C. town apologizes for controversial Harry Potter Halloween display
A Harry Potter Halloween display in Gibsons, B.C., recently stirred up controversy for the seaside community, and now the Town is apologizing for it. The Sunshine Coast destination posted photos in late October of the Harry Potter and Hogwarts-inspired display in Pioneer Park. “Take a stroll...
Canadian Prime Minister Carney won't let Russia's hockey team into the country
Russia will not be competing at the upcoming World Junior Championship in Alberta, according to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Speaking Tuesday, Carney made Canada’s position clear following a controversial ruling that could have paved the way for Russia’s return to international hockey as...
Richmond's new mayor, Rob Howard, wants to build a new trade and exhibition centre
New Richmond Mayor Rob Howard is promising to pursue a trade and exhibition centre, making the project part of his vision to strengthen the city’s role as a gateway to the Pacific. In his inauguration speech on the evening of Nov. 2, 2026, Richmond’s first new mayor in 25 years — taking over from...
Park Board's public meetings moved to Vancouver City Hall on a pilot project basis
The scheduled public meetings and deliberations of the Vancouver Park Board’s elected commissioners have moved from the Park Board’s headquarters in Stanley Park to Vancouver City Hall. This major change — on a pilot project basis — covers the Park Board’s regular and committee meetings, and is...
A part of B.C. now observes the same time as a part of Florida
The Regional District of East Kootenay, which includes B.C. communities like Cranbrook and Kimberley, now observes the same time as Fort Walton Beach and Crestview in Florida.
Florida crash: How did this private jet fall out of the sky?
A private Learjet bound for the Bahamas crashed in Florida's Palm Beach County minutes after the crew reported turbulence and icy conditions — killing all nine people on board. Andrew Chang breaks down cockpit audio, flight data and aviation expert analysis to begin to explain the final moments...
B.C. hockey team says it wasn’t aware new executive was under RCMP probe
The Nanaimo Clippers said it has parted ways with Tyler King. He was arrested Friday at a Canada-U.S. border crossing in Ontario on child sexual exploitation charges.
UBC prof testifies she acted as a 'conduit' for sex assault allegations against Steven Galloway
Anabel Lyon, director of the University of British Columbia's school of creative writing, said she believed the unfounded accusations of a former student who accused bestselling author Steven Galloway of sexual assault.
B.C. privacy watchdog launches investigation into Crime Stoppers data breach
B.C.'s privacy watchdog has launched an investigation into whether the provincial Crime Stoppers society took adequate steps to protect personal information following a massive data breach that exposed more than 1.5 million anonymous crime tips across Canada.
ANC under pressure to reverse South Africa decline
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are tired of the poor quality of services they get.
'This is a disaster': Angry Republicans blame Trump for midterms defeat
Some Republicans tell the BBC the president's focus on his legacy and indifference to voter concerns cost them.
James Talarico becomes first Democrat to win Texas Senate seat since 1988
"This wasn't just a tsunami, not just a referendum, but this was a bloodbath," one expert told the BBC on Democrats' historic wins in Texas.
South Carolina elects Democratic senator for first time in almost three decades
Annie Andrews is projected to defeat Darline Graham, who was handpicked by President Trump to take her brother's seat after his death.
Florida Republicans fend off Democrats as state elects first black governor
Republican Byron Donalds, who was backed by President Donald Trump, will be the first black governor of Florida.