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.
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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.
Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall
British Columbia's southern Interior is facing "entrenched" drought conditions despite recent rainfall. The post Drought conditions persist across southern B.C. despite recent rainfall appeared first on CHEK.
Victoria locals react to speculation of provincial snap election
With speculation in the air ahead of Premier David Eby speaking at the Union of B.C. Municipalities (UBCM) convention Friday morning, local voters are reacting to the possibility of an early snap election. The post Victoria locals react to speculation of provincial snap election appeared first on...
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.
Two boys abducted in Alberta found safe in B.C., mother and partner charged: RCMP
RCMP say two young boys who were allegedly abducted in Alberta more than two months ago by their mother and her partner have been found safe in British Columbia. The post Two boys abducted in Alberta found safe in B.C., mother and partner charged: RCMP appeared first on CHEK.
Great Dane stretchered off mountain near Revelstoke, B.C., in unusual rescue
Rescuers say the owners were exhausted from trying to get the 10-year-old dog off the mountain, and were not prepared for overnight stays in alpine terrain.
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.
Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on early vote
A group of eight former B.C. Conservative legislators say they are joining the CentreBC party with Peter Milobar taking over as leader of the party that will become the third largest in the provincial legislature. The post Conservatives in chaos as eight join CentreBC and Eby says no decision on...
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.
B.C. pauses sales tax expansion, unveils $90M in business aid for trade war: Eby
B.C. Premier David Eby says the province is pausing a planned expansion of the provincial sales tax, introducing a $90-million support package for businesses and directing BC Ferries to build its vessels in the province in response to the trade war with the United States. The post B.C. pauses sales...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Victoria restaurant a finalist in Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants list for 2026
A downtown Victoria restaurant is on the shortlist for one of the best new restaurants in Canada, according Air Canada's EnRoute magazine's Best New Restaurants list. The post Victoria restaurant a finalist in Air Canada’s Best New Restaurants list for 2026 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.
Victoria Terry Fox Run set for this weekend, VicPD warns of road closures
Victoria Police are giving drivers a heads up about traffic disruptions during the Victoria Terry Fox Run this weekend. The post Victoria Terry Fox Run set for this weekend, VicPD warns of road closures 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.