Lapu Lapu attack suspect pleads not guilty to all 42 charges
The BC Prosecution Service said that Kai Ji Adam Lo pleaded not guilty to 11 counts of second-degree murder and 31 counts of attempted murder during a court appearance on Monday.
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1 dead, 1 missing in suspected grizzly bear attack on B.C.’s central coast
The Ministry of Environment said that one person was found dead in the Snooka West Trail area on Monday afternoon after RCMP and Search and Rescue crews were called out.
BC Conservatives could have a fall legislative session as party eager to get to work
All 93 writs will be returned by Nov. 18, marking the end of the election, with MLAs sworn in the next day and Lorne Doerkson and his ministers to be sworn in on Nov. 20.
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.
Rob Shaw: Conservative MLAs hold first caucus meeting with Doerkson laying out priorities
B.C.’s newly-elected Conservative government met for the first time Monday in Victoria, with MLAs from across the province gathering to begin their work with premier-designate Lorne Doerkson. The post Rob Shaw: Conservative MLAs hold first caucus meeting with Doerkson laying out priorities appeared...
Ostrich farm sues for loss of dietary pill business, says projected revenue was $200M
The owners of a British Columbia farm where hundreds of ostriches were killed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency last year is suing the government and police, claiming the loss of a business with revenue it projected at $200 million. The post Ostrich farm sues for loss of dietary pill business,...
Ducks hold off Canucks for 5-4 victory
Cutter Gauthier scored a hat trick for the second game in a row and the Anaheim Ducks held on for a 5-4 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.
‘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.
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Blue wave crashes over American politics in midterm that rebukes Trump policies
The world woke up on Wednesday morning to control of the U.S. Congress shifting to Democrats in a clear rejection of President Donald Trump's turbulent second term. The post Blue wave crashes over American politics in midterm that rebukes Trump policies appeared first on CHEK.
Whole lotta leaf: Charity offers up a chance to bring the Capitol 6 tree home
A towering tree that's become a familiar fixture inside a downtown Victoria movie theatre could soon be putting down roots in someone's living room, all for a good cause. The post Whole lotta leaf: Charity offers up a chance to bring the Capitol 6 tree home appeared first on CHEK.
‘I only got 19 years’: Daughter mourns mom, as man pleads guilty to MVA charge
The man who ran a red light in Saanich last summer, fatally hitting a cyclist on her morning commute, is pleading guilty to driving without due care. The post ‘I only got 19 years’: Daughter mourns mom, as man pleads guilty to MVA charge appeared first on CHEK.
Bobrovsky bounces back in loss to Mammoth
Sergei Bobrovsky has experienced some tough nights this season.
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.
Big League Treatment: Hockey Without Limits
Hockey Without Limits is a weekly hockey program bringing together people of diverse abilities for a chance to get active, make friends and, most importantly, play the game. The post Big League Treatment: Hockey Without Limits appeared first on CHEK.
This $1.7M Vancouver home has an auction reserve of $72K. Yes, there’s a catch
The property is among 116 listed for auction by Vancouver in this year's tax sale, in which properties whose owners have not paid their taxes for three years are auctioned off.
Two family members found dead following suspected grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola
The second missing person was found dead following a suspected grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola on Tuesday afternoon, after search efforts by Conservation Officers and the RCMP. The post Two family members found dead following suspected grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola appeared first on CHEK.
Nanaimo RCMP seek public’s help locating missing 14-year-old boy
Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 14-year-old boy who was last seen more than a week ago. The post Nanaimo RCMP seek public’s help locating missing 14-year-old boy appeared first on CHEK.
Busy Halloween weekend keeps Vancouver Island search and rescue crews on the move
Search and rescue crews across southern Vancouver Island were kept busy over the Halloween weekend, responding to multiple calls involving lost hikers, injuries and water rescues. The post Busy Halloween weekend keeps Vancouver Island search and rescue crews on the move appeared first on CHEK.
More Canadians report skipping meals because they can’t afford groceries: survey
Results from an annual national poverty survey paint a worsening picture of food affordability in Canada, especially for young people, as tariffs imposed by the United States continue to shake up the Canadian economy. The post More Canadians report skipping meals because they can’t afford...
Taurid meteor shower could bring spectacular fireballs to Vancouver Island skies this week
Vancouver Island stargazers could be treated to some spectacular sights in the night sky this week as the Taurid meteor shower reaches its peak, with the potential for unusually bright fireballs. The post Taurid meteor shower could bring spectacular fireballs to Vancouver Island skies this week...