Okanagan snowpack at lowest in 40 years as drought fears ramp up
The chair of the Okanagan Basin Water Board says as drought fears ramp up, so too does planning as the region braces for what could be a very dry summer.
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Pohela Boishak: Bengali New Year celebrations kicked off Saturday
Victoria’s downtown core filled with celebrations Saturday as the Victoria Bengali Cultural Society hosted an outdoor New Year celebration known as Pohela Boishakh. Hosted by the Victoria Bengali Cultural Society (VBCS), the free, family event filled Centennial Square with vibrant masked dancers,...
VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre
This week’s featured hot ticket items for the weekend and beyond. Brought to you by CHEK Arts & Entertainment producer Steve Grebanier. The post VIBE: Netflix and BBC show producer Dan Tapster at the Port Theatre appeared first on CHEK.
‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going
Hundreds of worried fish industry workers filled the Campbell River Sportsplex Saturday to learn about proposed new rules that impact salmon fishing on B.C.'s coast. The post ‘We’re an endangered species’: BC salmon industry workers struggle to keep going appeared first on CHEK.
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Apr. 11
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B.C. loses more jobs in March, unemployment rate highest in a decade
The unemployment rate in British Columbia is now 6.7 per cent, which is the highest in a decade, except for the height of the COVID pandemic.
Conservative leadership hopeful Milobar changes campaign manager after investigation
Peter Milobar will be without his longtime campaign manager during the final stretch of the race to become the new leader of the Conservative Party of B.C. The post Conservative leadership hopeful Milobar changes campaign manager after investigation appeared first on CHEK.
‘Nobody gets free pickles on BC Ferries’: Family’s White Spot experience goes viral
Jeff Groot, executive director of communications at BC Ferries, told Global News that it is unfortunate that the family had the situation they did.
‘Golf cars’ could become a common sight on West Shore streets with new Colwood business
The sights and sounds of a golf cart zipping through Colwood might turn a few heads for now, but that could soon change. The post ‘Golf cars’ could become a common sight on West Shore streets with new Colwood business appeared first on CHEK.
B.C.’s drought conditions show ‘strong regional divide’ between north and south
A low snowpack could mean drought and water restrictions for parts of the province this year, but it's not a guarantee, hydrologist Jonathan Boyd said.
First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA: ‘We will not back down’
'This is an historical moment for First Nations and we will not back down,' Robert Phillips, First Nations Summit Political Executive, said at a press conference on Friday.
Found: West Shore RCMP says 12 and 13-year-old females reported found
West Shore RCMP says the 12- and 13-year-old females reported missing Friday were found safe later that night. The post Found: West Shore RCMP says 12 and 13-year-old females reported found appeared first on CHEK.
Port Alberni mill operator transported to hospital in serious condition
A mill operator at the Domtar site in Port Alberni has been transported to hospital in serious condition following an on-site injury Thursday morning. The post Port Alberni mill operator transported to hospital in serious condition appeared first on CHEK.
Liberal party adopts motion to restrict kids from social media
Federal Liberals have agreed to set 16 as the age of majority for Canadians to be able to use social media accounts. The post Liberal party adopts motion to restrict kids from social media appeared first on CHEK.
City spokesperson says Crystal Pool is safe again, but remains closed until Tuesday
A City of Victoria spokesperson says the investigation into the cause of a chlorine gas exposure at a local recreation facility is ongoing.
Kitchen fire temporarily closes Jenevca eatery in Esquimalt Saturday
A kitchen fire has led to a temporary closure of Jenevca Kitchen & Lounge in Esquimalt. The post Kitchen fire temporarily closes Jenevca eatery in Esquimalt Saturday appeared first on CHEK.
Saanich Police seeking 2 suspects in connection to a theft at Uptown Mall
Saanich Police are asking the public to help identify to suspects in connection to theft of under $5,000 at the Walmart at Uptown Mall. The post Saanich Police seeking 2 suspects in connection to a theft at Uptown Mall appeared first on CHEK.
Maya Gebala heading to L.A. for treatment after offer from Dana White
Global News has learned that UFC president Dana White will be covering the costs of Maya Gebala's treatment while in an L.A. hospital. .
8 people taken to hospital after ‘chemical incident’ at Victoria pool
A City of Victoria spokesperson told Global News that the pool on Quadra Street and the nearby park were evacuated as a precaution.
With Montreal already qualified, Edmonton and Ottawa closing in on NHL playoff spots
The Oilers are on the cusp of making the post-season a seventh year running, a stretch that includes back-to-back Cup finals against the Florida Panthers in 2024 and 2025.