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: Barr Brothers bring their new album to Victoria Sunday night appeared first on CHEK.
Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc., a well-known coastal seafood processor and retailer, has officially transitioned to Indigenous ownership, marking a milestone for B.C.’s seafood industry. The post Indigenous partnership takes the helm at Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish appeared first on CHEK.
At Victoria's Inner Harbour, a solid back-and-forth battle on the water played out between the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria but in the end, the annual Brown Cup went to the out-of-towners on Saturday. The post UVic Vikes fall to UBC in 2026 annual Brown Cup rowing...
Islands Trust is exploring options to work with the University of British Columbia (UBC) Conservation Decisions Lab headed by Salt Spring Islands resident Tara Martin. The post Islands Trust to explore partnership with UBC biologist appeared first on CHEK.
A magnitude 4.8 earthquake has struck off the northern coast of Vancouver Island, B.C. The post Magnitude 4.3 earthquake strikes off coast of northern Vancouver Island, B.C. appeared first on CHEK.
The annual Brown Cup rowing race is returning to the waters of Victoria’s Inner Harbour this weekend, pitting the University of Victoria against the University of British Columbia, and CHEK will broadcast and livestream the event. The post CHEK to broadcast, livestream Brown Cup rowing race this...
New ICBC data shows that from 2024 to 2025, more cars than people were added to the Capital Regional District (CRD). The post More cars than people added to CRD between 2024-25 appeared first on CHEK.
A commercial land use application for an outdoor survival school has received sharp criticism, with concerns that it'll negatively impact trail and park access if approved. The post Outdoor survival school proposal inside East Sooke Park gets sharp criticism appeared first on CHEK.
Rural residents are outraged about proposed changes to zoning in the Cowichan Valley Regional District that would restrict property use. The post ‘It’s scary’: Cowichan farmers outraged by planned zoning changes to limit farms appeared first on CHEK.
Alberta's premier says she welcomes diverse opinions in her caucus after a legislature member of her United Conservative Party opined a referendum on separation is good for the province. The post Danielle Smith says diverse opinions welcome after MLA supports separatist petition appeared first on...
A Vancouver Island diver has captured rare footage of ancient cloud sponges deep beneath the water of the Saanich Inlet, part of a fragile reef system once thought extinct. The post Vancouver Island diver discovers ‘ancient’ rare cloud sponges in Saanich Inlet appeared first on CHEK.
The Michael Dunahee Keep Hope Alive five-kilometre run and walk takes place in Esquimalt on Sunday, marking 35 years since Dunahee disappeared from a playground in Victoria. The post ‘That feeling of not knowing’: Mother of missing son Michael Dunahee keeps hope alive with Sunday’s memorial run in...
A popular recreational hub in Greater Victoria is set to close its doors this spring, marking the end of a short but impactful chapter for the local pickleball community. The post Uptown pickleball courts closing to make way for housing development appeared first on CHEK.
Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP's new leader defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes. The post Avi Lewis is the new NDP leader in first ballot victory appeared first on CHEK.
A French-Palestinian member of the European Parliament says she was denied entry into Canada only days before she was scheduled to participate in conferences in Montreal. The post European Parliament member Rima Hassan says she was denied entry to Canada appeared first on CHEK.
A Victoria-based seismologist with Earthquakes Canada says this week's anniversary of the 1964 Alaska earthquake and tsunami that damaged Vancouver Island communities is an important reminder though rare, subduction earthquakes are the largest kind, and certain to happen again. The post Vancouver...
The City of Campbell River has bought a key piece of land along one of its busiest corridors, positioning itself for future development aimed at addressing housing needs. The post Campbell River buys subdivided portion of curling club property appeared first on CHEK.
The family of missing Cowichan woman, Rosemarie Harry, hiked out of Duncan Saturday, combing river banks and trails for any clues to her disappearance. The post ‘She’s always in my heart’: Cowichan’s Rosemarie Harry now missing 2 months appeared first on CHEK.
Two maple cuttings have been planted in the Japanese Garden at Esquimalt Gorge Park, restoring a living connection to the site’s early history and the family who once helped shape it. The post Maple cuttings return to Gorge Park, reconnecting Japanese Garden to its roots appeared first on CHEK.