The Pacific white-sided dolphins were found swimming in a tidepool at low tide on Saturday. One expert says they may have been trying to escape orcas. The post Dolphins entrapped near Qualicum Beach might have been hunted by orcas appeared first on CHEK.
Across Vancouver Island and coastal B.C., more resorts are adding saunas to their amenities, but not all of them are delivering the experience guests expect. The post Slow heat, high maintenance, and forgettable experiences: The hidden gaps in outdoor saunas appeared first on CHEK.
Low water levels on the Cowichan River are becoming an increasingly familiar sight, as Vancouver Island faces one of the lowest snowpacks in British Columbia heading into spring and summer. The post Low snowpack, dry conditions raise drought fears on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK.
The Town of Qualicum Beach is preparing to showcase local creativity through a new public art initiative, with selected artists’ work set to appear on street banners throughout the community in spring 2026. The post Qualicum Beach street banner program to showcase local artists appeared first on...
The Town of Qualicum Beach says it has formally proposed a sublease agreement that would see the Oceanside Commons Society assume operation, management and financial responsibility for the Qualicum Commons property. The post Town of Qualicum Beach seeks deal with society to manage Qualicum Commons...
BC Wildfire Service may have flip-flopped on a May 7 campfire ban in the Coastal Fire Centre, but Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni is holding the proverbial burn line. The post Tseshaht prohibits all fires on reserve and Broken Group Islands appeared first on CHEK.
Nanaimo Seniors Mixed Slo-Pitch League season on till August
As Vancouver Island black bears emerge from hibernation, Ucluelet residents and businesses are also waking up to the reality that fines are coming for not being bear aware when it comes to garbage disposal. The post Ucluelet hires new wildlife safety response officer appeared first on CHEK.
Ad hoc committee, for Chase River Elementary renaming, announced
Group thankful for gift from estate of Jack McLean
Downtown site has been vacant for 10 years
Higher gas prices driven mainly by the war in Iran pushed the annual rate of inflation up to 2.8 per cent in April, Statistics Canada said Tuesday — the fastest pace of price hikes in almost two years. The post Inflation rises to 2.8% in April thanks to higher gas prices: StatCan appeared first on...
Police on the Saanich Peninsula say officers dealt with a spike in impaired driving incidents over the May long weekend, resulting in multiple license suspensions and vehicle impoundments. The post 7 suspended for impaired driving over May long weekend in Sidney/North Saanich appeared first on CHEK.
The federal government says the Canadian Forces Snowbirds team is being grounded until the early 2030s while its aging planes are replaced. The post Snowbirds grounded until early 2030s while new planes built appeared first on CHEK.
Two teenage gunmen opened fire at an Islamic Center in San Diego on Monday and killed three men before killing themselves a few blocks away, police said. The post Shooting at San Diego mosque kills 3 men and both suspects are dead, police say appeared first on CHEK.
A newly commissioned totem pole now stands outside the Nootka Sound RCMP detachment, marking what organizers say is a symbol of growing partnership, respect and reconciliation between police and the Mowachaht/Muchalaht First Nation. The post Totem pole raised at Nootka Sound RCMP detachment symbol...
Homeowners in Comox will see an increase in property taxes this year after council unanimously approved the Town’s 2026–2030 Financial Plan Bylaw and 2026 Tax Rates Bylaw on May 13. The post Comox approves 2026 budget, property taxes set to increase appeared first on CHEK.
Industry experts say the latest restaurant sales numbers highlight a much darker reality: the economics of operating a restaurant in Canada are becoming increasingly untenable. The post Rising costs are pushing Canada’s restaurant industry towards a breaking point appeared first on CHEK.
An American doctor is among the newly confirmed cases in an outbreak in Congo of a rare variant of the Ebola virus with no approved vaccines or therapeutics, a Congolese official said Monday. The post An American doctor is among the newest cases in rare Ebola outbreak in Congo appeared first on...
PET CHEK: Willow was sadly surrendered after her owner couldn't care for her due to severe mental health issues. Here's Tess van Straaten. The post Pet CHEK: Senior dog Willow is looking for a loving forever home appeared first on CHEK.