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Saanich Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man accused of making racist remarks and assaulting a passenger on a bus earlier this year.
Police seek suspect in alleged racist assault on bus in Saanich
Saanich Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man accused of making racist remarks and assaulting a passenger on a bus earlier this year.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Saanich Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man accused of making racist remarks and assaulting a passenger on a bus earlier this year.
The BC Green Party has announced it will not be renewing an accord with the governing NDP when it expires next month.
BC Greens won’t renew accord with NDP citing stalled, undelivered vows
The BC Green Party has announced it will not be renewing an accord with the governing NDP when it expires next month.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:32 PM
The BC Green Party has announced it will not be renewing an accord with the governing NDP when it expires next month.
The federal government has announced a $6 million grant aimed at improving Canada's economic productivity through a cross-country research partnership.
Ottawa commits $6M to fund cross-Canada research aimed at driving productivity
The federal government has announced a $6 million grant aimed at improving Canada's economic productivity through a cross-country research partnership.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 6:10 PM
The federal government has announced a $6 million grant aimed at improving Canada's economic productivity through a cross-country research partnership.
Campbell River Airport is set to welcome a new airline and a direct connection to Alberta this spring, with WestJet announcing seasonal service between Calgary and Campbell River beginning May 15.
WestJet launching seasonal Calgary-Campbell River flights starting May 2026
Campbell River Airport is set to welcome a new airline and a direct connection to Alberta this spring, with WestJet announcing seasonal service between Calgary and Campbell River beginning May 15.
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February 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Campbell River Airport is set to welcome a new airline and a direct connection to Alberta this spring, with WestJet announcing seasonal service between Calgary and Campbell River beginning May 15.
A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers were abducted last month says it has been told by a number of families that their relatives have been found dead.
B.C. firm says some workers found dead after abduction from Mexico mine
A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers were abducted last month says it has been told by a number of families that their relatives have been found dead.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:28 PM
A Vancouver-based firm that operates a mine site in Mexico where 10 workers were abducted last month says it has been told by a number of families that their relatives have been found dead.
A concert celebrating more than 300 years of Black musical history is coming to Vancouver Island this month as part of a province-wide tour for Black History Month.
Ebony Roots concert brings 300 years of Black musical history to Vancouver Island
A concert celebrating more than 300 years of Black musical history is coming to Vancouver Island this month as part of a province-wide tour for Black History Month.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
A concert celebrating more than 300 years of Black musical history is coming to Vancouver Island this month as part of a province-wide tour for Black History Month.
Global Affairs Canada says it is "deeply concerned" by reports the Gaza War Cemetery where nearly two dozen Canadians were buried has been severely damaged or destroyed.
Ottawa investigating report Gaza cemetery where Canadians were buried was destroyed
Global Affairs Canada says it is "deeply concerned" by reports the Gaza War Cemetery where nearly two dozen Canadians were buried has been severely damaged or destroyed.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Global Affairs Canada says it is "deeply concerned" by reports the Gaza War Cemetery where nearly two dozen Canadians were buried has been severely damaged or destroyed.
A 70-year-old paraglider who crashed into a steep cliff on Friday is expected to make a full recovery as more details emerge about the daring, time-critical rescue on Mount Prevost.
Injured paraglider expected to make full recovery after cliff crash near Duncan
A 70-year-old paraglider who crashed into a steep cliff on Friday is expected to make a full recovery as more details emerge about the daring, time-critical rescue on Mount Prevost.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 3:47 PM
A 70-year-old paraglider who crashed into a steep cliff on Friday is expected to make a full recovery as more details emerge about the daring, time-critical rescue on Mount Prevost.
Family, teammates and friends spoke about the three junior hockey players before a memorial benefit game in their honour Sunday.
‘They were brothers’: Players, families remember 3 who died in Alberta highway crash
Family, teammates and friends spoke about the three junior hockey players before a memorial benefit game in their honour Sunday.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Family, teammates and friends spoke about the three junior hockey players before a memorial benefit game in their honour Sunday.
Puppies are increasingly being returned months after being adopted because their families haven't done training and socialization. Here's Tess van Straaten with Pet CHEK.
Pet CHEK: A puppy pile-up with the Valentine Litter puppies and why training and socialization is so important
Puppies are increasingly being returned months after being adopted because their families haven't done training and socialization. Here's Tess van Straaten with Pet CHEK.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Puppies are increasingly being returned months after being adopted because their families haven't done training and socialization. Here's Tess van Straaten with Pet CHEK.
A pair of Vancouver Island healthcare workers have teamed up to launch Recovery Tails Society, an organization providing free pet care for those seeking mental health and addiction treatment.
Recovery Tails Society provides free pet care for those in addictions treatment
A pair of Vancouver Island healthcare workers have teamed up to launch Recovery Tails Society, an organization providing free pet care for those seeking mental health and addiction treatment.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 1:51 AM
A pair of Vancouver Island healthcare workers have teamed up to launch Recovery Tails Society, an organization providing free pet care for those seeking mental health and addiction treatment.
Members of the Iranian community gathered in Sidney Sunday for a memorial service remembering those killed while protesting the current government regime.
‘To remember them’: Memorial service held in Sidney for protesters killed in Iran
Members of the Iranian community gathered in Sidney Sunday for a memorial service remembering those killed while protesting the current government regime.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 1:28 AM
Members of the Iranian community gathered in Sidney Sunday for a memorial service remembering those killed while protesting the current government regime.
The victim of a stabbing in North Cowichan this past fall is asking for the public's help as police search for new leads.
North Cowichan stabbing victim asks public to identify perpetrator
The victim of a stabbing in North Cowichan this past fall is asking for the public's help as police search for new leads.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 1:21 AM
The victim of a stabbing in North Cowichan this past fall is asking for the public's help as police search for new leads.
From hockey captaincy to curling struggles, here are some of Canada's moments from Sunday, Feb. 8, at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Photo Gallery: Canada’s Day 2 at Milan Cortina Olympics
From hockey captaincy to curling struggles, here are some of Canada's moments from Sunday, Feb. 8, at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 12:53 AM
From hockey captaincy to curling struggles, here are some of Canada's moments from Sunday, Feb. 8, at the 2026 Milan Cortina Games.
Canada has rolled out its overdue whale-safe fishing gear strategy days after an endangered North Atlantic right whale, known as Division, died from entanglement after more than a month of suffering.
In wake of right whale’s death, feds launch overdue whale-safe gear strategy
Canada has rolled out its overdue whale-safe fishing gear strategy days after an endangered North Atlantic right whale, known as Division, died from entanglement after more than a month of suffering.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 12:36 AM
Canada has rolled out its overdue whale-safe fishing gear strategy days after an endangered North Atlantic right whale, known as Division, died from entanglement after more than a month of suffering.
Investment in Canadian commercial real estate is expected to rebound in 2026, and new analysis suggests Greater Victoria is well-positioned to benefit.
CBRE forecasts commercial real estate rebound in 2026, says Greater Victoria positioned for growth
Investment in Canadian commercial real estate is expected to rebound in 2026, and new analysis suggests Greater Victoria is well-positioned to benefit.
cheknews.ca
February 9, 2026 at 12:15 AM
Investment in Canadian commercial real estate is expected to rebound in 2026, and new analysis suggests Greater Victoria is well-positioned to benefit.
The small southern Alberta town of Stavely is set to host a benefit game Sunday evening for three junior hockey players who died last week in a highway crash.
Mustangs to hold benefit game for hockey players who died in Alberta highway crash
The small southern Alberta town of Stavely is set to host a benefit game Sunday evening for three junior hockey players who died last week in a highway crash.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The small southern Alberta town of Stavely is set to host a benefit game Sunday evening for three junior hockey players who died last week in a highway crash.
Efforts to support forestry workers displaced by the closure of the Crofton pulp mill and the ongoing curtailment at the Chemainus sawmill are expanding, as local leaders press the federal government for clearer and more robust income supports.
Efforts to support laid-off workers ramp up after Crofton mill closure, Chemainus sawmill curtailment
Efforts to support forestry workers displaced by the closure of the Crofton pulp mill and the ongoing curtailment at the Chemainus sawmill are expanding, as local leaders press the federal government for clearer and more robust income supports.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 9:34 PM
Efforts to support forestry workers displaced by the closure of the Crofton pulp mill and the ongoing curtailment at the Chemainus sawmill are expanding, as local leaders press the federal government for clearer and more robust income supports.
Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41 ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.
Lindsey Vonn breaks leg in downhill crash at Winter Olympics, in stable condition at hospital
Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41 ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Lindsey Vonn's defiant bid to win the Winter Olympic downhill at the age of 41 ended Sunday in a frightening crash that left her with a broken leg and saw her taken to safety by a rescue helicopter for the second time in nine days.
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is asking for the public's help to locate 34-year-old Rosemarie Harry, who was reported missing on Feb. 4.
RCMP seek public help to find missing Cowichan Valley woman
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is asking for the public's help to locate 34-year-old Rosemarie Harry, who was reported missing on Feb. 4.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 7:36 PM
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP is asking for the public's help to locate 34-year-old Rosemarie Harry, who was reported missing on Feb. 4.
Saanich police are warning residents to stay alert after two cougar sightings were reported overnight in the Gordon Head area.
Pair of cougar sightings reported overnight in Saanich’s Gordon Head area
Saanich police are warning residents to stay alert after two cougar sightings were reported overnight in the Gordon Head area.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 7:13 PM
Saanich police are warning residents to stay alert after two cougar sightings were reported overnight in the Gordon Head area.
The "B.C. Prosperity Project" held its inaugural, in-person organizational meeting in Campbell River, B.C., on Feb. 2.
Cascadia movement has roots in the past, but does B.C. separatism have a future?
The "B.C. Prosperity Project" held its inaugural, in-person organizational meeting in Campbell River, B.C., on Feb. 2.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 6:52 PM
The "B.C. Prosperity Project" held its inaugural, in-person organizational meeting in Campbell River, B.C., on Feb. 2.
Following a contentious public comment period, Islands Trust staff gave an update on the Gabriola Official Community Plan (OCP) and more context around the 200m Shoreline Buffer Zone maps at the Jan. 22 Local Trust Committee (LTC) meeting.
Islands Trust staff provide Gabriola OCP review update
Following a contentious public comment period, Islands Trust staff gave an update on the Gabriola Official Community Plan (OCP) and more context around the 200m Shoreline Buffer Zone maps at the Jan. 22 Local Trust Committee (LTC) meeting.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Following a contentious public comment period, Islands Trust staff gave an update on the Gabriola Official Community Plan (OCP) and more context around the 200m Shoreline Buffer Zone maps at the Jan. 22 Local Trust Committee (LTC) meeting.
The Victoria Film Festival has returned for its 32nd year, transforming the city into a global hub for cinema with over 100 films on the roster.
VFF 2026 sees record-breaking number of local talent hit the big screen
The Victoria Film Festival has returned for its 32nd year, transforming the city into a global hub for cinema with over 100 films on the roster.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 2:25 AM
The Victoria Film Festival has returned for its 32nd year, transforming the city into a global hub for cinema with over 100 films on the roster.
BC Hydro says an equipment failure has led to an outage across the Cowichan Valley, knocking out power to thousands of customers.
‘Crews are on their way’: Thousands in Cowichan Valley without power Saturday
BC Hydro says an equipment failure has led to an outage across the Cowichan Valley, knocking out power to thousands of customers.
cheknews.ca
February 8, 2026 at 12:08 AM
BC Hydro says an equipment failure has led to an outage across the Cowichan Valley, knocking out power to thousands of customers.