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Each year, reporters at CHEK cover countless stories, and some stick out for a variety of reasons.
CHEK reporter favourite stories of 2025
Each year, reporters at CHEK cover countless stories, and some stick out for a variety of reasons.
cheknews.ca
December 25, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Each year, reporters at CHEK cover countless stories, and some stick out for a variety of reasons.
If you're looking for another way to keep things local for the holiday, you can catch a Victoria actor's debut role as a Chief Elf.
‘Dream come true’: Victoria actor lands debut role in Christmas movie
If you're looking for another way to keep things local for the holiday, you can catch a Victoria actor's debut role as a Chief Elf.
cheknews.ca
December 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
If you're looking for another way to keep things local for the holiday, you can catch a Victoria actor's debut role as a Chief Elf.
Canadian rideshare company Uride is offering free rides on Christmas Day to help ensure transportation challenges don’t prevent people from spending the holiday with loved ones.
Uride offers free Christmas Day rides on Vancouver Island to help families
Canadian rideshare company Uride is offering free rides on Christmas Day to help ensure transportation challenges don’t prevent people from spending the holiday with loved ones.
cheknews.ca
December 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Canadian rideshare company Uride is offering free rides on Christmas Day to help ensure transportation challenges don’t prevent people from spending the holiday with loved ones.
Every year, the CHEK News team works hard to deliver stories that are fiercely local to Vancouver Islanders, and this year we've put together a list of the top 10 most-read stories on the CHEK News website for 2025.
Year in Review: CHEK’s top 10 stories of 2025
Every year, the CHEK News team works hard to deliver stories that are fiercely local to Vancouver Islanders, and this year we've put together a list of the top 10 most-read stories on the CHEK News website for 2025.
cheknews.ca
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Every year, the CHEK News team works hard to deliver stories that are fiercely local to Vancouver Islanders, and this year we've put together a list of the top 10 most-read stories on the CHEK News website for 2025.
Christmas Day is the one day a year that we slow things down at CHEK, but we still have some news and entertainment coming your way on TV and online.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from us at CHEK
Christmas Day is the one day a year that we slow things down at CHEK, but we still have some news and entertainment coming your way on TV and online.
cheknews.ca
December 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Christmas Day is the one day a year that we slow things down at CHEK, but we still have some news and entertainment coming your way on TV and online.
A farmer is speaking out after someone came onto her property and cut the tail hair off off one of their horses, using scissors.
‘It was a scissor cut’: Farm owner says her horse’s tail was cut off
A farmer is speaking out after someone came onto her property and cut the tail hair off off one of their horses, using scissors.
cheknews.ca
December 25, 2025 at 12:42 AM
A farmer is speaking out after someone came onto her property and cut the tail hair off off one of their horses, using scissors.
With the cost of living continuing to rise, many Canadians are feeling an extra financial pinch this holiday season.
‘I’m not spending as much’: Holiday shoppers feeling financial pinch
With the cost of living continuing to rise, many Canadians are feeling an extra financial pinch this holiday season.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
With the cost of living continuing to rise, many Canadians are feeling an extra financial pinch this holiday season.
Health Canada is issuing a public advisory after unauthorized health products were seized from two nutrition and supplement stores in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Health Canada warns about unauthorized health products seized from B.C. stores
Health Canada is issuing a public advisory after unauthorized health products were seized from two nutrition and supplement stores in Maple Ridge, B.C.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Health Canada is issuing a public advisory after unauthorized health products were seized from two nutrition and supplement stores in Maple Ridge, B.C.
Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) volunteers were called out Tuesday evening to assist three snowshoers who became stranded due to heavy snowfall in the Alberni Valley backcountry.
Alberni Valley Rescue Squad assists stranded snowshoers after heavy snowfall
Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) volunteers were called out Tuesday evening to assist three snowshoers who became stranded due to heavy snowfall in the Alberni Valley backcountry.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Alberni Valley Rescue Squad (AVRS) volunteers were called out Tuesday evening to assist three snowshoers who became stranded due to heavy snowfall in the Alberni Valley backcountry.
A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Colwood Tuesday night, according to West Shore RCMP.
Targeted shooting in Colwood sends man to hospital: RCMP
A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Colwood Tuesday night, according to West Shore RCMP.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 8:42 PM
A 34-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries after a shooting in Colwood Tuesday night, according to West Shore RCMP.
North Island–Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has ruled out a bid for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party, ending weeks of speculation.
North Island–Powell River MP Aaron Gunn declines B.C. Conservative leadership run
North Island–Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has ruled out a bid for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party, ending weeks of speculation.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
North Island–Powell River MP Aaron Gunn has ruled out a bid for the leadership of the B.C. Conservative Party, ending weeks of speculation.
Inpatient admissions have resumed at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni after Island Health restored hospitalist physician coverage, ending a temporary pause on some services.
Inpatient care returns to Port Alberni’s West Coast General Hospital
Inpatient admissions have resumed at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni after Island Health restored hospitalist physician coverage, ending a temporary pause on some services.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Inpatient admissions have resumed at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni after Island Health restored hospitalist physician coverage, ending a temporary pause on some services.
Earlier this fall, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) had $5,000 in earmarked funds for Gabriola Elementary School field care for 2026, which was turned down by School District 68 (SD68).
$5,000 turf funds turned down by school district to be used for Village Way Pathway improvements
Earlier this fall, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) had $5,000 in earmarked funds for Gabriola Elementary School field care for 2026, which was turned down by School District 68 (SD68).
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Earlier this fall, the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) had $5,000 in earmarked funds for Gabriola Elementary School field care for 2026, which was turned down by School District 68 (SD68).
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare for a snowy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Western and Northern Canada braces for chilly, snowy Christmas
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare for a snowy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Frigid temperatures across much of Western Canada include advisories warning parts of Alberta to prepare for a snowy Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
Transport Canada changes to ferry regulations, Airbnb cancellations and fake news addressed by the RCMP topped the list of CHEK’s most-read stories of June 2025.
Airbnb and Transport Canada ferry changes top list of CHEK’s most-read stories of June 2025
Transport Canada changes to ferry regulations, Airbnb cancellations and fake news addressed by the RCMP topped the list of CHEK’s most-read stories of June 2025.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Transport Canada changes to ferry regulations, Airbnb cancellations and fake news addressed by the RCMP topped the list of CHEK’s most-read stories of June 2025.
Travellers took another chance on Tuesday, trying to get home for the holidays a day after strong winds forced more than 75 BC Ferries cancellations.
BC Ferries travellers try again after winds cancel more than 5,800 sailings
Travellers took another chance on Tuesday, trying to get home for the holidays a day after strong winds forced more than 75 BC Ferries cancellations.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Travellers took another chance on Tuesday, trying to get home for the holidays a day after strong winds forced more than 75 BC Ferries cancellations.
The owner of Allied Glass in Victoria's Rock Bay is feeling relief after an enhanced police response led to an alleged arson arrest over the weekend.
Police move in after Allied Glass owner tormented for months
The owner of Allied Glass in Victoria's Rock Bay is feeling relief after an enhanced police response led to an alleged arson arrest over the weekend.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
The owner of Allied Glass in Victoria's Rock Bay is feeling relief after an enhanced police response led to an alleged arson arrest over the weekend.
The SPCA has reached a new agreement to continue providing animal control services for the City of Port Alberni, at least in the short term.
City of Port Alberni extends SPCA animal control contract to Jan. 31
The SPCA has reached a new agreement to continue providing animal control services for the City of Port Alberni, at least in the short term.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 1:20 AM
The SPCA has reached a new agreement to continue providing animal control services for the City of Port Alberni, at least in the short term.
Christmas charities across Vancouver Island are in the final push to raise funds before the holiday season ends. Among them is the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, which is aiming to meet or surpass last year’s total.
Times Colonist Christmas Fund sets sights on matching $1.3M raised in 2024
Christmas charities across Vancouver Island are in the final push to raise funds before the holiday season ends. Among them is the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, which is aiming to meet or surpass last year’s total.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Christmas charities across Vancouver Island are in the final push to raise funds before the holiday season ends. Among them is the Times Colonist Christmas Fund, which is aiming to meet or surpass last year’s total.
Saanich Police seized approximately seven kilograms of illegal drugs and more than $180,000 in cash after executing search warrants at two homes earlier this month.
Saanich Police seize $250K in drugs, $180K cash in trafficking investigation
Saanich Police seized approximately seven kilograms of illegal drugs and more than $180,000 in cash after executing search warrants at two homes earlier this month.
cheknews.ca
December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Saanich Police seized approximately seven kilograms of illegal drugs and more than $180,000 in cash after executing search warrants at two homes earlier this month.
Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial legislature — two United Conservative backbenchers and one Opposition New Democrat.
Three more Alberta recall petitions issued against politicians, bringing total to 26
Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial legislature — two United Conservative backbenchers and one Opposition New Democrat.
cheknews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Elections Alberta issued three more recall petitions Tuesday for members of the provincial legislature — two United Conservative backbenchers and one Opposition New Democrat.
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a man required medical treatment following his arrest in downtown Victoria.
IIO investigating after suspect treated for injuries following arrest in downtown Victoria
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a man required medical treatment following his arrest in downtown Victoria.
cheknews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 10:02 PM
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a man required medical treatment following his arrest in downtown Victoria.
Sooke RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a counterfeit currency incident.
Sooke RCMP seek public help after counterfeit $100 bill used at gas station
Sooke RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a counterfeit currency incident.
cheknews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Sooke RCMP are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a counterfeit currency incident.
On the darkest nights of winter when the cloud cover is just right, there's a purple haze above parts of Metro Vancouver and it has nothing to do with Christmas or Jimi Hendrix.
Purple haze in the sky over Delta, B.C., sets off awe, curiosity and questions
On the darkest nights of winter when the cloud cover is just right, there's a purple haze above parts of Metro Vancouver and it has nothing to do with Christmas or Jimi Hendrix.
cheknews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 9:36 PM
On the darkest nights of winter when the cloud cover is just right, there's a purple haze above parts of Metro Vancouver and it has nothing to do with Christmas or Jimi Hendrix.
Oak Bay police are investigating a theft that targeted a senior resident on Dec. 21.
Senior targeted in Oak Bay necklace theft; police seek suspect
Oak Bay police are investigating a theft that targeted a senior resident on Dec. 21.
cheknews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Oak Bay police are investigating a theft that targeted a senior resident on Dec. 21.