Kendall Hanson
@kendallhanson.bsky.social
Vancouver Island Video-Journalist for @CHEKNews since 2002. Based in Nanaimo. Father of 2.
21-year-old Lisa Young went missing in #Nanaimo in 2002 and earlier this month her story got its first longformat national TV coverage.
Twenty-one-year-old Lisa Young went missing in Nanaimo in 2002 and earlier this month her story got its first long-format national TV coverage.
Missing Nanaimo woman gets first longform national TV coverage
Twenty-one-year-old Lisa Young went missing in Nanaimo in 2002 and earlier this month her story got its first long-format national TV coverage.
cheknews.ca
January 26, 2026 at 2:37 AM
21-year-old Lisa Young went missing in #Nanaimo in 2002 and earlier this month her story got its first longformat national TV coverage.
A rally in North #Cowichan is trying to put the spotlight on the rights of recreational anglers. #BCfishing
A rally in North Cowichan is trying to put the spotlight on the rights of recreational anglers.
Thousands gather for recreational angler rally in North Cowichan Saturday
A rally in North Cowichan is trying to put the spotlight on the rights of recreational anglers.
cheknews.ca
January 25, 2026 at 10:55 PM
A rally in North #Cowichan is trying to put the spotlight on the rights of recreational anglers. #BCfishing
#WesternForestProducts says it is closing the Chemainus sawmill for the remainder of 2026, and will be curtailing mills in Ladysmith and Saltair for at least two weeks. #BCForestry
Western Forest Products says it is closing the Chemainus sawmill for the remainder of 2026, and will be curtailing mills in Ladysmith and Saltair for at least two weeks.
‘Hung out to dry’: Western Forest Products shuts down Chemainus sawmill for all of 2026
Western Forest Products says it is closing the Chemainus sawmill for the remainder of 2026, and will be curtailing mills in Ladysmith and Saltair for at least two weeks.
cheknews.ca
January 24, 2026 at 10:20 PM
#WesternForestProducts says it is closing the Chemainus sawmill for the remainder of 2026, and will be curtailing mills in Ladysmith and Saltair for at least two weeks. #BCForestry
The City of #Nanaimo says it’s behind Witchcraft Lake’s dropping water level at the direction of the province.
The City of Nanaimo says it's behind Witchcraft Lake's dropping water level at the direction of the province.
City of Nanaimo is behind Witchcraft Lake’s dropping water level
The City of Nanaimo says it's behind Witchcraft Lake's dropping water level at the direction of the province.
cheknews.ca
January 20, 2026 at 4:07 AM
The City of #Nanaimo says it’s behind Witchcraft Lake’s dropping water level at the direction of the province.
Domtar hosted a job fair on Thursday to help Crofton pulp mill workers affected by the mill’s permanent closure in the coming months. #Cowichan
Domtar is hosting a job fair in North Cowichan on Thursday to help Crofton pulp mill workers affected by the mill’s permanent closure in the coming months.
Domtar holds job fair for affected Crofton mill workers and families Thursday
Domtar is hosting a job fair in North Cowichan on Thursday to help Crofton pulp mill workers affected by the mill’s permanent closure in the coming months.
cheknews.ca
January 17, 2026 at 5:57 AM
Domtar hosted a job fair on Thursday to help Crofton pulp mill workers affected by the mill’s permanent closure in the coming months. #Cowichan
Some disturbing allegations at a downtown #Nanaimo coffee shop Tuesday have landed a repeat offender back behind bars.
Some disturbing allegations at a downtown Nanaimo coffee shop Tuesday have landed a repeat offender back behind bars.
Disturbing crimes in Nanaimo lands repeat offender back in custody
A repeat offender in Nanaimo is facing a string of charges following another disturbing incident in the city's core.
cheknews.ca
January 17, 2026 at 5:55 AM
Some disturbing allegations at a downtown #Nanaimo coffee shop Tuesday have landed a repeat offender back behind bars.
Driver won’t serve jail time for slamming into construction workers near #Nanaimo killing one.
Driver won’t serve jail time for slamming into construction workers near Nanaimo, killing one
A woman has been sentenced for dangerously driving near Nanaimo when she struck construction workers, killing one and injuring another.
A woman has been sentenced for dangerously driving near Nanaimo when she struck construction workers, killing one and injuring another.
Driver won’t serve jail time for slamming into construction workers near Nanaimo, killing one
A woman has been sentenced for dangerously driving near Nanaimo when she struck construction workers, killing one and injuring another.
cheknews.ca
January 13, 2026 at 3:41 PM
Driver won’t serve jail time for slamming into construction workers near #Nanaimo killing one.
B.C.’s longest-running basketball tournament has tipped off in Port Alberni, with the #Alberni District Secondary hosting the Totem tournament for its 70th year.
B.C.'s longest-running basketball tournament has tipped off in Port Alberni, with Alberni District Secondary hosting the Totem tournament for its 70th year.
Port Alberni high school hosts 70th ‘epic’ Totem basketball tourney
B.C.'s longest-running basketball tournament has tipped off in Port Alberni, with Alberni District Secondary hosting the Totem tournament for its 70th year.
cheknews.ca
January 9, 2026 at 5:25 PM
B.C.’s longest-running basketball tournament has tipped off in Port Alberni, with the #Alberni District Secondary hosting the Totem tournament for its 70th year.
The head of a #Nanaimo company says dashcam video shows their driver prevented serious injury or death during a dramatic crash in #Nanoose Bay.
The head of a Nanaimo company says dashcam video shows their driver prevented serious injury or death during a dramatic crash in Nanoose Bay.
Nanaimo company says their driver prevented death in Nanoose Bay crash
The head of a Nanaimo company says dashcam video shows their driver prevented serious injury or death during a dramatic crash in Nanoose Bay.
cheknews.ca
January 9, 2026 at 5:21 PM
A woman who slammed into construction workers at a high speed near #Nanaimo , killing one and injuring another, is being sentenced.
A woman who slammed into construction workers at a high speed near Nanaimo, killing one and injuring another, is being sentenced.
Sentencing underway for woman who drove into two workers near Nanaimo, killing one
A 53-year-old woman is being sentenced for her dangerous driving near Nanaimo that killed one construction worker and injured another.
cheknews.ca
January 8, 2026 at 5:44 AM
A woman who slammed into construction workers at a high speed near #Nanaimo , killing one and injuring another, is being sentenced.
Demolition began on a former hotel Monday morning as part of a revitalization project for downtown #CampbellRiver
Demolition began on a former hotel Monday morning as part of a revitalization project for downtown Campbell River.
Demolition starts on downtown Campbell River revitalization project
Demolition began on a former hotel Monday morning as part of a revitalization project for downtown Campbell River.
cheknews.ca
January 8, 2026 at 3:31 AM
Demolition began on a former hotel Monday morning as part of a revitalization project for downtown #CampbellRiver
A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year….a sentiment echoed in #Nanaimo. (See video)
A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year.
Jobs, economy top voters’ priorities at the end of a turbulent 2025: Nanos poll
A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians will want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year.
cheknews.ca
January 2, 2026 at 5:25 PM
A year-end poll from Nanos suggests Canadians want to see action from the Liberal government on major economic files in the new year….a sentiment echoed in #Nanaimo. (See video)
The @bcspca.bsky.social has reached a new agreement to continue providing animal control services for the City of Port #Alberni , at least in the short term.
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 4:32 AM
The @bcspca.bsky.social has reached a new agreement to continue providing animal control services for the City of Port #Alberni , at least in the short term.
Workers at the curtailed Western Forest Products mill in Chemainus are questioning the amount of raw logs leaving the province. #Cowichan
Workers at the curtailed Western Forest Products mill in Chemainus are questioning the amount of raw logs leaving the province.
Laid-off sawmill workers in Chemainus frustrated by raw log exports
Workers at the curtailed Western Forest Products mill in Chemainus are questioning the amount of raw logs leaving the province.
cheknews.ca
December 23, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Workers at the curtailed Western Forest Products mill in Chemainus are questioning the amount of raw logs leaving the province. #Cowichan
A Freedom of Information request, filed by CHEK News, about #Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has turned up a fire inspection that documented 23 deficiencies…
A Freedom of Information request, filed by CHEK News, about Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has turned up a fire inspection that documented 23 deficiencies.
Nanaimo Regional General records 23 deficiencies during 2024 fire inspection
A Freedom of Information request, filed by CHEK News, about Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has turned up a fire inspection that documented 23 deficiencies.
cheknews.ca
December 21, 2025 at 4:56 PM
A Freedom of Information request, filed by CHEK News, about #Nanaimo Regional General Hospital has turned up a fire inspection that documented 23 deficiencies…
The BC Conservatives are sounding the alarm, saying internal regulatory records show the government knew about serious rail safety defects in #Nanaimo but didn’t stop trains from running. #BCPoli
The BC Conservatives are sounding the alarm, saying internal regulatory records show the government knew about serious rail safety defects but didn't stop trains from running.
BC Conservatives say NDP knew about serious rail defects in Nanaimo but kept it quiet
The BC Conservatives are sounding the alarm, saying internal regulatory records show the government knew about serious rail safety defects but didn't stop trains from running.
cheknews.ca
December 20, 2025 at 8:53 PM
North #Cowichan / Duncan RCMP are investigating after two incidents of shots fired at vehicles and homes in the past two days.
RCMP say there have been no reported injuries following two overnight shootings in the Duncan and North Cowichan areas.
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP investigate two shootings; no injuries reported
RCMP say there have been no reported injuries following two overnight shootings in the Duncan and North Cowichan areas.
cheknews.ca
December 18, 2025 at 7:10 AM
North #Cowichan / Duncan RCMP are investigating after two incidents of shots fired at vehicles and homes in the past two days.
B.C.'s forests minister has a warning for #Nanaimo city council about the new proposed industrial zoning regulations it's considering.
B.C.'s forests minister has a warning for Nanaimo city council about the new proposed industrial zoning regulations it's considering.
Province weighs in on Nanaimo’s proposed industrial zoning change
B.C.'s forests minister has a warning for Nanaimo city council about the new proposed industrial zoning regulations it's considering.
cheknews.ca
December 17, 2025 at 5:38 AM
B.C.'s forests minister has a warning for #Nanaimo city council about the new proposed industrial zoning regulations it's considering.
A small sawmill in Errington, near Parksville, is in receivership, and employees say they’ve been shortchanged.
A small sawmill in Errington is in receivership, and employees say they've been shortchanged.
Employees hope to be paid amid Errington sawmill receivership
A small sawmill in Errington is in receivership, and employees say they've been shortchanged.
cheknews.ca
December 16, 2025 at 5:35 AM
A small sawmill in Errington, near Parksville, is in receivership, and employees say they’ve been shortchanged.
#Nanaimo RCMP say missing 65-year-old Sherry Shelley was found dead following a car fire last month and are now investigating the case as a homicide
Nanaimo RCMP say missing 65-year-old Sherry Shelley was found dead following a car fire last month and are now investigating the case as a homicide.
Missing Nanaimo woman Sherry Shelley found dead after vehicle fire in apparent homicide: RCMP
Nanaimo RCMP say missing 65-year-old Sherry Shelley was found dead following a car fire last month and are now investigating the case as a homicide.
cheknews.ca
December 10, 2025 at 3:39 PM
#Nanaimo RCMP say missing 65-year-old Sherry Shelley was found dead following a car fire last month and are now investigating the case as a homicide
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Nanaimo Fire Rescue says one person was taken to hospital by helicopter following an RV fire outside the city limits on Tuesday.
One person airlifted to hospital after RV fire near Nanaimo
Nanaimo Fire Rescue says one person was taken to hospital by helicopter following an RV fire outside the city limits on Tuesday.
cheknews.ca
December 9, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Nanaimo Fire Rescue says one person was taken to hospital by helicopter following an RV fire outside the city limits on Tuesday.
The @nanaimo.ca is the latest municipality to raise concerns about private member’s bill by the Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA that intends to make housing more affordable.
The City of Nanaimo is the latest municipality to raise concerns about a private member's bill by the Nanaimo-Ladysmith MLA that intends to make housing more affordable.
Nanaimo City Council submits its concerns about bill meant to make housing more affordable
The City of Nanaimo is the latest municipality to raise concerns about a private member's bill by the Nanaimo-Ladysmith MLA that intends to make housing more affordable.
cheknews.ca
December 8, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The @nanaimo.ca is the latest municipality to raise concerns about private member’s bill by the Nanaimo-Lantzville MLA that intends to make housing more affordable.
More than 100 unionized north Island forestry workers on strike rallied in #CampbellRiver on Wednesday.
More than 100 unionized North Island forestry workers on strike rallied in Campbell River on Wednesday.
North Island forestry strike enters 6th month keeping needed fibre behind pickets
More than 100 unionized North Island forestry workers on strike rallied in Campbell River on Wednesday.
cheknews.ca
December 7, 2025 at 2:41 AM
More than 100 unionized north Island forestry workers on strike rallied in #CampbellRiver on Wednesday.
Island Health is making an urgent plea to its staff to maintain patient care at West Coast General Hospital in Port #Alberni.
Island Health is making an urgent plea to its staff to maintain patient care at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni.
Island Health makes urgent plea for staffing West Coast General Hospital
Island Health is making an urgent plea to its staff to maintain patient care at West Coast General Hospital.
cheknews.ca
December 3, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Island Health is making an urgent plea to its staff to maintain patient care at West Coast General Hospital in Port #Alberni.
After pleading guilty, a woman in her 30s has been sentenced for assaulting two officers who shot her while responding to a domestic dispute at a home in Port Albion near #Ucluelet
After pleading guilty, a woman in her 30s has been sentenced for assaulting two officers who shot her while responding to a domestic dispute at a home in Port Albion near Ucluelet.
Woman sentenced for assaulting police officers near Ucluelet before being shot
After pleading guilty, a woman in her 30s has been sentenced for assaulting two officers who shot her while responding to a domestic dispute at a home in Port Albion near Ucluelet.
cheknews.ca
November 29, 2025 at 4:16 PM
After pleading guilty, a woman in her 30s has been sentenced for assaulting two officers who shot her while responding to a domestic dispute at a home in Port Albion near #Ucluelet