Rotary Club of Parksville aims to raise $30K to battle food insecurity in PQB
Club’s fundraiser for Tumbler Ridge community was a big success
News
Local
ECHO Youth will shine in ‘Anastasia: The Musical’
Show runs in Qualicum Beach’s Village Theatre May 22 to May 24
‘American Beauties’ concert will cover Dylan and Springsteen in Parksville
Show planned for May 23
Former B.C. chiropractor appeals sexual assault conviction
Murray Kievit’s appeal is set to be heard Monday, June 1 at the Vernon Law Courts
No cap: B.C. capital low-key one of world’s top cities for Gen Z to live, slay
Victoria high-key slaps
Vancouver Island
VIBE: Eric Cane comes to The Coda, Hanneke Cassel Trio fiddles into Parksville
Edmonton singer-songwriter Eric Kane brings his Right By My Side Western Canada tour to Victoria May 13. That and more in this week's VIBE. The post VIBE: Eric Cane comes to The Coda, Hanneke Cassel Trio fiddles into Parksville appeared first on CHEK.
How the Morrison Creek lamprey helped create a refuge for salmon during hot summers
One summer day, sometime around 1975, Dick Beamish drove 100 kilometres from Departure Bay to set a fish trap in Morrison Creek, a small and seemingly unremarkable waterway in Courtenay, B.C. The post How the Morrison Creek lamprey helped create a refuge for salmon during hot summers appeared first...
Two new wildfires reported on Vancouver Island as fire restrictions now in place
Two new wildfires have been discovered on Vancouver Island as dry conditions continue across much of B.C., according to the BC Wildfire Service. The post Two new wildfires reported on Vancouver Island as fire restrictions now in place appeared first on CHEK.
Firefighters converge in Nanaimo for wildfire firefighting exercise
Nanaimo Fire Rescue hosted the largest exercise Saturday for fighting wildfires the region has ever seen. The post Firefighters converge in Nanaimo for wildfire firefighting exercise appeared first on CHEK.
Visually impaired runner to compete in Vancouver Island Mother’s Day 10K
37-year-old wants to help increase awareness
BC
'Eye-catching' B.C. train route named one of world's most scenic journeys
Things are heating up for B.C.’s tourism industry as the summer months near, and a new global ranking has named Vancouver-based luxury train Rocky Mountaineer one of the best for those looking for memorable views. United Kingdom-based InsureandGo recently unveiled its list of the world’s most...
Surrey basketball player makes history after joining NCAA squad
A basketball player from Surrey, B.C., just made NCAA history. Fleetwood Park Secondary alumnus Eesher Singh Sarai recently committed to Winthrop University in the NCAA’s Division I, making him the first turbaned Sikh player in college basketball’s top division. The 6-foot-9 Sarai just completed...
Disney+ subscriptions just got way cheaper for some CIBC customers
Entertainment subscriptions are becoming more expensive these days, but CIBC is rolling out a new perk to help customers cut down costs. The Canadian financial institution announced a new partnership that gives certain cardholders and Disney fans access to discounts, rewards, and other benefits....
Canadians have days left to claim part of $50-million settlement
The deadline for Canadians to cash in on a massive nationwide auto parts class-action settlement is this week. In June 2023, courts in Toronto, Vancouver, and Quebec approved an auto parts settlement totalling approximately $78 million in 23 class actions, alleging that “automotive part...
Five Sails continues to prove it's one of Vancouver's top fine dining destinations
Listen, we know there are so many restaurants opening in Vancouver that it can be hard to revisit some of the ones that have been around for years. However, take this as your sign that you need to return to Five Sails (or experience it for the first time). The bougie restaurant located in the Pan...
Canada
Motorcyclist seriously injured after crash leaves bike dangling from B.C. traffic light
Police say a motorcyclist was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash near the Surrey-Delta border Saturday afternoon left a motorcycle dangling from a traffic light above a busy intersection.
Collision leaves motorcycle hanging from traffic light in Delta, B.C.
A motorcyclist in Delta, B.C., was hospitalized with serious injuries Saturday afternoon following a collision that left his bike hanging from a traffic light.
As social habits evolve, we sought to learn how people are making friends
"How do I meet new people?" That question — especially for adults — is all over the internet. CBC News spoke to Calgarians about how they're making friends, and an expert on the cost of loneliness and social isolation.
Canadian hockey community mourns death of legendary coach Ernie ‘Punch’ McLean
Hockey fans and organizations across the country are mourning legendary coach Ernie "Punch" McLean, who has died in a crash in northern B.C.
B.C. man feels 'very fortunate' to be alive after nearly dying from hantavirus 3 years ago
The outbreak of hantavirus aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has brought up painful memories for a British Columbia man who nearly died from the rare virus three years ago.
World
Mass Layoffs in Iran as Businesses Buckle Under Wartime Pressures
Iran was already struggling economically before 2026 brought widespread instability. A government-imposed internet shutdown has crippled an entire sector.
Putin’s Forces Are Barely Inching Along on the Battlefield
The Russian military has yet to solve a fundamental problem: how to make big advances in eastern Ukraine when drones are everywhere.
After Capturing Maduro, Trump Celebrated Victory. Did It Bring Venezuelans Home?
Dire conditions in Venezuela prompted an exodus. In the wake of the attack that ousted its top leader, the question is whether things have changed enough to make a return appealing.
U.S.-China Rivalry Reaches South American Skies
The U.S. has pressed Argentina and Chile to review two Chinese telescope projects in the Andean deserts. Astronomers are worried about setbacks to research.
Lebanese Mourn Eight Members of One Family Killed in Israeli Strike
Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said.