Beefs & Bouquets, March 25
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CRD temporarily closes Thetis Lake main beach washrooms
Thetis Lake Regional Park trail users won't be able to access the main beach washroom facilities starting March 30 when they'll temporarily close for repairs. The post CRD temporarily closes Thetis Lake main beach washrooms appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Vancouver Island’s Long Beach named one of the world’s top long beaches
Vancouver Island’s Long Beach has earned international recognition, landing on NDTV Travel’s list of the world’s most remarkable long beaches. The post Vancouver Island’s Long Beach named one of the world’s top long beaches appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message
The MP representing Tumbler Ridge, B.C., has described how a 12-year-old girl heroically tried to save two classmates shot in the mass killing in the community last month. The post MP reveals Tumbler Ridge girl’s heroism, and how she passed on boy’s dying message appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →No charges laid after Port Alberni RCMP recommend charges against own officer
Port Alberni RCMP forwarded recommended charges against its own officer to the BC Prosecution Service, which now says charges will not be laid. The post No charges laid after Port Alberni RCMP recommend charges against own officer appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate
A Swiss government official has confirmed the three people who died in an avalanche in northwestern British Columbia on Sunday were Swiss nationals. The post Three heli-skiers killed in northwest B.C. avalanche were Swiss nationals: consulate appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Complaint commissioner announces ‘systemic’ probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct
B.C.'s police complaint commissioner says his office has began a "systemic investigation" into how municipal police departments handle cases of sexual misconduct involving officers. The post Complaint commissioner announces ‘systemic’ probe into B.C. police sexual misconduct appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →To NICU with love: Saanich toddler’s art supports neonatal unit in honour of his baby brother
A Saanich toddler is turning his artwork into a fundraiser for the NICU that cared for his baby brother, who overcame serious health challenges after birth. The post To NICU with love: Saanich toddler’s art supports neonatal unit in honour of his baby brother appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Polylinguist singer taking stage in Nanaimo in Spanish, French and English
Joëlle Rabu has been touring for the past 40 years
Read more →West Shore RCMP release surveillance video of theft from apartment storage area
The West Shore RCMP are on the lookout for suspects who were caught on camera breaking into an apartment building’s storage area on two separate occasions. The post West Shore RCMP release surveillance video of theft from apartment storage area appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →‘Incredible experience’: Nanaimo fan plays with Goo Goo Dolls on stage at Victoria concert
When the Goo Goo Dolls came to play in Victoria last week, it was a dream come true for one lucky fan, who was invited on stage to play alongside the rock band. The post ‘Incredible experience’: Nanaimo fan plays with Goo Goo Dolls on stage at Victoria concert appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Nanaimo and area clean up and deal with aftermath of wind event
Nanaimo Fire Rescue responded to 57 calls during strong winds on March 24
Read more →VIU Mariners women’s basketball team are the 2026 CCAA national champions
The Vancouver Island University Mariners women’s basketball team are returning home as champions after winning the 2026 Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) championships, for the second time in the women's program's history. The post VIU Mariners women’s basketball team are the 2026...
Read more →‘Destroyed our patio’: Wind knocks trees onto cars, houses in Nanaimo
Strong winds wreaked havoc in Nanaimo on Tuesday, toppling trees onto cars, homes and across electric wires. The post ‘Destroyed our patio’: Wind knocks trees onto cars, houses in Nanaimo appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Canada is losing more air traffic controllers than it’s hiring: aviation expert
An aviation expert says Canada is losing more air traffic controllers to retirement than it is hiring, despite efforts to ramp up recruitment. The post Canada is losing more air traffic controllers than it’s hiring: aviation expert appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Campaign to save Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social nearly hits its goal in less than 24 hours
A campaign to save Hermann's Jazz Club and View Street Social in Victoria is close to reaching its goal in less than 24 hours since it was launched, demonstrating what the 45-year fixtures mean to the music community. The post Campaign to save Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social nearly hits...
Read more →Nanaimo man says he was almost hit by flying trampoline
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a…?
Read more →‘Thought I won $5,000’: Tofino man celebrates $500,000 lottery win
A Tofino man is celebrating with his partner after winning a half a million dollar lottery prize. The post ‘Thought I won $5,000’: Tofino man celebrates $500,000 lottery win appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Victoria chiropractor enters consent resolution for submitting false insurance claims
A chiropractor in Victoria has entered a consent resolution with the governing body after submitting false insurance claims. The post Victoria chiropractor enters consent resolution for submitting false insurance claims appeared first on CHEK.
Read more →Alberta, Ottawa reach ‘agreement-in-principle’ on methane emissions
Alberta and Ottawa have reached an "agreement-in-principle" that puts the province in control of regulating its methane emissions, with final rules expected by the end of this year. The post Alberta, Ottawa reach ‘agreement-in-principle’ on methane emissions appeared first on CHEK.
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