Top Story 15 hours ‘So many questions we want to know’: Expert offers possible reasons why details are being withheld in Saanich bank robbery Three days after the bank robbery in Saanich, there are still few concrete details released about what happened, and one expert says this is likely to protect the integrity of the investigation. On Tuesday, members[...] Read the full story
12 hours Islanders enjoy first in-person Canada Day celebrations since the start of pandemic Vancouver Island was buzzing with all sorts of Canada Day festivities. This is the first time many Islanders were able to gather in-person to celebrate on Canada Day in several years. An... more
13 hours Rising inflation sending more people to food banks, as donations fall The Saanich Peninsula Lions Food Bank in Sidney is one of many facing a summer shortfall of donations, but more people in need. "Inflation is having a huge impact on people of... more
14 hours Coast Guard containing oil at Goldstream Boathouse Marina after tugboat sinks Containment booms are working to contain hydraulic oil at the Goldstream Boathouse Marina after an approximately 65 foot wooden tugboat that was permanently moored there sank on Tuesday. The Canadian Coast Guard... more
14 hours Two taken to hospital following vehicle crash into tree: Saanich Police Two occupants of a vehicle were taken to hospital after crashing into a tree at the corner of Quadra Street and Union Road. Saanich Police say the vehicle crashed into a tree around... more
15 hours ‘So many questions we want to know’: Expert offers possible reasons why details are being withheld in Saanich bank robbery Three days after the bank robbery in Saanich, there are still few concrete details released about what happened, and one expert says this is likely to protect the integrity of the investigation.... more
17 hours 13 southern resident killer whales declared vulnerable The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife has declared 13 southern resident killer whales vulnerable due to their poor body condition, and one because of a late-stage pregnancy. Researchers from SR3 Sealife... more
19 hours Communities around Vancouver Island host Canada Day events Canada Day celebrations this year are returning in person, after being cancelled or moved online for the previous two years due to the pandemic. Many municipalities on Vancouver Island are holding celebrations... more
2 days Rob Shaw: BC Ferries CEO urges patience as corporation struggles with post-pandemic crew shortages Mark Collins, the chief executive officer of BC Ferries, is urging patience as the corporation struggles with post-pandemic crew shortages. more
2 days Some Shelbourne Plaza business owners now allowed back following bank shootout Some store owners within Shelbourne Plaza are able to access their businesses after being closed down after a shooting at the Bank of Montreal. more
2 days 'Denise would never leave her son': Murder of Victoria woman in Nanaimo baffles her best friend Friends are heartbroken over the murder of a Victoria woman in Nanaimo last week and are searching for answers. more
2 days UPDATE: Police say two male subjects of search identified, no weapon and no public risk Saanich Police say one person is in custody after they investigated reports of a suspicious person with a long gun in a carrying case, just one block away from a deadly bank... more
21 hours Police, heavy security greet protests and celebrations alike in downtown Ottawa Downtown Ottawa is once again awash in red and white and crowded with people draped in the Maple Leaf. But the cries of "Freedom" that were the hallmark of anti-COVID-19 mandate protests... more
21 hours 'Summer of recovery': Pandemic-stricken tourism industry sees signs of optimism Canada’s pandemic-stricken tourism industry is seeing some optimistic signs of recovery as the country enters its first season in three years largely free of COVID-19 restrictions. One of the hardest-hit industries in... more
1 day More Canadian troops headed to Latvia, Trudeau says at NATO summit Canada will be sending more troops to Latvia as part of a pledge to upgrade and strengthen the NATO battlegroup it is leading there, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Thursday. The Canadian-led NATO battlegroup is... more
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Featured Story 3 days 'I grabbed my cell phone and called 911': Woman trapped inside Saanich bank with armed men recounts terrifying experience A woman who was inside a Bank of Montreal in Saanich during a shootout that killed two suspects and injured six police officers Tuesday says there were three suspects and nearly two-dozen people held hostage.[...] Read the full story
2 days CHEK Upside: Salt Spring Island teen competing in Tall Ship races 16-year-old William Acken will compete in the 2022 Tall Ships Races onboard the Dutch sailing ship the Morgenster. more
2 days CHEK Upside: Sand sculpture for Esquimalt arts council taking shape For as long as he can remember, Victoria's Fred Dobbs has been fixated by sand sculptures. "My legacy as a sand sculptor goes way back to when I was five years old... more
1 week CHEK Upside: Upcycling art centre preparing for grand opening Since 2018, Supply Victoria has been upcycling craft supplies throughout Greater Victoria. "We've been hosting creative reuse workshops now for quite a few years and looking for a home," says founder Ashley... more
2 days Rob Shaw: BC Ferries CEO urges patience as corporation struggles with post-pandemic crew shortages Mark Collins, the chief executive officer of BC Ferries, is urging patience as the corporation struggles with post-pandemic crew shortages. more
2 days Rob Shaw: B.C. government enters a kind of caretaker mode as premier heads for the exit With John Horgan set to step down as British Columbia's premier, the provincial government is now entering a kind of caretaker mode. Rob Shaw has more. more
1 week Rob Shaw: Province keeps the Royal BC Museum open but questions remain Although the B.C. government has announced plans to keep the Royal BC Museum open beyond the summer, there are still plenty of questions surrounding the future of the aging Victoria facility. Rob... more
1 week Got a savings goal? Consider forming a savings circle A savings circle is a group of family members or friends who regularly contribute to a collective fund. Members gain access to a share of the proceeds on a rotating basis or... more
2 weeks Opinion: Don’t worry B.C. — look on the bright side The most shocking statistic this week is that British Columbians are the unhappiest people in Canada. Here we are, living in la-la-land, renowned for our laid-back west coast lifestyle, content in the... more
4 weeks Opinion: One mother of many, watching the news and worrying "Since last week’s shooting in Uvalde, Texas, I have not been able to escape the thought of someone barging into my son’s classroom with a gun and my child thinking I failed... more
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