Top Story 37 mins Police say two people killed in plane crash near Squamish, B.C. The police statement says investigators are working with the Transportation Safety Board and the BC Coroners Service to determine the cause of the crash. Read the full story
37 mins Police say two people killed in plane crash near Squamish, B.C. The police statement says investigators are working with the Transportation Safety Board and the BC Coroners Service to determine the cause of the crash.
2 hours Lane closure on Trans-Canada Hwy. near Ladysmith starts Monday: province People travelling along the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy. 1) south of Ladysmith are reminded to drive with caution as crews begin drainage work this Monday.
3 hours Tseshaht hosts major basketball tournament as Nuu-chah-nulth-aht arrive in droves for their love of the game With 44 teams of all ages, in divisions ranging from U13 to Seniors, gymnasiums all over Port Alberni were filled as high intensity games proceeded over a period of three days.
5 hours ‘Spirit of the People’: Mowachaht/Muchalaht awaken totem pole at their new Gold River hotel A beautifully carved 12 ft totem pole was revealed on May 22 for a traditional awakening ceremony in front of the newly constructed Baymont by Wyndham Hotel.
5 hours Trudeau will mark 80th anniversary of D-day at Juno Beach ceremony in France Trudeau will spend two days in France to attend D-day events including a Canadian ceremony at Juno Beach on the morning of June 6.
5 hours Experts seeing 'more and more' hate content created by artificial intelligence A report says last year saw an "unprecedented rise in antisemitic images and videos which have been created or doctored and falsified using AI."
21 hours VIBE: 12th Annual Victoria Drum Fest From ancient tribal traditions to modern experimental beats, drumming has always been our rhythmic soulmate, evolving over the centuries into a vibrant expression of self and culture.
21 hours 'Couldn't believe there was so much garbage': Volunteers clean up threat to Cowichan River A remarkable clean-up by volunteers Saturday has averted a huge environmental threat to the Cowichan River. Tonnes of garbage had amassed along the river from a large homeless camp. So as Skye Ryan reports, with drying conditions approaching and the river's health a growing concern due to reduced snowpack, people dug in to help out.
22 hours Car crashes onto rocks at Clover Point Dramatic photos show a rolled over car on the rocks in front of Clover Point in Victoria.
23 hours B.C. misses the mark with old growth update, critics claim The B.C. government continues to move at a glacial pace to meet an overdue promise to transform the logging industry and protect endangered old growth forests and ecosystems, say B.C. conservation groups.
24 hours Plane crash reported in the remote outskirts of Squamish, B.C. Mounties are investigating a report of a plane crash in the remote back country near Squamish, B.C.
4 hours At least 13 dead in Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after severe weather roars across region Powerful storms killed at least 13 people and left a wide trail of destruction Sunday across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas after obliterating homes.
5 hours Trudeau will mark 80th anniversary of D-day at Juno Beach ceremony in France Trudeau will spend two days in France to attend D-day events including a Canadian ceremony at Juno Beach on the morning of June 6.
5 hours Experts seeing 'more and more' hate content created by artificial intelligence A report says last year saw an "unprecedented rise in antisemitic images and videos which have been created or doctored and falsified using AI."
Featured Story 1 day CHEK to livestream launch of Swiftsure International Yacht Race this weekend For the first time ever, CHEK will be livestreaming the start of the Royal Victoria Yacht Club’s “Swiftsure” International Yacht Race, which takes place this weekend. Read the full story
1 month Opinion: ‘Ultimate challenge for Esquimalt council’: Thoughts from Mayor Barb Desjardins after approving 26-storey residential tower In May 2023, Esquimalt staff received the development application for 900 Carlton Place/900 Esquimalt Road, a key corner in Esquimalt. The application included 272 units of housing, commercial space, rental housing and a condominium tower at a height of 26 storeys.
2 months Opinion: Councillors in the CRD and Across BC Deserve Fair Pay In the past two years, Councils across the region have adjusted their remuneration and benefits to keep up with inflation and the realities of working an increasingly complex job.
2 months Opinion: Gentleman George, an inspiration for every young reporter Ian Haysom reflects on the life and legacy of George Garrett, the legendary CKNW radio reporter who died this week.