2 years Statistics Canada says 200,000 jobs lost in January The Canadian economy lost 200,000 jobs in January amid stricter public health rules put in place to slow the spread of the Omicron variant of COVID-19. The decrease marked the largest drop since January 2021,[...]
3 years The New Normal: Coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affecting women The coronavirus pandemic has impacted everyone, but some people have been affected more than others. In this episode of the New Normal, Kori Sidaway speaks with Roanne Weyermars of Coast Capital about the progress that[...]
3 years The New Normal: Hornby Island finally getting long-awaited arts centre, challenges remain After two decades of dreaming, Hornby Island will finally be getting a long-awaited arts centre. Construction is set to begin purpose-built arts facility that will include dedicated space for exhibitions and installations as well as[...]
3 years The New Normal: Victoria-born Canadian fighter pilot spending Christmas deployed in Romania Being away from our families will be tough for many of us this Christmas, but one Victoria-born fighter pilot isn't just across town, he's on the other side of the world. In this episode of[...]
3 years The New Normal: Author offers tips on how to cope during an unusual holiday season The holiday season, even in the best of times, can be stressful and depressing for many. A deadly global pandemic, lockdowns, restrictions that prevent us from seeing loved ones, doesn't make it any easier. In[...]
3 years The New Normal: Light up the City campaign supports those in need COVID-19 has cancelled so many wonderful events this year, particularly those during the holidays. But there the pandemic couldn't stop the Greater Victoria Festival Society from moving ahead with an event that could support the[...]
3 years The New Normal: Shopping local this holiday season 'critical' for the Island's economy Black Friday has come and gone. That means the Christmas and the busy holiday shopping has begun and many local businesses on Vancouver Island are hoping customers will spend less at the big box stores[...]
3 years The New Normal: Canadians were interested in U.S. election for many reasons, says political scientist The U.S. election and the days following Election Day captured the attention of millions of people around the world, including Canadians. In this episode of the New Normal, CHEK's Stacy Ross speaks with Dan Reeve,[...]
13 hours ‘Epic waste of time’: View Royal fire chief angry at old-growth logging protest that required emergency crews In the morning commute, you couldn't miss them. Two protesters went to great heights on Thursday to protect tall trees, but it was the lengths to which first responders had to go that had View Royal Fire Chief Paul Hurst fuming.
13 hours BC Humanist Association poised to sue the City of Parksville over prayer The BC Humanist Association says it will sue the City of Parksville unless the city decides to ban prayer from all of its meetings.
14 hours Langford parent creates Facebook page dedicated to emergency room wait time updates A Langford mom has created a Facebook page dedicated to updating those in the Greater Victoria region on emergency room and health care updates in the area.
14 hours Weekend arts and entertainment snapshot for April 18-21 Here's your weekly rundown of some of some of the hot-ticket arts and entertainment events happening over the next few days.