Wildfire north of Castlegar grows to 250 hectares
The B.C. Wildfire Service said helicopters were engaged to hold the fire through until rappel crews responded on Wednesday morning.
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BC Transit sees cancellations on 21 Victoria routes due to ‘fleet availability constraints’
Transit users in Greater Victoria were met with a page of cancellations on Wednesday morning as the company was dealing with "fleet availability constraints." The post BC Transit sees cancellations on 21 Victoria routes due to ‘fleet availability constraints’ appeared first on CHEK.
B.C. cat found on dock after Bradley Creek wildfire, burned and alone
The Bradley Creek wildfire had ripped through the area, and Erickson had been helping his neighbours survey the damage from a boat when he saw her.
4th BC Conservative member quits party in past three days
This comes after Rosalyn Bird announced she was leaving the party on Tuesday, joining MLAs Ian Paton and Peter Milobar as recent defectors.
‘Ongoing risks’: Ladysmith repeats call for B.C. support following human-caused wildfire
The Town of Ladysmith is repeating calls to the province to help manage access to the Banon Creek Forest Service Road, following a suspected human-caused wildfire in the area. The post ‘Ongoing risks’: Ladysmith repeats call for B.C. support following human-caused wildfire appeared first on CHEK.
Questions raised about B.C.’s approach to prescribed burns ahead of wildfire season
The prescribed burn was part of an 87-hectare risk reduction strategy, but the BC Wildfire Service has not yet confirmed whether the burn went ahead as planned.
B.C. mother says son was returned to her care but ministry not answering questions
'I feel validated, but it doesn't take away from the utter disgust I feel towards what they've done to my son because that trauma is going to last him a lifetime,' the mother said.
B.C. driver charged in fiery crash that left two dead near Lytton, B.C., last year
A man has been charged following a fiery crash that killed two people, including one of his passengers, near Lytton, B.C., last year. The post B.C. driver charged in fiery crash that left two dead near Lytton, B.C., last year appeared first on CHEK.
Division, defections, depletion: How the B.C. Conservatives lost 12 legislators
The B.C. Conservatives came within three ridings of victory in the 2024 provincial election, winning 44 seats, but since then the party's caucus has been thinned by more than a quarter The post Division, defections, depletion: How the B.C. Conservatives lost 12 legislators appeared first on CHEK.
Wildfire near Coombs now being held after growing to 1 hectare
A wildfire south of Coombs is now being held after crews responded Sunday to the blaze, according to the BC Wildfire Service. The post Wildfire near Coombs now being held after growing to 1 hectare appeared first on CHEK.
Day of Mourning to honour 138 B.C. workers lost in 2025 with ceremonies across Vancouver Island
Communities across B.C. are set to pause Tuesday for the National Day of Mourning, an annual day recognizing workers who were killed, injured or became ill because of their jobs. The post Day of Mourning to honour 138 B.C. workers lost in 2025 with ceremonies across Vancouver Island appeared first...
B.C. forestry leader backs Canada’s trade walkout despite possible softwood progress
A leader in British Columbia's forestry sector is voicing support for Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to walk away from trade talks with the United States despite reported concessions on lumber tariffs in a scuttled deal. The post B.C. forestry leader backs Canada’s trade walkout despite...
3rd member of BC Conservative Party quits to sit as independent
Rosalyn Bird announced that she is walking away from the Conservatives, joining MLAs Ian Paton and Peter Milobar as recent defectors.
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Multiple crews respond to grass fire on Blanshard Street
Multiple Saanich firefighters responded to a grass fire Tuesday night at the intersection of Saanich Road and Blanshard Street. The post Multiple crews respond to grass fire on Blanshard Street appeared first on CHEK.
Island businesses navigate escalating trade war through loopholes and boycotts
As the trade war with the United States heats up, Vancouver Island businesses are facing some impossible decisions. The post Island businesses navigate escalating trade war through loopholes and boycotts appeared first on CHEK.
‘It’s going to increase costs’: Halted trade talks, incoming tariffs could mean trouble for construction
Construction companies and associations are bracing for higher costs and supply delays as the trade war between Canada and the U.S.A. continues. The post ‘It’s going to increase costs’: Halted trade talks, incoming tariffs could mean trouble for construction appeared first on CHEK.
13 boaters ticketed during North Island Salmon Days
Three agencies doing enforcement during a North Island Salmon Days event handed out 13 tickets to boaters. The post 13 boaters ticketed during North Island Salmon Days appeared first on CHEK.
Victoria chamber calls on province to scrap PST changes as businesses face tariff pressure
The Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce is calling on the province to roll back its expansion of the provincial sales tax (PST) as its members face incoming pressure from the U.S. tariffs. The post Victoria chamber calls on province to scrap PST changes as businesses face tariff pressure appeared...
Comox Valley Pride celebrations set for busy weekend
The Comox Valley is getting ready for a weekend of Pride celebrations, with a full slate of events planned across Courtenay and Cumberland. The post Comox Valley Pride celebrations set for busy weekend appeared first on CHEK.