Housing Needs Assessment done by the Islands Trust projected that Gabriola’s population could grow to more than 5200 people by 2041. This growth projection is in line with the 2024 Health and ...

An organization in Courtenay is hoping to raise $50,000 before the school year begins after a loss of funding could mean a reduction in programs that support youth, the community and food security.

The PAFD and the BCWS battled a blaze in Dry Creek that started Friday and had crews returning Saturday to tackle smoldering hot spots.

“Right now, we are doing it with safe levels of response which is great but in the long term it’s just not sustainable on our firefighters and we have to keep them healthy,” said Furlot. In 2024, ...

In this week's VIBE, CHEK arts & entertainment producer Steve Grebanier, gives us a sample of just some of the top musical events performing on the Island from July 22 to 27.

Around 5 p.m. Saturday, the Saanich Fire Department was called to a fire at the summit of Mount Tolmie in Saanich.

A proposed settlement of up to $60 million has been reached in a class-action lawsuit related to the use of solitary ...

A national mountain biking competition is underway in Langford, and CHEK News is livestreaming some of the championship events Saturday.

On Aug. 7, a select group of pro-level NBA basketball players will be making a stop at the CARSA Gym on the University of ...

The (CRD) has temporarily closed several trails within the Mount Work Regional Park area following a report of recent cougar activity.

The COFC hopes the campfire ban implemented this week helps reduce the number of human-caused wildfire, after reporting 75 ...

Statistics Canada says Canada has set a record for income inequality, with its latest numbers showing disposable income gaps ...