Ian Haysom reflects on Jimmy Kimmel's show being cancelled then reinstated, and what it means for freedom of speech.

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP are investigating two separate house fires early Sunday morning that are now both considered suspicious.

A new playground is coming to Maynard Park in Saanich.

U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN this morning that recognizing a Palestinian state amounts to rewarding Hamas for the "horrible atrocities" of the Oct. 7, 2023 attack on Israel.

What was expected to be an eight-week closure of the Canada Post office on the Malahat for the gas station to undergo renovations has extended, and the postal service says it's now aiming to reopen by the end of October.

Cyclists in Greater Victoria will be able to ride transit for free during Go By Bike Week, running from Sept. 27 to Oct. 3, to celebrate the 30th annual event.

Federal and provincial privacy authorities will release the results of their joint investigation into TikTok today.

The owners of an ostrich farm, whose flock is subject to a cull order, must leave today or face removal by police called in by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

When boaters are out enjoying our coastal scenery, the last thing they expect is to be involved in an overboard response, but that is exactly what happened after a BC Ferries passenger fell from the boat.

Municipal politicians used the first day of the Union of BC Municipalities convention in Victoria to push the B.C. government to do more to curb ongoing street disorder in their downtown cores, saying the addictions, crime and mental health issues have grown far beyond their ability to control.

Today on the back steps of the Legislature building, MP Aaron Gunn, MLA Ana Kindy along with five North Island Mayors are calling on Ottawa and B.C to remove the red tape when it comes to cutting permits in the province.

A man convicted of second-degree murder for brutally stabbing another man to death in Tofino nearly five years ago has been handed a life sentence with no eligibility for parole for 10 years.

Victoria radio host Al Ferraby's high-profile lawyer says Ferraby intends to plead not guilty after being charged last week with two counts of child luring.

The commander of the Royal Canadian Navy says Ottawa is working to narrow down what it wants from a new fleet of continental defence corvettes it's hoping to obtain by the mid-2030s.

humpback whale has been spotted tangled in fishing gear near the Ballenas Islands in the Strait of Georgia, sparking an urgent response from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans.

Ottawa is asking the Federal Court to overturn a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal order directing it to work with First Nations to reform the child welfare system.

British Columbia Conservative Leader John Rustad says his party members have given him a "mandate to lead" with 70.66 per cent of party members voting to support his leadership. 

The finalists for this year's Jack Webster Awards, which celebrate excellence in B.C. journalism, have been announced, and CHEK News is among the nominees.

RCMP are investigating after two house fires were sparked in the Duncan area early Sunday morning, according to the Duncan Fire Department.

Police seized a concrete cutting Makita gas saw from two adults in Nob Hill Park in Nanaimo on Sept. 12 after the pair failed to explain where it came from or why they had it.

President Donald Trump suggested Monday that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may contribute to rising autism rates in the U.S., a potential link experts have studied and say is unproven.

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

Guest writer Kathryn Pascuzzo says the solution to bringing back vibrancy to the city's downtown is to go all in on cultural events.

British Columbia Health Minister Josie Osborne says the province is "doing very well" in its recruiting drive of health care professionals from the United States, but admits that it will take time to convert that interest into staffing positions. 

Drivers and residents in Saanich will have to plan for an alternative route, as Roy Road between Wilkinson and Carey roads will be closed until early December.

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce says the entire temporary foreign worker program needs a "meticulous review" in the face of growing calls for its termination.

The Canadian Football League announced significant changes Monday to the game including introducing a smaller field and end zone.

An Ontario mom found out on social media that her child might have been exposed to blood-borne infections at a walk-in clinic after public health identified the use of unsterile needles over the span of more than six years.

Liquor and cannabis warehouses in British Columbia are now behind picket lines as public sector workers step up job action to try to pressure the government back to the bargaining table.

People living in the Cowichan Valley may notice an increase in helicopters flying overhead over the next month as FortisBC conducts its annual inspection of local gas lines.

Nanaimo RCMP are warning the public about a fraud involving wedding officiants following reports of a persistent email scam targeting those licensed to perform ceremonies.

A Canadian non-profit is asking for donations of unused musical instruments to help expand its Heart for Music program, which delivers music and equipment to more than 10 Island seniors’ care homes across Vancouver Island.

A Qualicum Beach woman is still processing her newfound fortune after winning a $500,000 lottery prize.

An unlikely pair that captured hearts earlier this month have found their happy endings.

A new NHL season is just around the corner, but hockey fans looking for updates on their favourite players and teams should be wary of news they see posted on Facebook from clickbait accounts sharing fake, often outrageous stories.

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A Victoria rugby player who’s currently in England playing with Team Canada at the 2025 Rugby World Cup has been nominated as an international player of the year.

Drew Nesbitt clinched victory after a dramatic sudden-death playoff against fellow Canadian A.J. Ewart at the Times Colonist Victoria Open on Sunday.

An advocate for a flock of 400 ostriches in British Columbia's Interior says she believes the cull at the farm is imminent. 

Monday officially marks the first day of fall, and two communities on Vancouver Island are among Canada’s top trending domestic travel destinations for the season, according to Airbnb.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to meet with world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly later Monday after joining other nations in recognizing Palestinian statehood, despite pushback from the Trump administration.

Four sailings between Nanaimo’s Departure Bay and Vancouver’s Horseshoe Bay were cancelled Monday due to a mechanical difficulty aboard a BC Ferries vessel.

The issues of street disorder, homelessness and mental health will be top of mind when municipal leaders in British Columbia gather in Victoria for their annual convention.

An ostrich farm in B.C.'s Interior whose birds face a cull order has the support of a right-wing American influencer, who is asking for help from truck drivers to transfer the birds to locations in the United States. 

Pet CHEK: Clifford is an adorable 15-week-old puppy with a rare medical condition that he will outgrow.

The Ministry of Transportation and Transit says it's aiming to re-open the last closed section of Bamfield Road by the end of October.

A Victoria resident claims she warned officials of an encampment on her street days before a fire was started and quickly spread, burning the front end of her car.

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries Sunday morning after a single-vehicle crash that closed part of Norwell Drive in Nanaimo for several hours.

As summer daylight hours are dwindling, the BC SPCA is asking drivers to keep watch for nocturnal mammals like owls, who like to hunt in low light.

Mosaic Forest Management says it has heard Vancouver Islanders loud and clear when it comes to accessing private forest lands, releasing the results of its first-ever public survey that drew an impressive 7,600 responses in just 23 days.