Nanaimo will contribute $75,000 towards an affordable housing pilot project
But some council members have concerns
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Island Health warns of measles in Nanaimo
One case in city has been confirmed so far
Witness testifies to seeing Khan murder suspect in SUV on Nanaimo road
Witness in Ronald Joseph Campbell trial's ID under publication ban
Beyond Monet, Beyond Van Gogh offers one-two punch of immersive art for Nanaimo
19th century painters featured at exhibit at downtown Nanaimo conference centre
Heat warning expands to much of Vancouver Island
Temperatures that pose a risk to public health are anticipated through Wednesday
Vancouver Island
B.C. earmarks $800K for Vancouver Island emergency operations centres
The B.C. government has promised nearly $800,000 to support 17 emergency operations centres on Vancouver Island. The post B.C. earmarks $800K for Vancouver Island emergency operations centres appeared first on CHEK.
B.C. approves Nanaimo municipal boundary expansion to include Snuneymuxw First Nation
The B.C. government has approved a joint request from the City of Nanaimo and Snuneymuxw First Nation to include the nation in the city’s municipal boundary for elections. The post B.C. approves Nanaimo municipal boundary expansion to include Snuneymuxw First Nation appeared first on CHEK.
Suspicious fire collapses roof of Service BC building in Port Alberni, RCMP investigating
A suspicious early morning fire heavily damaged a commercial building in Port Alberni early Tuesday, prompting a response from four fire departments. The post Suspicious fire collapses roof of Service BC building in Port Alberni, RCMP investigating appeared first on CHEK.
Lightning suspected to have caused wildfire in northern Vancouver Island
A wildfire that is burning out of control in northern Vancouver Island is believed to have been caused by lightning. The post Lightning suspected to have caused wildfire in northern Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK.
Island Health warns residents to stay cool as temperatures climb
Island Health is urging residents to take precautions as temperatures climb across East Vancouver Island, with Environment and Climate Change Canada issuing a Yellow Warning – Heat through Wednesday. The post Island Health warns residents to stay cool as temperatures climb appeared first on CHEK.
BC
Major Richmond developer appeals judge's refusal to reopen Cowichan Aboriginal title case
Montrose Properties has appealed a Supreme Court of British Columbia decision that rejected its attempt to become a party in the landmark Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title case and reopen portions of the lengthy trial. The Richmond-based property owner and developer announced today that it is...
41 photos that defined Vancouver's electric FIFA World Cup atmosphere
The FIFA World Cup may be decided on the field of play, but much of what made the 2026 tournament so memorable in Vancouver unfolded far beyond the walls of BC Place Stadium. For 39 days, from June 11 to July 19, the energy spilled into Vancouver’s streets, public spaces, official festival zones...
B.C. residents and organizations celebrate historic liquor sale changes
Organizations, businesses, and residents around B.C. are celebrating some major liquor sale changes that’ll enhance the way alcohol consumers can acquire products. Nine different premiers from around the country signed on to the historic liquor agreement on July 21, including B.C. Premier David...
When BC Sports Hall of Fame will reopen to the public after World Cup eviction
Vancouver will soon have one of its most treasured museums back and open to the public. The BC Sports Hall of Fame has been closed to the public since May after being kicked out of BC Place during the FIFA World Cup. It was a move that sparked some controversy in the community, with curator Jason...
Stunning turquoise B.C. lakes to check out this summer
If you’re itching to plan a lake day, we’re right there with you. The weather is finally heating back up in Vancouver, and that means a little road trip is in order. Thankfully, there are plenty of stunning lakes to choose from in B.C., and many of them boast a beautiful blue-green hue. So with...
Canada
Man charged with second-degree murder in Nanaimo woman’s death
On Tuesday, Nanaimo RCMP announced that Cameron Compton has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains.
B.C.’s Brunswick Creek wildfire triggers more evacuations
The latest call for locals to get out comes in the Hells Gate area, just downstream of the community of Boston Bar, where the Fraser River's flow tightens.
BC Wildfire Service braces for heat peak, warns of potential new starts
An incident commander for a complex of fires burning near Kimberley, B.C., says more resources are on the way to help firefighters battle the fires as heat peaks this week.
How hot is too hot to work? Report calls for heat protections for B.C. workers
Researchers with BC Policy Solutions say B.C.'s heat exposure regulations have not kept pace with increasingly frequent extreme heat.
For 1st time in Canada, drones are being used in B.C. wildfire response
In a social media update, the service said they used the technology on the Brunswick Creek Complex, which is two huge wildfires burning near Boston Bar.
World
Police station opens at Hitler's birthplace in bid to rid site of Nazi link
The opening follows years of controversy about what to do with the 17th-Century former inn, where the Nazi dictator was born.
Coveted U.S. Nuclear Deal Is a Coup for Saudi Crown Prince
Saudi Arabia had for years sought the controversial deal to transfer American nuclear technology to the kingdom. It is expected to be sealed on Wednesday.
Iran’s Neighbors Long for a Deal, Any Deal, to End the War
Business owners in Pakistan are getting impatient for a chance to finally trade goods and oil along their long shared border with Iran.
US to announce deal allowing Saudi Arabia a nuclear programme, reports say
The agreement would fulfil a long-held Saudi ambition but could attract concern in Israel and from some US lawmakers.
Ukrainian drones hit Russian online giant retailer Wildberries for second time
Logistics hubs belonging to Wildberries in the Krasnodar and Stavropol regions were struck overnight.