The mayor of Campbell River says much is at stake if BC Hydro doesn't extend a contract with a private energy provider in his city. The post Campbell River pushes for new Island Generation/BC Hydro contract to spur growth appeared first on CHEK.
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Passengers on two BC Ferries vessels were without any water services for five days, after public health testing found coliform and E. coli. The post BC Ferries vessels now clear after earlier tests find E. coli, coliform in potable water appeared first on CHEK.
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For the second time, a Scottish-born midwife has been denied a Canadian visa. First she was denied over an English test, now Immigration Canada isn't recognizing UBC's midwifery program. The post Scottish midwife’s Canadian visa denied for a second time appeared first on CHEK.
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East Coast folk rock, Arabic grooves and gypsy jazz are all on the Island this weekend. The post VIBE: Arabic jazz and East Coast folk rock hitting Island stages appeared first on CHEK.
Read full storyAfter a 63-year-old Victoria resident who doesn't own a computer was issued rent increase notice by email, he says he's facing eviction after he didn't pay the newly raised amount. The post Victoria man faces eviction over missed rent payment of $74.52 appeared first on CHEK.
Read full storyAgropur, Canada's largest dairy cooperative, has recalled select milk products after discovering what appeared to be pieces of glass at one of its facilities. The post Recall issued for milk products for risk of ‘glass-like material’ appeared first on CHEK.
Read full storyA familiar face at the Beacon Hill Children's Farm has died, after being a volunteer for over 25 years. The post ‘Forever in our hearts’: Longtime volunteer at Beacon Hill Children’s Farm dies appeared first on CHEK.
Read full storyThe federal government is proposing a $1.7-billion fund to help provinces and territories lower the cost of construction and get more homes built — in whatever way they see fit. The post Ottawa proposes $1.7B fund to help provinces lower cost of homebuilding appeared first on CHEK.
Read full storyThe City of Victoria is warning residents of a parking fine scam that’s circulating in the community. The post City of Victoria issues warning about recent spike in parking fine scam appeared first on CHEK.
Read full storyComox Valley RCMP are on the lookout for a suspect who reportedly tried to rob a woman at an ATM in Courtenay in February. The post RCMP seek suspect in attempted robbery at ATM in Courtenay appeared first on CHEK.
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