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Oak Bay Police are investigating after multiple neighbours reported "gunfire" sounds just west of the Uplands Golf Club last week, though police say no shell casings were found in the area.

‘Shots fired’: Oak Bay Police investigate reports of gunshots

Oak Bay Police are investigating after multiple neighbours reported "gunfire" sounds just west of the Uplands Golf Club last week, though police say no shell casings were found in the area.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 25m

The union representing British Columbia's professionals, including engineers, foresters and geoscientists, says those members have joined public service workers in strike action across the province.

B.C. government experts including engineers, foresters expand strike provincewide

The union representing British Columbia's professionals, including engineers, foresters and geoscientists, says those members have joined public service workers in strike action across the province.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 37m

The B.C. government says it’s planning to reopen Bamfield Main Road on Oct. 24, after the route connecting Bamfield to Port Alberni closed in August due to the Mount Underwood wildfire.

Bamfield Main Road to reopen on Oct. 24, says province

The B.C. government says it’s planning to reopen Bamfield Main Road on Oct. 24, after the route connecting Bamfield to Port Alberni closed in August due to the Mount Underwood wildfire.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 1h

Influencers had the "loudest voices" online in this spring’s federal election, overtaking news outlets and politicians, says a new report.

Influencers — not news outlets or politicians — ‘dominated’ election online: report

Influencers had the "loudest voices" online in this spring’s federal election, overtaking news outlets and politicians, says a new report.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 2h

A British Columbia private member's bill that would have given parents the right to sue doctors up to 25 years after they provided care for transgender children has been voted down in the legislature even before making it to first reading.

B.C. bill that would have stopped doctors from providing puberty blockers defeated

A B.C. private member's bill that would have given parents the right to sue doctors up to 25 years after they provided care for transgender children has been voted down in the legislature even before making it to first reading.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 2h

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners — a breakthrough greeted with joy and relief Thursday but also caution.

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners — a breakthrough greeted with joy and relief Thursday but also caution.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 3h

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through, and Ottawa is looking at how it can support efforts to end the conflict.

Prime Minister Carney says next 48 hours will be ‘crucial’ to Gaza peace process

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada is urging all parties involved in the U.S.-backed Gaza peace plan to follow through, and Ottawa is looking at how it can support efforts to end the conflict.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 3h

A regional district in the British Columbia Interior has declared a state of local emergency as an illegal dam threatens to burst.

Local state of emergency declared over risk of dam in B.C. Interior bursting

A regional district in the British Columbia Interior has declared a state of local emergency as an illegal dam threatens to burst.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 3h

Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has launched her bid for the federal NDP leadership.

Campbell River city councillor Tanille Johnston running for NDP leadership

Tanille Johnston, a social worker and city councillor for Campbell River, B.C., has launched her bid for the federal NDP leadership.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 3h

CHEK’s Island’s Got Talent competition – presented by The Old Farm Market and The Upside – is underway with the Upside guys searching for the unlikely and incredible performances, skills and hidden talents that viewers have to offer.

Island’s Got Talent: Second week submissions

CHEK’s Island’s Got Talent competition – presented by The Old Farm Market and The Upside – is underway with the Upside guys searching for the unlikely and incredible performances, skills and hidden talents that viewers have to offer.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 16h

You can’t miss her coming, and that’s just the way she likes it. Her pink two-door, two-seat S-Cargo car emblazoned with the company logo and bearing the license plate "Dolly 1" turns plenty of heads on the road.

This little traffic Jam is spreading sweetness in Saanich

You can’t miss her coming, and that’s just the way she likes it. Her pink two-door, two-seat S-Cargo car emblazoned with the company logo and bearing the license plate "Dolly 1" turns plenty of heads on the road.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 17h

The B.C. government wants to sue the makers of e-cigarettes and vaping devices, to recover money for the healthcare system.

Rob Shaw: B.C. introduces bill to sue vaping companies for health harms

The B.C. government wants to sue the makers of e-cigarettes and vaping devices, to recover money for the healthcare system.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 18h

Job action by the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) at Service BC offices is disrupting some ICBC driver licensing services, prompting the relocation of certain road tests to nearby ICBC claim centres while others continue under contingency measures.

ICBC relocates some road tests as BCGEU job action disrupts ServiceBC offices

Job action by the BC General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) at ServiceBC offices is disrupting some ICBC driver licensing services, prompting the relocation of certain road tests to nearby ICBC claim centres while others continue under contingency measures.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 18h

The British Columbia government has tabled what it says is the first law in Canada to recover health care costs from companies that use "deceptive practices" to sell vaping products.

British Columbia has tabled historic legislation to smoke out vaping advertising

The British Columbia government has tabled what it says is the first law in Canada to recover health care costs from companies that use "deceptive practices" to sell vaping products.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 19h

The chaos of nature was on full display this weekend as a whale watching tour witnessed a humpback whale trying to protect a seal from hungry orcas near Sooke.

Photos show humpback whale trying to protect seal from orcas near Sooke

The chaos of nature was on full display this weekend as a whale watching tour witnessed a humpback whale trying to protect a seal from hungry orcas near Sooke.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 19h

Police in West Kelowna, B.C., are investigating after unknown suspects tried to steal an automated teller machine from a bank by ripping it out of the wall at a bank.

Thieves rip ATM from West Kelowna, B.C., bank wall via machinery in attempted theft

Police in West Kelowna, B.C., are investigating after unknown suspects tried to steal an automated teller machine from a bank by ripping it out of the wall at a bank.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 20h

With Halloween around the corner, and costume shopping underway, the BC SPCA is reminding pet owners of how especially hair-raising this holiday can be for their pets.

Have a spooky, pet-safe Halloween with these tips

With Halloween around the corner, and costume shopping underway, the BC SPCA is reminding pet owners of how especially hair-raising this holiday can be for their pets.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 20h

Police agencies from across Canada have found a novel way to encourage the public to be on the lookout for the country's 25 most wanted criminals.

Police use ‘spoof masks’ in help for search for of Canada’s most wanted

Police agencies from across Canada have found a novel way to encourage the public to be on the lookout for the country's 25 most wanted criminals.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 20h

A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence lawyer says it wasn't planned and evidence at trial doesn't support a first-degree murder conviction for Rogelio ‘Butch’ Bagabuyo.

Murder was unexpected by accused, trial of former B.C. lawyer hears

A former Kamloops, B.C., lawyer admits to killing his client, but his defence lawyer says it wasn't planned and evidence at trial doesn't support a first-degree murder conviction for Rogelio ‘Butch’ Bagabuyo.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 20h

The Conservatives want to restrict birthright citizenship in Canada, a measure they say would mirror the rules in peer countries.

Conservatives want to end birthright citizenship for children of temporary residents

The Conservatives want to restrict birthright citizenship in Canada, a measure they say would mirror the rules in peer countries.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 21h

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week to advance negotiations on lifting or easing a growing list of tariffs.

Here’s a list of the U.S. tariffs still hammering Canadian industries

Prime Minister Mark Carney met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week to advance negotiations on lifting or easing a growing list of tariffs.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 21h

Police are seeking information on an investigation after a vehicle fled the scene of a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in Mill Bay in September.

RCMP seek driver after hit-and-run crash on Trans-Canada Highway in Mill Bay

Police are seeking information on an investigation after a vehicle fled the scene of a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway in Mill Bay in September.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 22h

Elections BC says billionaire Chip Wilson contravened third-party election advertising rules when he put up signs in front of his Vancouver mansion last year, one of which said the NDP is "Communist."

Elections BC rules Chip Wilson’s ‘Communist’ signage contravened election laws

Elections BC says billionaire Chip Wilson contravened third-party election advertising rules when he put up signs in front of his Vancouver mansion last year, one of which said the NDP is "Communist."

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 22h

Metchosin Search and Rescue is celebrating the addition of its newest four-legged member, Venna, who recently received RCMP validation for wilderness searching and who is one of four new search and rescue dogs to be certified on Vancouver Island.

Metchosin Search and Rescue celebrates new search dog validation

Metchosin Search and Rescue is celebrating the addition of its newest four-legged member, Venna, who recently received RCMP validation for wilderness searching.

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CHEK News @cheknews.ca · 22h

The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is looking to raise $3 million to build a new “home away from home” for people travelling to Nanaimo for children’s healthcare, similar to Janeece Place in Victoria.

Children’s Health Foundation launches $3M fundraiser to build new home away from home in Nanaimo

The Children’s Health Foundation of Vancouver Island is looking to raise $3 million to build a new “home away from home” for people travelling to Nanaimo for children’s healthcare, similar to Jeneece Place in Victoria.

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