3+ hour, 47+ min ago  (267+ words) A Vancouver Island wildlife group is urging residents in Langford to secure garbage and other attractants after multiple reports of bears in residential neighbourhoods. Wild Wise Society says it has received several reports involving both bear sightings and human-bear conflicts…...

45+ min ago  (249+ words) A young Great Blue Heron is recovering at North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre in Errington after surviving an apparent eagle attack. According to the recovery centre, the young heron was picked up and dropped by an eagle before being rescued....

6+ hour, 35+ min ago  (578+ words) A South Korean navy submarine has arrived at CFB Esquimalt after completing the first trans-Pacific crossing ever by a Republic of Korea Navy submarine, according to military officials. The ROKS Dosan Ahn Changho and ROKS Daejeon arrived in Victoria on…...

6+ hour, 7+ min ago  (1341+ words) A remote beach at the northwestern tip of Vancouver Island is promoted on social media and international travel lists as a "hidden gem" for its sweeping pale sand, sea stacks, tide pools and open shoreline " scenery often compared to Hawaii....

21+ hour, 30+ min ago  (217+ words) The 81st annual Swiftsure International Yacht Race had only just begun when a pod of ocras surfaced from the water, garnering attention from the excited spectators gathered at Clover Point. At 9 a. m. Saturday the Swiftsure Classic had just got underway, with the…...

22+ hour, 29+ min ago  (425+ words) After early summer conditions kick-started this year's wildfire season, the BC Wildfire Service says recent cooling temperatures are a welcomed pause when facing compounded seasons of drought. "We do not have any active wildfires on Vancouver Island at this time…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (395+ words) Lithium battery explosion fires are becoming far too common, says the Dashwood fire chief after sharing a video of recent house fire in hopes of showing the public just how easily these fires can start. On May 3, around 4: 30 p. m. , the Dashwood…...

22+ hour, 37+ min ago  (199+ words) CHEK News Island News in one click. This week's featured hot ticket items for the weekend and beyond. Brought to you by CHEK Arts & Entertainment producer Steve Grebanier. The Slackers bring ska, reggae, and soul to Cumberland and Victoria What:…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (394+ words) If you're someone who loves comfort food in a cool environment, a new spot has just opened in Victoria that's right for you. Birdman officially opened at 537 Johnson St. by the team behind two other Victoria restaurants, Wind Cries Mary…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (679+ words) Following a report showing that restaurants are struggling with high food costs, one CHEK reader says the expectation to leave high tips acts as a deterrent for people to eat out. You can read more below about that, and readers…...