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๐Ÿ“บ CHEK News
Jan 20, 2026 1:08 AM

PKOLS โ€“ Mount Douglas Conservancy concerned over damaged trails

The PKOLS โ€“ Mount Douglas Conservancy is presenting at Saanich council Monday night, sharing concerns over damage done to trails and surrounding ve...

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Jan 20, 2026 1:00 AM

Once a welcome to Victoria, town crier statue now sits in limbo

Kenny Podmore calls fate of statue ‘very disappointing’ as GVHA says no decision has been made

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Jan 20, 2026 12:54 AM

Rat โ€˜invasionโ€™ reported by Victoria neighbourhood

When demolition began at a long-vacant property along Pandora Avenue this summer, residents say the rats became relentless The post Rat ‘invasi...

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Jan 20, 2026 12:30 AM

12 units damaged in View Royal apartment fire

A CRD spokesperson said the fire was reportedly caused by a toaster oven being used from a cupboard

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Jan 20, 2026 12:30 AM

B.C. Conservatives announce leadership rules, $115 k fee, May 30 date for new leader

Growing slate of candidates will be required to meet several financial deadlines

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 20, 2026 12:30 AM

Time to start looking at Canada as an Arctic nation

Don’t we already? No, not when most of us live huddled along our southern border

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 20, 2026 12:30 AM

B.C. Conservatives announce leadership rules, $115 k fee, May 30 date for new leader

Growing slate of candidates will be required to meet several financial deadlines

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Jan 20, 2026 12:14 AM

Iconic B.C. artist Emily Carr the focus of major new exhibit in Vancouver

Art gallery to showcase ‘That Green Ideal’ starting Feb. 6

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 20, 2026 12:14 AM

Iconic B.C. artist Emily Carr the focus of major new exhibit in Vancouver

Art gallery to showcase ‘That Green Ideal’ starting Feb. 6

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๐Ÿ“บ CHEK News
Jan 19, 2026 11:37 PM

โ€˜Significant uptickโ€™: VicPD says it has responded to 17 pedestrian, cyclist collisions this year

Victoria Police is reminding drivers to be careful after responding to 17 incidents where drivers, cyclists or a scooter rider were hit on the roads....

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Jan 19, 2026 11:30 PM

Moving on up: Victoria ranked 4th in Canada for growth

U-Haul growth index based on net-gain of customers renting a one-way truck or trailer

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 19, 2026 11:30 PM

Sayward receives funding for landslide study, but asks province for risk reduction help

October landslide caused concerns over increased turbidity flowing into Sayward’s water treatment plant

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 19, 2026 11:05 PM

Police seek witnesses, dash cam video after serious Parksville crash

Highway Patrol: Courtenay man suffered life-threatening injuries

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๐Ÿ—ž๏ธ VI Free Daily
Jan 19, 2026 11:00 PM

UPDATE: Police look for witnesses, dash cam video after Parksville crash

Highway Patrol: Courtenay man suffered life-threatening injuries

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 19, 2026 11:00 PM

Another day, another person hit: 2026 starts rough for Victoria pedestrians

Eight pedestrians, seven cyclists and one scooter rider have been struck since Jan. 1: 2026

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๐Ÿ“บ CHEK News
Jan 19, 2026 10:55 PM

B.C. postponing changes to heritage act to increase consultation, says minister

Forests Minister Ravi Parmar says the B.C. government is postponing changes to the law that governs the designation and protection of heritage sites,...

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Jan 19, 2026 10:55 PM

Grizzlies duo represent Colwood club at revamped BCHL All-Star Game

Landon Mackie reflects on first All-Star experience as BCHL debuts Canada vs. World format

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Jan 19, 2026 10:30 PM

Victoria Shamrocks active on multiple fronts as draft day approaches

Shamrocks add former Royal Bay goalie, protect two ahead of Jan. 29 WLA draft

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 19, 2026 10:30 PM

Campbell River curling team score rare eight-ender

This score is so rare, Curling Canada gives awards to teams to achieve it

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๐Ÿ”๏ธ Campbell River Mirror
Jan 19, 2026 10:26 PM

Idaho border town flying Canadian flag is missing its B.C. neighbours

Traffic at small border crossing near Creston sees traffic falling considerably

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๐Ÿ“บ CHEK News
Jan 19, 2026 10:25 PM

Chemainus man facing multiple charges after Alberta crash kills 9-year-old girl

Mounties in Alberta have laid charges against a Chemainus man after a nine-year-old girl was killed in a highway crash almost a year ago. The post Ch...

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Jan 19, 2026 10:00 PM

This year is expected to rival some of the hottest ever recorded, Canadian federal scientists say

Canadian scientists say the recent stretch of exceptional global temperatures shows no signs of letting up in 2026. The post This year is expected to...

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๐Ÿ“บ CHEK News
Jan 19, 2026 9:45 PM

WorkSafeBC fines Island contractor nearly $22K after fatal worksite incident

WorkSafeBC has fined Muchalat Projects Ltd. nearly $22,000 following a fatal workplace incident at a Nanaimo construction site in Sept. 2024. The pos...

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Jan 19, 2026 9:29 PM

Eyes on the skies: Northern lights may be visible over Vancouver Island Monday night

The skies over Vancouver Island may soon be lit up with the northern lights, if the geomagnetic storm and clear skies continue to align. The post Eye...

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