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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 7, 2026 12:47 AM

Victoria Royals land WHL star Cameron Schmidt in blockbuster draft-day trade

Victoria sends 7th overall pick to Seattle; separate trade sees Royals deal 5th overall pick to Wild

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 7, 2026 12:42 AM

Victoria Royals land WHL star Cameron Schmidt in blockbuster draft-day trade

Victoria sends 7th overall pick to Seattle; separate trade sees Royals deal 5th overall pick to Wild

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📺 CHEK News
May 7, 2026 12:39 AM

‘We get forgotten’: Sayward landslide still posing risk to community

Concern is growing on the North Island, where a massive landslide looms over Sayward and poses a risk to its water supply. The post ‘We get fo...

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📺 CHEK News
May 7, 2026 12:15 AM

Students say it’s too hot inside Royal Bay Secondary School

As temperatures are heating up outside, a Group of Grade 11 students say it's sweltering inside their Colwood high school, and they're calling for so...

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 6, 2026 11:32 PM

Langley drug smuggler loses appeal in case of multi-million dollar brick of fentanyl

Court of Appeal judges deny attempt to throw out drug evidence

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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 6, 2026 11:32 PM

Langley drug smuggler loses appeal in case of multi-million dollar brick of fentanyl

Court of Appeal judges deny attempt to throw out drug evidence

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📺 CHEK News
May 6, 2026 11:15 PM

B.C. minister says local group plans to bid for Vancouver Whitecaps

British Columbia Jobs Minister Ravi Kahlon says the government has been approached by a local group that wants to buy the Vancouver Whitecaps. The po...

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 6, 2026 11:15 PM

Province looks to eradicate eggleaf spurge prolific in Greater Victoria

Of 46 distinct populations of Euphorbia oblongata in B.C., 34 are in Greater Victoria

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📺 CHEK News
May 6, 2026 11:12 PM

Victoria Uber drivers ratify first ever union contract

Uber drivers in Victoria have officially ratified their union contract, becoming the first in Canada to do so. The post Victoria Uber drivers ratify ...

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📺 CHEK News
May 6, 2026 11:00 PM

Rob Shaw: Prime Minister hammered over Ottawa’s failure to defend private property rights in Cowichan case

The debate over private property rights and the Cowichan Nation court case has finally hit Ottawa, with a flurry of activity in the House of Commons ...

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📺 CHEK News
May 6, 2026 10:56 PM

No injuries after car crashes through fence onto E&N Trail in Nanaimo

Firefighters say no one was injured after a car crashed through a fence and onto a busy pedestrian trail on Wednesday afternoon. The post No injuries...

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📺 CHEK News
May 6, 2026 10:34 PM

Quadra Village Day returns with free family fun, food and entertainment Saturday

A popular neighbourhood celebration is set to return this weekend, bringing food, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to the streets of...

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📺 CHEK News
May 6, 2026 10:20 PM

Flyover planned for Saturday’s match as Pacific FC struggles to earn a win

In a few days, Pacific FC will host Calvary FC in the preliminary round of the 2026 TELUS Canadian Championship Saturday, meanwhile the Island club h...

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 6, 2026 10:15 PM

Saanich police bust illegal gaming house following joint investigation

Police executed a search warrant at a business in the 400-block of Burnside Road East

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 6, 2026 10:00 PM

Drivers paying $1 per litre during Enderby gas war

‘This little blast from the past probably won’t last long…’

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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 6, 2026 10:00 PM

Drivers paying $1 per litre during Enderby gas war

‘This little blast from the past probably won’t last long…’

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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 6, 2026 9:45 PM

Campbell River Community Foundation celebrates $80,000 in community grant awards

Grants awarded to those protecting ecosystems and improving the well-being of children and seniors

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 6, 2026 9:19 PM

Saanich implores province to reinstate funds for UVic 510-bed housing project

Council unanimously directed the mayor to write to the province requesting $121M funding be restored

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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 6, 2026 9:00 PM

BC Cattlemen’s Association attempts intervention on DRIPA legal case

The association is concerned about DRIPA impacting land and water use rights for the cattle industry

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 6, 2026 8:45 PM

Fundraiser for Prince George woman who lost business in devastating fire

Fire damaged much of the Northwood Plaza on April 29

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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 6, 2026 8:45 PM

Fundraiser for Prince George woman who lost business in devastating fire

Fire damaged much of the Northwood Plaza on April 29

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🗞️ VI Free Daily
May 6, 2026 8:30 PM

Surge of short-term rentals to return in Kelowna as tourist season begins

Kelowna staff have hundreds of applications for “major” short-term rental operations

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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 6, 2026 8:30 PM

Tour de Rock rider gets donation from Campbell River Eagles Auxiliary

Official training and fundraising has begun for childhood cancer research and programs

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🏔️ Campbell River Mirror
May 6, 2026 8:30 PM

Surge of short-term rentals to return in Kelowna as tourist season begins

Kelowna staff have hundreds of applications for “major” short-term rental operations

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