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A Vancouver Island man has been killed in Ukraine as he helped to rescue animals and the people who refused to leave them behind in an active war zone....

cheknews.caVancouver Island animal rescuer Jesse Adams killed on Ukraine’s front linesA Vancouver Island man has been killed in Ukraine as he helped to rescue animals and the people who refused to leave them behind in an active war zone. The RainCoast Dog Rescue Society announced the passing of its founder and executive director, Jesse Adams. "After a life lived in service to animal welfare, Jesse made the ultimate sacrifice to his beliefs on the front lines of Ukraine. As we do our best to navigate this difficult time, we ask for patience and understanding." The announcement has been widely shared on social media.
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A sharing charge at one of Victoria’s best-known breakfast spots is stirring up debate online, raising questions about rising restaurant costs and what customers should expect when dining out. https://cheknews.ca/blue-fox-cafes-5-sharing-charge-sparks-online-backlash-in-victoria-1356746/

cheknews.caBlue Fox Cafe’s $5 sharing charge sparks online backlash in VictoriaA sharing charge at one of Victoria’s best-known breakfast spots is stirring up debate online, raising questions about rising restaurant costs and what customers should expect when dining out.
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Conservative MP Jeff Kibble is calling on the federal government to step in and immediately clean up a massive illegal landfill on Cowichan Tribes land before potential contaminants cause further damage to the nearby Cowichan River…

cheknews.caMP Jeff Kibble presses federal government over uncleaned Cowichan dump siteConservative MP Jeff Kibble is calling on the federal government to step in and immediately clean up a massive illegal landfill on Cowichan Tribes land before potential contaminants cause further damage to the nearby Cowichan River watershed.
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Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public's help in keeping an eye out for a man who is wanted on a warrant for allegedly assaulting and threatning his family members. https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-rcmp-seek-man-wanted-on-warrant-for-allegedly-assaulting-threatening-family-members-1356686/

cheknews.caNanaimo RCMP seek man wanted on warrant for allegedly assaulting, threatening family membersNanaimo RCMP is asking for the public's help in keeping an eye out for a man who is wanted on a warrant for allegedly assaulting and threatning his family members.
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The first youth-led climate trial in Canadian history has begun at the federal courthouse in Vancouver, where 15 plaintiffs argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas…

cheknews.caYouth go to court to make Canada legally accountable for its role climate crisisThe first youth-led climate trial in Canadian history has begun at the federal courthouse in Vancouver, where 15 plaintiffs argue that federal legislation violates their constitutional rights by continuing the trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions.
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The vote count in British Columbia's election on Saturday produced a massive majority for the B.C. Conservatives, but it's also revealing other trends. https://cheknews.ca/record-low-turnout-in-b-c-election-dropping-below-half-for-first-time-1356619/

cheknews.caRecord low turnout in B.C. election, dropping below half for first timeThe vote count in British Columbia's election on Saturday produced a massive majority for the B.C. Conservatives, but it's also revealing other trends.
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The IIO has determined a man's injuries sustained during an arrest by Victoria Police officers does not meet the threshold for serious harm. https://cheknews.ca/iio-closes-investigation-into-injury-during-arrest-by-victoria-police-officers-1356609/

cheknews.caIIO closes investigation into injury during arrest by Victoria Police officersThe Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has determined a man's injuries sustained during an arrest by Victoria Police officers does not meet the threshold for serious harm.
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Nanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who allegedly attempted to steal jewelry from a Costco store in north Nanaimo last week. https://cheknews.ca/nanaimo-rcmp-seek-suspect-after-attempted-jewelry-theft-at-costco-1356603/

cheknews.caNanaimo RCMP seek suspect after attempted jewelry theft at CostcoNanaimo RCMP are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who allegedly attempted to steal jewelry from a Costco store in north Nanaimo last week.
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One person remains unaccounted for following a massive fire that destroyed the former Travellers Inn building in Victoria over the weekend, according to police. https://cheknews.ca/one-person-unaccounted-for-following-fire-that-destroyed-former-travellers-inn-victoria-police-1356571/

cheknews.caOne person unaccounted for following fire that destroyed former Travellers Inn: Victoria PoliceOne person remains unaccounted for following a massive fire that destroyed the former Travellers Inn building in Victoria over the weekend.
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West Shore RCMP says no foul play is suspected after a man was pronounced deceased after being found unresponsive in the river in Goldstream Park. https://cheknews.ca/no-foul-play-suspected-after-man-found-unresponsive-in-goldstream-park-river-1356550/

cheknews.caNo foul play suspected after man found unresponsive in Goldstream Park riverWest Shore RCMP says no foul play is suspected after a man was pronounced deceased after being found unresponsive in the river in Goldstream Park.
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Comox Valley Search and Rescue is reminding outdoor enthusiasts to prepare for winter conditions as snow, ice and shorter daylight hours make mountain trails more challenging. https://cheknews.ca/comox-valley-search-and-rescue-warns-of-changing-winter-conditions-in-mountains-1356499/

cheknews.caComox Valley Search and Rescue warns of changing winter conditions in mountainsComox Valley Search and Rescue is reminding outdoor enthusiasts to prepare for winter conditions as snow, ice and shorter daylight hours make mountain trails more challenging.
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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to repeal the oil tanker ban on British Columbia's northern coast months after Canada inked a deal not to change it. https://cheknews.ca/federal-conservatives-pitch-bill-that-would-end-b-c-s-tanker-ban-1356496/

cheknews.caFederal Conservatives pitch bill that would end B.C.’s tanker banConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has asked Prime Minister Mark Carney to repeal the oil tanker ban on British Columbia's northern coast months after Canada inked a deal not to change it.
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U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects his constantly evolving trade war with Canada to end "pretty soon" despite formal trade negotiations not resuming since they fell apart in August. https://cheknews.ca/trump-says-he-expects-trade-war-with-canada-to-end-pretty-soon-1356493/

cheknews.caTrump says he expects trade war with Canada to end ‘pretty soon’U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects his constantly evolving trade war with Canada to end "pretty soon" despite formal trade negotiations not resuming since they fell apart in August.
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B.C.'s newly minted Conservative government won't take its seats in the legislature until at least mid-November, but the premier-designate is not ruling out a shortened fall session. https://cheknews.ca/doerkson-wont-rule-out-shortened-fall-session-after-b-c-election-win-1356490/

cheknews.caDoerkson won’t rule out shortened fall session after B.C. election winB.C.'s newly minted Conservative government won't take its seats in the legislature until at least mid-November, but the premier-designate is not ruling out a shortened fall session.
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Sing Your Joy, a barrier-free Victoria choir, was started by Christine Chepyha and Gordon Miller 16 years ago. https://cheknews.ca/after-everything-that-happened-i-became-very-depressed-young-ukrainian-war-survivor-finds-hope-and-healing-with-victorias-sing-your-joy-choir-1356420/

cheknews.ca‘After everything that happened, I became very depressed’: Young Ukrainian war survivor finds hope and healing with Victoria’s Sing Your Joy choirSing Your Joy, a barrier-free Victoria choir, was started by Christine Chepyha and Gordon Miller 16 years ago.
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British Columbia's premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says his government will launch an independent review of the province's finances, set up a commission on keeping emergency rooms open and make a plan to lower taxes when the legislature…

cheknews.caB.C. Conservative’s Lorne Doerkson sets out urgent priorities to governBritish Columbia's premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says his government will launch an independent review of the province's finances, set up a commission on keeping emergency rooms open and make a plan to lower taxes when the legislature returns. Doerkson is quickly moving into the transition phase of government just hours after his party was elected with about two-thirds of the province's 93 seats in the legislature. He says he has spoken to the lieutenant-governor and named Kim Henderson, a former deputy to the premier to previous Liberal governments, to lead his transition team.
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The District of Saanich is launching a five-year project to upgrade water meter-reading equipment at approximately 30,000 properties across the municipality. https://cheknews.ca/saanich-launching-five-year-project-to-upgrade-30000-water-meters-1356421/

cheknews.caSaanich launching five-year project to upgrade 30,000 water metersThe District of Saanich is launching a five-year project to upgrade water meter-reading equipment at approximately 30,000 properties across the municipality.
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Former President Barack Obama, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) https://cheknews.ca/well-known-evil-empire-barack-obama-mocks-president-trumps-trade-war-with-canada-1356412/

cheknews.ca‘Well-known evil empire’: Barack Obama mocks President Trump’s trade war with CanadaFormer President Barack Obama, speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at Cass Technical High School Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Canada has received its first pair of new F-35 fighter jets, with Ottawa still deliberating on how many of the American planes it will buy. https://cheknews.ca/canada-receives-its-first-f-35-jets-from-u-s-as-full-order-remains-under-review-1356408/

cheknews.caCanada receives its first F-35 jets from U.S., as full order remains under reviewCanada has received its first pair of new F-35 fighter jets, with Ottawa still deliberating on how many of the American planes it will buy.
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Victoria firefighters remain on scene Sunday morning monitoring hot spots after a massive fire destroyed the former Travellers Inn building on Queens Avenue Saturday. https://cheknews.ca/victoria-fire-crews-monitor-hot-spots-after-former-travellers-inn-blaze-extinguished-1356401/

cheknews.caVictoria fire crews monitor hot spots after former Travellers Inn blaze extinguishedVictoria firefighters remain on scene Sunday morning monitoring hot spots after a massive fire destroyed the former Travellers Inn building on Queens Avenue Saturday.
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Four ridings on Vancouver Island will not have their results on Saturday night, with the results being close enough that they will rely on mail-in ballot results. https://cheknews.ca/4-island-ridings-too-close-to-call-with-mail-in-ballots-still-left-to-be-counted-1356339/

cheknews.ca4 Island ridings too close to call with mail-in ballots still left to be countedFour ridings on Vancouver Island will not have their results on Saturday night, with the results being close enough that they will rely on mail-in ballot results.
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The Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has been re-elected in his riding of Vancouver-Point Grey, but his party has lost the election to the B.C. Conservative…

cheknews.caBC NDP Leader David Eby wins Vancouver-Point Grey, loses electionThe Canadian Press decision desk is projecting that British Columbia NDP Leader David Eby has been re-elected in his riding of Vancouver-Point Grey, but his party has lost the election to the B.C. Conservative Party.