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A new law introduced in the House of Commons on Tuesday aims to allow Canadians to make advance requests for a medically-assisted death, but access is likely to vary depending on their…

A dead humpback whale has been found near where a BC Ferries' vessel hit a whale earlier this month. https://cheknews.ca/dead-humpback-whale-found-near-where-bc-ferries-vessel-hit-whale-1356936/

Police in the British Columbia Interior are warning of a "potent" batch of illicit drugs after two suspected overdoses in 24 hours. https://cheknews.ca/police-in-salmon-arm-b-c-warn-of-potent-drugs-after-two-overdoses-in-24-hours-1356926/

An RCMP officer and a North Saanich resident helped free a deer that was stuck in a backyard pool earlier this week. https://cheknews.ca/oh-deer-rcmp-homeowner-free-deer-stuck-in-pool-in-north-saanich-1356925/

Ucluelet RCMP continue to search for a Campbell River man who was reported missing more than a year ago. https://cheknews.ca/ucluelet-rcmp-continue-search-for-missing-campbell-river-man-1356916/

With Halloween just days away, the BC SPCA is reminding British Columbians to keep their pets and local wildlife safe from spooky-season hazards. https://cheknews.ca/bc-spca-shares-halloween-safety-tips-for-pets-and-wildlife-1356876/

A B.C. man was handed $7,500 in fines for possessing northern abalone, an endangered species in Canada. https://cheknews.ca/b-c-man-fined-7-5k-for-possessing-endangered-abalone-1356881/

Parts of the British Columbia Interior are set to see their first significant snowfall at lower elevations this season. https://cheknews.ca/environment-canada-warns-of-pockets-of-heavy-snow-in-b-c-interior-1356870/

Victoria's Nathan Rourke is once again in the running for one of the Canadian Football League’s top honours. https://cheknews.ca/victorias-nathan-rourke-among-two-bc-lions-nominated-for-cfl-awards-1356856/

Actor Walter Koenig, who played Ensign Pavel Chekov, the youthful Russian navigator on the “ Star Trek ” television series and several movies, has died. He was 90. https://cheknews.ca/walter-koenig-ensign-chekov-on-the-original-star-trek-series-dies-at-90-1356851/

One person was taken to hospital and hundreds of BC Hydro customers remain without power following a crash in the Cedar area south of Nanaimo early Tuesday morning. https://cheknews.ca/1-taken-to-hospital-after-crash-knocks-out-power-to-hundreds-near-nanaimo-1356843/

Two restaurants on humble Vancouver Island have been named among the top 10 best fine dining eateries in Canada, according to Tripadvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Awards. https://cheknews.ca/2-vancouver-island-restaurants-among-top-10-fine-dining-spots-in-canada-tripadvisor-1356834/

A new process to review the Indian Act won't necessarily lead to the controversial legislation's termination, Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified on Tuesday. https://cheknews.ca/carney-says-ottawas-indian-act-review-might-not-end-up-abolishing-the-law-1356824/

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....

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/

The morning after B.C.'s election, a dozen masked men stood on the steps of the legislature displaying a white nationalist slogan. https://cheknews.ca/doerkson-denounces-white-supremacist-stunt-at-b-c-legislature-1356640/

B.C.’s new premier-elect, Lorne Doerkson, says he’s got a full slate of reforms ready to go the moment his government is sworn into office. https://cheknews.ca/premier-elect-doerkson-sets-sights-on-b-c-finances-sweeping-reforms-1356740/

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…

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/

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…

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/

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/

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/

An interim CEO of BC Ferries has been appointed after the company's board "initiated a leadership transition." https://cheknews.ca/nicolas-jimenez-ousted-as-bc-ferries-ceo-in-leadership-transition-1356590/

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/

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/

Change may be in the air provincially, but in Victoria one familiar face will be sticking around after a landslide vote in his favour. https://cheknews.ca/victoria-has-spoken-marty-the-marmot-to-stay-on-as-mascot-in-landslide-victory-1356526/

Halloween pumpkins will be flying high in Campbell River this weekend as firefighters prepare for the return of the annual Pumpkin Smash. https://cheknews.ca/campbell-river-firefighters-bringing-back-annual-pumpkin-smash-1356518/

Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says he's told Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada should abolish the Indian Act. https://cheknews.ca/kinew-calls-on-carney-to-abolish-the-indian-act-at-meeting-with-chiefs-1356519/

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/

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/

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/

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/

Halloween is almost here, so we're talking about Halloween hazards for pets and wildlife. https://cheknews.ca/pet-chek-barbie-and-the-halloween-litter-puppies-share-spooktacular-safety-tips-1356467/

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/

British Columbia's premier designate says he doesn't know what the plan is to keep the Whitecaps in Vancouver. https://cheknews.ca/b-c-s-premier-designate-plans-to-speak-with-whitecaps-about-future-in-vancouver-1356445/

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…

Drivers travelling near Ucluelet can expect minor delays this week as road crews carry out paving and pavement repairs along Port Albion Road and Highway 4. https://cheknews.ca/roadwork-to-slow-traffic-on-highway-4-near-ucluelet-1356424/

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/

A home in Fort St John, B.C., has been peppered with gunshots.

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/

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/

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/

The Conservative's Kris McNichol is projected to win the Ladysmith-Oceanside riding in the 2026 provincial election. https://cheknews.ca/kris-mcnichol-projected-to-win-ladysmith-oceanside-winner-1355562/

Mike Hicks of the BC Conservatives is projected to win the Juan de Fuca-Malahat riding in the 2026 provincial election. https://cheknews.ca/mike-hicks-projected-to-win-juan-de-fuca-malahat-winner-1355529/

The Conservative's Bert Chen is projected to win the Cowichan Valley riding in the 2026 provincial election. https://cheknews.ca/bert-chen-projected-to-win-cowichan-valley-1355503/

The NDP's Will Cole-Hamilton is projected to win the Courtenay-Comox riding in the 2026 provincial election. https://cheknews.ca/latest-election-results-for-courtenay-comox-1355496/

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/

11 of Vancouver Island’s 15 ridings have been called - 8 NDP - 2 Conservatives - 1 Green cheknews.ca/final-voting...

The Conservatives' Anna Kindy is projected to win the North Island riding in the 2026 provincial election. https://cheknews.ca/anna-kindy-projected-to-win-north-island-1356100/