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President Donald Trump sharply criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was the result of shoddy construction and not the work of vandals, as he…

Trump blasts Pirro after she refutes his claim that Reflecting Pool was damaged by vandalsPresident Donald Trump on Saturday sharply criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro's assessment that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was the result of shoddy construction and not the work of vandals, as he claims.cheknews.ca

Members of the Canadian Armed Forces have wrapped up an over month-long training exercises involving 30 different nations. https://cheknews.ca/800-canadian-armed-forces-members-participate-in-one-of-largest-multinational-military-exercises-1339944/

800 Canadian Armed Forces members participate in one of largest multinational military exercisesMembers of the Canadian Armed Forces have wrapped up an over month-long training exercises involving 30 different nations.cheknews.ca

WestJet has begun cancelling flights as the deadline for the 72-hour notice for the flight attendant strike and lockout is nearing, affecting airports on Vancouver Island. https://cheknews.ca/westjet-cancels-flights-out-of-vancouver-island-airports-with-flight-attendant-strike-nearing-1339937/

WestJet cancels flights out of Vancouver Island airports with flight attendant strike nearingWestJet has begun cancelling flights as the deadline for the 72-hour notice for the flight attendant strike and lockout is nearing, affecting airports on Vancouver Island.cheknews.ca

Since winning the leadership of a party knocked to its knees in the 2025 federal election, Lewis has maintained his immediate priority is preparing the NDP for an election, not winning a seat in the House of…

Lewis says he won’t run for office until the NDP is ‘ready’ for a general electionSince winning the leadership of a party knocked to its knees in the 2025 federal election, Lewis has maintained his immediate priority is preparing the NDP for an election — not winning a seat in the House of Commons.cheknews.ca

A cold front bringing strong winds and thunderstorms, with little to no rain, is expected to sweep over southern B.C. this long weekend, fanning out-of-control wildfires that already threaten several…

Cold front could escalate B.C. wildfires ahead of August long weekendA cold front bringing strong winds and thunderstorms, with little to no rain, is expected to sweep over southern B.C. this long weekend, fanning out-of-control wildfires that already threaten several communities.cheknews.ca

The trend promotes maximum sun exposure with minimal, if any, sunscreen — and is alarming parents and dermatologists. https://cheknews.ca/dermatologists-desperately-want-gen-z-to-stop-tanmaxxing-but-are-their-warnings-effective-1339925/

Dermatologists desperately want gen Z to stop ‘tanmaxxing’ — but are their warnings effective?TikTok feeds have been flush with posts from mostly gen Z — teens and young adults in their 20s — posing in bikinis or showing off their tan lines with the hashtag #tanmaxxing.cheknews.ca

Some travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins its first round of cancellations ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants. https://cheknews.ca/westjet-cancels-flights-as-sunday-strike-deadline-looms-1339917/

WestJet cancels flights as Sunday strike deadline loomsSome travellers are heading into the long weekend on edge, as WestJet begins its first round of cancellations ahead of a possible strike by flight attendants.cheknews.ca

The Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC) is a department of the Islands Trust with its own board and annual budget that manages 115 protected land areas, with that number expected to go up to 120 next…

What goes into preserving and protecting land as costs rise for Islands Trust ConservancyThe Islands Trust Conservancy (ITC) is a department of the Islands Trust with its own board and annual budget that manages 115 protected land areas, with that number expected to go up to 120 next year. cheknews.ca

The Cottage and Castle is as magical as it sounds. It’s a charming bed and breakfast in the equally charming municipality of Chemainus. https://cheknews.ca/she-had-a-passion-the-queen-behind-the-cottage-and-castle-bb-in-chemainus-1339560/

‘She had a passion’: The queen behind the Cottage and Castle B&B in ChemainusThe Cottage and Castle is as magical as it sounds. It’s a charming bed and breakfast in the equally charming municipality of Chemainus.cheknews.ca

If you are looking for a slice of heaven served with a side of small-town heart, this edition of Order Up is for you. https://cheknews.ca/order-up-wheelin-krust-pizza-1339779/

Order Up: Wheelin’ Krust PizzaIf you are looking for a slice of heaven served with a side of small-town heart, this edition of Order Up is for you.cheknews.ca

The City of Victoria has passed a bylaw providing more compensation for tenants displaced from their homes due to renovations. https://cheknews.ca/renovicted-tenants-in-victoria-will-get-more-compensation-1339867/

‘Renovicted’ tenants in Victoria will get more compensationThe City of Victoria has passed a bylaw providing more compensation for tenants displaced from their homes due to renovations.cheknews.ca

Snowbirds fans will have plenty to look forward to this long weekend with various performances taking place.  https://cheknews.ca/three-final-snowbird-performances-are-taking-place-over-the-long-weekend-1339882/

Three final Snowbird performances are taking place over the long weekendSnowbirds fans will have plenty to look forward to this long weekend with various performances taking place.cheknews.ca

Arriving at the Comox Valley Airport Friday, Coleman Taylor, had no idea his life was about to change in a heartbeat. https://cheknews.ca/im-overwhelmed-father-daughter-reunite-in-comox-after-34-years-1339868/

‘I’m overwhelmed’: Father and daughter reunite in Comox after 34 yearsArriving at the Comox Valley Airport Friday, Coleman Taylor, had no idea his life was about to change in a heartbeat.cheknews.ca

Reports of backed up traffic continue from drivers on Highway 1 near Chemainus with multiple witnesses saying a serious crash has traffic at a standstill. https://cheknews.ca/reports-of-possible-crash-stalls-traffic-at-highway-1-near-chemainus-1339875/

Reports of possible crash stalls traffic at Highway 1 near ChemainusReports of backed up traffic continue from drivers on Highway 1 near Chemainus with multiple witnesses saying a serious crash has traffic at a standstill.cheknews.ca

A congressman from Washington State says the U.S. Coast Guard should review and update oil spill response plans as news of a planned pipeline from Alberta to B.C. would increase oil tanker traffic in the Salish…

Washington state congressman wants spill response review for Alberta pipeline to B.C.A congressman from Washington State says the U.S. Coast Guard should review and update oil spill response plans as news of a planned pipeline from Alberta to B.C. would increase oil tanker traffic in the Salish Sea.cheknews.ca

Mounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta. https://cheknews.ca/alberta-rcmp-charge-man-with-theft-forging-documents-in-cattle-rustling-case-1339851/

Alberta RCMP charge man with theft, forging documents in cattle rustling caseMounties say a man has been charged in an investigation into the theft and fraudulent sale of cattle in southern Alberta.cheknews.ca

Mounties say raising a sunken fishing charter in the Straight of Georgia near Richmond, B.C., where six people are presumed drowned, needs to be done carefully as the vessel is considered evidence in their…

RCMP continue careful recovery of sunken fishing charter in B.C. watersMounties say raising a sunken fishing charter in the Straight of Georgia near Richmond, B.C., where six people are presumed drowned, needs to be done carefully as the vessel is considered evidence in their investigation. cheknews.ca

A Victoria swimmer is about to embark on an epic journey as part of a conservation campaign for the Fraser River, which is a vital habitat for salmon.  https://cheknews.ca/victoria-woman-part-of-team-swimming-1400-kilometres-along-fraser-river-for-conservation-campaign-1339842/

Victoria woman part of team swimming 1,400 kilometres along Fraser River for conservation campaignA Victoria swimmer is about to embark on an epic journey as part of a conservation campaign for the Fraser River, which is a vital habitat for salmon. cheknews.ca

A school teacher on Hornby Island and a UBC professor are helping the Gulf Island students and families stay in their community another year by bringing a unqiue learning opportunity to their own…

Hornby Island Seaweed School partnership with UBC keeps students learning at homeA Hornby Island teacher and a UBC prof are helping more Grade 8 students continue learning at home on the Gulf Island through their Seaweed School.cheknews.ca

Drivers are being told to expect delays after a crash snarled traffic along the northbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Goldstream Park on Friday afternoon. https://cheknews.ca/delays-expected-after-crash-briefly-closes-trans-canada-highway-near-goldstream-park-1339809/

Delays expected after crash briefly closes Trans-Canada Highway near Goldstream ParkDrivers are being told to expect delays after a crash snarled traffic along the northbound lanes of the Trans-Canada Highway near Goldstream Park on Friday afternoon.cheknews.ca