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B.C. Votes 2026: Conservative Kevin Acton elected as Vernon-Lumby MLA
B.C. Conservative candidate wins his first term as an MLA
B.C. Votes 2026: BC Conservative Pavneet Singh wins Kelowna-Lake Country-Coldstream riding
Singh won the riding by over 3,000 votes at the time of publication
Doerkson set to become B.C. premier after projected Conservative majority win
Interim leader Doerkson takes Conservatives to projected majority just five weeks into job
Explore winemaker Yeung’s 2025 releases
Explore while relishing Adega's legacy wines
George Anderson, incumbent NDP, projected to win Nanaimo-Lantzville
The NDP's George Anderson has held onto his seat in the Nanaimo-Lantzville riding. The post George Anderson, incumbent NDP, projected to win Nanaimo-Lantzville appeared first on CHEK.
BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island
BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan is projected to win the riding of Saanich North and the Islands. The post BC Green Leader Emily Lowan wins bid for riding on Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK.
4 Island ridings too close to call with mail-in ballots still left to be counted
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. The post 4 Island ridings too close to call with mail-in ballots still left to be counted appeared first on CHEK.
Grace Lore projected to reclaim Victoria-Beacon Hill seat
BC NDP incumbent MLA Grace Lore is projected to return to her seat in Victoria-Beacon Hill for a third term. The post Grace Lore projected to reclaim Victoria-Beacon Hill seat appeared first on CHEK.
Where the parties stand on drugs and crime
The BC NDP and Conservative Party of BC platforms are light on promised solutions to address the ongoing unregulated toxic drug crisis, aiming policy instead at street disorder. The post Where the parties stand on drugs and crime appeared first on CHEK.
BC Green Leader Emily Lowan clinches seat in Vancouver Island riding
BC Green Leader Emily Lowan has won the riding of Saanich North and the Islands. Lowan, 26, was running against Kayla Bryson of the NDP, Ryan Windsor of the Conservatives, and CentreBC’s Richard Smith. According to preliminary results from Elections BC, Lowan received 3,348 votes. Lowan, who was...
Canadian lottery winner first told wife they won much lower prize before big reveal
A trip to the store to buy a light bulb ended up shining a light on a brighter future for a Canadian lottery player. The route led Mehrdad P. of Maple Ridge, B.C., past a gas station, where he decided to check his ticket for the Oct. 9, 2026 Lotto Max draw. Mehrdad used a self-scanner to check...
Dallas Brodie suffers landslide defeat in Vancouver-Quilchena
Dallas Brodie, interim leader of the OneBC party, has suffered a landslide defeat in the Vancouver-Quilchena riding. According to preliminary results from Elections BC, Brodie — who has been the centre of several controversies during her political career– received 500 votes, trailing behind Carson...
20 fantastic things to do in Vancouver this week: Oct. 26 to Nov. 1
So long, October, and hello, November! Ease into the new month by checking out these fun things to do in Vancouver. From Halloween fun to exciting sports matchups and more, here are 20 fun events you need to check out around Vancouver from Oct. 26 to Nov. 1. Be sure to view our Listed section for...
These 17 eateries were just named the best fine dining restaurants in Canada
Tripadvisor recently revealed its list of the Best Fine Dining Restaurants in Canada as part of its Travelers’ Choice Awards, and a number of great restaurants have made the list. “When you’re looking for the crème-de-la-crème, these are the places worth getting on the waiting list for. Think:...
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Oct. 24
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.
Winnipeg Jets’ winless skid hits 5 with another 1-goal loss in Heritage Classic
The Jets scored their lone goal with under five minutes left as their losing streak went to five games with a 2-1 defeat to the Montreal Canadiens in the Heritage Classic.
Lula re-elected in Brazil as Bolsonaro rejects results
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, a vocal critic of U.S. President Donald Trump, was re-elected on Sunday. But opponent Flávio Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat late Sunday, calling the move to extend voting hours unprecedented.
WATCH: Global National – Oct. 25
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen
He broke the world record for speed skateboarding in Quebec | The Moment
Downhill skateboarder Diego Poncelet tells The National about the moment he beat the speed skateboarding record, reaching 151.83 km/h down the Route du Fleuve in Charlevoix's Les Éboulements, Quebec.
Minneapolis withdrawal was 'surrender', Trump's ex-border patrol chief tells BBC
Greg Bovino was the public face of the controversial immigration enforcement operation in the city earlier this year.
Eric Bauza, voice of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck, dies aged 46
Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.
Remains Found in Haiti During Hunt for Missing Salvadoran Soldiers
El Salvador had sent hundreds of troops to find the four men, who disappeared six days ago. The president of El Salvador denied the bodies were those of his soldiers.
Russia to host first Olympic federation world event since Ukraine invasion
The International Weightlifting Federation becomes the first Olympic federation to choose Russia to host a world championships since its invasion of Ukraine.
Voters in Brazil head to polls as Lula goes up against Bolsonaro's son
Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of Brazil's imprisoned ex-president, is challenging Lula, who is seeking a fourth term in office.