CHEK Newsby emmabolznerin Publishedon Posted on February 24, 2026February 24, 2026 Victoria’s Lakehill U-17 girls soccer team heading to nationals for the first time Revisiting John Candy’s time on Vancouver Island Terry Fox’s family look back on his legacy 45 years after the Marathon of Hope began New documentary on artist E.J. Hughes premieres in October at VIFF Abkhazi Garden will be holding in honour of International Day of Peace North Cowichan proposes purchase of land for nature conservation Campbell River receives final grant towards its FireSmart program ‘It is challenging’: Host families needed as 42nd Victoria Open Golf Tournament returns UVic receives $5M donation towards Indigenous-led projects Island Health offers tips to staying healthy this school year Hornby Island Arts Centre celebrates an official opening