July 18, 2025 • 16 mins
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Speaker 1 (00:02):
Check podcasts. This is an abbreviated version of check News
watch full Check newscasts week days at five, six, and ten,
or anytime one Check plus or Checknews dot CA.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
I did receive an apology for all that our family
has been put through. It It's been hell and I
would never wish this on another family.
Speaker 3 (00:27):
In an abrupt reversal, the province announces that it will
resume funding treatments for a terminal ill ten year old
Lianfeford girl.
Speaker 4 (00:36):
A government table to wage offer that's below inflation, that's
completely unacceptable to our members.
Speaker 3 (00:41):
Negotiations between the province and public service workers have broken down.
A strike vote is on the horizon and could impact
nearly one hundred thousand workers.
Speaker 5 (00:52):
And when you get out and back into society, it
could be scary for people. I know it was scary
for me. But having a good community of recovery is huge.
Speaker 3 (01:06):
A new recovery center opens in Langford and it's already
offering hope and more. Chech News starts now, Good Evening,
thanks for joining us. Months after pulling funding for a
Langford girl's medical treatment for a rare terminal disease, BC's
(01:29):
Health Minister has backed down and Josie Osborne apologized to
the family of ten year old Charlie Pollock for the
turmoil caused by her decision. Mary Griffin has the latest.
Speaker 6 (01:44):
It's over.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
I just got off the phone with Minister Osborne and
it's over.
Speaker 7 (02:00):
Your medication back after six months of fighting the decision
to pull funding for her daughter's medication. The best news possible.
Speaker 8 (02:09):
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Speaker 7 (02:12):
Langford's ten year old Charlie Pollock is the only child
in BC with a rare and fatal neuro degenerative disorder
known as Baton disease. The only treatment is the drug Bernua,
administered at the cost of eight hundred thousand dollars a year.
Earlier this year, BC's Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Panel
recommended Charlie's funding be pulled due to Brenera's limited effectiveness,
(02:38):
but that decision was reversed by BC's Health Minister, who
offered an apology to Charlie's family.
Speaker 6 (02:44):
I absolutely regret how this has played out and that's
why we are taking action to ensure that no family
with Baton disease goes through this again.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
I did receive an apology for all that our family
has been put through it. It's been hell and I
would never wish this on another family.
Speaker 7 (03:04):
On Thursday, more than a dozen of the world's leading
baton disease experts sent a letter to Premier eb and
the Health Minister. Doctor Andrew mcphaden is one of those signatories.
Speaker 9 (03:15):
It was us imploring them to take a second look
to understand that this isn't a disagreement amongst experts. This
is a disagreement amongst polison makers and experts, and that
in the end, expert guidance and evidence based medicine should
win out. And I think that that's what took place here.
Speaker 7 (03:36):
With the reassurance that Charlie's treatments will continue, Fails is
grateful and ready to move on.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
It puts this nightmare to rest and we can put
all of our energy back into loving Charlie instead of
advocacy and fundraising and phone calls and emails and just
like the relentlessness this last six months has been.
Speaker 7 (03:57):
On Friday, the Ministry of Health confirmed that four members
at the Expert Drug panel that recommended cutting the funding
for Charlie's treatment had resigned in protest.
Speaker 3 (04:09):
Sidney North SENECHARCMP is asking the public to keep an
eye out for a missing fourteen year old who was
last seen on July fourteenth. Jessa Rose Darlean Casey is
described as five foot six swing one hundred thirty pounds,
with red hair and blue eyes. She was last seen
wearing a white T shirt and black shorts. If you've
seen her, call your local police or crime stoppers. Drivers
(04:32):
of evs and hybrid vehicles could find themselves stranded on
Vancouver Island this summer if their cars require repairs. A
newly enforced policy means even if a car has encountered
a computer glitch that's making it undriveable, TOE companies will
be denied boarding ferries with them. Sky Ryan reports.
Speaker 10 (04:51):
Steve Blunt carefully backs his tow truck in Nanaimo Friday,
trying to find a spot for this pristine looking Polestar
electric vehicle that's been limbo for four days because there
is no repair facility on the island to fix it
and BC Ferries won't let it leave Vancouver Island board
one of their vessels by tow truck.
Speaker 11 (05:10):
I'm shocked to the naked eye. This car is not
a threat to anybody short of somebody thinking that it
is because it's on the back of a tow truck.
Speaker 9 (05:18):
Oh, frustrating, horrendous.
Speaker 10 (05:22):
The car's owner is Chris Moffett. He and his wife
were visiting Vancouver Island from Whistler when he says the
two year old EV encountered an error while they were
waiting for the ferry and departure Bay Monday, and he
couldn't get the car to move forward.
Speaker 9 (05:34):
It didn't seem like a major thing.
Speaker 11 (05:36):
Maybe it's a computer glitch.
Speaker 10 (05:37):
Only when the tow truck tried to take the ev
across on the ferry, it was denied entry to the
vessel due to Transport Canada regulations that are recently being
enforced at the discretion of BC Ferries, essentially trapping evs
that can't be repaired on the island.
Speaker 12 (05:52):
Here, if you bring an electric vehicle over to Vancouver Island,
you damage it so it's not drivable. You cannot leave
the island with that vehicle.
Speaker 8 (06:01):
There's enough of them on the road now that you've
been thought about a long time ago.
Speaker 13 (06:04):
So Mid Islands Howing booked a spot on the c
Span Ferry. A barge out of Nanaimo's Duke Point, only
to turn up with the terminal here on Thursday. Do
not entry again for safety reasons.
Speaker 12 (06:15):
There's no way right now for us to transport electric
or hybrid vehicles off of Vancouver at.
Speaker 11 (06:22):
Maybe we shouldn't be allowing the electric cars to come
over here if we can't get them back.
Speaker 10 (06:25):
According to c SPAN, Moffatt's EV was denied boarding on
their barge because it was inoperable and not on a
flatbed tow truck or trailer, and in a statement to
check News, the company said it's prepared to support EV
travel if all safety requirements are met. However, tow truck
drivers say damaged evs like this one are now amassing
on Vancouver Island.
Speaker 11 (06:45):
It's happening as we speak. They're more and more and
more of them.
Speaker 6 (06:49):
So they worry.
Speaker 10 (06:49):
If Moffat's meticulous EV isn't acceptable and a new policy
isn't developed soon, EV's damaged and stranded here will quickly
pile up.
Speaker 3 (07:01):
West or RCNP say. A group of unidentified youths is
suspected of crashing a stolen vehicle into a retaining wall
in Langford last night. Our CNP officers were called to
the twenty six hundred block of Pete Road about eleven
PM for a report that a vehicle had crashed into
a retaining wall.
Speaker 6 (07:17):
Police say the vehicle.
Speaker 3 (07:18):
Stopped short of crashing into the building, but the retaining
wall was significantly damaged. Police say the suspects are a
group of two to four youths between fifteen and twenty
years old. Last scene running south on Pete Road. Anyone
who lives between the twenty six hundred block of Pete
Road and Arncott Road is asked to check their surveillance
cameras between ten and eleven fifteen pm. The union representing
(07:41):
BC's public servants says contract negotiations with the province have
reached an impasse and it's heading toward a strike vote.
The union says the offer the province put on the
table falls well short of addressing members' needs and is
only increasing their frustration. Corry sitaway has more.
Speaker 8 (08:00):
Fire firefighters to correction workers. PC's public service sector could
come to a standstill in a matter of weeks. After
half a year of negotiations. The union representing thirty four
thousand provincial public servants is walking away from the table.
Speaker 4 (08:14):
Government table the wage offer that's below inflation. That's completely
unacceptable to our members.
Speaker 8 (08:19):
BCGU president Paul Finch says it's become clear the province
and the union are miles apart on issues central to
civil servants like wages, a modernized contract and protecting the
ability to work from home.
Speaker 4 (08:32):
Well, we want provisions that protect telework from being distributed
discriminatetorily or arbitrarily, and we think that's basic. We think
that's something that everyone can agree on.
Speaker 8 (08:42):
Finch says the deal presented by the provincial government's Public
Service Agency last night falls short of addressing members' needs
and has only deepened frustrations. Oak Cat It was a
similar situation just three years ago when BC public servants
took job action, resulting in the disruption of liquor and
cannabis sales across BC, before reaching a deal two weeks later. Today,
(09:06):
Finance Minister Brenda Bailey tells check News she respects the
union's prerogative to take a strike vote, but it's hopeful
they'll return to the table so parties can focus on
reaching a settlement.
Speaker 4 (09:16):
Frankly, we need to go and get a strike mandate
and that's exactly.
Speaker 6 (09:19):
What we're doing.
Speaker 8 (09:20):
That settlement from the union's perspective, is far out of reach.
Speaker 4 (09:23):
I think our members are frustrated. Last night at the
bargaining table, you know we will at nine pm with
the employer, we were in a back and forth about
whether or not wildfirefighters in this province sleeping intents are
on travel status, and the employer told us that was
their interpretation that because they were sleeping in a tent,
the tent amounted to appropriate accommodation and that they therefore,
(09:48):
because they were being given accommodation, they wouldn't get travel status.
Speaker 5 (09:51):
I mean, I think this is just out of touch.
Speaker 4 (09:53):
I don't think that any of our members would agree
with this, and frankly, I don't think anyone in British
British Columbians would agree with this.
Speaker 8 (09:59):
The union is now preparing for a strike vote to
get a stronger mandate from civil servants. That vote is
estimated to begin mid August.
Speaker 3 (10:08):
Mental health and addiction services are now more readily available
on the West Shore. A new recovery center has opened
in Langford, giving multiple services and programs a home to
help those in need.
Speaker 6 (10:18):
McKenzie read reports.
Speaker 14 (10:21):
From the outside. This may look like a typical Langford
home but as soon as you walk through the front doors,
the message is clear. This is a house of hope.
Speaker 7 (10:30):
It's a one stop shop of trying to help people.
Speaker 14 (10:32):
The Rewired Recovery Foundation has taken over the home to
create a safe space for those in recovery to find support.
Six community organizations are working here providing rapid access to
treatment and support. We've got five meetings, twelve step meetings
are already started here.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
We've got a smart meeting started here.
Speaker 11 (10:50):
We've got three counselors working out of the building two
days a week.
Speaker 14 (10:55):
We've got a social club that does games, nights and
different events out of here. The center features a living room,
multiple offices and meeting spaces with comfy furniture to make
it feel like home.
Speaker 5 (11:06):
It's absolutely huge.
Speaker 14 (11:08):
Buzz mckinness, who suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction
for twenty eight years, is running a narcotics anonymous meeting
out of the center. He says having a hub with
multiple services is vital for recovery.
Speaker 5 (11:19):
Getting out of treatment can be scary. You're in a
safe bubble for quite some time, and when you get
out and back into society it could be scary for people.
I know it was scary for me, but having a
good community of recovery is huge buzz things.
Speaker 14 (11:39):
The location on the West Shore will make a big
difference as people looking to access help don't have to
go downtown to take.
Speaker 5 (11:46):
A bus into town that could be an hour out
of their day and stuff like that. So to have
something more local for people, especially with the community growing
so much, it helps a lot.
Speaker 11 (11:57):
We locked services and it's been a big priority for
me to be able to ensure that we're investing in services.
But here is an opportunity where put government aside, community
has come together.
Speaker 14 (12:07):
All the services at the Recovery Center are free for
those who need it, with a hope to create true connection.
It's so integral to have a safe space that's accessible
to all.
Speaker 3 (12:18):
It is one of the most popular beaches on Vancouver
Island and now Chesterman Beach in Tafino is getting some
international recognition. So what better time to debut our new
Wickaninish in ta Fino live cam. YEP, this is a
live look at Chesterman Beach. It showcases the beautiful beach,
which has been named sixteenth on the list of the
(12:38):
fifty best beaches in the world. That's according to the
website Big seven Travel. It was the only Canadian location
to crack the list, and the website says it's not
just beautiful with its white sand, but it's also Blue
Flag certified, which means it meets high environmental standards. The
number one spot on this year's list went to white
Haven Beach in Australia. That is a pretty nice view
(13:01):
of Chesterman Beach there from our new wikandini in camera
tests and it was a little bit cloudy the start
of the day, which we haven't seen. A little bit
cooler than we've seen in the last little while.
Speaker 6 (13:11):
But you don't know what's the weekend shaping up, like.
Speaker 15 (13:14):
Yeah, what had changed in the forecast this morning? At
least Stacey, because it's seen so hot for the last week.
Speaker 6 (13:18):
Today it was the first day I.
Speaker 15 (13:19):
Didn't have to close all my windows in the morning
pull all the planes down, so it was nice to
leave those windows open for a little bit to get
some fresh air inside. I've been closing them at night,
opening them at night rather closing them in the morning,
and that really makes a big difference with the heat.
Because lots of areas, including where I am in santaj
above thirty degrees every day for at least the last week,
but temperature wise today back to normal for most areas.
(13:40):
So we saw temperatures low to mid twenties for a
good chunk of Vancouver Island, part's of Greater Victoria around
that twenty to twenty four degree mark depending on where
you were, and then the East Island as well, those
temperatures sort of around that low to mid twenty degree mark.
You can see the temperatures for Saturday here, so that's
Saturday afternoon instead of all of the red we've had
on this map lately, just inland areas of the island,
some little pockets those hot spots in Greater Victoria. No,
(14:02):
it's hard to see because it's small there, but there
was areas by Butchhark Garden parts of Sandwich that.
Speaker 6 (14:06):
Really sizzle up. We'll still sizzle.
Speaker 15 (14:08):
Up a little bit tomorrow, but not quite as warm
what we've seen, so a couple of days of temperature
is a little closer to seasonal, but we do have
another warm up in store next week, although it's not
looking quite as warm.
Speaker 6 (14:18):
As what we've seen the last few days.
Speaker 15 (14:20):
But we do have human X ratings for tomorrow for
parts of the island, so humidity making it feel a
little bit warmer than it is.
Speaker 6 (14:26):
And today's weather photo was this great shot from.
Speaker 15 (14:28):
Alexander McCracken of a smoky sunrise over Protection Island with
the coast mountains in the distance. It was taken from
Nanaimo Harbor yesterday morning, hazy conditions there, although it was
a bit better today, the cloud cover was blocking out
a lot today as well. And with the hot weather
we've had for the past week, it's not just people
trying to keep cool. Wildlife are also looking to beat
the heat. Marylyn and Murray and Campbell River sent in
(14:51):
this cute video of a hummingbird taking a bath in
their fountain. They say it's a daily occurrence now with
multiple hummingbirds coming to cool off clean up. And here's
how kitties Bella and Frieda were keeping cool hanging out
in the shade of a clematis. Thanks to Velle Sangster
of Lake Cowitchin for sending in this cute shot. David
Peterson emailed in this cute photo of Jilly from Couquitlam
(15:15):
cooling off with a nice cold popsicle. That is one
smart ooch, great way.
Speaker 6 (15:20):
To cool off. You won't need to cool off much.
Speaker 15 (15:23):
This weekend should be pretty nice, manageable, lovely temperatures for
getting out, although there is a chance of brain for
parts of the island.
Speaker 6 (15:29):
I'll tell you where a little bit later.
Speaker 3 (15:30):
Stacy, all right, and I know our free friends appreciate
the cooler temperatures too.
Speaker 12 (15:34):
Thanks. Test.
Speaker 6 (15:34):
We'll see in a little bit.
Speaker 3 (15:36):
Also still to come on check News, we asked the
question should Canada's voting age? We dropped to sixteen? Some
folks think so. Also still ahead this story.
Speaker 2 (15:45):
On the very top of that site was a pop
up ad. He didn't recognize it as an ad, and
it had a start button, so he hit the start button.
Speaker 3 (15:53):
We'll tell you what to look out for with online
subscriptions and free trials on scam Alert.
Speaker 6 (15:58):
That's coming up after a short break.
Speaker 1 (16:00):
Watchful checknewscasts weekdays at five, six, and ten, or anytime
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Check podcasts. This is an abbreviated version of check News
watch full Check newscasts week days at five, six, and ten,
or anytime one Check plus or Checknews dot CA.
Speaker 2 (00:16):
I did receive an apology for all that our family
has been put through. It It's been hell and I
would never wish this on another family.
Speaker 3 (00:27):
In an abrupt reversal, the province announces that it will
resume funding treatments for a terminal ill ten year old
Lianfeford girl.
Speaker 4 (00:36):
A government table to wage offer that's below inflation, that's
completely unacceptable to our members.
Speaker 3 (00:41):
Negotiations between the province and public service workers have broken down.
A strike vote is on the horizon and could impact
nearly one hundred thousand workers.
Speaker 5 (00:52):
And when you get out and back into society, it
could be scary for people. I know it was scary
for me. But having a good community of recovery is huge.
Speaker 3 (01:06):
A new recovery center opens in Langford and it's already
offering hope and more. Chech News starts now, Good Evening,
thanks for joining us. Months after pulling funding for a
Langford girl's medical treatment for a rare terminal disease, BC's
(01:29):
Health Minister has backed down and Josie Osborne apologized to
the family of ten year old Charlie Pollock for the
turmoil caused by her decision. Mary Griffin has the latest.
Speaker 6 (01:44):
It's over.
Speaker 2 (01:51):
I just got off the phone with Minister Osborne and
it's over.
Speaker 7 (02:00):
Your medication back after six months of fighting the decision
to pull funding for her daughter's medication. The best news possible.
Speaker 8 (02:09):
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.
Speaker 7 (02:12):
Langford's ten year old Charlie Pollock is the only child
in BC with a rare and fatal neuro degenerative disorder
known as Baton disease. The only treatment is the drug Bernua,
administered at the cost of eight hundred thousand dollars a year.
Earlier this year, BC's Expensive Drugs for Rare Diseases Panel
recommended Charlie's funding be pulled due to Brenera's limited effectiveness,
(02:38):
but that decision was reversed by BC's Health Minister, who
offered an apology to Charlie's family.
Speaker 6 (02:44):
I absolutely regret how this has played out and that's
why we are taking action to ensure that no family
with Baton disease goes through this again.
Speaker 2 (02:54):
I did receive an apology for all that our family
has been put through it. It's been hell and I
would never wish this on another family.
Speaker 7 (03:04):
On Thursday, more than a dozen of the world's leading
baton disease experts sent a letter to Premier eb and
the Health Minister. Doctor Andrew mcphaden is one of those signatories.
Speaker 9 (03:15):
It was us imploring them to take a second look
to understand that this isn't a disagreement amongst experts. This
is a disagreement amongst polison makers and experts, and that
in the end, expert guidance and evidence based medicine should
win out. And I think that that's what took place here.
Speaker 7 (03:36):
With the reassurance that Charlie's treatments will continue, Fails is
grateful and ready to move on.
Speaker 2 (03:43):
It puts this nightmare to rest and we can put
all of our energy back into loving Charlie instead of
advocacy and fundraising and phone calls and emails and just
like the relentlessness this last six months has been.
Speaker 7 (03:57):
On Friday, the Ministry of Health confirmed that four members
at the Expert Drug panel that recommended cutting the funding
for Charlie's treatment had resigned in protest.
Speaker 3 (04:09):
Sidney North SENECHARCMP is asking the public to keep an
eye out for a missing fourteen year old who was
last seen on July fourteenth. Jessa Rose Darlean Casey is
described as five foot six swing one hundred thirty pounds,
with red hair and blue eyes. She was last seen
wearing a white T shirt and black shorts. If you've
seen her, call your local police or crime stoppers. Drivers
(04:32):
of evs and hybrid vehicles could find themselves stranded on
Vancouver Island this summer if their cars require repairs. A
newly enforced policy means even if a car has encountered
a computer glitch that's making it undriveable, TOE companies will
be denied boarding ferries with them. Sky Ryan reports.
Speaker 10 (04:51):
Steve Blunt carefully backs his tow truck in Nanaimo Friday,
trying to find a spot for this pristine looking Polestar
electric vehicle that's been limbo for four days because there
is no repair facility on the island to fix it
and BC Ferries won't let it leave Vancouver Island board
one of their vessels by tow truck.
Speaker 11 (05:10):
I'm shocked to the naked eye. This car is not
a threat to anybody short of somebody thinking that it
is because it's on the back of a tow truck.
Speaker 9 (05:18):
Oh, frustrating, horrendous.
Speaker 10 (05:22):
The car's owner is Chris Moffett. He and his wife
were visiting Vancouver Island from Whistler when he says the
two year old EV encountered an error while they were
waiting for the ferry and departure Bay Monday, and he
couldn't get the car to move forward.
Speaker 9 (05:34):
It didn't seem like a major thing.
Speaker 11 (05:36):
Maybe it's a computer glitch.
Speaker 10 (05:37):
Only when the tow truck tried to take the ev
across on the ferry, it was denied entry to the
vessel due to Transport Canada regulations that are recently being
enforced at the discretion of BC Ferries, essentially trapping evs
that can't be repaired on the island.
Speaker 12 (05:52):
Here, if you bring an electric vehicle over to Vancouver Island,
you damage it so it's not drivable. You cannot leave
the island with that vehicle.
Speaker 8 (06:01):
There's enough of them on the road now that you've
been thought about a long time ago.
Speaker 13 (06:04):
So Mid Islands Howing booked a spot on the c
Span Ferry. A barge out of Nanaimo's Duke Point, only
to turn up with the terminal here on Thursday. Do
not entry again for safety reasons.
Speaker 12 (06:15):
There's no way right now for us to transport electric
or hybrid vehicles off of Vancouver at.
Speaker 11 (06:22):
Maybe we shouldn't be allowing the electric cars to come
over here if we can't get them back.
Speaker 10 (06:25):
According to c SPAN, Moffatt's EV was denied boarding on
their barge because it was inoperable and not on a
flatbed tow truck or trailer, and in a statement to
check News, the company said it's prepared to support EV
travel if all safety requirements are met. However, tow truck
drivers say damaged evs like this one are now amassing
on Vancouver Island.
Speaker 11 (06:45):
It's happening as we speak. They're more and more and
more of them.
Speaker 6 (06:49):
So they worry.
Speaker 10 (06:49):
If Moffat's meticulous EV isn't acceptable and a new policy
isn't developed soon, EV's damaged and stranded here will quickly
pile up.
Speaker 3 (07:01):
West or RCNP say. A group of unidentified youths is
suspected of crashing a stolen vehicle into a retaining wall
in Langford last night. Our CNP officers were called to
the twenty six hundred block of Pete Road about eleven
PM for a report that a vehicle had crashed into
a retaining wall.
Speaker 6 (07:17):
Police say the vehicle.
Speaker 3 (07:18):
Stopped short of crashing into the building, but the retaining
wall was significantly damaged. Police say the suspects are a
group of two to four youths between fifteen and twenty
years old. Last scene running south on Pete Road. Anyone
who lives between the twenty six hundred block of Pete
Road and Arncott Road is asked to check their surveillance
cameras between ten and eleven fifteen pm. The union representing
(07:41):
BC's public servants says contract negotiations with the province have
reached an impasse and it's heading toward a strike vote.
The union says the offer the province put on the
table falls well short of addressing members' needs and is
only increasing their frustration. Corry sitaway has more.
Speaker 8 (08:00):
Fire firefighters to correction workers. PC's public service sector could
come to a standstill in a matter of weeks. After
half a year of negotiations. The union representing thirty four
thousand provincial public servants is walking away from the table.
Speaker 4 (08:14):
Government table the wage offer that's below inflation. That's completely
unacceptable to our members.
Speaker 8 (08:19):
BCGU president Paul Finch says it's become clear the province
and the union are miles apart on issues central to
civil servants like wages, a modernized contract and protecting the
ability to work from home.
Speaker 4 (08:32):
Well, we want provisions that protect telework from being distributed
discriminatetorily or arbitrarily, and we think that's basic. We think
that's something that everyone can agree on.
Speaker 8 (08:42):
Finch says the deal presented by the provincial government's Public
Service Agency last night falls short of addressing members' needs
and has only deepened frustrations. Oak Cat It was a
similar situation just three years ago when BC public servants
took job action, resulting in the disruption of liquor and
cannabis sales across BC, before reaching a deal two weeks later. Today,
(09:06):
Finance Minister Brenda Bailey tells check News she respects the
union's prerogative to take a strike vote, but it's hopeful
they'll return to the table so parties can focus on
reaching a settlement.
Speaker 4 (09:16):
Frankly, we need to go and get a strike mandate
and that's exactly.
Speaker 6 (09:19):
What we're doing.
Speaker 8 (09:20):
That settlement from the union's perspective, is far out of reach.
Speaker 4 (09:23):
I think our members are frustrated. Last night at the
bargaining table, you know we will at nine pm with
the employer, we were in a back and forth about
whether or not wildfirefighters in this province sleeping intents are
on travel status, and the employer told us that was
their interpretation that because they were sleeping in a tent,
the tent amounted to appropriate accommodation and that they therefore,
(09:48):
because they were being given accommodation, they wouldn't get travel status.
Speaker 5 (09:51):
I mean, I think this is just out of touch.
Speaker 4 (09:53):
I don't think that any of our members would agree
with this, and frankly, I don't think anyone in British
British Columbians would agree with this.
Speaker 8 (09:59):
The union is now preparing for a strike vote to
get a stronger mandate from civil servants. That vote is
estimated to begin mid August.
Speaker 3 (10:08):
Mental health and addiction services are now more readily available
on the West Shore. A new recovery center has opened
in Langford, giving multiple services and programs a home to
help those in need.
Speaker 6 (10:18):
McKenzie read reports.
Speaker 14 (10:21):
From the outside. This may look like a typical Langford
home but as soon as you walk through the front doors,
the message is clear. This is a house of hope.
Speaker 7 (10:30):
It's a one stop shop of trying to help people.
Speaker 14 (10:32):
The Rewired Recovery Foundation has taken over the home to
create a safe space for those in recovery to find support.
Six community organizations are working here providing rapid access to
treatment and support. We've got five meetings, twelve step meetings
are already started here.
Speaker 2 (10:49):
We've got a smart meeting started here.
Speaker 11 (10:50):
We've got three counselors working out of the building two
days a week.
Speaker 14 (10:55):
We've got a social club that does games, nights and
different events out of here. The center features a living room,
multiple offices and meeting spaces with comfy furniture to make
it feel like home.
Speaker 5 (11:06):
It's absolutely huge.
Speaker 14 (11:08):
Buzz mckinness, who suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction
for twenty eight years, is running a narcotics anonymous meeting
out of the center. He says having a hub with
multiple services is vital for recovery.
Speaker 5 (11:19):
Getting out of treatment can be scary. You're in a
safe bubble for quite some time, and when you get
out and back into society it could be scary for people.
I know it was scary for me, but having a
good community of recovery is huge buzz things.
Speaker 14 (11:39):
The location on the West Shore will make a big
difference as people looking to access help don't have to
go downtown to take.
Speaker 5 (11:46):
A bus into town that could be an hour out
of their day and stuff like that. So to have
something more local for people, especially with the community growing
so much, it helps a lot.
Speaker 11 (11:57):
We locked services and it's been a big priority for
me to be able to ensure that we're investing in services.
But here is an opportunity where put government aside, community
has come together.
Speaker 14 (12:07):
All the services at the Recovery Center are free for
those who need it, with a hope to create true connection.
It's so integral to have a safe space that's accessible
to all.
Speaker 3 (12:18):
It is one of the most popular beaches on Vancouver
Island and now Chesterman Beach in Tafino is getting some
international recognition. So what better time to debut our new
Wickaninish in ta Fino live cam. YEP, this is a
live look at Chesterman Beach. It showcases the beautiful beach,
which has been named sixteenth on the list of the
(12:38):
fifty best beaches in the world. That's according to the
website Big seven Travel. It was the only Canadian location
to crack the list, and the website says it's not
just beautiful with its white sand, but it's also Blue
Flag certified, which means it meets high environmental standards. The
number one spot on this year's list went to white
Haven Beach in Australia. That is a pretty nice view
(13:01):
of Chesterman Beach there from our new wikandini in camera
tests and it was a little bit cloudy the start
of the day, which we haven't seen. A little bit
cooler than we've seen in the last little while.
Speaker 6 (13:11):
But you don't know what's the weekend shaping up, like.
Speaker 15 (13:14):
Yeah, what had changed in the forecast this morning? At
least Stacey, because it's seen so hot for the last week.
Speaker 6 (13:18):
Today it was the first day I.
Speaker 15 (13:19):
Didn't have to close all my windows in the morning
pull all the planes down, so it was nice to
leave those windows open for a little bit to get
some fresh air inside. I've been closing them at night,
opening them at night rather closing them in the morning,
and that really makes a big difference with the heat.
Because lots of areas, including where I am in santaj
above thirty degrees every day for at least the last week,
but temperature wise today back to normal for most areas.
(13:40):
So we saw temperatures low to mid twenties for a
good chunk of Vancouver Island, part's of Greater Victoria around
that twenty to twenty four degree mark depending on where
you were, and then the East Island as well, those
temperatures sort of around that low to mid twenty degree mark.
You can see the temperatures for Saturday here, so that's
Saturday afternoon instead of all of the red we've had
on this map lately, just inland areas of the island,
some little pockets those hot spots in Greater Victoria. No,
(14:02):
it's hard to see because it's small there, but there
was areas by Butchhark Garden parts of Sandwich that.
Speaker 6 (14:06):
Really sizzle up. We'll still sizzle.
Speaker 15 (14:08):
Up a little bit tomorrow, but not quite as warm
what we've seen, so a couple of days of temperature
is a little closer to seasonal, but we do have
another warm up in store next week, although it's not
looking quite as warm.
Speaker 6 (14:18):
As what we've seen the last few days.
Speaker 15 (14:20):
But we do have human X ratings for tomorrow for
parts of the island, so humidity making it feel a
little bit warmer than it is.
Speaker 6 (14:26):
And today's weather photo was this great shot from.
Speaker 15 (14:28):
Alexander McCracken of a smoky sunrise over Protection Island with
the coast mountains in the distance. It was taken from
Nanaimo Harbor yesterday morning, hazy conditions there, although it was
a bit better today, the cloud cover was blocking out
a lot today as well. And with the hot weather
we've had for the past week, it's not just people
trying to keep cool. Wildlife are also looking to beat
the heat. Marylyn and Murray and Campbell River sent in
(14:51):
this cute video of a hummingbird taking a bath in
their fountain. They say it's a daily occurrence now with
multiple hummingbirds coming to cool off clean up. And here's
how kitties Bella and Frieda were keeping cool hanging out
in the shade of a clematis. Thanks to Velle Sangster
of Lake Cowitchin for sending in this cute shot. David
Peterson emailed in this cute photo of Jilly from Couquitlam
(15:15):
cooling off with a nice cold popsicle. That is one
smart ooch, great way.
Speaker 6 (15:20):
To cool off. You won't need to cool off much.
Speaker 15 (15:23):
This weekend should be pretty nice, manageable, lovely temperatures for
getting out, although there is a chance of brain for
parts of the island.
Speaker 6 (15:29):
I'll tell you where a little bit later.
Speaker 3 (15:30):
Stacy, all right, and I know our free friends appreciate
the cooler temperatures too.
Speaker 12 (15:34):
Thanks. Test.
Speaker 6 (15:34):
We'll see in a little bit.
Speaker 3 (15:36):
Also still to come on check News, we asked the
question should Canada's voting age? We dropped to sixteen? Some
folks think so. Also still ahead this story.
Speaker 2 (15:45):
On the very top of that site was a pop
up ad. He didn't recognize it as an ad, and
it had a start button, so he hit the start button.
Speaker 3 (15:53):
We'll tell you what to look out for with online
subscriptions and free trials on scam Alert.
Speaker 6 (15:58):
That's coming up after a short break.
Speaker 1 (16:00):
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