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CHEK

cheknews.ca

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CHEK Media is an independent, employee-owned broadcaster delivering the most watched local news on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, since 1956. With primary operations in Victoria and additional bureaus on Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver, CHEK focuses on breaking news, local stories, weather, sports, and events for island residents. Known for journalistic integrity and community support, CHEK offers multi-platform content including on-demand programming via CHEK+ and podcasts.

PR target profile

Reach CHEK with the right story.

CHEK is a online media with 13 journalists in the Presscloud database. The newsroom mainly covers HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Food & Beverage, Tech and ICT. Your best shot is a personal pitch that builds on what a journalist recently published.

CHEK is worth pitching when your story touches consumer, medical, business, or IT/ICT topics. It is a strong fit for communicators who have community-focused news that aligns with its specific beats.

Presscloud tracks 13 journalists at CHEK, spread across its various editorial teams. This page summarizes what the medium covers, which stories have potential, and how to effectively approach the editorial team.

Search traffic origin

Where the search traffic comes from

95%

Canada

Canada 95%

United States 2%

Other 3%

Estimated share of organic search traffic by country.

Outlet at a glance

journalists tracked

49.1K

estimated website visitors per month

Company details

Founded 1956

Headquarters Victoria, British Columbia

Employees 51-200 employees

Past 30 days

articles tracked by Presscloud

Fresh off the press

Recently published in CHEK

A snapshot of what CHEK recently published.

What goes into preserving and protecting land as costs rise for Islands Trust Conservancy

CHEK Article

“What goes into preserving and protecting land as costs rise for Islands Trust Conservancy”

10 hours ago

‘She had a passion’: The queen behind the Cottage and Castle B&B in Chemainus

CHEK Article

“‘She had a passion’: The queen behind the Cottage and Castle B&B in Chemainus”

22 hours ago

CHEK Article

“Order Up: Wheelin’ Krust Pizza”

22 hours ago

‘Renovicted’ tenants in Victoria will get more compensation

CHEK Article

“‘Renovicted’ tenants in Victoria will get more compensation”

23 hours ago

Snowbirds make final South Island appearances before retirement

CHEK Article

“Snowbirds make final South Island appearances before retirement”

23 hours ago

‘I’m overwhelmed’: Father and daughter reunite in Comox after 34 years

CHEK Article

“‘I’m overwhelmed’: Father and daughter reunite in Comox after 34 years”

23 hours ago

Editorial structure

13 journalists, spread across the various editorial teams

The biggest desks highlighted. Journalists can belong to multiple desks, so the tiles do not add up to the total.

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HR and Career

journalists

Fit & healthy

journalists

Food & Beverage

journalists

Tech and ICT

journalists

What CHEK covers

CHEK reports on these areas through its HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Food & Beverage, and Tech and ICT desks. The newsroom covers a broad range of subjects relevant to its readers.

Beats the editorial team relies on

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Consumers

How to pitch successfully to CHEK

When crafting a pitch for CHEK, make sure your story aligns perfectly with its established desks and beats. Clearly demonstrate why your news matters to their community, whether it relates to careers, health, food, or technology. Keep your pitch concise and directly address the value for their readers.

What is a pitch? Read the glossary explainer

Pitch checklist

✓ Ensure your story fits the consumer, medical, business, or IT/ICT beats.

✓ Target the most relevant desk, such as Fit & healthy or Food & Beverage.

✓ Highlight a local or community angle to match their editorial focus.

✓ Keep your pitch brief and clearly state the benefit to their readers.

✓ Avoid sending generic corporate news that does not fit the active desks.

✓ Show how your story fits their independent, employee-owned style.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CHEK

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You get into CHEK by sending a targeted pitch that aligns perfectly with their beats and desks. Use a platform like Presscloud to build a relevant media list and send a personalized pitch to their editors.

CHEK covers subjects through its HR and Career, Fit & healthy, Food & Beverage, and Tech and ICT desks. They also focus on consumer, medical, business, and IT/ICT topics.

You should direct your pitch to the desk that matches your specific topic. Presscloud helps you identify the right contacts and build a targeted media list for your story.

CHEK is an independent, employee-owned online media outlet focused on breaking news, local stories, and community events, supplemented by on-demand programming and podcasts.

You can contact CHEK by sending a well-written press release tailored to their newsroom needs. Presscloud allows you to build a customized media list and send your press release directly to this outlet and other relevant titles.

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