CHEK
Online Media
CHEK
cheknews.ca
Online Media

CHEK Media is an independent, employee-owned television broadcaster and multimedia outlet based in Victoria, British Columbia, serving Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver. Established in 1956, it delivers the most watched local news on Vancouver Island, covering breaking news, weather, sports, and events. The outlet targets residents of Vancouver Island with a focus on community-driven journalism and operates multiple studios across the region.

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
13
journalists tracked
49.1K
estimated website visitors per month
Company details
Founded 1956
Headquarters Victoria, British Columbia
Employees 51-200 employees
Past 30 days
315
articles tracked by Presscloud
Fresh off the press

Recently published in CHEK

A snapshot of what CHEK recently published.

Carney says Canada will need millions of drones, pledges deeper work with Ukraine
CHEK CHEK Article
“Carney says Canada will need millions of drones, pledges deeper work with Ukraine”
11 hours ago
B.C. promises $2M for Chemainus wood-product manufacturer
CHEK CHEK Article
“B.C. promises $2M for Chemainus wood-product manufacturer”
11 hours ago
Trump’s Canada-bashing echoed by supporters at Dallas convention
CHEK CHEK Article
“Trump’s Canada-bashing echoed by supporters at Dallas convention”
12 hours ago
B.C. RCMP search for youth e-motorcyclist who fled from police
CHEK CHEK Article
“B.C. RCMP search for youth e-motorcyclist who fled from police”
12 hours ago
‘Incredibly grateful’: Ladysmith celebrates longest serving councillor retiring after 38 years
CHEK CHEK Article
“‘Incredibly grateful’: Ladysmith celebrates longest serving councillor retiring after 38 years”
13 hours ago
‘Consequences we live with’: How 9/11 changed Canada’s approach to national security
CHEK CHEK Article
“‘Consequences we live with’: How 9/11 changed Canada’s approach to national security”
13 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
2
journalists
Fit & healthy
2
journalists
Food & Beverage
2
journalists
Tech and ICT
1
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
Business
Medical

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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