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Rebecca Lawrence

@Rebeccas_Laws

Previous Video Journalist, digital editor for CHEK News. Now I’m a boring insurance lady! 🥰

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Joined September 2018
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SOUND ON FOR THIS UNBELIEVABLE CAN'T-MISS FOOTAGE: A car, head over "wheels" on a residential street in Colwood. The miracle? The 2 in the car only suffered minor injuries. Tune in to @CHEK_News tonight to find out about this crash and why it may be the last straw for locals
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“Why don’t you ever consider moving back to PG?” Me, knowing that summer doesn’t end for at least 5 days:
Caden Fanshaw (@CadenFanshaw) profile pictureCaden Fanshaw@CadenFanshaw16 Sep 2021
Welp I guess summer is over… time to find the window scraper! #CityofPG
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Tahmina Aziz@tahmina_aziz12 Sep 2021
I wear my traditional Afghan dress proudly. It's colourful and beautiful. Not at all like the images you saw circulating yesterday. Thank you @RoxanaBahar1 who's encouraging us #AfghanWomen to share the beauty of #AfghanistanCulture.
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Graham Cox@vanislandgee27 Jul 2021
BANG! With the final swing and a miss, Canada has done it! Bronze medal for Lambrick Park alumni Emma Entzminger and the Canadian Woman's Softball team in #Tokyo2020 You can hear the cheers across the Pacific Ocean!
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Graham Cox@vanislandgee14 May 2021
Really excited to share this today, a collection of photo comparisons I've pulled together using @CityOfVictoria archive images and modern-day snaps. If you've ever wanted to go back in time to see how Victoria has changed, here ya go! @CHEK_News cheknews.ca/then-and-now-go-…
Then and Now: Go back in time with these photo comparisons of Victoria over the past century

Then and Now: Go back in time with these photo comparisons of Victoria over the past century

Here we journey back in time to reveal historic images from around Victoria since the turn of the century to find out what's changed and what hasn't.

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Today was my last day at @CHEK_News. It’s been a lovely, crazy, amazing ride ❤️ extremely thankful to the CHEK team and will miss everyone too much. I’m so grateful I got to tell stories and make a difference in #yyj. Thank you for all of the support, I’ll miss this crazy life 🥰
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I’m shifting careers into insurance. Maybe a bit less exciting day-to-day, but I’m very excited myself. New job starts May 10th!
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Graham Cox@vanislandgee30 Apr 2021
Best hands-on research I have done for an article yet. Stay local and stay thirsty my friends. 🍻 cheknews.ca/11-new-must-try-…

11 new must-try seasonal beers from Vancouver Island breweries this spring

Here are nine must-try seasonal beers that are available at local breweries and in liquor stores across Vancouver Island this spring.

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Rob Shaw
@RobShaw_BC25 Apr 2021
Here’s the story from my colleague @Rebeccas_Laws - thanks to @oliveridley for talking to us and @MayorRobMartin - cheknews.ca/doctor-says-youn…
Doctor says younger people may experience more severe vaccine side effects — and it's a good thing

Doctor says younger people may experience more severe vaccine side effects — and it's a good thing

Many 40 years and older can receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, but now many are facing severe slu-like symptoms but one doctor says, this is good news.

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@RobShaw_BC24 Apr 2021
Just to contextualize this, we aren’t looking for anti-vaccer weirdos. This is NOT about detering or scaring you from a vaccine. It’s simply a person to describe what flu-like symptoms are like. Your pharmacist addresses them. Ppl experience them. Should be able to talk about it.
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When we look for people who are experiencing something (like vaccine side effects)... it's not because we're hoping people are. It's because we KNOW people are but don't know anyone personally, so we ask! We are not on a fishing expedition... #idontevenknowhowtofish @RobShaw_BC
Rob Shaw (@RobShaw_BC) profile pictureRob Shaw
@RobShaw_BC24 Apr 2021
Just to contextualize this, we aren’t looking for anti-vaccer weirdos. This is NOT about detering or scaring you from a vaccine. It’s simply a person to describe what flu-like symptoms are like. Your pharmacist addresses them. Ppl experience them. Should be able to talk about it.
Crews responding to a report of vehicle into Walmart lower level and structural collapse Rescue of trapped workers in progress. Please avoid the area!
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Justin McElroy@j_mcelroy1 Apr 2021
I'm happy that I'm able to share my story, and hopeful that it helps a few people cbc.ca/news/canada/british-c…
It's important to tell more stories about autism — including my own | CBC News

It's important to tell more stories about autism — including my own | CBC News

The word "spectrum" is an important part of understanding autism, because the neurodevelopmental conditions people have can vary wildly. 

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Most of the time, I forget about April Fool's. This year, it was impossible. Here's my hard-hitting journalistic piece on today. @CHEK_News cheknews.ca/here-are-some-of…
Here are some of the best April Fool's jokes played on Vancouver Islanders

Here are some of the best April Fool's jokes played on Vancouver Islanders

From a new Oak Bay Police Paddleboarding Unit to a fake Island off Willows Beach, here are some of our favourite April Fool's jokes this year.

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Jasmine Bala@JasmineBala_1 Apr 2021
#BREAKING: The B.C. Supreme Court has granted an injunction application by logging company Teal-Jones to remove protestors and blockades leading to Fairy Creek near Port Renfrew. Judge says in decision blockade is illegal.
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Nicholas M. Pescod@npescod30 Mar 2021
The Real Estate Board of B.C. told @CHEK_News that a Victoria real estate agent accused of sexual assault had his licence terminated today. Real estate professionals have also launched a GoFundMe for victims of sexual assault. Story by @Rebeccas_Laws cheknews.ca/gofundme-launche…
GoFundMe launched by real estate professionals to support victims of sexual assault

GoFundMe launched by real estate professionals to support victims of sexual assault

As a third realtor loses his licence due to sexual assault allegations, other real estate agents have started a GoFundMe to support victims.

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A large turnout for the rally protesting the logging of old growth forests at the BC Legislature today @CHEK_News
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@CHEK_News26 Mar 2021
BREAKING: B.C. reports 908 new COVID-19 cases, beating yesterday's record for highest daily total this year. 55 of those are in Island Health. More to come...
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Come join our team! I can say with full confidence, I've never had a lovelier team, full of support and understanding! <3
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@CHEK_News26 Mar 2021
CHEK News is hiring! We are looking for a talented multimedia journalist to join our team at Canada's only independent, employee-owned news station. Details here: cheknews.ca/multimedia-journ…
Multimedia Journalist, CHEK News (Full-Time)

Multimedia Journalist, CHEK News (Full-Time)

CHEK News in Victoria has an immediate opportunity for a full-time multimedia journalist position.

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WATCH: Saanich PD says this BMW was involved in a hit-and-run. Even with this amount of damage, the car was still being driven when officers caught up and pulled it over. Video linked below is dashcam footage showing the car still moving. @CHEK_News youtube.com/watch?v=UvTmgrwv…
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Graham Cox@vanislandgee19 Mar 2021
I spent time photographing and mapping out a few of the must-see streets for cherry blossoms in Victoria. The explosion of pink will last for the next couple of weeks so be sure to check them out! See my 11 recommended areas below: 🌸➡️cheknews.ca/11-must-see-stre…
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"I never thought I'd say the words 'crap' or 'poop' on TV. This is a momentous moment for me." - Jasmine Bala on her finest tv story. for @CHEK_News
Jasmine Bala (@JasmineBala_) profile pictureJasmine Bala@JasmineBala_19 Mar 2021
Karen Fediuk goes for a walk in her neighbourhood every day. And every day, she stumbles upon a sight she’d rather not see: Abandoned dog poop bags. So she created a map to spread awareness of the issue. cheknews.ca/no-ones-coming-b…
Saanich woman creates map of abandoned dog poo bag sightings

Saanich woman creates map of abandoned dog poo bag sightings

Too often, Karen Fediuk stumbles upon a sight she'd rather not see on her daily walks: Abandoned dog poo bags.

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