Mackenzie Read is a multimedia journalist at CHEK News. With a focus on agriculture, health and wellness, and culture, she passionately covers topics that resonate with the Vancouver Island community, including aging, family wellness, and travel. Mackenzie has been featured in CHEK Media and brings a wealth of experience from her previous roles in radio and television.
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Mackenzie's coverage primarily focuses on local news, with a significant emphasis on crime, family & relationships, and sports. She often reports on government announcements as well as evolving stories and breaking news.
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A change of command ceremony was held at CFB Esquimalt on Friday, with the new commander now officially in place.
By: Mackenzie Read
Reliance Properties is looking to convert the historic art deco-style B.C. Power Commission building into a brand new hotel.
By: Mackenzie Read
After a long and emotional journey to stay in Canada, the Aglubat family can finally call Victoria home after securing new work permits.
By: Eden Chipperfield, Mackenzie Read
Climate Justice Victoria is commemorating the fifth anniversary of the heat dome with a walk starting at the Ogden Point sundial along Dallas Road to Mile Zero on June 28.
Victoria voters will see a non-binding question on this year's municipal election ballot on if the city and District of Saanich should amalgamate.
Thousands of people flooded Victoria's Inner Harbour to celebrate Canada Day.
By: Mackenzie Read
The fire danger rating across Vancouver Island has slowly started to rise, but fire officials warn that ongoing drought conditions are causing concern.
By: Mackenzie Read
A Saanich woman has launched a petition calling on the government to stop funding Stornoway as a private residence in Ottawa for the leader of the Official Opposition.
By: Mackenzie Read
Downtown Victoria is buzzing with tourists as nearly 30,000 cruise ship passengers visit from July 10-12, marking one of the busiest weekends of the 2026 summer cruise season.
By: Mackenzie Read
North Cowichan's mayor is disappointed after the province rejected the community's proposal to convert the aging, and soon to be empty, Cowichan District Hospital into an addictions and mental health treatment facility.
