# CHEK Mobile > Local news, weather, sports, and events for Vancouver Island. (iPhone/iPad app by CHEK News.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chek-mobile/id978502237 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [CHEK News](https://appshunter.io/developer/978502236) - Category: News - Price: Free - Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 15.6 · 4 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2015-05-10 - Data updated: 2026-08-30 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chek-mobile/id978502237/reviews.md ## What is CHEK Mobile? The CHEK Mobile app is your source for local news and information, weather, sports, events calendar, livestreams, video on demand, and more! We’ve rolled CHEK+ live streams and on-demand video newscasts into this app as well. Get all your favourite CHEK shows and news in one app! Get push notifications of breaking news, watch video, and read the latest stories from Vancouver Island communities including: Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Saanich Peninsula, West Shore, Sooke, Malahat, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Oceanside, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Alberni, Tofino, Sayward, Port McNeill, Port Hardy and everywhere in between. Get sports highlights from Donnie and Dhali, including the Canucks, WHL Royals, the BCHL, Shamrocks, Harbourcats, UVic Vikes and more. You can also find out how to contact us if you have breaking news, want to provide feedback or advertise. ## Key features - Local news updates - Weather forecasts - Sports highlights - Events calendar - Live streams - Video on demand - Breaking news notifications ## Recent user reviews (10 of 52) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chek-mobile/id978502237/reviews.md ### 5/5 — I LOVE CHEK NEWS *2026-08-15, version 1.8.7* I USE THIS APP MORE THAN SPENDING TIME WITH MY FAMILY IT I DI SEE THEM CHEK IS ALWAYS ON THE TV ### 1/5 — I DISLIKE CHEK NEWS *2026-08-15, version 1.8.7* SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH CHEK NEWS 1) THEY DONT MODERATE THEIR ADS (I have been scammed about 53 times now) 2) THE STORIES WASTE MY TIME 3) FATHER ALWAYS WATCHES IT AND TAKES THE TV FROM ME 4) THEY GIVE ADS THAT SCAM YOU (I took a iq test they suggested, when in reality it wasted my time about 20 mins and WASTED 2 DOLLARS) 5) I HATTEEEEEEEEEEEEE THIS APPP AND THE PEOPLE WHO APART OF CHEK NEWS (ed Bain is the only good person on Chek news) ### 1/5 — Very disliked and disappointed *2026-08-15, version 1.8.7* I AM NOT HAPPY WITH CHECK NEWS I LOOKED AT A ADD AND IT WAS IQ TEST AND IT WAS A SCAM I WASTED 20 MINS MY DAD TAKES OVER THE TV AND IT MAKES ME MAD THIS APP IS USSLESS AND THIS NEWS SUCKS ### 5/5 — Great App for everything local! *2026-07-15* I love that I can tune in on my own schedule. Keeps me up to date on everything Vancouver Island ### 1/5 — most useless app ever *2026-03-24* what the HECK are the stories???????????????????????? no one cares about these DUMB, useless NEWS, like WHO the HECK cares about bc ferries GENERATORS failing? Not me, for one. I would be better off getting my news from the NEWSPAPER!! Like what? The NEWSPAPER?? and also, these DUMB popup ads are driving me NUTS!! Overall this app is straight garbage. A friend of mine is on this dumb, poorly made app, more than he spends time with his family! THIS APP SUCKS! I don’t recommend, hope this helped!! ### 1/5 — just broken *2025-08-23, version 1.8.2* more than half the time the newscast won't stream ### 1/5 — Bad. Delete. Need I say more.. *2025-07-02, version 1.8.2* Really dislike the pop-up tabs at the bottom and the constant ask to turn on my notifications. Glitches. In a sea of news apps, it becomes the little annoyances that add up and make one pick a new app. Get rid of the annoyances please. ### 1/5 — Bad. Delete. Need I say more.. *2025-06-03, version 1.8.1* Really dislike the pop-up tabs at the bottom and the constant ask to turn on my notifications. Glitches. In a sea of news apps, it becomes the little annoyances that add up and make one pick a new app. Get rid of the annoyances please.. I’m not deleting at the moment so I can make sure my review is posted, otherwise it’d be toast! ### 3/5 — Had to delete *2025-05-24, version 1.8.1* Links from news stories on google load in this app, but they don’t actually load the story, just the main page of app. Appears to be no way to say use website instead of app. ### 1/5 — Casting broken *2025-03-28, version 1.8.1* Suddenly after working well for a year, when live casting to the tv the app drops the broadcast after about 30 sec. Can only watched recorded shows. ## Frequently asked questions about CHEK Mobile ### What kind of content does CHEK Mobile offer? CHEK Mobile provides local news, weather forecasts, sports highlights, and a community events calendar. It also includes live streams and on-demand video newscasts from CHEK. ### What communities does CHEK Mobile cover? The app covers numerous communities across Vancouver Island, including Victoria, Saanich, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Saanich Peninsula, West Shore, Sooke, Malahat, Cowichan Valley, Nanaimo, Oceanside, Comox Valley, Campbell River, Alberni, Tofino, Sayward, Port McNeill, and Port Hardy. ### Is CHEK Mobile free to use? Yes, the CHEK Mobile app is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the description. ### Can I get alerts for breaking news? Yes, the app offers push notifications for breaking news, ensuring you stay informed about important local developments as they happen. ### What sports content is available? You can find sports highlights from Donnie and Dhali, featuring teams and leagues such as the Canucks, WHL Royals, BCHL, Shamrocks, Harbourcats, and UVic Vikes. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.8.7 — 2026-08-14 Bug fixes ### 1.8.6 — 2026-03-26 Includes bug fixes and performance upgrades ### 1.8.3 — 2025-09-06 Bug fixes ### 1.8.2 — 2025-06-18 Bug fixes ### 1.8.1 — 2025-03-17 The CHEK News app has been re-branded as "CHEK Mobile" ## Apps similar to CHEK Mobile | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [CTV News: Canada, Local, World](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctv-news-canada-local-world/id427789951) | 4.6 (4,780) | Free | News | | [NanaimoNews](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanaimonews/id1522068780) | — | Free | News | | [Canada Press](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canada-press/id853852419) | 4.6 (55) | Free | News | | [CFL News Hub](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cfl-news-hub/id1659993732) | 4.4 (81) | Free | News | | [CBC News: Breaking & Local](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbc-news-breaking-and-local/id417988800) | 4.6 (2,187) | Free | News | | [Canada's National Observer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/canadas-national-observer/id6469494497) | 4.5 (10) | Free | News | ## More apps by CHEK News - [CHEK+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chek-plus/id1562903908) - [Donnie and Dhali The Team](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/donnie-and-dhali-the-team/id1585842028) All apps by CHEK News: https://appshunter.io/developer/978502236 ## Related topics [cowichan](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/cowichan) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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