Laura Brougham

Digital News Editor at CHEK News

victoria, british columbia, canada

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I am an organized, effective storyteller who has a passion for community news. I thrive under fast paced conditions and can adapt quickly to changing situations. I have experience with a variety of news mediums: including print, audio, and online. I am a naturally curious person and excel at finding interesting and unique stories to share in the news.

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Sidney approves warming centre, emergency weather shelter still in the works

An overnight warming centre has been approved by Sidney council, and staff have been directed to continue exploring options for an emergency weather shelter. The warming centre still has to be approved by the operator, Beacon Community Services, but if ap... See more

cheknews.ca•Laura Brougham•Jan 13, 2026

No name beef burgers recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has recalled no name beef burgers have been recalled due to E. coli being found in testing. The nation-wide recall affects the beef burgers in 1.36 kilogram packaging with UPC 0 60383 37333 7 and the following code: BES... See more

cheknews.ca•Laura Brougham•Jan 13, 2026

Suspects allegedly use counterfeit American money in West Shore store

Three suspects are alleged to have used counterfeit American money at a store in the West Shore, costing the business thousands of dollars, according to RCMP. West Shore RCMP says the purchases with the fake money happened on multiple occasions in Decembe... See more

cheknews.ca•Laura Brougham•Jan 12, 2026

Driver crosses median, hits vehicle and BC Transit bus on Trans-Canada Highway in View Royal

A crash where a driver crossed the median on the Trans-Canada Highway in View Royal and hit a BC Transit bus and another vehicle briefly closed the highway on Monday morning. The southbound lanes were briefly fully closed, while one northbound lane was cl... See more

cheknews.ca•Laura Brougham•Jan 12, 2026

Victoria rental prices continue to drop, while Nanaimo's climb higher: report

Rental listing prices in Victoria continue to drop, following national trends, however, in Nanaimo listing prices climbed, according to a new report. Across the country, rental prices fell by 2.3 per cent year-over-year in December to an average of $2,060... See more

cheknews.ca•Laura Brougham•Jan 12, 2026

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Public Administration at Camosun CollegeGraduated: 2022

Journalism at Langara CollegeGraduated: 2018

Theatre at University Of VictoriaGraduated: 2014

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Sidney approves warming centre, emergency weather shelter still in the works

No name beef burgers recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Suspects allegedly use counterfeit American money in West Shore store

Driver crosses median, hits vehicle and BC Transit bus on Trans-Canada Highway in View Royal

Victoria rental prices continue to drop, while Nanaimo's climb higher: report

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Sidney approves warming centre, emergency weather shelter still in the works

No name beef burgers recalled due to possible E. coli contamination

Suspects allegedly use counterfeit American money in West Shore store

Driver crosses median, hits vehicle and BC Transit bus on Trans-Canada Highway in View Royal

Victoria rental prices continue to drop, while Nanaimo's climb higher: report

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