Catherine Urquhart
Reporter
Catherine has worked in the news business for more than 25 years, and continues to find it both challenging and rewarding.
Her career training started at BCIT’s school of Journalism and continued with stints at several radio stations. She worked at CKIQ in Kelowna, CKO in Vancouver and CKWX, before joining the Global team in 1995.
Over the years, Catherine has covered a huge range of stories. Serious subjects have included criminal investigations, murders and missing children. Her feature pieces have highlighted artists and police officer training. In 2001, she received an award of excellence from the International Association of Fire Fighters for her coverage of a dramatic horse rescue.
In her spare time Catherine is a volunteer writer for the Tiny Light Foundation, a charity that photographs children who have had a life-altering diagnosis.
When Catherine isn’t chasing a story, she’s busy chasing her youngster.
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Video Archives
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‘We’re really wanting to get our message out’: Surrey mayor defends communications staff increase
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Date announced for transitioning of Surrey municipal force
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Suspect charged in Vancouver bystander shooting
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Suspect arrested in eye gouging assault on Vancouver police officer
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Sydney mall stabbing: Australian police say lone suspect had no clear motive
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Vancouver shooting victim is Surrey anesthesiologist
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Doctor identified as Vancouver shooting victim
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Grieving East Kootenay family questions ICBC
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Carbon tax increase prompts B.C. protests
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Cost overruns on B.C. infrastructure project prompt inquiry call
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TransLink fares increasing amid $4.7-billion funding gap
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Efforts continue to free orca calf from Vancouver Island lagoon
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Controversy over North Shore wastewater treatment plant budget
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Blind man attacked in Vancouver says life is improving
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U.S. lawsuit could mean commission changes for Canadian realtors
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Vancouver police seek help to identify protester
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VPD officer awarded for bravery
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Province says ‘final offer’ on the table for Surrey police transition
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Calls for West Vancouver mayor to step down
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Business owner decries ICBC no-fault insurance after work van written off
Author Archives
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Police arrest suspect accused of assaulting officer at Gaza protest in VancouverVancouver police say they have arrested a suspect accused of assaulting an officer during a protest over the Gaza conflict on the Granville Bridge in March.CrimeApr 15
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Doctor shot in Vancouver revealed to be Surrey anesthesiologistThe 46-year-old doctor was struck in the face by a bullet as he was walking near Homer and West Pender streets on April 3.CrimeApr 12
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Innocent bystander: Doctor shot in the face in downtown VancouverGlobal News has learned that the victim of a shooting in downtown Vancouver last week was an innocent bystander. The victim was a doctor, who was shot in the face.CrimeApr 11
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Family of mom and 2 kids killed in B.C. crash says ICBC compensation unfairAs the 42-year-old was driving along Highway 3 in Cranbrook, B.C., with her eight-year-old twins Taylor and Hailey, the family was struck head-on by a logging truck.MoneyApr 3
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‘Vancouver is awesome’: Blind man robbed of cane finds a new homeA newcomer from Iran who was living in shelters a month ago when his white cane was stolen has found a new home and is back performing as a piano player.CrimeMar 21
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VPD officer stabbed saving 2-year-old boy receives top honourDetective Const. Blake Chersinoff received VPD's highest honour, the Chief Constable's Award of Valour, for his actions helping save a two-year-old boy.CrimeMar 14
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Former mayor calls on West Vancouver’s current mayor to step downOne of West Vancouver's former mayors is calling on the city's current mayor to step down, amid a reprimand from the law society and a campaign finance investigation.PoliticsMar 12
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B.C. tradesman fights ICBC over specialized gear wrecked in crashMichael Frass' work van was written off after a collision that wasn't his fault, but he says ICBC has been fighting him over a payout for specialized gear inside.CanadaMar 11
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West Vancouver mayor’s law licence suspended for 2 yearsOn Wednesday, the Law Society of B.C. announced Mayor Mark Sager's law licence had been suspended for two years for professional misconduct.PoliticsFeb 28
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UBC study finds Vancouver police facing significant mental health strainAmong the study's findings were that nearly one in five respondents reported moderate to extremely severe levels of depression, with one quarter dealing serious stress.HealthFeb 27
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Blind Vancouver man speaks out after white cane theftA Vancouver man who is legally blind is speaking out after a man tried to steal his cellphone and white cane this week.CrimeFeb 22
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B.C. residents learn life-saving first aid in honour of 11-year-old Caleb KroffatThe annual training event is held in honour of 11-year-old Caleb Kroffat, who died suddenly outside of the Island Savings Centre in the Vancouver Island city.HealthFeb 19
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Responses filed to B.C. female cops’ proposed harassment, discrimination class-action suitThe suit names 13 cities with municipal police agencies along with the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner and B.C.'s solicitor general and public safety minister.CrimeFeb 15
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Local First Nations call for representation on Vancouver Police BoardTwo board spaces have opened in the last year amid high-profile resignations, and Vancouver First Nations say reconciliation calls for their members to fill the gaps.PoliticsFeb 14
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B.C. police board controversies renew call for Police Act changesB.C.'s premier says changes to the Police Act are "clearly needed" following the resignation of a high-profile member of the Vancouver Police Board and controversy in Surrey.PoliticsFeb 8
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New allegations raised in civil suit against disgraced VPD detectiveNewly released court documents reveal disturbing allegations from two additional young women, which never resulted in charges.CrimeFeb 7
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High-profile member of Vancouver Police Board resignsOn Wednesday, Global News reported that Vancouver Police Board member Faye Wightman had suddenly resigned from the board.PoliticsFeb 1
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Retired VPD officer throws support behind female officers’ harassment suitFormer Vancouver police officer Tammy Hammell is speaking out in support of a group of female officers who have filed a proposed class action suit alleging gender discrimination.CrimeJan 25
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White Rock apartment tenants struggling without heat in midst of stormOdette Slezas, 92, has been without central heating for nearly a week. She told Global News she's been turning on the oven to help keep her warm.CanadaJan 18
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City of Surrey refusing to add new municipal police recruits to payroll: UnionThe recruits -- already sworn officers -- began training at the Justice Institute British Columbia police academy this week and their first pay cheque is due Friday.PoliticsJan 11
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Syrian refugee injured by Vancouver police dog launches lawsuitThirty-three-year-old Sam Saltah alleges he was attacked outside his East Vancouver home in August 2023 as he was having a cigarette.CrimeJan 8
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B.C. mom says non-verbal son with autism given high doses of THCA Powell River woman says her non-verbal, autistic son was given high doses of THC, against explicit instructions.HealthJan 5
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First look at the Vancouver Police Department’s new body camerasConst. Katie Ranger is among 84 patrol members who will be wearing them in the coming days, following training sessions.CrimeJan 3
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Delta family scrambling over eviction order as mother faces cancer surgeryKim Kenal, her 80-year-old mother and her adult daughter who lives with a disability have been given until the end of January to move out of the property.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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Potential furniture import tariff hike could cause price spikeThe Canadian Home Furnishings Alliance wants CBSA to investigate whether certain countries have been unfairly pricing their goods to undercut Canadian manufacturers.CanadaDec 26, 2023