Jennifer Okrusko

Video Producer

Author Archives

• Global BC’s most-watched and shared videos of 2023

  Global BC took a look at the top 10 videos of the year. These are the clips that went viral and surprised and delighted audiences across B.C. and Canada.

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  Dec 30, 2023
• From a possible Ogopogo sighting to a mom saving her pet goose: Global BC’s top videos of 2022

  It was a busy year for news and our reporters and camera operators told some amazing stories. Here are the most-watched videos on our website from 2022.

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  Dec 25, 2022
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• From a mother’s plea to get vaccinated to catastrophic floods, here are our top videos of 2021

  “I looked out the passenger window and noticed what looked like somebody just completely asleep at the wheel of a Tesla."

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  Dec 29, 2021
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• Global BC’s top 10 videos of 2020

  Dr. Bonnie Henry on dating during the pandemic, a man's narrow escape from being run over by his own vehicle, and B.C.'s answer to the Loch Ness Monster: Ogopogo.

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  Dec 31, 2020
• ‘Seal’ed with a kiss: Dog shares sweet kiss with seal on banks of the Fraser River

  Global News viewer Melanie Yelland-Desylva captured video of her dog Dakota coming face-to-face with a seal and sharing a kiss.

  Canada

  Aug 6, 2019
• 5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, August 23, 2018

  Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, Aug. 23, 2018.

  Aug 23, 2018
• WATCH: B.C. tulips are finally blooming and it was worth the wait

  It might be the prettiest sight you'll see today. The tulips are in bloom in British Columbia.

  Apr 28, 2017
• Variety Week on Global BC 2016: Day 5

  It’s Variety Week on Global BC and we’re highlighting stories from children and families around the province who have been helped by Variety.

  Nov 4, 2016
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• A history of tent cities in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley

  Over the past decade tent cities have been popping up more frequently in the Lower Mainland from the Woodward building squatters to the temporary encampment in Oppenheimer Park to more recently the Maple Ridge homeless settlement.

  Health

  Oct 7, 2015
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• WATCH: Georgia Nicols February 2015 horoscopes

  Astrologer Georgia Nicols shares her astrological predictions for February 2015.

  Jan 30, 2015
• WATCH: Georgia Nicols shares 2015 horoscopes

  Astrologer Georgia Nicols looks ahead to see what's in store for the 12 signs of the zodiac this year.

  Jan 1, 2015
• WATCH: Bad Santa ‘Zanta’ tries to interrupt live news report

  Infamous Toronto figure, Zanta made an appearance on Global News this week when he tried to interrupt a live interview.

  Nov 27, 2014
• WATCH: Remembering Pat Quinn

  Few people reached the career achievement and influence of hockey legend Pat Quinn.

  Sports

  Nov 25, 2014
• 40 years of storytelling: Brian Coxford retiring from Global News

  After 40 years, Coxford is retiring from Global News and starting a new chapter of his life. He leaves behind a legacy of outstanding reporting few in British Columbia will ever be able to match.

  Aug 29, 2014
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• Brazilian street artists transform gigantic Granville Island silos

  Six grey concrete silos at Vancouver's famed Granville Island are being transformed by two famous street artists into public art.

  Aug 20, 2014
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• WATCH: Incredibly close encounter with brown bear in Alaska goes viral

  Thanks to some international media attention, the video, posted to Facebook by Drew Hamilton, has jumped in popularity with thousands of shares.

  Jun 19, 2014
• Earthquake hits off coast of Port Hardy, B.C.

  Residents in Port Hardy said the ground shook for about 35 to 40 seconds during the preliminary earthquake.

  Apr 24, 2014
• News Hour Plus: Deb Hope’s departure

  News Hour Plus happens minutes after the News Hour ends. In today's edition, Chris, Kristi and Squire talk about the big news of the day...Deb Hope's goodbye from Global BC.

  Mar 13, 2014
• Watch: Christmas forecast with Elmo and Cookie Monster

  What kind of forecast can we expect on Christmas Day? Elmo and Cookie Monster join Kate Gajdosik for a preview.

  Dec 20, 2013
• Watch: How to prepare Turducken

  Looking to cook something non-traditional this Thanksgiving?

  Oct 1, 2013
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• Meet the Morning News junior chefs

  Global BC has paired young cooks from around the province with executive chefs to learn culinary skills before they battle it out on the Morning News.

  Sep 13, 2013
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• Gallery: 2013 PNE Memories

  As the 2013 PNE comes to a close, we look back at our favourite Global BC memories.

  Sep 2, 2013
• Watch: Canucks announce new coach

  The Vancouver Canucks announce their new coach this afternoon at a 1 pm press conference.

  Jun 25, 2013
• Video: Weather camera spider scares Kristi live on air

  Meteorologist Kristi Gordon got the fright of her life when an eight-legged aspiring broadcaster video-bombed her weather forecast live on air.

  Jun 21, 2013
• Watch: One-on-one with Bob Rae

  Liberal MP Bob Rae joins Dawna Friesen to discuss his decision to leave politics, and what the future holds for him and his party.

  Jun 19, 2013