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Christenson Bailey, who has lived in Stanley Park for 30 years, shows Global News a carved wooden post that is helping to keep his campsite together. He says this post is key to making sure he has adequate shelter.

The City of Vancouver is reviewing it pilot program for booze on the beach and in parks, after some concerns with crime. Councilor Mike Klassen talks about some of the isssues they weighing going forward.

Christenson Bailey has called the thick forests of Stanley Park home for more than 30 years, in part 2 of her series, Global’s Alissa Thibault learns how Bailey managed to access healthcare and other services while living “off the grid.”

Christenson Bailey, the man who has lived for 34 years in Stanley Park, said for the first 17 years he only had candles to light up the evenings. It wasn’t until 2017 he was able to buy flashlights from the dollar store and power them with batteries.

If you’re looking for an escape to nature over the May long weekend, Marie-Hélène Brisson from Parks Canada joins Ross Hull to discuss some hidden gems at Canada’s National Parks.

A man who has lived for 30 years in Stanley Park shows Global News how important his bike is to his existence and freedom. Christenson Bailey jokes he even has a lightning rod, in case he gets struck by lightning.

Stanley Park’s longest resident, Christenson Bailey, shows Global News a favourite tree of his in the forest. He describes how the light shines through its branches and gives him a feeling of peace.

The Speaker of Ontario’s legislature is allowing politicians, staff and visitors to enter the building while wearing a keffiyeh, loosening what had amounted to a ban on the scarf, while maintaining a prohibition inside the legislative chamber. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.

WATCH: Saskatoon is playing host to the biggest Entertainment Expo in the province. As Gates Guarin reports, it’s drawing fans of pop culture, creating a community of artists, movie buffs and cosplayers.

Park rangers moved into CRAB Park once again Tuesday morning, taking down any tents set up outside designated shelter areas. The Vancouver Park Board says it’s trying to restore community access to the park during the day, however, advocates worry there is no plan for displaced residents. Angela Jung reports.

Mar 9: Sarolta Saskiw takes a look at how serious the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women really is in Alberta. We meet a young aboriginal woman who is tired of being a victim and is on a mission to end the vicious cycle of women disappearing or being killed in her community.

Stanley Park’s longest resident, Christenson Bailey, says finding a location for his camp within Stanley Park was challenging at first, but he loved how secluded it was. Bailey says he wasn’t lonely he liked being alone more than with people.

Stanley Park’s longest resident, Christenson Bailey, tells Global News how he put his home and campsite together so that he could stay safe and sheltered from the elements. Bailey quips that the chipmunks helped him put it all together.

Cobb’s Adventure Park is scrambling to clean up a mess left by vandals who smashed vehicle windows, damaged a slide and fence and caused tens of thousands needed in repairs. Jayme Doll reports.

April 17th marks the 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic games. It is the kickoff to an exciting few months ahead. This week, Team Canada’s uniforms for the Games were also unveiled. Laval native and Team Canada athlete in men’s artistic gymnastics, Felix Dolce, joins our Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella in-studio to...

Residents of Parc-Extension now have a new clinic. It marks another step in addressing what advocates say is a serious lack of access to healthcare in the area. But as Global’s Phil Carpenter reports, even more resources are needed and the clinic faces challenges because of government policies.

Finding parking in the picturesque hamlet of Deep Cove is going to be a lot more challenging this summer. As Catherine Urquhart reports, these new rules are on top of the fact that parking spots are already few and far between.

Year-round pay parking could be coming to one of Vancouver’s most popular beaches. The Vancouver park-board votes Monday night.

A two-vehicle collision at Park and Tilford shopping centre left one car inside of a store. North Vancouver RCMP said alcohol was a suspected factor in the crash.

Manitoba Marathon staff are getting set to host the annual event in June with spots quickly filling up, but before that, dogs are coming together for the ‘Fast and Furry’ walk or run this weekend.