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North Okanagan to welcome Vernon’s 2nd urgent and primary care centreOperated by Interior Health, the new Vernon UPCC will be a collaboration between the Ministry of Health and several other organizations.HealthAug 23
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Russian player’s induction into Hockey Hall of Fame ‘deeply offensive’: UCCA planned induction of a former Russian ice hockey player into the Hall of Fame has raised concern over the athlete’s alleged endorsement of his country’s invasion of Ukraine.SportsAug 29
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Vancouver police spokesperson named in civil lawsuitSources tell Global News that a law firm did an extensive investigation under the direction of the OPCC and the allegations were found to be unsubstantiated.InvestigationsJul 30
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3 VPD senior officers facing serious discipline following Burnaby crash: sourcesWhen an RCMP officer arrived on the scene, one VPD member allegedly grabbed his arm as he tried to retrieve a cell phone. Another allegedly threatened the Mountie's job.CrimeSep 11
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Court records reveal new details about VPD officers charged with assaultOfficers Joshua Wong and Brian Hunt were both off-duty at the time of the alleged assaults at Isabelle's Bar and Tavern on Dec. 16, 2023. They're due to appear in court Sept. 18.CrimeAug 21
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Two Vancouver police officers charged with assault over off-duty incidentOfficers Joshua Wong and Brian Hunt were both off-duty at the time of the incident, which occurred in December 2023 in Vancouver.CrimeAug 20
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Regina’s new Urgent Care Centre to open on July 2The new $18.7-million UCC will serve as an alternative to emergency departments for minor illness, injuries, and mental health and addiction supports that are non-life-threateningHealthJun 27
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Vernon non-profit wants to create community health clinicCommunity Futures is developing a proposal to submit to the Health Ministry to create a community-based health clinic.CanadaMay 6
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Meta brand enoki mushrooms recalled due to possible Listeria contaminationThe Canadian Food Inspection Agency has announced a recall of Meta brand enoki mushrooms due to possible Listeria contamination.HealthMay 23
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Quebec won’t have to pay $700K to ex-premier Jean CharestThe ruling handed down this week in Superior Court comes after the former premier was awarded $385,000 last year for invasion of privacy.CanadaApr 5
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Hearing begins into death of B.C. woman shot with police plastic bulletsLisa Rauch, 43, died several days after being shot in the head with plastic bullets on Christmas Day 2019.CrimeApr 15
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Lynx Air says passenger refunds will hurt investors because of defiant contractorLynx's shutdown comes as the budget airlines that have cropped up in recent years face ongoing financial pressures.ConsumerApr 15
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Regina Urgent Care Centre construction is now completeOfficials have announced that construction on the new Regina Urgent Care Centre is complete, and an opening date is expected this summer.HealthApr 9
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Temporary stormwater bypass will continue at Speaker’s Corner in Regina’s Wascana CentreA temporary stormwater bypass at Speakers' Corner in Wascana Centre will continue to operate this year. This temporary solution will help manage spring meltwater and rain events.CanadaApr 12
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Mayors won’t automatically chair police boards under proposed B.C. Police Act changesUnder new legislation proposed by the B.C. government, municipal mayors will no longer automatically act as the chair of their local police boards.PoliticsApr 4
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Flair Airlines is now Canada’s lone low-cost carrier. Can it rise to the moment?Flair Airlines is Canada's sole ultra-low-cost carrier after Lynx Air's collapse. Here's what the airline's CEO and experts say about its prospects in the tough Canadian market.MoneyMar 29
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Flair Airlines CEO says spring flight cuts not a reflection of financesFlair Airlines is trimming some 600 flights from its March, April and May flight schedule in 2024 compared with last year, data provided to Global News confirms.MoneyMar 22
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Travellers run into turbulence before returning home from Cancun on Flair AirlinesA flight between Calgary and Cancun that usually takes around six hours ended up being a three-day affair for one group of Flair Airline passengers.ConsumerMar 19
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Lethbridge Ukrainians reflect on 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion'It was such a sadness and such a terrible situation,' says Mila Wagner, president of the Lethbridge branch of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC).CanadaFeb 26
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Citing ‘broken’ relationship, report calls for new VPD apology in wrongful handcuffingThe BC Human Rights Commissioner says a new apology ceremony is needed from the Vancouver police and board in regards to the handcuffing of Maxwell Johnson and his granddaughter.CanadaMar 6