Amy Judd

Online Supervisor BC

Author Archives

• City of Burnaby pushes back on provincial housing density rules

  A public hearing held recently in the city received a lot of comments from residents that they don't want to see more towers and small-scale multi-unit housing districts.

  Canada

  Dec 9
• Sailor rescued off Vancouver Island after going overboard alone

  'We were alerted of a person in the water that had fallen off a Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat,' Maj. Greg Clarke with the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre told Global News.

  Canada

  Dec 9
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• Amendments or repeal of DRIPA would have negative impact on reconciliation: B.C. chief

  Members of B.C.'s business community are raising concerns over Premier David Eby rejecting calls to repeal DRIPA, saying it could be bad news for the economy.

  Perspectives

  Dec 9
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• Atmospheric river to arrive on B.C.’s South Coast Tuesday evening

  Environment Canada has issued warnings using its new colour-coded alert system for an atmospheric river, which is expected to arrive on the coast on Tuesday evening.

  Weather

  Dec 9
• Missing Nanaimo woman found dead, police investigating as a homicide

  In the early hours of Nov. 14, Nanaimo RCMP officers responded to a report of a vehicle fire in a wooded area on College Drive, near the Highway 19 intersection.

  Crime

  Dec 9
• Sentencing hearing begins for woman in Invermere triple fatal drunk-driving crash

  Haley Jade Watson was facing three counts of impaired driving causing death and three counts of dangerous driving causing death in the July 9, 2024, collision.

  Crime

  Dec 8
• Man charged in connection with Surrey extortion-related shooting

  The BC Extortion Task Force took over the investigation and found that it involved one primary victim and several incidents related to them.

  Crime

  Dec 8
• With 185 days to FIFA World Cup, Vancouver’s unhoused, accommodations face questions

  The training field renovations at Killarney Park are 95 per cent finished and upgrades are being made to BC Place, including a new scoreboard and switching out the turf for grass.

  Canada

  Dec 8
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• BC Conservatives want David Eby to reconvene legislature, repeal DRIPA

  Á'a:líya (A'aliya) Warbus, the official opposition house leader, said there is no intention to undercut the rights of Indigenous people and Indigenous leaders in B.C.

  Perspectives

  Dec 8
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• B.C.’s new Pattullo Bridge receives First Nations name — stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge

  A new bridge over B.C.'s Fraser River connecting Surrey and New Westminster has received an Indigenous name: stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge, meaning "a space where you can view the river."

  Politics

  Dec 8
• Recipe: Brown butter salty crunchy chocolate chip cookies

  Thinking about taking some cookies to that holiday get together? These brown butter salty crunchy chocolate chip cookies are guaranteed to be a hit!

  Lifestyle

  Dec 7
• Recipes: Festive nutritious and fun drinks

  Nicole Byrom shares some festive, nutritious and fun drinks to help stay healthy and hydrated over the holiday season, which can be an indulgent time.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 6
• Conservation officers no longer ‘actively’ looking for grizzly bears in Bella Coola attack

  Officers had recently captured four grizzly bears, but forensic results came back to confirm that none of the bears, an adult female and three young, were linked to the attack.

  Environment

  Dec 5
• Hastings Racecourse announces it is shutting down

  There are currently no horses stabled at Hastings as thoroughbred racing occurs between April and October, the organization said in a Facebook post.

  Economy

  Dec 5
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• Police watchdog clears officers in death of naked man in Downtown Eastside

  On Aug. 22, 2022, a man, later identified as 42-year-old Chris Amyotte by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, was seen running naked on a street in the Downtown Eastside.

  Crime

  Dec 5
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• Whitecaps future in Vancouver uncertain, MLS commissioner muses

  "We're in the business of delivering for those people who really want to have an MLS team they can love and embrace," Don Garber said.

  Sports

  Dec 5
• 2 B.C. First Nations say government is rushing mine expansion without proper review

  “We do not consent at this point. We have too much more we have to work through,” said Keith Crow, chief of Lower Similkameen on Friday.

  Perspectives

  Dec 5
• B.C. government provides guidance about involuntary care for people under 19

  This guidance is to help clarify for physicians when young people can be admitted under the Mental Health Act at the request of parents or guardians.

  Health

  Dec 5
• Investigation launched after dog tied to tree, left for dead in Okanagan

  'This was an act by a person,' Matt Affleck with the BC SPCA said. 'Somebody did this to this dog... Somebody just tied it up and left it for dead.'

  Crime

  Dec 4
• Millions of dollars worth of fraud alleged to have happened at B.C. social development ministry

  A Global News investigation is revealing the many ways the Social Development and Poverty Reduction Ministry is exposed to potential fraud.

  Politics

  Dec 4
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• Filipino BC defends funds distribution with former board members calling for transparency

  Lina Vargas was on the board for almost two years and told Global News that accountability and transparency are fundamental rights for all community members.

  Canada

  Dec 4
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• Surrey teen shot, killed by police was waving firearm, pointing it at officers: report

  In a report released on Dec. 4, the IIO said Chase called 911 on the afternoon of Feb. 9, saying he had a firearm and was threatening to harm himself.

  Crime

  Dec 4
• John Rustad steps down as leader of BC Conservatives

  In a statement, Rustad said he is proud of what the Conservatives have built and is proud of the team of Conservative MLAs who represent communities across the province.

  Politics

  Dec 4
• Sentencing hearing for man convicted in killing of B.C. mom unexpectedly adjourned

  On Wednesday, Losch stunned the Abbotsford courtroom when he said he was admitting his guilt in Gauthier's death, saying he was moved by the victim impact statements on Tuesday.

  Crime

  Dec 3
• Surrey mayor says police board budget increase ‘unacceptable’ for taxpayers

  The Surrey Police Board is seeking a $91 million increase over the previous budget, which would be an 18 per cent property tax increase for taxpayers.

  Politics

  Dec 3