Amy Judd

Online Supervisor BC

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• Owners of neglected Vancouver SRO given chance to save it, despite ‘risk of collapse’

  The City of Vancouver now says it is reviewing a building permit application from the property owner of the building on East Hastings Street for shoring work.

  Politics

  Mar 18
• B.C. councillor says permanent time change will make dark school mornings dangerous

  British Columbia is adopting year-round daylight saving time, meaning that clocks went forward by one hour for the last time in early March.

  Politics

  Mar 18
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• Artificial turf fields can be deadly for coho salmon: UBC study

  While recycling thousands of tires is good, the UBC study found that the fill leaches into storm-water a chemical called 6PPD-quinone, which is known to kill coho.

  Environment

  Mar 18
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• Atmospheric river brings ‘tremendous’ amount of rain to B.C. South Coast

  'We've seen some tremendous amounts of rain up on portions of the Central Coast, up in the river's inlet area,' Brian Proctor, a meteorologist with Environment Canada, said.

  Weather

  Mar 18
• Kelowna man who died off Belize coast was killed in a fall: autopsy

  A post-mortem examination has now determined that the 72-year-old died as a result of blunt force traumatic injuries after falling from a 'height,' the report stated.

  Canada

  Mar 18
• Video shows B.C. teen’s Highway 1 joyride, ending in crash with parked dump truck

  Cellphone video shared by BC Highway Patrol, which was voluntarily given to police, shows an Abbotsford teen and two friends driving down Highway 1 at Popkum on July 21, 2025.

  Traffic

  Mar 18
• Is the Cowichan land title ruling affecting property appraisals?

  Some B.C. appraisers tell Global News that they are getting a lot of questions about the Cowichan ruling and because of that, they are starting to make it more visible.

  Politics

  Mar 17
• Lytton wildfire rebuild lacked legal framework from province, auditor general says

  The review was prompted by concerns raised by the public and members of the B.C. legislature about the progress and cost of recovery, the report notes.

  Fire

  Mar 17
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• Free spots available for FIFA Fan Fest, but ‘premium experience’ will cost money

  Premium experiences, including reserved seating within the amphitheatre for 7,400 people and dedicated fast-track entry lanes, will be available for purchase.

  Sports

  Mar 17
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• B.C. says it has recruited more than 400 U.S. health-care professionals to province

  As of January, the province says more than 400 U.S.-trained health professionals have accepted job offers in B.C., including in remote and rural regions.

  Health

  Mar 17
• Man dead at Maple Ridge home after people report woman screaming

  First responders were called to 238th Street and 110th Avenue in Maple Ridge, B.C., on Monday night after people reported hearing a woman screaming.

  Crime

  Mar 17
• Video shows sailors visiting Vancouver bragging about catching crabs, investigation launched

  In a statement to Global News, the Port of Vancouver said it will be working to inform visiting crews of Canadian licensing and regulations.

  Canada

  Mar 17
• Lapu Lapu victim, who lost high school sweetheart, says system failed him

  Blaine Redlac, 29, was hit on his right leg and thrown up to 10 metres when a vehicle plowed through the festival in Vancouver on April 26.

  Crime

  Mar 16
• Gas, food and travel: How the war in Iran is driving up costs in B.C.

  "There's a lot of pressure on energy costs, obviously, diesel, gas prices, and the food supply chain is a very energy-intensive sector," Dr. Sylvain Charlebois said.

  Economy

  Mar 16
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• Abbotsford Hospital lockdown lifted, suspect in custody, police say

  The hospital was placed on lockdown around 2:40 p.m. and it was lifted around 3:20 p.m. Police say there is no ongoing risk to the public.

  Crime

  Mar 16
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• Slain Iran activist previously posted that suspects were plotting his murder

  Mehdi Razavi, 48, of Maple Ridge and 45-year-old Arezou Soltani of North Vancouver were arrested Friday in connection with Masjoody's death.

  Crime

  Mar 16
• Atmospheric river brings about 150 mm of rain to B.C.’s South Coast

  This atmospheric river is expected to last until Wednesday morning, but more rain is on the way after that, according to forecast models.

  Weather

  Mar 16
• Recipe: Pan-seared halibut with citrus beurre blanc and artichoke

  This recipe, from Stefan Hartmann, executive chef at Bacchus Restaurant is sure to impress anyone - whether it's a special occasion or a weeknight meal!

  Lifestyle

  Mar 15
• B.C. man who stabbed, killed girlfriend gets lighter sentence partly due to race

  Everton Javaun Downey was sentenced after admitting to killing Melissa Blimkie by stabbing her 15 times in a stairwell at the Metrotown Shopping Centre in 2021.

  Crime

  Mar 13
• Strong atmospheric river forecast to hit coastal B.C. as spring break begins

  A strong atmospheric river is forecast to impact coastal B.C. beginning midday on Sunday, and potentially continuing for several days, Global BC meteorologist Kristi Gordon said.

  Weather

  Mar 13
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• Tumbler Ridge shooting survivor’s mother says don’t send any more mail

  Cia Edmonds says her 12-year-old daughter, Maya Gebala, is "deteriorating mentally and physically" in an update posted on social media.

  Crime

  Mar 13
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• Hurricane-strength winds knocked over semi trucks on the Coquihalla Highway

  The trucks were travelling on the Coquihalla Highway, before the Othello Road exit, when it is believed the first few trucks were blown on their sides.

  Weather

  Mar 12
• Companies can no longer charge for changing or cancelling internet, cellphone plans

  'We are taking action to give Canadians more control over their Internet and cellphone services,' Vicky Eatrides, chairperson and chief executive officer of the CRTC, said.

  Canada

  Mar 12
• Bringing murder suspect back from India will not be quick, B.C. lawyer says

  Amarbir Singh is charged with second-degree murder in the death of 28-year-old Navdeep Kaur, whose remains were found in the Fraser River in July 2024.

  Crime

  Mar 12
• Suspect in fatal stabbing outside Vancouver Starbucks tells victim’s family, ‘I’m really sorry’

  Inderdeep Singh Gosal pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder in the 2023 death of 37-year-old Paul Schmidt outside the Starbucks at Granville and Pender streets.

  Crime

  Mar 12