Cassidy Mosconi

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• E. coli surged in False Creek after Vancouver sewage spill, data shows

  Vancouver Coastal Health water quality testing found E. coli levels in parts of False Creek surged to 55 times the level that would normally trigger an investigation.

  Environment

  Jun 24
• Access to MAID, abortions raises questions about the limits of B.C. faith-based health care

  Global News reached out to many faith-based organizations to speak about their perspective, however, some never returned any messages or declined to comment.

  Health

  Jun 20
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• ‘Cruel, disrespectful’: B.C. family calls for changes to faith-based MAID policy

  Sam O'Neill, 34, was a patient at St. Paul's Hospital last year. She had terminal cancer but was denied MAID in the hospital due to its religious affiliation.

  Health

  Jun 19
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• ‘Impossibly unaffordable’: Housing report ranks Vancouver 3rd most expensive in the world

  Hong Kong was crowned the most unaffordable market in the world, followed by Sydney, Australia then Vancouver.

  Canada

  Jun 17
• B.C. man shares story of being hit by float plane on Sunshine Coast

  The Sechelt retiree was rowing his skiff to his houseboat at Porpoise Bay in April 2015 when a Harbour Air float plane crashed into him.

  Canada

  Jun 16
• As a Canadian teen he landed in France on D-Day. He has received the country’s highest honour

  Joseph Vogelgesang was decorated as a Knight of the Legion of Honour at a ceremony in Vancouver on Thursday, as the world marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

  Canada

  Jun 6
• B.C. Jewish groups baffled, say teachers’ union won’t back Holocaust education group

  Teachers formed the Holocaust and Antisemitism Education Association after the B.C. announced that Holocaust education would become a mandatory part of the Grade 10 curriculum.

  Education

  Jun 5
• Palestinian flag in B.C. classroom ‘forces politics’ on kids, mother says

  When asked about the issue, Education Minister Rachan Singh said they encourage parents and caregivers to speak up in incidents such as this one.

  Education

  Jun 4
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• Exam question about Jewish homeland leads to apology from B.C. school district

  The Burnaby School District would not go on camera, but instead released a statement calling the question "deeply concerning,", adding that it's taking steps to address the harm.

  Education

  Jun 4
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• Stigma, cyberbullying and hope centre stage as B.C. hosts suicide prevention conference

  The city is playing host to the 34th annual National Suicide Prevention Conference, and one of the event's primary goals is to break down the stigma around a taboo topic.

  Politics

  May 29
• ‘They had power tools’: B.C. man warns of metal thieves targeting EV charging cables

  BCIT researcher Kelly Carmichael said the theft happened while his Nissan Leaf was parked in front of his Surrey home on Sunday night.

  Crime

  May 28
• Are non-B.C. patients jumping the health-care queue?

  As B.C. residents wait to see specialists or undergo surgery, it has come to light that out-of-province patients don't have long waits.

  Health

  May 27
• How ‘dementia village’ model could be spread to long-term care throughout B.C.

  Pilot projects are underway to bring a model of care inspired by European dementia villages to long-term care homes throughout British Columbia.

  Health

  May 22
• Despite Game 7 loss, Vancouver Canucks playoff run a win for business

  The Vancouver Canucks may have lost Game 7 against the Edmonton Oilers, but businesses and police are chalking the 2024 playoff run up as a win.

  Economy

  May 21
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• Surrey, B.C. schools facing cuts despite budget hike

  Recently, the Surrey School District passed a 1.1 billion dollar budget but the board says it is still not enough to prevent cuts.

  Education

  May 9
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• Canada to race in first-ever women’s America’s Cup with Vancouverite at the helm

  While women have competed in the event in the past, including one famous all-female crew, the sport has been dominated by men until now. 

  Sports

  May 1
• ‘Really happy’: Video captures B.C. orca calf eating first meal in 27 days

  The young whale ventured into the lagoon off northwest Vancouver Island with her mother last month. She has been swimming around in the waters by herself ever since.

  Environment

  Apr 19
• Not if, but when: Crews battle simulated North Shore wildfire

  Crews from 20 different agencies gathered in North Vancouver on Thursday to battle a simulated wildfire ahead of the summer season.

  Environment

  Apr 11
• B.C. girl who lost dad to overdose says there needs to be more support for families

  "He was the type of guy, he wanted to help everyone or like as many people as he could, which see where I get it from now," Bocking Reid told Global News.

  Health

  Apr 10
• Vancouver neighbourhood group launches petition, bus ad opposing seniors housing project

  A group of Dunbar homeowners are fighting the project, saying the building is too high and will tower over nearby homes, blocking out the sun.

  Politics

  Apr 9
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• Vancouver Park Board tightens rules on homeless encampments

  The modified bylaw bans all built structures in Vancouver's parks, and restricts shelters to camping tents or canopies spaced one metre apart. 

  Politics

  Apr 8
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• ‘Hurts like hell’: B.C. blind woman says a taxi refused her service due to her guide dog

  Four-year-old Acura is Kovacs' guide dog and they've been partners for two years. 'She's funny, she's very perky, she's very very good in a harness, very obedient,' Kovacs said.

  Health

  Apr 8
• When it comes to Whistler’s firefighting plan, tourism industry plays a big role

  While the company focuses on sightseeing flights, including giving brides and grooms once-of-a-kind weddings, in the event of a wildfire its mission is much more critical.

  Fire

  Apr 5
• ‘A wake-up’: Whistler, B.C., known for its snow, to start wildfire drills

  First responders will be running an emergency evacuation drill on April 18, part of the resort community's recently developed wildfire defence plan.

  Environment

  Apr 4
• Whistler prepares for wildfires with plan believed to be a first in B.C.

  "A lot of mountains, lakes and streams through here. One of the interesting challenges that we have here is, to our community, it's very much, made up of an intermix."

  Fire

  Apr 3