Catherine Urquhart
Reporter
Catherine has worked in the news business for more than 25 years, and continues to find it both challenging and rewarding.
Her career training started at BCIT’s school of Journalism and continued with stints at several radio stations. She worked at CKIQ in Kelowna, CKO in Vancouver and CKWX, before joining the Global team in 1995.
Over the years, Catherine has covered a huge range of stories. Serious subjects have included criminal investigations, murders and missing children. Her feature pieces have highlighted artists and police officer training. In 2001, she received an award of excellence from the International Association of Fire Fighters for her coverage of a dramatic horse rescue.
In her spare time Catherine is a volunteer writer for the Tiny Light Foundation, a charity that photographs children who have had a life-altering diagnosis.
When Catherine isn’t chasing a story, she’s busy chasing her youngster.
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Video Archives
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Coquitlam officers face dismissal over offensive chat
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Vancouver police appeal for driver to come forward in murder case
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Driver in fatal West Vancouver wedding crash sentenced
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Sentencing for driver involved fatal West Van wedding crash
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Freedom of Information request shows Metro Vancouver’s party spending
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VPD officers disciplined after car crash
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Victim remembered in downtown Vancouver stranger attack
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Vancouver man’s policing dream comes true
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BC Conservatives vow to reform ICBC’s ‘no fault’ insurance
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More details about two Vancouver police officers’ assault charges
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Vancouver police officers charged with assault while off duty
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RCMP renew warnings over illegal ride-hailing apps
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B.C. wildfire update: Arrival of cooler weather helps fire crews
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Questions about the ABC Party at Vancouver City Hall
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Miracle Mile’s 70th anniversary
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First Nations initiating emergency salmon task force after Chilcotin dam breach
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Turning tradegy from a hit-and-run into a bouquet of hope
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B.C. planning for worst-case scenario if Chilcotin River landslide bursts
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BC landslide: Fears of giant water gush in Chilcotin River rise
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Metro Vancouver chair seeks to rebuild trust in beleaguered institution
Author Archives
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Coquitlam Mounties could face dismissal over shocking group chatConstables Philip Dick, Ian Solven and Mersad Mesbah have been suspended since June 2021.CrimeSep 20
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Driver given $2K fine, 5-year driving ban in B.C. wedding crash that killed 2 peopleIn August 2022 Hong Xu mistook the gas pedal for the brake in her car, smashing through a fence and gate, killing two people and injuring seven others at a wedding party.CrimeSep 17
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$2K fine in crash that killed 2 at B.C. wedding ‘outrageous,’ family saysHong Xu was charged with one count of driving a motor vehicle without due care and attention in connection with the Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, crash on Keith Road near Keith Place.CrimeSep 16
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Metro Vancouver spent nearly $160K on networking parties since 2017In July Global News reported that Metro Vancouver spent nearly $65,000 dollars of taxpayer money for a reception at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference in Toronto.PoliticsSep 12
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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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‘Heartbreaking’: Victim’s friends in deadly Vancouver attack mourn his passingDave Laporte's Friend "Al" told Global News that Laporte was a "very pleasant gentleman. I'm sorry what happened, happened," he said.CrimeSep 9
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How B.C.’s no-fault insurance system could become an election issueBC Conservative Leader John Rustad is vowing to alter B.C.'s no-fault insurance system if he's elected B.C.'s next premier.PoliticsSep 3
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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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School board chair quits ABC Vancouver amid integrity commissioner disputeABC Vancouver School Board Chair Victoria Jung announced she was quitting the party this week, citing concerns about transparency.PoliticsAug 8
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From tragedy to flowers: How a B.C. family is healing and helping othersIn 2021, 17-year-old Grace Haines nearly died after being hit near Keith Road East and St Andrews, while out for a run. The driver was eventually caught and pleaded guilty.LifestyleAug 5
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Councillors call for new Metro Vancouver board chair to step asideAs Metro Vancouver's board prepares to meet on Friday, five municipal politicians are calling for new chair Mike Hurley to step aside.PoliticsJul 25
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Who will head the review of Metro Vancouver’s overbudget sewage plant?We're learning more about the man being recommended to lead a review of the overbudget North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.PoliticsJul 24
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Metro Vancouver spent $64K on Toronto wine and cheese eventThe total bill for food and alcohol at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Conference networking event last year was $64.620.94PoliticsJul 23
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Metro Vancouver faces calls for a governance reviewSeven elected officials are calling for a governance review and an independent audit of the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.PoliticsJul 11
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Amid cost overruns, Metro Vancouver’s top bureaucrat defends recordFollowing numerous requests by Global News this past month, Metro Vancouver Chief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny agreed to an interview.PoliticsJul 10
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North Shore neighbourhood groups unite to fight sewage plant tax hikeNorth Shore homeowners are facing fee hikes in excess of $600 a year due to cost overruns on a beleaguered new wastewater treatment plant.PoliticsJul 9
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Probe of West Vancouver mayor’s campaign finance now with prosecutorsWest Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager has been under investigation for alleged campaign finance irregularities related to the 2022 municipal election since late last year.PoliticsJul 3
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Metro Vancouver picks new chair amid travel, wastewater plant controversiesBurnaby Mayor Mike Hurley has been elected the new chair of the Metro Vancouver board, amid ongoing spending controversies.PoliticsJun 28
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Motion coming before Metro Vancouver board aims to reign in international travel expensesThe motion calls for trips to require board approval and to indicate the expected value, along with projected travel expenses and remuneration.PoliticsJun 25
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Probe needed to prevent repeat of B.C. sewage plant debacle, former auditor saysWith the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant billions of dollars over budget, attention is turning to a similar project on the horizon.PoliticsJun 21
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Calls for federal audit of ballooning North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant costsThe treatment plant is now $3 billion over budget, or about five times its original price tag.PoliticsJun 20
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Metro Vancouver’s top executive a no-show for meeting amid salary questionsChief Administrative Officer Jerry Dobrovolny was absent from the regional district's Finance Committee meeting, despite having attended previous meetings.PoliticsJun 19
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Police ‘optimistic’ more unsolved murders will be linked to U.S. serial killerTravis McKenzie with the RCMP historical homicide unit said being able to bring answers to families, even decades later, is one of the most rewarding aspects of his team's work.CrimeJun 18
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B.C. premier encourages audit of Metro VancouverHowever, the Chief Administrative Officer at Metro Vancouver, Jerry Dobrovolny, continues to receive a huge salary and travel extensively.PoliticsJun 17