Grace Ke
Reporter
Grace Ke joined Global BC in 2006.
A Vancouver native, she began her journalism career in 1996 as the weekend anchor at KRTV in Great Falls, Montana. Just two days into her career, the FBI arrested one of its most wanted men just a few miles away – The Unabomber.
Grace continued her career at KIVI in Boise, Idaho where she was honoured by the Idaho Press Club for her investigative reporting, and then joined KXLY in Spokane, and KING TV in Seattle before returning home to Vancouver.
She has covered major stories such the Spokane Serial Killer, the Seattle earthquake in 2001, and the impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
When she is not working, Grace, her husband and their twin boys enjoy hitting the ski slopes and travelling whenever they can.
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Video Archives
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B.C. expanding specialized cancer care, treatment in Vancouver
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Butane torch lighters behind uptick in Vancouver fires
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Growing calls for more oversight of B.C. conservation officers amid mounting bear deaths
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First Nations endorse Vancouver plan to eliminate Park Board
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Uncertainty surrounding the fate of a B.C. biofuel plant
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VPD warns seniors about new twist on scams
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Snowfall warning in effect for large parts of coastal B.C.
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No quick fixes after debris thrown from Granville Bridge
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Vancouver Island hit-and-run of young girl caught on camera
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Man shot during attempted robbery at Surrey jewelry store
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Commercial vehicle blitz in Abbotsford find 268 violations out of 87 inspections
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Abbotsford pump station getting upgrades
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Demonstrations continue at Richmond City Hall over proposed safe consumption site
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Richmond city council debates motion for supervised consumption site
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Retiring RCMP officer Dale Carr urges mental health care
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Pemberton’s receding water levels prompt optimism from residents
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Investigation underway after Surrey construction crane collapse
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First video from inside Winters Hotel during fire
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Incomplete renovations leave family scrambling
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AI robots take St. Paul’s Hospital lab into the future
Author Archives
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Lockable lighters behind alarming rise in fires in Vancouver, chief saysIn her annual report, Vancouver Fire Rescue Chief Karen Fry said lockable lighters and torches "posed a new challenge in fire prevention efforts."FireMar 6
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Amid mounting bear deaths, calls for more oversight of B.C. conservation officersThe B.C. government is facing calls for mover oversight of conservation officers, amid a mounting number of black bears killed in recent years.EnvironmentMar 5
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Forewarned is forearmed: VPD workshops aim to empower seniors against scammersVancouver police are holding a series of workshops in the city aimed at arming seniors with the tools they need to ward off scammers.CrimeFeb 28
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‘Totally insane’: Safety concerns raised over materials tossed from Granville BridgeA piece of metal tossed from the Granville Street Bridge early Saturday morning is the latest case of materials falling from the span onto businesses below.CanadaFeb 26
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Details emerge in botched Surrey jewelry store robbery that left man shotThe manager of a Surrey jewelry store that was robbed on Sunday is sharing new details about the terrifying ordeal that left one man with multiple gunshot wounds.CrimeFeb 21
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Dozens of vehicles pulled from the road in Abbotsford road safety blitzOut of 87 inspections completed Tuesday, officers identified 268 violations, including 70 that met the "out of service" criteria.TrafficFeb 20
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Vancouver SRO razed in deadly fire had a history of code violations, inquest hearsCliff Lee, who works in fire prevention and urban compliance, said the Winters Hotel in Gastown had repeat violations that required him to issue multiple notices and tickets.FireJan 29
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In Western Canada first, 2 robots take B.C. hospital lab into the futureThe robots, named Tarzan and Jane, now work in the Microbiology Lab at St. Paul's Hospital, testing samples and freeing up staff for more complex work.HealthJan 24
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Transit strike could escalate as union applies to picket SkyTrain stationsThe Metro Vancouver transit supervisor strike is set to end at 3 a.m. Wednesday but there are signs the union representing those workers wants to escalate job action further.CanadaJan 23
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‘I need help’: B.C. woman hailed a hero at risk of losing her home due to injuriesJulie Callaghan said she is now facing the threat of losing her home and is still hoping to settle with the Canadian Railway involved in the incident.CanadaJan 10
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MLA outraged by ‘gift’ of magic mushrooms, coca leaf from B.C. drug activistLongtime cannabis legalization activist Dana Larsen, who now operates what he describes as medicinal mushroom dispensaries, sent packages to all 87 B.C. MLAs this Christmas.PoliticsJan 2
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B.C. man fundraising for cancer treatment after insurance slip-upToby Cleary applied for a $25,000 critical illness benefit through Manulife but was denied — all because he forgot to mention an emergency room visit four years ago.HealthDec 31, 2023
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‘I’ve seen a lot of strange things’: Man arrested with racks of jackets on SkyTrainA man was seen wheeling two racks of brand-new jackets onto the train around 5 p.m., which raised the suspicions of a SkyTrain attendant.CrimeDec 28, 2023
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Community gathers to celebrate life of Dr. Gurdev Singh Gill in VancouverGurdev Singh Gill was the first Indo-Canadian to graduate from UBC in medicine and the first Indo-Canadian doctor in the country.CanadaDec 24, 2023
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‘Not going anywhere’: Tenants defy order to leave unsafe New Westminster buildingNew Westminster's fire chief issued an evacuation order for the building at 325 Agnes Street, warning of severe life-safety issues last week, but six tenants refuse to leave.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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19 Sunshine Coast properties can’t drink water due to elevated arsenic levelsA Sunshine Coast resident, along with 18 other properties in the Garden Bay area, has been under a “do not use” warning for their water due to elevated arsenic levels.HealthDec 17, 2023
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Residents of Chilliwack RV encampment ordered out to make way for flood protectionThe Shxwhá:y Village has placed a trespass notice in the camp along the Fraser River in Chilliwack, where dozens of RVs, trailers and campers have assembled over the years.PoliticsDec 12, 2023
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B.C. manufacturer contemplating move out of the province due to costsCost, land availability, and red tape — all factors for the company owner, who says if she were to move to Alberta, these issues would be easier to deal with.CanadaDec 10, 2023
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Ride-hailing fee hikes prompt pushback in VancouverThe fee to be picked up or dropped off in downtown Vancouver could climb from $0.30 to $0.60 in the next two years.EconomyDec 5, 2023
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Metal detectors, bag checks now in place at Vancouver city council meetingsVancouver City Hall has implemented metal detectors and bag checks for access to its third floor, which includes council chambers.PoliticsNov 28, 2023
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Crown seeks up to 4 months behind bars for man who sexually assaulted woman in B.C. parkJairus-Paul Covacha Sacramento was arrested shortly after the February 2022 incident in Lynn Canyon Park, in which the victim said he grabbed her buttocks from behind.CrimeNov 27, 2023
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3 workers rescued after collapse at work site in downtown VancouverSpokesperson Capt. Matthew Trudeau told Global News that firefighters were called at 10:42 a.m. to the First Baptist Church at the corner of Nelson and Burrard Streets.FireNov 22, 2023
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B.C. family shares how a clinical trial saved their son’s lifeIn August 2015, Emmett was only a few months old when he was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy, a disease that impacts signals between the brain and muscles.HealthNov 21, 2023
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Landlords of East Vancouver building consumed by fire appear in courtFu Ren and Feng Yan pleaded guilty to six of 20 code violations they were facing related to the building, but arguments over the remaining 14 did not get underway.CrimeNov 20, 2023
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Squamish reforms zoning rules to fast track affordable housing buildsThe zoning bylaw change allows for projects that are six storeys, or less, in any neighbourhood.CanadaNov 20, 2023