Jennifer Palma

Anchor / Reporter

Author Archives

• This U.S. nurse wants to move to B.C. Red tape and the cost of living give him pause

  Pat, a South Carolina nurse, wants to move to B.C., but says red tape and the cost of living are giving him pause.

  Health

  Mar 21
• Arts groups press B.C. government to renew festival and event fund

  Arts groups say they need clarity from the province sooner than later, in order to prepare for the busy summer season.

  Politics

  Feb 21
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• BC Hydro cancels planned Super Bowl Sunday outage after businesses complain

  One business owner said he was given little notice of the outage, which would have cost the business more than $15,000.

  Economy

  Jan 29
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• B.C. committed to funding 1 round of IVF treatment despite ‘radio silence’

  In a statement to Global News, the Ministry of Health said the total funding set aside in last year's budget is $68 million over two years, starting in fiscal year 2025-26.

  Health

  Jan 24
• ‘What the heck is going on?’ Why this B.C. community put up border fence with U.S.

  "The timing of it is so ironic," immigration lawyer Len Saunders said. "My immediate reaction was 'This is (Donald) Trump ... but it's the Canadians doing it."

  Canada

  Jan 22
• B.C. plumbers donate time, money to help local mom battling cancer

  Kelsey Carignan is only 38 years old. She's a yoga teacher and mom of two young boys and just when she thought she had beat breast cancer she found out it came back.

  Canada

  Jan 8
• Crash renews calls to reactivate pedestrian bridge outside Metrotown Mall

  A collision between a transit bus and a pedestrian outside Metrotown has renewed calls to improve pedestrian safety at a dangerous crossing outside the mall.

  Crime

  Jan 3
• Epilepsy patient becomes nurse at the same B.C. hospital unit that changed her life

  Keri-Rose Tiessen once feared epilepsy would derail her dreams of a career in nursing. Now she works in the specialized B.C. unit that helped her take control of her health.

  Health

  Dec 23, 2024
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• New mortgage rules, interest rate cuts expected to heat up B.C. real estate market

  Under the new rules, mortgage insurance will apply to homes valued up to $1.5 million.

  Economy

  Dec 13, 2024
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• Memorials held across B.C. for victims of femicide, violence against women

  Near downtown Vancouver, a group gathered at a monument for the 14 women killed by a gunman at Montreal's Ecole Polytechnique on this day 35 years ago.

  Crime

  Dec 6, 2024
• Friend says diamond ring stolen off 85-year-old’s hand at Abbotsford mall

  Elysia Artinian told Global News her friend was shopping at Seven Oaks Mall in Abbotsford when a woman approached her asking if she could help her to her vehicle.

  Crime

  Nov 20, 2024
• ‘I assumed they were just some delinquent kids’: Unusual B.C. vandals caught on camera

  In early October, residents of the Southlands neighbourhood, on the western side of Vancouver, found fruit trees cut down so they decided to set up a security camera.

  Environment

  Nov 13, 2024
• In 45 mins, North Van resident captures 40 drivers failing to stop at intersection

  Ian Batchelor set up a camera at the popular intersection of Lynn Valley and Dempsey roads in North Vancouver and posted the video online to call attention to stop signs.

  Traffic

  Aug 12, 2024
• Plane ‘cuts off’ multiple aircraft at Pitt Meadows airport

  The incident happened on July 4, as a privately-owned Cessna was flying from Langley to Pitt Meadows, according to an incident report.

  Trending

  Aug 2, 2024
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• Vancouver doctor first in Canada to use new suturing device

  Dr. Roberto Trasolini said doctors can place the Overstitch device at the end of a scope and sutures can then be performed internally.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2024
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• Collapse of roof leaves future of former B.C. school unclear

  The site at Hamilton Avenue and 21st Street was once Hamilton Junior High School before hosting a variety of educational programs.

  Education

  Jul 3, 2024
• B.C. mother says lack of child care could leave her homeless

  A single Surrey mother says her inability to find childcare is affecting her ability to work and could ultimately leave her homeless.

  Education

  May 3, 2024
• ‘A huge deal’: International superstar Diljit Dosanjh in Vancouver to launch concert tour

  One of the world's biggest international superstars is coming to Vancouver on Saturday for what is expected to be a record-breaking concert.

  Entertainment

  Apr 26, 2024
• B.C. expands supports for young adults with complex care needs in Richmond

  The funding adds 10 spaces to the Transitioning Out Program, which and includes housing and health supports such as nurses and dedicated outreach workers.

  Health

  Jan 26, 2024
• ‘Most excruciating pain’: Former B.C. broadcaster shares a warning about shingles

  "I absolutely had chickenpox as a child," she said. "I remember it being horrific. I also remember my children's chickenpox being horrific.

  Health

  Dec 1, 2023
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• B.C. school district offers cash incentive to attract teachers

  The Gold Trail School District, which includes communities such as Ashcroft, Cache Creek, Lillooet and Lytton was short 22 teaching staff last year.

  Education

  Sep 7, 2023
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• After a traumatic brain injury, UBC student heads to Stanford to help others

  The 24-year-old fell into a two-month-long coma after being struck by a car in the fall of 2021 and suffered a severe traumatic brain injury.

  Education

  Jun 1, 2023
• ‘Asian Comedy Takeover’ aims to celebrate heritage with laughs in Vancouver

  "For this one show we have Asian comedians taking over the stage, that's all we mean, we don't mean anything bigger like we're taking over the world," quipped host Julie Kim.

  Perspectives

  May 17, 2023
• Burnaby residents say screeching SkyTrain is unbearable, TransLink says it’s working on it

  TransLink says it knows some of its SkyTrains, especially on the Expo Line, are noisy but it is committed to reducing noise as much as possible.

  Tech

  May 11, 2023
• Just one person came to his birthday last year. This time, a B.C. boy is getting a party

  Max's dad said he wanted his son's birthday this year to be a party for everyone so he reached out to Autism BC for help and throw a bash to remember.

  Canada

  May 10, 2023