Jordan Armstrong

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• Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, police, cleared of ‘baseless’ DUI allegation

  Global News has learned that the Vancouver police became aware of social media posts from developer and ex-political commentator Alex Tsakumis in late 2023.

  Politics

  Feb 21
• Vancouver mayor to boycott Metro Vancouver meetings over ‘broken’ governance

  On Wednesday, the mayor of the largest city in the region announced he would boycott Metro Vancouver meetings.

  Politics

  Jan 29
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• Metro Vancouver meeting about cost savings cost taxpayers more than $20K

  A special Metro Vancouver Board meeting was held on Thursday morning with cost savings on the agenda. "How much of this can the taxpayer take?" Richmond councillor Kash Heed said.

  Politics

  Jan 23
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• Coquitlam School District explains new superintendent’s sudden retirement

  Robert Zambrano, a veteran teacher and administrator, took over the top job in December -- but is already moving on.

  Education

  Jan 20
• B.C. mayor refuses to answer questions about his salary and compensation

  Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie refused to answer Global News' questions about his $362,000 compensation, a sum that makes him Metro Vancouver's second-highest-paid mayor.

  Politics

  Jan 17
• Central Saanich police officer charged with sex assault has died

  Matthew Ball, 43, was one of two officers from the Central Saanich Police Service who was charged with one count of sexual assault.

  Crime

  Dec 18, 2024
• Passenger recounts close call after B.C. ferry forced to drop anchor

  The Coastal Inspiration was forced to drop anchor as it arrived from Duke Point during the 3:15 p.m. sailing on Sunday.

  Traffic

  Dec 16, 2024
• Questions surround Fraser Health program about planetary health

  Last year, Fraser Health launched its Planetary Health strategy, which focuses on the effect climate change and other environmental factors have on health.

  Health

  Dec 5, 2024
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• ‘Confrontation’ between B.C. mayor, councillor at networking event raises questions

  Port Moody councillor Haven Lurbiecki said Mayor Meghan Lahti became physical with her during a heated conversation at the event in Toronto last year.

  Politics

  Sep 13, 2024
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• Vancouver convenience store locks up drinks to deter theft

  The store at Hornby and Davie Streets has locked up their beverages along with cough drops, Q-tips and cables so customers will have to ask for help.

  Crime

  Aug 21, 2024
• ‘Pretty rough around here’: Hip-hop legend Warren G walks the streets of Vancouver

  A few American West Coast hip-hop artists were in Vancouver for a concert, and Warren G had some observations about the state of the downtown core.

  Canada

  Jun 27, 2024
• Blowback over Metro Vancouver mayors’ Europe trip as taxpayers foot sewage plant bill

  With the taxpayers picking up the tab for the multi-billion dollar overrun on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant, critics say its no time for mayors to be jetting overseas.

  Politics

  Jun 7, 2024
• Future of Vancouver Park Board in question as mayor to push for revamp: sources

  Whether the motion will seek to abolish board or to significantly scale down its power and scope remains unclear, but the mayor has called a press conference for Wednesday morning.

  Politics

  Dec 5, 2023
• Documents reveal funding issues, safety concerns for shuttered Stanley Park train

  Global News has obtained internal emails revealing concerns about funding and maintenance and a safety report showing problems with locomotives, brakes, tracks and rail ties.

  Politics

  Jun 28, 2023
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• Park board had offers of help to keep Stanley Park train on track: sources

  Global News has learned park board staff received offers of help from community members, including with industry expertise, to try and keep the train running for Bright Nights.

  Politics

  Jan 13, 2023
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• BC Ferries has more senior managers than vessels in its fleet

  The company, which is publicly owned but privately managed, operates a fleet of 39 vessels, but employs 51 shore-based executive directors and directors, it confirmed.

  Consumer

  Jan 12, 2023
• How a B.C. farm maintains a twin of the Stanley Park mini train on a fraction of the budget

  The Stanley Park Train has been out of service for months, with the Vancouver Park Board claiming it is "antique" and needs "highly-specialized service and maintenance."

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2023
• With mental health calls on the rise, officials question whether Riverview Hospital should reopen

  Riverview Hospital served as a provincial facility for mental health services from 1904 to 2012, when it was shuttered by the province after years of downsizing.

  Health

  Aug 10, 2022
• Man wielding oxygen tank arrested after attacking cars in Richmond traffic, RCMP say

  A 56-year-old man has been apprehended under B.C.'s Mental Health Act and was taken to a nearby hospital.

  Crime

  Jul 28, 2022
• Vancouver firefighters to proceed with plan limiting responses to some medical calls

  Starting Tuesday, firefighters will only respond to life-threatening calls, overdoses, burns, hazmat emergencies, motor vehicle crashes and technical rescues.

  Health

  Jul 26, 2022
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• Vancouver firefighters may stop responding to many medical calls

  Vancouver firefighters could soon only respond to life-threatening calls, overdoses, burns, hazmat emergencies, motor vehicle crashes and technical rescues.

  Health

  Jul 12, 2022
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• It has been 50 years since Howard Hughes checked into a Vancouver hotel — and no one saw him

  Hughes had personal guards with him and anything he wanted was delivered and returned by his staff, never the hotel staff. His bodyguard also tasted all his food first.

  World

  Mar 14, 2022
• ‘Enormous difference’: Concern about impact of Vancouver’s new single-use fee on homeless

  Stanley Woodvine, a Vancouver resident who has been homeless since 2004, is speaking up about the impact of a new municipal fee on disposable cups on the less fortunate. 

  Environment

  Jan 5, 2022
• B.C. resort gets creative to stay open after suspicious fire takes out main chairlift

  A resort executive described the fire as "really horrible," particularly as the ski hill had been able to open earlier than anticipated amid excellent snow conditions. 

  Crime

  Dec 23, 2021
• Concerns raised about derelict and scofflaw vessels in Vancouver’s False Creek

  The large barge washed up in a Vancouver beach may get the headlines, but has highlighted the problem of dozens of derelict boats in the city's waterways facing less scrutiny.

  News

  Dec 10, 2021