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B.C.’s lakes and rivers prove deadly for international students
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
In the last 15 years, one dozen foreign nationals aged 25 and under have drowned in B.C. Continue reading
Woman who admitted to random Nelson, B.C., stabbings found not criminally responsible
“Based on all of the evidence and all of the circumstances, Ms. Coyle was unable to rationally consider or know whether her acts were right or wrong,” wrote Justice David Crerar. Continue reading
‘Completely unacceptable’: COVID-19 customer rudeness reaches breaking point in B.C.
From verbal attacks to physical assaults, the backlash directed against employees is forcing some B.C. business owners to take extreme measures. Continue reading
Suspect charged in alleged hate-crime assault of 92-year-old Asian man in Vancouver
One count of assault was sworn against Jamie Allen Bezanson on July 21, in connection with the March 13 incident in East Vancouver. Continue reading
More Americans eye move to Canada as COVID-19 cases surge in U.S.
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
“They’re looking to Canada”: Immigration lawyers say an increasing number of Americans is seeing our country as a “safe haven” amid a surging number of coronavirus cases south of the border. Continue reading
‘Cat’astrophe avoided: Vancouver’s cat cafes claw back business amid COVID-19
Meow moves: Catoro and Catfe find purr-fect ways to survive pandemic Continue reading
Staycation 2020: B.C. summer deals and destinations you may have overlooked
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Many of the province’s tourism associations are also incorporating Dr. Bonnie Henry’s reopening mantra of “few faces and big spaces” into their summer marketing campaigns. Continue reading
‘A devastating loss’: B.C. Charter bus companies struggling to survive pandemic
“Anything and everything that can help with the cash flow is what is going to be the key to survival for most companies,” said the head of one charter company. Continue reading
‘The actors are the most vulnerable’: Filming on two Vancouver-shot TV shows to resume in July
‘The Good Doctor’ and ‘When Calls the Heart’ have both confirmed July 20 filming start dates in Vancouver as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Continue reading
‘Many businesses are in dire straits’: B.C. tourism sector banks on summer of staycations
Once the province rolls out its Phase 3 restart, an Explore BC campaign will promote 2020 as the ‘year of the staycation’. Continue reading
Fast and Furious Vancouver: City sees 44% spike in excessive speeding during pandemic
The numbers, released to Global News in response to a Freedom of Information request, revealed officers issued 56 excessive speeding tickets in March and April compared to 39 during the same period last year. Continue reading
Bear cub found in stolen-property bust in northeastern B.C.
The bear cub was found in a cage on June 9 as Hudson’s Hope RCMP arrived at a property to arrest a man for dangerous driving and theft. Continue reading
Roads washed out after heavy rain hits northeastern B.C.
At the height of the storm, there were 13 road closures in the area north of Dawson Creek and south of the Peace River. At least six roads have since reopened. Continue reading
Transit Police officer still employed 9 years after brutal beating caught on camera
Almost nine years after a UBC student was beaten by Metro Vancouver Transit Police in a violent assault captured on video, Police Act proceedings for one of the two officers involved are still ongoing. Continue reading