Richard Zussman
Legislative Reporter
Richard Zussman is a reporter for Global BC based at the B.C. legislature. He joined Global BC in 2018.
Richard has won multiple Jack Webster Awards including for his coverage of the 2018 B.C. wildfires and the historic Confidence and Supply Agreement between the BC NDP and the BC Greens.
He has also won multiple RTDNA Canada awards and Edward R. Murrow awards for his coverage of B.C. politics and wildfires.
Richard helped lead Global BC’s coverage of the COVID-19 pandemic and continues to focus on the B.C. government.
He has a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from the Newhouse School at Syracuse University, as well as a Bachelor of Arts from Queen’s University.
Richard has co-authored a book on B.C. politics that chronicles the events in and around the 2017 confidence vote and end of B.C. Liberal dynasty.
He previous served as the Provincial Affairs reporter for CBC BC.
Richard lives in Victoria with his wife and journalist Liza Yuzda and their daughter and son.
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Video Archives
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B.C. proposes fines, jail time for truck drivers who hit overpasses
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Government pledges to build new tower for Surrey Memorial Hospital
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B.C. premier meets with Jewish community leaders
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Focus BC: Selina Robinson quits NDP caucus, high-profile race in Vancouver
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Fallout continues from Selina Robinson’s departure
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Pushback over B.C. short-term rental rules
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Affordable daycare funding challenge
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Vancouver restaurant fined for patrons dancing
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Focus BC: More on B.C.’s house flipping tax
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Watchdog says B.C. children are not thriving
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Schools should host before and after-school daycare say advocates
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B.C. hasn’t released budget for hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup matches
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B.C. not meeting targets on $10-a-day childcare
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More government spending expected before election
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Focus BC: Reaction to provincial budget
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B.C. Budget 2024: Big deficits with big spending
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B.C. Budget 2024: Analysis of province’s priorities for upcoming year
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B.C. pulls back Land Act amendments
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Housing affordability a focal point of B.C. throne speech
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Analysis of 2024 B.C. throne speech
Author Archives
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B.C. liquor laws back in the spotlight after restaurant fined for patrons dancingLoula's Taverna on Vancouver's Commercial Drive was slapped with the choice of a $10,000 fine or a one-week liquor license suspension, in part, because people were dancing.PoliticsMar 1
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B.C.’s child-care space challenges have some calling for public schools to be usedAccording to Stats Canada 2023 data, nearly 60 per cent of B.C. families said they have difficulty finding child care. And school-aged care can be just as difficult.EducationFeb 28
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Toronto’s World Cup budget has ballooned again. Will B.C.’s follow?Toronto now estimates that hosting the 2026 World Cup will cost $380 million. The B.C. government has yet to release its own budget for hosting the event.PoliticsFeb 27
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B.C.’s budget mum on new schools, hospitals, but election-year announcements still to comeThe province has allocated more than $18.7 billion in capital spending this fiscal year and has also given itself a $3.5 billion contingency fund for emergencies.PoliticsFeb 23
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BC United veteran Mike de Jong retiring from B.C. politics, mulling federal runBC United MLA Mike de Jong has announced he won't be seeking re-election in his Abbotsford West riding -- but admitted he's being courted by the federal conservatives.PoliticsFeb 14
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Surrey physician named BC United candidate for Surrey-Cloverdale in 2024 electionDr. Claudine Storness-Bliss is an obstetrician and gynecologist at Surrey Memorial Hospital. She said her vision for transforming B.C. health care aligns with that of BC United.PoliticsFeb 7
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Recruitment a ‘key priority,’ education minister says amid Vancouver teacher shortageEducation Minister Rachna Singh acknowledged the labour shortage Friday, at the opening of the new replacement Burnaby North Secondary School.EducationFeb 2
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BC United starts media blitz as poll shows official Opposition party in 3rd placeA new poll from Vancouver-based Research Co. found B.C.'s Official Opposition BC United party is trailing not only the governing BC NDP, but also the upstart BC Conservative Party.PoliticsJan 31
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Investigation launched after goalie hurt in chokehold during junior hockey brawlEithan Grishin has already been suspended this year for various altercations, including attacking a referee and for fighting and slashing opponents.InvestigationsJan 30
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More than half of B.C. restaurants in the red, industry warnsThe industry is calling for a dedicated Ministry of Hospitality to act as a one stop shop for regulation and support of B.C.'s restaurants.EconomyJan 23
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B.C. says no tuition hikes for domestic students to offset international student capOn Monday, federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a 35 per cent cut in the intake of international students nationally, over the next two years.EducationJan 22
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Could improved weather models help B.C. schools make snow day closure decisions earlier?There are calls to consider the fact that improved modelling for weather events, could give school districts more tools to make earlier determinations on closing.WeatherJan 16
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‘A relic’: Critics call for changes to B.C.’s homeowner grantSome critics told Global News the grant program needs an update to better reflect regional real estate prices and it should be income tested.EconomyJan 3
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B.C. premier hints at affordability measures for support in 2024B.C. Premier David Eby has hinted at new measures in the new year to help British Columbians with the high cost of living.PoliticsDec 29, 2023
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BC Ferries in ‘great shape’ for holidays with 152 extra sailings planned: CEONicolas Jimenez said about 40 per cent of the service's available reservation spaces were still free as of Tuesday, although staffing shortages are still a challenge.TrafficDec 22, 2023
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Protracted drought leaves hydro-power-dependent B.C. importing electricityOngoing drought conditions and growing power usage saw BC Hydro forced to import about a fifth of its electricity this year.EnvironmentDec 19, 2023
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Union files unfair labour practice complaint against BC Ferries amid ‘tense’ negotiationsThe BCFerry and Marine Workers' Union has filed an unfair labour practice complaint with the BC Labour Relations Board, accusing the employer of bargaining directly with members.CanadaDec 18, 2023
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B.C. won’t follow Ontario’s footsteps to bring booze into convenience storesPublic Safety Minister and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said Thursday's announcement from Premier Doug Ford won't be matched in B.C.PoliticsDec 14, 2023
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‘Not enough for a headstone’: B.C.’s burial program funds too low, advocates sayThe Provincial Burial Program is administered through the Ministry of Social Development and Poverty Reduction and it helps pay for funeral costs.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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BC Place will need a FIFA facelift, but the price tag remains unclearB.C. PavCo, the Crown corporation that owns the stadium, has released a request for proposals seeking a construction manager to oversee a list of a dozen upgrades.SportsDec 12, 2023
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RCMP boost presence in Dawson Creek amid surge in street crime, shootingsThe RCMP are deploying more officers to Dawson Creek, after the community raised concerns about an uptick in shootings and street crime.CrimeDec 1, 2023
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Broken Coastal Renaissance won’t return to water ahead of holidays: BC FerriesInstead, the Coastal Celebration is set to take on its scheduled sailings between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen, ensuring that major route is operating at full capacity.TrafficNov 29, 2023
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Slow uptick for B.C. patients travelling to Washington state for cancer treatmentIn total, 1,310 patients in British Columbia were referred to Bellingham, Wash., for treatment and 533 of those people were deemed eligible.HealthNov 28, 2023
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B.C. expanding speculation tax to Kamloops, Parksville, 11 other municipalitiesThe speculation tax is already in place across Metro Vancouver, the Capital Regional District and Kelowna and 99 per cent of British ColumbiansEconomyNov 22, 2023
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B.C. councillor faces calls to resign over open letter questioning Hamas sex assaultsSusan Kim is one of two elected Canadian politicians to sign the letter, which criticizes the 'unverified accusation' Palestinians were 'guilty of sexual violence.'PoliticsNov 21, 2023