Travis Prasad
Reporter
Born and raised in the Lower Mainland, Travis is passionate about sharing stories that impact people living in the region.
A graduate of Simon Fraser University’s Communications program, he also received a Broadcast and Online Journalism diploma from BCIT. Prior to joining Global BC in 2022, he was a reporter at CTV Vancouver and at City TV Vancouver.
Outside of the newsroom, you can find him out for a run, relaxing on a patio, or exploring beautiful BC with his wife and daughter.
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Video Archives
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Canadians question new U.S. dog border rules
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B.C. mayor blasts party-goers for brush fire sparked by fireworks
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Stanley Park’s Lost Lagoon facing challenges
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B.C. government mandates nasal naloxone at universities
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$60M consulting contract for Iona Island wastewater plant raises concerns
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B.C. business owner angry about lease not being renewed at Tsawwassen Mills
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Vancouver considering ‘view cone’ amendments to tackle housing crisis
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Family of woman killed in crash satisfied with driver’s sentence
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Ping pong tournament features B.C. care home competitors over the age of 90
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Flight cancellations in Vancouver grow as WestJet mechanics begin strike
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Newcomers to B.C. struggling to find housing and stability
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WestJet mechanics issue strike notice, again
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B.C. teacher files human right complaint after online hate
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Changes to B.C.’s EV rebate program
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B.C. importing stone fruit from U.S. after devastating crop loss
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More than 51,000 people expected for B.C. Lions home opener, 50 Cent concert
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Rescue competition held at Britannia Mine
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Strike deadline approaches for Canadian border agents
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Teacher workload, burnout now impacting students survey says
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Slo-pitch for addiction recovery
Author Archives
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New rules for bringing dogs into U.S. could affect thousands, Canadian truckers sayThe federal health minister said on Wednesday that he was blindsided by new rules imposed by the U.S. about bringing dogs across the border.CanadaJul 17
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Has Vancouver’s Lost Lagoon become a ’44-acre mud puddle?’Stanley Park water feature Lost Lagoon has become a '44-acre mud puddle' according to one neighbour. The city says it doesn't have the money to upgrade the lagoon.PoliticsJul 12
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Costs for another Metro Vancouver sewage plant a concern, $60M contract approvedThe 61-year-old Iona Island Wastewater Plant needs upgrades to serve Metro Vancouver's surging population and meet federal regulations, but the cost could create a bit of a stink.PoliticsJul 10
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2-year jail sentence in ‘horrible and heartbreaking’ deadly Massey Tunnel crashSundeep Singh Mann was speeding and had alcohol in his system when he crossed the centre line in the Massey Tunnel and collided head-on with Ky Tran, killing her.CrimeJul 3
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90-plus and serving up spirit: Ping pong tournament unites B.C. care homesDozens of seniors from four care homes, many over the age of 90, gathered Tuesday for a ping pong tournament, proving age is just a number.CanadaJul 2
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B.C. transgender teacher files human rights complaint after online hate, doxxingAn art teacher in British Columbia has launched a human rights complaint against an online harasser after becoming the subject of a targeted anti-trans campaign.CanadaJun 23
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Facing burnout, 1 in 6 B.C. teachers thinking of quitting: surveyThe BC Teachers' Federation released the results of its second annual membership survey on Wednesday, and union president Clint Johnston said they are "concerning."EducationJun 5
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Affordable swimming lessons less and less accessible in B.C.Public pools, especially indoor pools, are expensive for municipalities to build and operate and for years there has been a shortage of lifeguards and instructors.LifestyleMay 30
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Family hopes B.C. teen’s devastating crash spurs motorcycle safetyGage Turner is currently in hospital recovering from the April 12 collision north of Hope that left him with multiple broken bones and a brain bleed.CrimeApr 19
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B.C. industry leaders sound alarm about wide scope of public health accountability actGreg Wilson, the director of government relations for B.C. for the Retail Council of Canada, told Global News that they support the government's goal of protecting residents.CanadaApr 4
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How much will 2026 World Cup cost B.C.? Unknown budget back in the spotlightThe B.C. minister responsible for the FIFA event in Vancouver says the province will provide cost update within the next few weeks. The last estimate was up to $260 million.PoliticsMar 14
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‘Tom saved a life’: U.K. man’s death on B.C. mountain leaves rescue legacyTom Billings vanished while hiking in November 2013, kicking off a massive search effort. In 2016, the 22-year-old's remains were finally located on Cypress Mountain.CanadaMar 8
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Books pulled from B.C. district curriculum in what premier calls ‘crazy decision’In November 2023, a panel of 12 teachers decided to pull the books from the recommended reading curriculum due to concerns about controversial themes.EducationMar 1
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Could Calgary-style warning sensors help stop B.C. overpass strikes?Between 2011 and 2018, the City of Calgary installed overw-height detection sensors at half a dozen locations in its downtown core.CanadaFeb 16
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Councillor claims politics at play in Richmond, B.C. drug site furorCouncillors voted to explore the idea of a safe consumption site in Richmond, but health officials say the concept is a non-starter.PoliticsFeb 15
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Landlord fined $4,500 over fire that destroyed East Vancouver apartment buildingFlames broke out at the building at East 10th Avenue and Prince Edwards Street on July 27, 2023. The damage left 30 people homeless.CrimeFeb 9
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B.C. woman frustrated with ICBC ‘delays’ after being hit by car last summerGurpinder Curry said she wound up "pinned" between a black car that lurched forward and a table that was in the open garage at the Surrey home.CanadaFeb 8
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Did fire alarms actually go off during deadly Vancouver SRO fire? Inquest hears new evidenceDisturbing images included redacted scenes of where the bodies of the victims were found in the wreckage 11 days after the fire at the Winters Hotel on April 11, 2022.FireJan 26
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Manager of Vancouver SRO razed by deadly fire had no fire safety training, inquest hearsGina Vanemberg told inquest jurors that as fire crews scrambled to evacuated the Winters Hotel, a list of tenants was forgotten in the building, against protocol.FireJan 25
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‘There is no excuse’: Frustration mounts due to overpass strikes in B.C.Frustration is mounting about commercial trucking operations in B.C. after a driver scraped the top of the Massey Tunnel Wednesday night.TrafficJan 11
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B.C. mayor says stricter penalties for out-of-province drivers needed on Highway 5When Alberta licence holders are handed a ticket in B.C., nothing requires them to pay that fine as the province does not have an interprovincial agreement.EconomyJan 5
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Could regular skiing in southwestern B.C. be a thing of the past by 2050?"By 2085, if we continue with climate change, you won't be able to ski on a reliable basis at Whistler," said UBC's Michael Pidwirny.WeatherJan 5
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‘Magical’ dogs Muffin and Cupcake bring warmth to Vancouver hospital patientsMuffin and Cupcake are brought into the hospital by a Road to Recovery peer worker Junko, who said a hospital was one of the first places she truly felt safe and cared for.FeaturesDec 21, 2023
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Vancouver’s long-delayed tiny home village set to welcome residentsThey're overbudget and more than a year overdue, but 10 tiny homes for people experiencing homelessness are set to welcome new residents in Vancouver.CanadaDec 8, 2023
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B.C. couple questioned how they bought their house under new Unexplained Wealth OrderMike Farnworth said Thursday that the notice of civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court is the start of a series of similar applications.EconomyDec 1, 2023