Travis Prasad
Reporter / Producer
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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160,000 trees to be removed from Stanley Park, impacting traffic
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Maple Ridge city councillor upset police aren’t charging break and enter suspect
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TransLink unveils three Bus Rapid Transit corridors
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One man believed to be dead in Langley building fire
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WestJet facing criticism after forgetting woman’s wheelchair
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Popular Vancouver restaurant closes after failed pandemic recovery
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Popular Vancouver snowboard shop concerned by drastic rise in thefts
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B.C. travellers take Air Canada to task for treatment of disabled passengers
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B.C.’s police watchdog critical of treatment of intoxicated prisoners
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New coalition launches public safety campaign
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U.S. man convicted of exploiting B.C.children a reminder of risks online
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B.C. Search and Rescue creates ‘Adventure Hub’ outdoor recreation database
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Vancouver hoping to kick-start long-stalled Little Mountain development
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Parts of South Coast hit with snow
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Rescue Coordination Centre investigates distress call off Vancouver beach
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Port Coquitlam reconsiders rejected daycare project
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Pro-Palestine rally held in Vancouver Monday
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Vancouver man missing in Israel after Hamas attack
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Many Iranian-Canadians say Iran is behind Hamas attack in Israel
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‘I kept saying it, I’m going to die,’ Vancouverite pleads for help getting out of Tel Aviv
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Ridge Meadows RCMP release break-and-enter suspect caught by homeownerAhmed Yousef said on Nov. 8, he caught a man on his property, where his home is undergoing extensive renovations, and behind a metal fence.CrimeNov 17
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B.C. woman’s wheelchair arrives on WestJet flight days late and is then damaged on the way homeA recent WestJet passenger is speaking out about a recent experience involving travelling with a wheelchair, which she said ruined her and her sister's vacation.CanadaNov 10
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Advocates welcome B.C. watchdog report panning ‘outdated practice’ of drunk tanks"Whether it's sobering somebody up, it's still the same concept. It's going back to punishing somebody," said peer clinical advisor and advocate Guy Felicella.CrimeOct 31
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Mayor breathes second life into rejected Port Coquitlam daycarePort Coquitlam council will reconsider a rejected daycare that met with opposition from a vocal group of neighbours last week.PoliticsOct 20
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Should B.C. speeders get traffic tickets based on how much they earn?The debate over the concept was reignited this week, after a new driver was caught driving at double the posted speed limit in North Vancouver.PoliticsOct 3
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Poster for B.C. ‘whites only’ parent-child group sparks outragePolice said they received reports on Sunday, Sept. 24, that "suspicious signs" had been seen in both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.TrendingSep 25
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Sidewalk for West Vancouver school scrapped amid neighbours’ oppositionThe work was proposed for Irwin Park Elementary, after a municipal study identified a gravel shoulder bordering one side of the school as a high priority for a safety upgrade.CanadaSep 20
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North Shore hospital, residents notice a rise in ratsAt Lions Gate Hospital, in the Lonsdale area, rodents have spurred action from the Vancouver Coastal Health and the City of North Vancouver.HealthSep 13
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‘It’s amazing’: New West man gets ready to move into PNE prize home with his pets'If I could have bought it and chose where to live, I think I probably would have chose Langley because I did live here for about five years back around 2000.'CanadaSep 12
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‘Like an accident waiting to happen’: New Westminster proposes speed limits on e-scootersNew Westminster is proposing a speed limit on e-scooters on sidewalks in the city. Walking advocates say motorized vehicles need guidelines when sharing the road.CanadaSep 10
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City of Vancouver looking for public feedback on corner storesThe City of Vancouver is asking its the public for online feedback as staff explore ways to support existing and new corner stores.PoliticsSep 10
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B.C. truckers bemoan major disruptions in deliveries with containers stuck at DeltaportContainers are reportedly pilling up at Deltaport with truckers saying they are unable to get them out, as gates have been closed.EconomyAug 30
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Victoria’s beloved Jimbo credits friends, supporters for ‘Drag Race All Stars’ winJimbo took home the crown and a cash prize of $200,000 for winning RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Season 8. She also secured a spot in the Drag Race Hall of Fame.EntertainmentJul 28
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B.C. hockey community rallies to support young player who lost both his parentsKelly Marini a fellow hockey mom and friend of his parents started a GoFundMe to raise money for the financial help Skyler Cameron will need.CanadaJul 25
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Union for BC Ferries workers wants to secure wage hike as competition heats upClosing the wage gap with competing companies could increase service "stability" at BC Ferries, according to union president Erin McNeely.EconomyJul 24
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$300M watermain under Stanley Park to go ahead as neighbours raise concernsThe watermain replacement project will take five years to build, with most work conducted underground. Still, nearby residents say they worry about noise, dust and traffic.PoliticsJul 18
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Ongoing Capilano University strike means families can’t access daycare facility"I know financially for us and others, finding childcare and being able to go to work is the been the biggest struggle," parent Robin Norris told Global News.EconomyJul 17
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B.C. falling behind on wages for early childhood educators amidst staff shortage: ReportIn 2021, B.C. committed to developing a wage grid for ECEs that would improve recruitment and retention in the profession. More than a year later, that grid is nowhere to be found.EconomyJul 10
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B.C.’s new shelter rate a good start, but doesn’t go nearly far enough: advocatesThe slice of income assistance meant for housing increased in B.C. for the first time in 15 years this month, but still only amounts to $500 in a province with a housing crisis.PoliticsJul 7
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B.C. great grandmother celebrates 99th birthday skydiving with great grandsonThere was no hesitation from the skydiving granny as she met up with her great grandson to leap from the heavens just a few weeks shy of her 99th birthday.LifestyleJul 3
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‘Our employers gorged themselves on record profits’: B.C. port workers’ union speaks on negotiationsWith no one to unload and process containers, Canada's supply chain is bracing for a hit while still trying to recover from the pandemic.EconomyJul 2
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‘Gathering around culture’: 2 B.C. powwows return for Father’s DayTwo Father’s Day powwows are being held in both Vancouver and Williams Lake.PerspectivesJun 18
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B.C. woman upset over ICBC depreciation fee to replace stolen catalytic converterA B.C. woman is upset she's being asked to pay up to $400 on top of her deductible to replace her catalytic converter after it was stolen.CrimeJun 16
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Auto industry groups call for more support over Ottawa’s mandated clean vehicle sales target"My worry is that this ultimately this will lead to frustration for Canadian drivers," said Brian Kingston of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association.CanadaJun 14
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Slim pickings as Vancouver’s Nordstrom prepares for final day of sales TuesdayU.S.-based retailer Nordstrom's court-ordered liquidation sale ends Tuesday, but shoppers Global News spoke with said the pickings are getting slim.EconomyJun 12