Travis Prasad

Reporter / Producer

Author Archives

• Ridge Meadows RCMP release break-and-enter suspect caught by homeowner

  Ahmed Yousef said on Nov. 8, he caught a man on his property, where his home is undergoing extensive renovations, and behind a metal fence.

  Crime

  Nov 17
• B.C. woman’s wheelchair arrives on WestJet flight days late and is then damaged on the way home

  A 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.

  Canada

  Nov 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• Advocates welcome B.C. watchdog report panning ‘outdated practice’ of drunk tanks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.

  Crime

  Oct 31
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• Mayor breathes second life into rejected Port Coquitlam daycare

  Port Coquitlam council will reconsider a rejected daycare that met with opposition from a vocal group of neighbours last week.

  Politics

  Oct 20
• 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.

  Politics

  Oct 3
• Poster for B.C. ‘whites only’ parent-child group sparks outrage

  Police said they received reports on Sunday, Sept. 24, that "suspicious signs" had been seen in both Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam.

  Trending

  Sep 25
• Sidewalk for West Vancouver school scrapped amid neighbours’ opposition

  The 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.

  Canada

  Sep 20
• North Shore hospital, residents notice a rise in rats

  At Lions Gate Hospital, in the Lonsdale area, rodents have spurred action from the Vancouver Coastal Health and the City of North Vancouver.

  Health

  Sep 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.'

  Canada

  Sep 12
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• ‘Like an accident waiting to happen’: New Westminster proposes speed limits on e-scooters

  New 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.

  Canada

  Sep 10
• City of Vancouver looking for public feedback on corner stores

  The City of Vancouver is asking its the public for online feedback as staff explore ways to support existing and new corner stores.

  Politics

  Sep 10
• B.C. truckers bemoan major disruptions in deliveries with containers stuck at Deltaport

  Containers are reportedly pilling up at Deltaport with truckers saying they are unable to get them out, as gates have been closed.

  Economy

  Aug 30
• Victoria’s beloved Jimbo credits friends, supporters for ‘Drag Race All Stars’ win

  Jimbo 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.

  Entertainment

  Jul 28
• B.C. hockey community rallies to support young player who lost both his parents

  Kelly Marini a fellow hockey mom and friend of his parents started a GoFundMe to raise money for the financial help Skyler Cameron will need.

  Canada

  Jul 25
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• Union for BC Ferries workers wants to secure wage hike as competition heats up

  Closing the wage gap with competing companies could increase service "stability" at BC Ferries, according to union president Erin McNeely.

  Economy

  Jul 24
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• $300M watermain under Stanley Park to go ahead as neighbours raise concerns

  The 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.

  Politics

  Jul 18
• 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.

  Economy

  Jul 17
• B.C. falling behind on wages for early childhood educators amidst staff shortage: Report

  In 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.

  Economy

  Jul 10
• B.C.’s new shelter rate a good start, but doesn’t go nearly far enough: advocates

  The 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.

  Politics

  Jul 7
• B.C. great grandmother celebrates 99th birthday skydiving with great grandson

  There 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.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 3
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• ‘Our employers gorged themselves on record profits’: B.C. port workers’ union speaks on negotiations

  With no one to unload and process containers, Canada's supply chain is bracing for a hit while still trying to recover from the pandemic.

  Economy

  Jul 2
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• ‘Gathering around culture’: 2 B.C. powwows return for Father’s Day

  Two Father’s Day powwows are being held in both Vancouver and Williams Lake.

  Perspectives

  Jun 18
• B.C. woman upset over ICBC depreciation fee to replace stolen catalytic converter

  A 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.

  Crime

  Jun 16
• 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.

  Canada

  Jun 14
• Slim pickings as Vancouver’s Nordstrom prepares for final day of sales Tuesday

  U.S.-based retailer Nordstrom's court-ordered liquidation sale ends Tuesday, but shoppers Global News spoke with said the pickings are getting slim.

  Economy

  Jun 12