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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Port Moody adopts aggressive carbon reduction plan
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Meta unveils new Instagram settings for teens
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Questions raised over massive and expensive Metro Vancouver civic project
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B.C. removes ‘harm reduction’ supply kiosks from health-care facilities
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B.C. election heating up with war of words exchanged between leaders
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RCMP union calls for public safety reform pledge ahead of B.C. election
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New Westminster festival shines light on mental health
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Families of those lost in the toxic drug crisis worried over waning public interest
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Vancouver tenants sue over poor air quality in West End building
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Vancouver mushroom dispensary wins in court
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B.C. launches hotline for opioid addiction care
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Block party held to revitalize Vancouver’s Granville Street
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Rare Vancouver Island grizzly cub sighting could be good news for eco-system
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Wildfire firefighter’s death linked to safety lapses says WorkSafeBC
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Metro Vancouver mayors raise concerns about housing bylaw
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Displaced Vancouver Dunbar residents allowed home after fire
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Support for students with autism in B.C. may be at risk after alleged layoffs
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B.C. landslide: Chilcotin River likely to flow over dam
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New Canadian mortgage rules criticized
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Land sale leads to West Vancouver beach access dispute
Author Archives
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Port Moody votes to ban natural gas in new home constructionPort Moody city council voted last week in favour of implementing the highest level of B.C.'s Zero Carbon Step Code, starting Jan. 1, 2025.Politics6 hours
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RCMP union calls for public safety reform with B.C. election loomingThe National Police Federation wants all parties to develop a "robust public safety plan" and called out the so-called catch-and-release system.CrimeSep 10
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Vancouver mushroom dispensary back open after winning court ruling'I think it's a good ruling,' Dana Larsen, owner of Coca Leaf Cafe medicinal mushroom dispensary, said after a judge decided the City of Vancouver's bylaw charge was unfounded.CannabisAug 28
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B.C. government launches opioid treatment line but critics say the focus is still wrongThe B.C. government launched an Opioid Treatment Access Line on Tuesday to help people access life-saving medication to treat opioid-use disorder and connect to same-day care.HealthAug 27
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Grizzly bear and cubs spotted on Vancouver Island for first timeCatherine Babault, a wildlife photographer and tour guide on Vancouver Island, said she spotted a grizzly sow and cubs in July. She isn't the only one who was excited to see them.EnvironmentAug 16
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Autism supports in B.C. schools may be at risk after being cut from program, staff sayThe program provides consultation, training and support services to schools across B.C., many in rural communities, in supporting students with autism spectrum disorder.EducationAug 6
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West Vancouver council accused of selling public beach access trail to private buyerResidents of West Vancouver say the 'pending' sale refers to a condition by the prospective buyer that the municipality close a trail that gives the public access to the beach.PoliticsJul 31
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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