Insurance losses hit $37 million following B.C. storm
Prince George could be home to B.C.’s 2nd government-run pot shop
20-year-old man left paralyzed after accident during windstorm vows to walk again
No, it’s not hair: unusual ice formations turn up on Vancouver Island
IIO asks Crown to consider charges in police-involved death of Myles Gray
Liberal candidate Karen Wang steps aside after pointing to Jagmeet Singh’s ‘Indian origin’ on WeChat
Edmonton Oilers escape Vancouver with shootout win
Alex Chiasson scored the only goal in a five-round shootout as the Edmonton Oilers edged the Canucks 3-2 in Vancouver on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by vehicle in Abbotsford
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say the driver of the vehicle, a Dodge SUV, remained on scene. Continue reading
Penguin populations are among most vulnerable to climate change: study
Some of the world’s most “charismatic” species are the most at risk due to climate change, a new study says. Continue reading
Lab-grown blood vessel breakthrough at UBC could affect diabetes, Alzheimer’s research
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This could potentially allow researchers to unravel the causes and treatments for a variety of vascular diseases.” Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Jan. 16
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Kyrie Irving leads Boston Celtics to 117-108 victory over Toronto Raptors
Kyrie Irving hit a foul-line fade-away to give Boston the lead, then hit a 31-foot 3-pointer to finish with 27 points. Continue reading
B.C. bus stop deemed North America’s ‘sorriest’ gets a facelift
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Until Wednesday, riders had to climb over a concrete barrier to get on the bus. Continue reading
‘Evel Knievel-style’ motorcycle jump proposed to mark reopening of White Rock pier
“I am very doubtful this will go forward. Our job is to rebuild the pier, not use it as a spectacle,” said Mayor Darryl Walker. Continue reading
Trump administration to introduce plans for space-based missile defence system
Details about the administration’s Missile Defence Review – the first compiled since 2010 – are expected to be released during President Donald Trump’s visit to the Pentagon. Continue reading
Burnaby RCMP locate missing 17-year-old girl
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police said Michelle Lowe was located safe and sound. Continue reading
B.C. company tries to crack electric boat market
It’s been tried in B.C. before, but an Okanagan company says the timing is right for the launch of an electric boat. Continue reading
Never said there was no collusion involving Trump campaign: Rudy Giuliani
“I never said there was no collusion between the campaign or between people in the campaign,” Giuliani said on CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time. Continue reading
Prince George RCMP investigating homicide
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Police have not released the name of the victim, but say he was a Prince George resident and was likely targeted. Continue reading
Man charged after dog allegedly shot with BB gun in dispute over cell phone
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The suspect was arrested with a black, Sig Sauer pistol BB gun, that police said closely resembles a real gun. Continue reading
Facebook denies that ’10 year challenge’ is a ploy to collect facial recognition data
Facebook has denied that the “10 year challenge” fad sweeping its social media platform is part of an orchestrated effort to collect user data to train facial recognition algorithms. Continue reading
No, it’s not hair: unusual ice formations turn up on Vancouver Island
By Kristi Gordon Senior Meteorologist
The phenomenon only occurs during humid, cold spells when the temperature drops just below zero Celsius. Continue reading
Post to missing Canadian actress’ Facebook page says she and her nephew were in hiding
Kamloops RCMP are hoping to find Roseanne Supernault and her six-year-old nephew Nikaeo. Continue reading
U.S. House passes bill to reopen government; Trump says he’ll veto it
The House and Senate had voted to give the workers back pay whenever the federal government reopens. Continue reading
Toddler in car seat falls out of moving vehicle as mother drives away unaware
A two-year-old was uninjured after the child’s car seat fell out of a moving vehicle and onto the road while the mother drove away, unaware the kid was no longer in the vehicle. Continue reading
Polar vortex splits into three, setting up Ontario and Quebec for -30C cold and a weekend storm
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
For any Torontonians and Quebecers who remember the “polar vortex” of 2014/2015 — it’s like that. Bitter cold. Continue reading
Edmonton Oilers escape Vancouver with shootout win
Alex Chiasson scored the only goal in a five-round shootout as the Edmonton Oilers edged the Canucks 3-2 in Vancouver on Wednesday night. Continue reading
Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by vehicle in Abbotsford
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say the driver of the vehicle, a Dodge SUV, remained on scene. Continue reading
Prince George could be home to B.C.’s 2nd government-run pot shop
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The only other BC Cannabis Stores location in the province is in Kamloops. Continue reading
Lab-grown blood vessel breakthrough at UBC could affect diabetes, Alzheimer’s research
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This could potentially allow researchers to unravel the causes and treatments for a variety of vascular diseases.” Continue reading
No, it’s not hair: unusual ice formations turn up on Vancouver Island
By Kristi Gordon Senior Meteorologist
The phenomenon only occurs during humid, cold spells when the temperature drops just below zero Celsius. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Jan. 16
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
B.C. bus stop deemed North America’s ‘sorriest’ gets a facelift
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Until Wednesday, riders had to climb over a concrete barrier to get on the bus. Continue reading
‘Evel Knievel-style’ motorcycle jump proposed to mark reopening of White Rock pier
“I am very doubtful this will go forward. Our job is to rebuild the pier, not use it as a spectacle,” said Mayor Darryl Walker. Continue reading
20-year-old man left paralyzed after accident during windstorm vows to walk again
By John Hua Reporter
All Alex Higden remembers is driving to work in Pitt Meadows last December and then everything went black. Continue reading
Burnaby RCMP locate missing 17-year-old girl
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police said Michelle Lowe was located safe and sound. Continue reading
B.C. company tries to crack electric boat market
It’s been tried in B.C. before, but an Okanagan company says the timing is right for the launch of an electric boat. Continue reading
Prince George RCMP investigating homicide
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Police have not released the name of the victim, but say he was a Prince George resident and was likely targeted. Continue reading
Man charged after dog allegedly shot with BB gun in dispute over cell phone
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The suspect was arrested with a black, Sig Sauer pistol BB gun, that police said closely resembles a real gun. Continue reading
Sicamous plans multi-million-dollar wellness centre to attract doctors
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Right now, Sicamous only has one family doctor — who is hoping to retire. Continue reading
Corrections mum on how notorious criminal allowed to mail letter from prison to shooting victim
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Ronald Teneycke is alleged to have sent a letter from prison in December to his shooting victim despite a no-contact order. Continue reading
Demonstrators block Vancouver rail crossing in support of anti-pipeline First Nations
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Around 100 demonstrators gathered at Grandview Park on Commercial Drive and marched to the rail crossing at Venables Street and Glen Drive. Continue reading
Insurance losses hit $37 million following B.C. storm
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
The storm damaged a record amount of hydro infrastructure, including 86,000 metres of damaged power line, 390 damaged power poles and 3,200 pieces of electrical equipment. Continue reading
Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson aiming for Friday return
Elias Pettersson hopes to be back in the lineup on Friday, when the Canucks take on the visiting Buffalo Sabres. Continue reading
Pot-laced candy left on Vancouver windshields prompts concerns
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
A Richmond MLA is speaking out after cannabis-infused candies were left on a number of windshields last weekend. Continue reading
Suspect in 2017 cyclist hit-and-run captured on video dies before trial verdict
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
The judge’s verdict was set to come down Jan. 7, 2019 but did not go ahead after the accused died on Dec. 21, 2018. Continue reading
Billy Idol embarking on unplugged North American tour, 2 Canadian dates
The British rock legend will be joined by longtime guitarist Steve Stevens. Continue reading
Experts say better environmental design, staff training needed in wake of Okanagan care home deaths linked to aggression
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Advocates, experts and trade unions say better environmental design, staff training needed to thwart resident aggression in B.C. care facilities. Continue reading
IIO asks Crown to consider charges in police-involved death of Myles Gray
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The 33-year-old Sechelt man died in an altercation with Vancouver police officers in August 2015 but the exact cause of his death is still unknown. Continue reading
Canadian soccer phenom Alphonso Davies ‘offers a lot of promise’ for Bayern Munich
The 18-year-old winger will likely get his first taste of Bundesliga action for Bayern Munich in the coming weeks, if not on Friday. Continue reading
When Life Gives You Parkinson’s podcast recap — Hope, fear, frustration and Levodopa
By Larry Gifford Program Director
Larry Gifford introduces you to Jim Redmond, a 47-year-old high school teacher and volleyball coach. He was diagnosed three years ago. Continue reading
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