What ID you’ll need to vote in B.C. municipal elections
Search continues for missing Revelstoke senior
Sunshine Coast dream homes become nightmares as sinkholes threaten subdivision
‘That shouldn’t be happening’: B.C. education minister responds to special needs complaints
Joint-smoking passenger in Saanich car slapped with $230 fine
Jury finds William Schneider guilty of second-degree murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa
Surrey election 2018 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guide to candidates, issues
Former RCMP officer caught in ‘Creep Catchers’ sting sentenced to 4 months
‘It’s heart-wrenching’: West Vancouver couple outraged dog put down after adoption papers signed
Eskimos lose control of their playoff hopes in loss to Lions
The B.C. Lions beat the Edmonton Eskimos 42-32 on Friday night, securing a playoff spot and further diminishing the chances of the Eskimos making it. Continue reading
Kelowna’s Aqua Resort project looking for new development partner
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The offering has been listed at a whopping $60 million. Continue reading
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle launch Invictus Games in Australia
Prince Harry scaled the Sydney Harbor Bridge on Friday to raise a flag marking the arrival of the Invictus Games, his brainchild and the focus of his current royal tour of Australia and the South Pacific. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Oct. 19
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Can the BC NDP carbon tax plan stand up under pressure?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Can the BC NDP government’s plan to hike the province’s carbon tax to $50 a tonne by 2021 hold up in the face of a growing number of premiers opposed to the very idea of such a tax? Continue reading
Caravan at Mexico-Guatemala border shrinks as migrants cross through, hoping to reach U.S.
The group had burst through a Guatemalan border fence Friday and rushed onto the crossing over the Suchiate River, defying officials’ entreaties for an orderly crossing and U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of retaliation. Continue reading
‘A really big deal’: rare bird sighting on Vancouver Island has birders aflutter
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The rare pine bunting is native to Asian, and has never been sighted south of Alaska in North America. Continue reading
Tommy Chong guest of honour at Kelowna pot party
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Hey, we’re stoners,” Chong said. “We do whatever comes to mind at the time. Roll with it. Then roll it.” Continue reading
Cannabis IQ: Everything you need to know about pot and the border
Pot is legal in Canada now, but what does that mean for Canadians traveling to the U.S.? Continue reading
Vision Vancouver drops council candidate on eve of municipal election
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
There is disarray at Vision Vancouver just hours before polls open in Vancouver, as the party drops council candidate Wei Qiao Zhang. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, October 19, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. Continue reading
Donald Trump says he believes Saudi’s explanation for Jamal Khashoggi’s death
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday called Saudi Arabia’s announcement that suspects are in custody in the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi a “good first step” and said he would work with Congress on a U.S. response. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, October 18, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. Continue reading
Kelowna mayoral election: Gloves off in battle between Basran, Dyas
There are four candidates for mayor of Kelowna in Saturday’s civic election, with the top two being incumbent Colin Basran and challenger Tom Dyas. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Being blocked on Twitter is not a violation of your rights
Blocking may be rude and it may be petty, but it’s a real stretch to suggest that it constitutes a violation of anyone’s Charter right, Rob Breakenridge says. Continue reading
Joint-smoking passenger in Saanich car slapped with $230 fine
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Cannabis may be legal across Canada now, but that doesn’t mean you can hotbox your car. Continue reading
How much weed was sold on Canada’s legalization day, province-by-province
A breakdown of cannabis sales on the first day of legalization across Canada. Continue reading
Alberta woman, Brit face 10 years in Thai jail for spray painting ancient wall
The mother of a Canadian arrested in Thailand on charges of spraying paint on an ancient wall says her daughter made a drunken mistake. Continue reading
Ontario PCs will table bill to strip returning extremist fighters of license, benefits
The bill is called the Terrorist Activities Sanctions Act, which will strip returning ISIS fighters of Ontario driver’s licences, hunting and fishing licences, access to OHIP, and several other benefits. Continue reading
Mega Millions draw climbs to $1.6B jackpot after no winner selected
No one won the latest Mega Millions drawing, meaning the jackpot climbs to a staggering $1.6 billion. Continue reading
Search continues for missing Revelstoke senior
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Alice Lines left her home on Second Street near Wright Street around 8 p.m., according to Staff Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky. Continue reading
Watch live: B.C. municipal election 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Global News has complete coverage of the 2018 municipal elections on TV, radio and online starting at 8 p.m. PT on Oct. 20. Continue reading
Eskimos lose control of their playoff hopes in loss to Lions
The B.C. Lions beat the Edmonton Eskimos 42-32 on Friday night, securing a playoff spot and further diminishing the chances of the Eskimos making it. Continue reading
Kelowna’s Aqua Resort project looking for new development partner
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The offering has been listed at a whopping $60 million. Continue reading
Joint-smoking passenger in Saanich car slapped with $230 fine
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Cannabis may be legal across Canada now, but that doesn’t mean you can hotbox your car. Continue reading
Sunshine Coast dream homes become nightmares as sinkholes threaten subdivision
Sinkholes and erosion have turned the dream of home ownership into an expensive nightmare for residents of a Sechelt neighbourhood. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Oct. 19
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Surrey election 2018 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guide to candidates, issues
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Police investigations, municipal elections and voter fraud all together seem like the perfect script of a Hollywood political thriller — but the people of Surrey are living this script in real life, with the mayoral race wrapping up on Saturday. Continue reading
‘That shouldn’t be happening’: B.C. education minister responds to special needs complaints
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Parents say their kids aren’t getting the supports they need, including time with special education assistants. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Can the BC NDP carbon tax plan stand up under pressure?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Can the BC NDP government’s plan to hike the province’s carbon tax to $50 a tonne by 2021 hold up in the face of a growing number of premiers opposed to the very idea of such a tax? Continue reading
‘It’s heart-wrenching’: West Vancouver couple outraged dog put down after adoption papers signed
A West Vancouver family says the BC SPCA overreacted by euthanizing a dog they were trying to adopt. Continue reading
‘A really big deal’: rare bird sighting on Vancouver Island has birders aflutter
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The rare pine bunting is native to Asian, and has never been sighted south of Alaska in North America. Continue reading
Tommy Chong guest of honour at Kelowna pot party
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Hey, we’re stoners,” Chong said. “We do whatever comes to mind at the time. Roll with it. Then roll it.” Continue reading
Vision Vancouver drops council candidate on eve of municipal election
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
There is disarray at Vision Vancouver just hours before polls open in Vancouver, as the party drops council candidate Wei Qiao Zhang. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, October 19, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, Oct. 19, 2018. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, October 18, 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, Oct. 18, 2018. Continue reading
Kelowna mayoral election: Gloves off in battle between Basran, Dyas
There are four candidates for mayor of Kelowna in Saturday’s civic election, with the top two being incumbent Colin Basran and challenger Tom Dyas. Continue reading
Two men wanted in alleged Fraser Valley road rage incident
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
On Oct. 1 at around 4 p.m., RCMP received a report that a motorist was assaulted at a service station on the Highway 9 round-about near Agassiz. Continue reading
Jury finds William Schneider guilty of second-degree murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa
By Rumina Daya Reporter
A three-week trial began last month and deliberations started Tuesday just before noon. Continue reading
Vancouver election 2018 cheat sheet: A last-minute voter’s guide
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
It has been the wildest, wackiest Vancouver municipal election in recent memory. Here is a cheat sheet to help you get prepared to vote. Continue reading
Former RCMP officer caught in ‘Creep Catchers’ sting sentenced to 4 months
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Dario Devic has already pleaded guilty to breach of trust but he is expected to be sentenced on the charge of attempting to lure a child under the age of 16. Continue reading
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B.C. man accused of swimming naked in Toronto aquarium shark tank granted bail
David Weaver of Nelson, B.C., has been charged with assault causing bodily harm, mischief under $5,000 and mischief interfering with property. Continue reading
Jets down Canucks 4-1 with dominant third-period performance
The Canucks kept it to 1-1 until the third period, when the Jets turned on the afterburners. Continue reading
B.C. municipal election 2018: Sechelt Indian Government District results
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Sechelt Indian Government District covers a section of land that has been under the municipal governance of the Sechelt Indian Band since 1987. Continue reading
Can ‘craft cannabis’ replicate B.C.’s craft beer success?
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
Legal cannabis is only one day old, but already there’s a push for B.C. to duplicate its craft beer success in the pot sector. Continue reading
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