‘Scary’ bumps on Delta’s Hwy. 17 to cost more than $3M to fix, province says
Driver arrested after causing 4-vehicle crash near downtown Victoria
Vanishing in Vancouver: Where have all the garbage cans gone?
Surrey hospital briefly locked down after arrival of targeted shooting victim
RCMP take over search for missing person after boat capsizes near Bella Bella
Police not investigating B.C. official linked to Hastings Racecourse worker arrests
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Aug. 23
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Europe’s ban on Canadian fruit could deal a $7 million blow to the industry: data
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The halt on Canadian fruit imports could hit cherry producers especially hard. Continue reading
Crowds in Argentina rally in support of conservative president
Macri is facing a tough fight heading into general elections in October in a country beset with economic struggles. Continue reading
More than 100 Oppenheimer Park campers moved into housing, but rest say they won’t move
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The City of Vancouver says up to 119 campers living in Oppenheimer Park have accepted offers of supportive housing since Wednesday’s deadline. Continue reading
Early returns suggest majority of people will pay less under ICBC rate structure change
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Nearly 15,000 British Columbians have renewed their auto insurance under the new ICBC rate structure, and so far a majority have saved money compared to the old plans. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – August 24
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Coleen Christie Continue reading
Crown disputes attack described by B.C. man on trial for killing daughters
The Vancouver Island man on trial for allegedly killing his two daughters was challenged on his version of events during his third day of testimony Friday. Continue reading
Respiratory illness related to vaping claims first life in U.S.; Canadian health officials watching situation closely
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The death comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates 153 cases of severe lung illness across 16 states. Continue reading
Israel says it has prevented imminent Iranian drone strike from Syria
In recent days, U.S. officials have said that Israeli strikes have also hit Iranian targets in Iraq. Continue reading
Vancouver woman, 83, given up for adoption at birth reunites with biological family in St. Thomas, Ont.
The Vancouver woman adopted at birth recently submitted her DNA to Ancestry.ca only to discover she had family in southwestern Ontario. Continue reading
Woman seriously hurt after boat crash at north end of Indian Arm, B.C.
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Crews were able to successfully rescue the woman from the boat, which had begun to fill with water by the time they arrived. Continue reading
China warns U.S. to halt ‘wrong’ trade actions or face backlash
The year-long trade war between the world’s two largest economies has roiled financial markets and shaken the global economy. Continue reading
Big rally in Mackenzie, B.C., draws attention to continuing lumber crisis
Three wood products operations in Mackenzie closed indefinitely or cut hours this summer, blaming high log costs and adverse market conditions. Continue reading
Police confirm Sea to Sky Gondola cable deliberately cut, no word on suspects
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police have been treating the incident as a criminal act of vandalism, but would not definitively say the cable had been cut until Friday’s update. Continue reading
Federal NDP leader visits party stronghold, mingles with potential voters at Edmonton Fringe Festival
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh met with potential voters on Saturday in an Edmonton riding that for more than a decade his party has held the seat for. Continue reading
Respiratory illness related to vaping claims first life in U.S.; Canadian health officials watching situation closely
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The death comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates 153 cases of severe lung illness across 16 states. Continue reading
‘One of the least Canadian things I’ve seen’: anti-immigration billboard sparks anger in Halifax
The billboard along the Bedford Highway, featuring an image of People’s Party Leader Maxime Bernier, was first seen by commuters Friday morning. Continue reading
Donald Trump threatens to tax French wine ‘like they’ve never seen before’
Donald Trump is unhappy with a French proposal to levy a tax on U.S. tech companies. Continue reading
Trump faces limits of go-it-alone stance at the G7 summit in France
Trump, growing more isolated in Washington, faces a tepid reception on the world stage, where a list of challenges awaits. Continue reading
Fans disappointed after Jonas Brothers concert in Toronto ends abruptly
Fans began to post their confusion on social media after the concert ended early without explanation. Continue reading
‘Scary’ bumps on Delta’s Hwy. 17 to cost more than $3M to fix, province says
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A section of the South Fraser Perimeter Road in Delta, which was built over an old landfill, is sinking despite efforts to repave the bumps being formed. Continue reading
Driver arrested after causing 4-vehicle crash near downtown Victoria
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Victoria police say officers attempted to pull over a vehiclec, but the driver fled “at high speed.” Continue reading
Surrey hospital briefly locked down after arrival of targeted shooting victim
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Two people were injured in the shooting, but it’s not known whether both were taken to Surrey Memorial Hospital. Continue reading
Police investigating racist rant caught on video in Richmond, B.C., parking lot
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The video shows a Caucasian woman hurling racist slurs at an Asian woman, telling her to “go back to China where you belong.” Continue reading
Vanishing in Vancouver: Where have all the garbage cans gone?
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
If walk though some of the busiest parts of Vancouver, you may have noticed the absence of a dependable sidewalk staple: conventional garbage cans. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Aug. 23
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Europe’s ban on Canadian fruit could deal a $7 million blow to the industry: data
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The halt on Canadian fruit imports could hit cherry producers especially hard. Continue reading
RCMP take over search for missing person after boat capsizes near Bella Bella
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Five survivors were wearing lifejackets, a JRCC spokesperson confirmed, and managed to swim to a nearby island shore. Continue reading
More than 100 Oppenheimer Park campers moved into housing, but rest say they won’t move
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The City of Vancouver says up to 119 campers living in Oppenheimer Park have accepted offers of supportive housing since Wednesday’s deadline. Continue reading
Early returns suggest majority of people will pay less under ICBC rate structure change
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Nearly 15,000 British Columbians have renewed their auto insurance under the new ICBC rate structure, and so far a majority have saved money compared to the old plans. Continue reading
Police not investigating B.C. official linked to Hastings Racecourse worker arrests
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Several questions remain about whether the B.C. official who allegedly collected payment for false work licences could face charges. Continue reading
Crown disputes attack described by B.C. man on trial for killing daughters
The Vancouver Island man on trial for allegedly killing his two daughters was challenged on his version of events during his third day of testimony Friday. Continue reading
Respiratory illness related to vaping claims first life in U.S.; Canadian health officials watching situation closely
By Heather Yourex-West Network Digital Journalist: Alberta Correspondent
The death comes as the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigates 153 cases of severe lung illness across 16 states. Continue reading
Vancouver woman, 83, given up for adoption at birth reunites with biological family in St. Thomas, Ont.
The Vancouver woman adopted at birth recently submitted her DNA to Ancestry.ca only to discover she had family in southwestern Ontario. Continue reading
Woman seriously hurt after boat crash at north end of Indian Arm, B.C.
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Crews were able to successfully rescue the woman from the boat, which had begun to fill with water by the time they arrived. Continue reading
Big rally in Mackenzie, B.C., draws attention to continuing lumber crisis
Three wood products operations in Mackenzie closed indefinitely or cut hours this summer, blaming high log costs and adverse market conditions. Continue reading
Police confirm Sea to Sky Gondola cable deliberately cut, no word on suspects
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police have been treating the incident as a criminal act of vandalism, but would not definitively say the cable had been cut until Friday’s update. Continue reading
Police in Vancouver, West Vancouver issue new distraction theft warnings
Thieves across Metro Vancouver are using slight of hand to steal valuable items from vulnerable victims, and police are sending a warning to seniors. Continue reading
Loaded firearm and drugs seized after Vancouver traffic stop, 3 teens arrested
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
After stopping the vehicle, the officers found four people inside, along with a loaded Glock 22 firearm. Continue reading
Province pushing for regulator to approve decrease of BC Hydro rates
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has submitted a request to the B.C. Utilities Commission (BCUC) to decrease hydro rates. Continue reading
BC Human Rights tribunal dismisses complaint against BC Hydro smart meters
The tribunal member dismissed the complaint and concluded that the woman had no reasonable prospect of proving the smart meter was connected to her symptoms. Continue reading
‘Procedural error’ led to BC Ferries crash in March that stranded passengers
Darren Johnston, executive director of fleet operations for BC Ferries, said there were two main errors made. Continue reading
Family of Langley teen overdose victim doesn’t blame police for not finding him before death
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The family of a 14-year-old Langley boy who died of a suspected drug overdose isn’t blaming police for being unable to find the teen before his death. Continue reading
Sockeye salmon returns plunge in B.C., official calls 2019 ‘extremely challenging’
Federal fisheries experts are painting a devastating picture of the challenges facing Pacific salmon and point to climate change as the main culprit. Continue reading
ICBC releases pair of videos to raise awareness about insurance fraud
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
ICBC is hoping the videos sends the message that fraudsters will be caught using everything at the insurer’s disposal. Continue reading
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