Is that a shark swimming up to Vancouver’s Kits Beach? Possibly yes, and it could be in trouble
B.C. rolls out $750,000 in child care grants with more to come ‘soon’
Record number of hikers grind it out for charity in annual Grouse Mountain challenge
Severe thunderstorm watch for the Okanagan and Shuswap
Massive storm sweeps through Prince George causing widespread flooding
Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal Commercial Drive stabbing
Canada launches second drywall dumping investigation
The Canada Border Services Agency says it is investigating a complaint concerning gypsum boards being imported for sale in Canada. Continue reading
Downtown Vernon location picked for proposed $40-million cultural facility
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A referendum on borrowing $25-million for the project is expected to take place this fall. Continue reading
Killing dogs for meat is illegal, South Korea rules
Animal advocates hope the decision eventually paves the way for dog meat consumption to end entirely. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, June 21, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, June 21, 2018. Continue reading
Kelowna tops B.C. poll as place to open a small business
Kelowna listed as the top place in B.C. to open a small business, according to a new poll. Continue reading
Kate Spade’s ‘heartbroken’ father dies night before daughter’s funeral
The father of fashion designer Kate Spade – who died of suicide only two weeks ago – passed away Wednesday night, a family spokesperson said. Continue reading
Federal government promises to consult with First Nations on North Coast development
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The federal government is to consult with First Nations before any project approvals on B.C.’s North Coast. Continue reading
Missing a piano or two? Richmond RCMP might have it
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Police found an entire warehouse of pianos that may have been taken from their legitimate owners. Continue reading
Canadians love diversity, just not the change that comes with it: survey
The Privy Council Office, which supports the Prime Minister’s Office, commissioned a study on diversity in Canada. The results were somewhat surprising. Continue reading
Councillor Bruce Hayne quits Surrey First civic party with months to election
With just months until Surrey residents go to the polls, there’s a major shakeup in the city’s politics. Continue reading
Frantic search for 20-year-old Delta man in Alice Lake near Squamish
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The missing man from Delta was swimming in the area with friends when he went into distress close to the shore line on the southwest side of the lake. Continue reading
Father rushes on to Virginia racetrack to pull son from burning vehicle
When racer Mike Jones’s car exploded into flames on the South Boston Speedway, his father Dean Jones jumped the guard rail, ran to his car, and helped pull him free. Continue reading
Fatal motorcycle crash in Surrey
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Police say speed was a factor. Continue reading
To lower the cost of hospitalizing B.C.’s homeless and mentally ill, housing needs to be a priority: SFU study
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Each mentally ill or homeless person who’s admitted to hospital costs on average $60,000 per year, according to the study. Continue reading
Want to fly with WestJet’s discount airline Swoop? You won’t find it on Expedia
Here’s what you need to know about where to buy tickets with Canada’s new ultra-low-cost carriers. Continue reading
Toronto ranked worst city for commuting in North America: study
U.K.-based Expert Market says Toronto is the worst in North America when it comes to commuting times and sixth worst in the world. Continue reading
Shifting lump on woman’s face was a worm crawling under her skin
A woman noticed a lump, first under her eye, then above it, then in her lip. It turned out to be a worm living in her face. Continue reading
Marijuana to be legal in Canada starting October 17, Trudeau confirms
Recreational marijuana will officially become legal in Canada on Oct. 17, 2018, the prime minister announced on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
Oregon family who vanished in northern B.C. after going for gas found safe
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The family’s vehicle was found near the side of the highway near Dease Lake with a sign saying they’d gone looking for gas. Continue reading
Massive storm sweeps through Prince George causing widespread flooding
High winds and heavy rain caused damage and flooding in the region. Continue reading
Record number of hikers grind it out for charity in annual Grouse Mountain challenge
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Dozens of hikers hit the natural stair climb bright and early Thursday to make their way up and down the grind as many times as they can and it’s all for a good cause. Continue reading
Canada launches second drywall dumping investigation
The Canada Border Services Agency says it is investigating a complaint concerning gypsum boards being imported for sale in Canada. Continue reading
Is that a shark swimming up to Vancouver’s Kits Beach? Possibly yes, and it could be in trouble
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
It could be a kind of shark. But it’s not easy to tell from the photo alone. Continue reading
Downtown Vernon location picked for proposed $40-million cultural facility
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A referendum on borrowing $25-million for the project is expected to take place this fall. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, June 21, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, June 21, 2018. Continue reading
B.C. rolls out $750,000 in child care grants with more to come ‘soon’
The province has set a target of creating 22,000 new child care spaces over the coming year. Continue reading
Cache Creek-area crash sees 3 killed after passenger vehicle collides with commercial vehicle
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
All three killed were in the passenger vehicle. Continue reading
Kelowna tops B.C. poll as place to open a small business
Kelowna listed as the top place in B.C. to open a small business, according to a new poll. Continue reading
Federal government promises to consult with First Nations on North Coast development
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The federal government is to consult with First Nations before any project approvals on B.C.’s North Coast. Continue reading
Missing a piano or two? Richmond RCMP might have it
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Police found an entire warehouse of pianos that may have been taken from their legitimate owners. Continue reading
Councillor Bruce Hayne quits Surrey First civic party with months to election
With just months until Surrey residents go to the polls, there’s a major shakeup in the city’s politics. Continue reading
Man charged with 2nd-degree murder in fatal Commercial Drive stabbing
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Joseph Jandrew, 33, was found with stab wounds at 1st Avenue and Commercial Drive last October. Continue reading
Frantic search for 20-year-old Delta man in Alice Lake near Squamish
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The missing man from Delta was swimming in the area with friends when he went into distress close to the shore line on the southwest side of the lake. Continue reading
Massive storm sweeps through Prince George causing widespread flooding
High winds and heavy rain caused damage and flooding in the region. Continue reading
Fatal motorcycle crash in Surrey
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Police say speed was a factor. Continue reading
To lower the cost of hospitalizing B.C.’s homeless and mentally ill, housing needs to be a priority: SFU study
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Each mentally ill or homeless person who’s admitted to hospital costs on average $60,000 per year, according to the study. Continue reading
In Vancouver, wheelchair users have just been given a way to roll over sand at the beach
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Life’s a beach! Continue reading
City of Vancouver is ready to force a hotel with over 1,000 violations out of its owners’ hands
There’s been no action by the owners to address the issues in this building that’s home to low-income residents in the Downtown Eastside. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire burns at up to 20 hectares between Logan Lake and Kamloops
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
And that’s not the only fire that’s flared up around the province. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors concerned about tight timeline on pot legalization
“They say it’s coming, they say there’s money to assist, but it’s not here. Whether it’s here by October, that’s anybody’s guess,” said Delta Mayor Lois Jackson. Continue reading
Mixed compliance as deadline for some Vernon pot shops to cease sales passes
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The city gave four marijuana retailers, that didn’t register covenants, until last Friday to stop selling marijuana. Continue reading
IHA only health authority in B.C. without breast milk drop-off depot
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
More than 66 litres of breast milk was collected Wednesday in an Okanagan valley-wide breast milk drive. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 20
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
B.C. government gets mixed reviews on fish farm policy
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has unveiled sweeping changes for the province’s fish farming industry, but they don’t come into effect until four years down the road. Continue reading
Canadians adopting in Japan needlessly living in legal limbo, lawyer letters say
A B.C. man doesn’t understand why the Canadian government won’t issue their daughter a visa to come to Canada, even though they have approval from the B.C. government. Continue reading
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