B.C. government won’t fast track ridesharing licences to ease potential transit strike pain
SkyTrain workers’ union gives leadership overwhelming strike mandate
No jail time for either person charged in horrific dog abuse case on Vancouver Island
From delivery man to porch pirate: Vancouver resident says package stolen by driver
Transit Strike Day 21: both sides dig in as system-wide shutdown looms
Sex offender who kidnapped and raped 11-year-old Langley girl living in Vancouver
Health group says ‘price war’ among vaping manufacturers is targeting young smokers
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the dropping prices means B.C.’s move to raise taxes on vape products won’t be enough to curb youth vaping. Continue reading
Canucks score 5 power-play goals, beat Predators 6-3
The Vancouver Canucks hurt the Nashville Predators with their power play. Continue reading
Brazil firefighter revives nearly dead kitten rescued from drainpipe
Incredible video footage shows a Sao Paolo firefighter giving a kitten CPR. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 21
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Sicamous’ $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy source
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The idea is to tie the fuel mitigation project into plans for a biofuel heating system in the community, similar to one that already exists in nearby Enderby. Continue reading
Going on vacation? Here’s how to prep your home
Some simple pre-departure tasks are crucial to a happy homecoming, experts say. Continue reading
Vancouver mayor says Trudeau ‘open’ to safe drug supply proposal to curb overdose crisis
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Kennedy Stewart said Vancouver is still seeing an average of one overdose-related death every day, making the need for new solutions critical. Continue reading
4 in 5 British Columbians support a federal ban on single use plastic: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In June, the federal Liberal government proposed a ban on “harmful” single-use plastics across the country by 2021. Continue reading
Global Affairs finds no ‘credible’ evidence linking Saudi arms sales to human rights abuses
“There is no substantial risk that current Canadian exports of military equipment or other controlled items to KSA would result in any of the negative consequences,” the document reads. Continue reading
Man dies after being struck by train in Cloverdale: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police. Continue reading
B.C.’s 911 operators, E-Comm heading to arbitration in contract dispute
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Workers have been without a contract since the end of December last year. Continue reading
‘Days of Our Lives’ nearing renewal deal for Season 56, sources say
There will also be a digital series titled ‘Last Blast Reunion’ that brings back nine characters from the 2000 season. The series launches Nov. 29. Continue reading
Children’s development centre in Kelowna says its autism program is closing due to funding pressures
The Starbright Children’s Development Centre posted the announcement on its Facebook page, stating its autism program will end on Dec. 20. Continue reading
Kelowna to host Tim Hortons Brier in 2021
The 2021 tournament will take place at Prospera Place, home of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. Continue reading
CFL rookie Keith Urban ready to play Grey Cup halftime in Calgary
Country music superstar Keith Urban has been to Calgary many times, but never for a CFL game like the Grey Cup. Continue reading
Winnipeg police shoot man at West End 7-Eleven during armed robbery
A witness tells Global News Winnipeg police opened fire on a man during an apparent robbery. Continue reading
‘Popeye’ has 3 pounds of dead muscle removed after botched bodybuilding injections
It’s estimated that Kirill Tereshin injected three litres of petroleum jelly into each arm. Continue reading
Legault says Quebec has less than 5 days propane left due to CN strike, appeals to feds
Quebec Premier François Legault says a strike at Canadian National Railway Co. has left the province with fewer than five days before it runs out of propane. Continue reading
Mom fighting lewdness charges after stepkids see her topless at home
Tilli Buchanan allegedly told her stepchildren that “everybody should be fine with walking around their house or elsewhere with skin showing.” Continue reading
Victoria’s Secret 2019 fashion show officially cancelled
The company denies that the move is related to declining sales, but sales fell seven per cent in the latest quarter. Continue reading
Health group says ‘price war’ among vaping manufacturers is targeting young smokers
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Physicians for a Smoke-Free Canada says the dropping prices means B.C.’s move to raise taxes on vape products won’t be enough to curb youth vaping. Continue reading
Canucks score 5 power-play goals, beat Predators 6-3
The Vancouver Canucks hurt the Nashville Predators with their power play. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 21
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
From delivery man to porch pirate: Vancouver resident says package stolen by driver
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A package delivery worker may have committed the perfect crime, a Vancouver man said. Continue reading
‘I’m scared’: Vancouver man who relies on home care says he’ll be stranded by transit strike
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The looming three-day transit strike in Metro Vancouver has seniors who rely on home care worried they’ll be stranded. Continue reading
Sicamous’ $1M wildfire prevention plan to also provide an alternate energy source
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The idea is to tie the fuel mitigation project into plans for a biofuel heating system in the community, similar to one that already exists in nearby Enderby. Continue reading
No jail time for either person charged in horrific dog abuse case on Vancouver Island
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
WARNING: This story contains images that may be disturbing to some readers Continue reading
Vancouver mayor says Trudeau ‘open’ to safe drug supply proposal to curb overdose crisis
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Kennedy Stewart said Vancouver is still seeing an average of one overdose-related death every day, making the need for new solutions critical. Continue reading
4 in 5 British Columbians support a federal ban on single use plastic: poll
By Simon Little Online Journalist
In June, the federal Liberal government proposed a ban on “harmful” single-use plastics across the country by 2021. Continue reading
Man dies after being struck by train in Cloverdale: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Investigators are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police. Continue reading
B.C.’s 911 operators, E-Comm heading to arbitration in contract dispute
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Workers have been without a contract since the end of December last year. Continue reading
B.C. government won’t fast track ridesharing licences to ease potential transit strike pain
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government won’t fast track licences for ridesharing companies before the anticipated Metro Vancouver transit strike next week. Continue reading
Children’s development centre in Kelowna says its autism program is closing due to funding pressures
The Starbright Children’s Development Centre posted the announcement on its Facebook page, stating its autism program will end on Dec. 20. Continue reading
Transit Strike Day 21: both sides dig in as system-wide shutdown looms
By Simon Little Online Journalist
One labour expert says the two sides remain so far apart, the issue may need to go to arbitration to be resolved. Continue reading
SkyTrain workers’ union gives leadership overwhelming strike mandate
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Both sides are scheduled to sit down for eight days of mediation starting Nov. 28. Continue reading
Kelowna to host Tim Hortons Brier in 2021
The 2021 tournament will take place at Prospera Place, home of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets. Continue reading
Sex offender who kidnapped and raped 11-year-old Langley girl living in Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vancouver police have issued a warning to the public about a high-risk sex offender who is living in the city. Continue reading
Ecojustice lawsuit seeks to quash Alberta inquiry into oil and gas foes
Environmental law firm Ecojustice is asking a court to strike down Alberta’s inquiry into the role of foreign money financing the activities of charities opposing the oilsands. Continue reading
Vancouver hit-and-run driver leaves bumper and licence plate at crash scene
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vancouver police are investigating a hit-and-run that caused a car to narrowly miss a bus shelter full of transit users. Continue reading
Langley house fire leaves 1 dead, 2 in hospital
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Firefighters say five people were in the home at the time of the fire, one of whom did not survive. Continue reading
New Prairie envoy suggests Liberals open to tweaking new climate laws like tanker ban
Manitoba MP Jim Carr tasked with bringing Western concerns to Ottawa. Continue reading
1 person hospitalized in Langley shooting: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police were saying little other than the victim sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound. Continue reading
Huawei asks Canadian court to stay extradition process for Meng Wanzhou
Huawei believes the extradition fails to meet the Canadian standard of double criminality. Continue reading
Trudeau meeting with mayors from Calgary, Vancouver ahead of cabinet huddle
Ministers will meet for the first time in their new roles later on Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver transit strike: Here’s how your commute may be affected
Here’s what you need to know about how your commute might be affected and what happens next. Continue reading
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