After a B.C. man allegedly took off with a $1M lotto prize, BCLC advises how you can protect yourself
Purple heroin laced with carfentanil prompts warning from Vancouver health officials
2 drivers killed in 2 serious crashes within minutes on Vancouver Island
B.C. mother Lisa Batstone guilty of second-degree murder in 2014 death of 8-year-old daughter
‘Wile E. Coyote… having a bad day’: Camera catches B.C. house cat making short work of predator
B.C. in the throes of late-season ‘wave of the flu’: BC Centre for Disease Control
Rock slide closes Highway 3 west of Keremeos
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A 21.9 km stretch of road is involved in the closure, about 3 kilometres west of Keremeos. Continue reading
Supporters form human chain around Victoria mosque to support local Muslim community
The gesture was organized by Sikh Youth of Victoria in the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks that killed 50 people. Continue reading
Trudeau insists he was trying to protect SNC-Lavalin jobs — even as its CEO says he didn’t raise them
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
If SNC-Lavalin were to go through a prosecution, then thousands of jobs would have been at risk, Trudeau said. The company’s CEO says he never told that to the PM. Continue reading
Kelowna bus driver “beaten up pretty good”, assault that caused crash investigated
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Initial and unconfirmed reports indicated the bus driver was sucker-punched. Continue reading
Apartment fire destroys four units in West Kelowna, no one injured
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Crews arriving at the scene saw flames and smoke climbing up the side of the three-storey building. Continue reading
Pinterest pins hopes on Wall Street as it files for IPO
Pinterest said in its filing that it intends to list itself on the New York Stock Exchange using the ticker symbol “PINS.” The company hasn’t yet said how many shares it’s selling in the IPO or how much money it intends to raise. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 22
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Former Okanagan teen missing after walking away from YVR
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“I just want to know he’s OK,” Teena Burnett said. Continue reading
Here’s who may not be facing charges from Mueller’s Russia probe
Mueller did not recommend any further indictments, a senior Justice Department official said. Continue reading
Maple Ridge man awarded by Vancouver police for thwarting 2 crimes in 10 minutes
The Vancouver Police Board said it’s the first time a recipient of the Award of Merit committed two deserving acts in such a short space of time. Continue reading
As TransLink adds more electric buses to its fleet in Metro Vancouver, critics say it’s still not enough
Clean energy advocates say with more manufacturers in Canada than any other country, electric buses should be ruling the roads. Continue reading
Trump will nominate Stephen Moore, a fellow Powell critic, for Fed board
Moore, formerly chief economist for the conservative Heritage Foundation, has been critical of the policies of Chairman Jerome Powell. Continue reading
Hold onto your jewelry: Police in Vancouver, Abbotsford warn of spike in ‘distraction thefts’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Both municipalities are investigating a combined total of nine thefts targeting seniors that occurred this past week. Continue reading
Delta mayor closing in on sending letter to Premier John Horgan about future of Massey Tunnel
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Delta Mayor George Harvie says a group of mayors and First Nation leaders are close to sending premier John Horgan a letter about their vision for the future of the Massey Tunnel. Continue reading
Joe Biden, Stacey Abrams have struck no agreement to run on a joint ticket, reps say
A rep for Stacey Abrams said there was “no grand plan hatched” when it came to a joint ticket with Joe Biden. Continue reading
Mueller finishes Russia investigation on Trump campaign, submits final report
The Justice Department says Mueller delivered his final report Friday to Attorney General William Barr, who is reviewing it. Continue reading
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the semi driver who ran a stop sign and collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, sentenced to eight years in prison. Continue reading
‘Respect’: Powerful photo of police officer in headscarf captures solidarity of New Zealand Muslim community
A powerful photo of a New Zealand police officer standing guard outside of a Christchurch cemetery — while wearing a black headscarf with a red rose on her lapel and holding a rifle — has become an image of “respect” for many around the world. Continue reading
Priest transported to hospital after stabbing at Saint Joseph’s Oratory
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
A priest from Saint Joseph’s Oratory has been transported to hospital after suffering stab wounds. Continue reading
‘Wile E. Coyote… having a bad day’: Camera catches B.C. house cat making short work of predator
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The first thing that comes to mind is Wile E. Coyote from the Road Runner having another bad day.” Continue reading
Rock slide closes Highway 3 west of Keremeos
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A 21.9 km stretch of road is involved in the closure, about 3 kilometres west of Keremeos. Continue reading
Supporters form human chain around Victoria mosque to support local Muslim community
The gesture was organized by Sikh Youth of Victoria in the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks that killed 50 people. Continue reading
After a B.C. man allegedly took off with a $1M lotto prize, BCLC advises how you can protect yourself
A lawsuit launched against a Surrey man who won $1 million in the lottery has prompted new warnings about how to protect yourself. Continue reading
Kelowna bus driver “beaten up pretty good”, assault that caused crash investigated
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Initial and unconfirmed reports indicated the bus driver was sucker-punched. Continue reading
Purple heroin laced with carfentanil prompts warning from Vancouver health officials
Vancouver Coastal Health warns carfentanil, which is behind a recent spike in fatal overdoses, can’t be detected by fentanyl test strips. Continue reading
Apartment fire destroys four units in West Kelowna, no one injured
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Crews arriving at the scene saw flames and smoke climbing up the side of the three-storey building. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 22
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Former Okanagan teen missing after walking away from YVR
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“I just want to know he’s OK,” Teena Burnett said. Continue reading
Maple Ridge man awarded by Vancouver police for thwarting 2 crimes in 10 minutes
The Vancouver Police Board said it’s the first time a recipient of the Award of Merit committed two deserving acts in such a short space of time. Continue reading
As TransLink adds more electric buses to its fleet in Metro Vancouver, critics say it’s still not enough
Clean energy advocates say with more manufacturers in Canada than any other country, electric buses should be ruling the roads. Continue reading
Hold onto your jewelry: Police in Vancouver, Abbotsford warn of spike in ‘distraction thefts’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Both municipalities are investigating a combined total of nine thefts targeting seniors that occurred this past week. Continue reading
Delta mayor closing in on sending letter to Premier John Horgan about future of Massey Tunnel
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Delta Mayor George Harvie says a group of mayors and First Nation leaders are close to sending premier John Horgan a letter about their vision for the future of the Massey Tunnel. Continue reading
Vancouver police officer faces sentencing over off-duty threats to store owner
The owners told Sood they would call the police. He said, “Don’t bother. I AM the f****** police.” Continue reading
Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain
B.C. filed the reference case to ask the court whether it can create a permitting system for companies that wish to increase the amount of heavy oil they are transporting through the province. Continue reading
Video captures stolen Bentley driving wrong way down Coquihalla Highway
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The car can be seen speeding towards the driver on dashcam, forcing him to quickly switch to the other lane. Continue reading
B.C. invests $50M to bring high-speed internet to remote areas
While the province boasts the highest level of connectivity in Canada, with 92 per cent of the population having high-speed internet, 70 per cent of B.C.’s rural and Indigenous communities don’t share this kind of access. Continue reading
TransLink strikes deal with HandyDART riders over human rights complaint
TransLink will produce a report on the service’s performance, provide funding for research on customer experience, and create a HandyDART User’s group. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, March 22
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, March 22, 2019. Continue reading
Vancouver police, first responders launch ‘rescue task force’ to respond to violent threats
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The task force would see police work with firefighters and other first responders to secure safe areas and quickly transport victims to hospital. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, March 21
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, March 21, 2019. Continue reading
2 drivers killed in 2 serious crashes within minutes on Vancouver Island
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The motorcyclist died after a three-vehicle crash in Nanaimo, while another serious crash happened near Qualicum Beach. Continue reading
‘Wile E. Coyote… having a bad day’: Camera catches B.C. house cat making short work of predator
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The first thing that comes to mind is Wile E. Coyote from the Road Runner having another bad day.” Continue reading
iPhone, iPad among the devices seized during arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou
The items were confiscated on Dec. 1 when Meng was taken into custody at the request of the United States, which is seeking her extradition on fraud charges. Continue reading
Uninsured motorbike clocked at 207 km/h on Okanagan Connector
Kelowna RCMP say bike was uninsured and rider was unlicensed. Continue reading
RCMP release sketch of man alleged to have sexually assaulted Surrey woman, followed her home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police allege that after the suspect assaulted the woman, he tailed her to her home where he made a second attempt to assault her. Continue reading
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