5 new COVID-19 deaths in B.C., restrictions to last until ‘at least the summer’: officials
‘Stay home’: B.C. man’s plea after mother, stepfather die of COVID-19 hours apart
B.C. says there will be consequences for people who can afford rent but skip it
Man lies about having COVID-19 to get free Airbnb stay: Victoria police
B.C. mom pens kids’ book to help children understand COVID-19
Saying thanks to B.C.’s health-care heroes
Coronavirus: B.C. hotel chain finds way to help healthcare workers who want to self-isolate
B.C. healthcare workers have reportedly been sleeping in their cars to avoid bringing germs home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 31
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canada urged to make air transport an essential service for Inuit, North
Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed says flights services in the North have already been “drastically reduced” due to increasingly strict travel restrictions put in place to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus Continue reading
6.5-magnitude Idaho earthquake felt by residents of British Columbia’s Wine Country
Central Okanagan woman says blinds, lamp was swaying for 60 to 90 seconds. Continue reading
B.C. startup launches app to help swamped health-care workers outside of work
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The free app coordinates friends, families and neighbours of health-care workers to take care of basic tasks like shopping or meal preparation during the pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus outbreak is the world’s worst crisis since Second World War: UN chief
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a much stronger and more effective global response to the coronavirus pandemic and to the social and economic devastation that COVID-19 is causing. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Resources to help kids learn from home
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Here are some resources to help children learn from home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Continue reading
COVID-19 outbreak investigated at West Kelowna plant nursery
The foreign workers, who live on site at Bylands Nurseries, are to remain in quarantine following confirmed cases of COVID-19. Continue reading
6.5-magnitude Idaho earthquake felt in southern Alberta
A large earthquake struck north of Boise, Idaho, Tuesday evening, with people across a large area reporting shaking. Continue reading
Vancouver police officer tests positive for COVID-19
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The VPD says the officer is “doing well” at home, and that their close contacts are also in self isolation. Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 28 U.S. spring-breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
The 28 confirmed cases are self-isolating and dozens more are under quarantine while being monitored and tested, the city of Austin said in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
B.C. to match essential workers to childcare spots amid COVID-19
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is launching a new process to pair up essential workers looking for child care with available spots in their community. Continue reading
WATCH: B.C.’s daily coronavirus update with Dr. Bonnie Henry, March 31
Health officials are providing a daily update on the coronavirus in B.C. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – March 31
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
5 new COVID-19 deaths in B.C., restrictions to last until ‘at least the summer’: officials
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the event live here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 28 U.S. spring-breakers test positive for COVID-19 after Mexico trip
The 28 confirmed cases are self-isolating and dozens more are under quarantine while being monitored and tested, the city of Austin said in a statement on Tuesday. Continue reading
Comparing coronavirus responses: What did Canada and the U.S. do differently?
New York has more than nine times as many diagnoses as Canada, which has 7,405 confirmed cases, including 74 deaths. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canada’s COVID-19 death toll surpasses 100
As of Tuesday, Canada’s COVID-19 death toll now sits at 101 while confirmed cases have now reached at least 8,579. Continue reading
Family uses walkie-talkie to say goodbye to mom dying of coronavirus
The mother of six was recovering from breast cancer when she contracted the virus. Continue reading
Coronavirus: B.C. hotel chain finds way to help healthcare workers who want to self-isolate
B.C. healthcare workers have reportedly been sleeping in their cars to avoid bringing germs home during the COVID-19 pandemic. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 31
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
B.C. says there will be consequences for people who can afford rent but skip it
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
As thousands of British Columbians struggle to pay their April rent, the B.C. government is warning their will be punishment for those caught cheating the system. Continue reading
‘Stay home’: B.C. man’s plea after mother, stepfather die of COVID-19 hours apart
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“The only comforting thing about this is that they’re together still,” said Jason Jaspar. Continue reading
6.5-magnitude Idaho earthquake felt by residents of British Columbia’s Wine Country
Central Okanagan woman says blinds, lamp was swaying for 60 to 90 seconds. Continue reading
B.C. startup launches app to help swamped health-care workers outside of work
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The free app coordinates friends, families and neighbours of health-care workers to take care of basic tasks like shopping or meal preparation during the pandemic. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Resources to help kids learn from home
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Here are some resources to help children learn from home during the COVID-19 lockdown. Continue reading
COVID-19 outbreak investigated at West Kelowna plant nursery
The foreign workers, who live on site at Bylands Nurseries, are to remain in quarantine following confirmed cases of COVID-19. Continue reading
Vancouver police officer tests positive for COVID-19
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The VPD says the officer is “doing well” at home, and that their close contacts are also in self isolation. Continue reading
B.C. mom pens kids’ book to help children understand COVID-19
By Simon Little Online Journalist
How do you keep your kids occupied while teaching them about the novel coronavirus without scaring them? Continue reading
Your rent is due. What help is available for tenants across Canada
All provinces have to some degree suspended evictions. But what help is available to tenants varies significantly across Canada. Continue reading
B.C. to match essential workers to childcare spots amid COVID-19
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is launching a new process to pair up essential workers looking for child care with available spots in their community. Continue reading
WATCH: B.C.’s daily coronavirus update with Dr. Bonnie Henry, March 31
Health officials are providing a daily update on the coronavirus in B.C. Continue reading
Coronavirus: B.C. youth in care to still get support after 19th birthday
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is ensuring youth in care don’t age out of the system during the ongoing coronavirus crisis. Continue reading
Man lies about having COVID-19 to get free Airbnb stay: Victoria police
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
An Airbnb guest refused to leave his unit, according to police, saying he was suffering from severe COVID-19 symptoms. Continue reading
WorkSafeBC issues guide to reduce on-the-job coronavirus exposure
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The guide asks employers to find ways to limit the number of people at a workplace where possible. Continue reading
Staff member tests positive for coronavirus at Langley care home
A staff member at Langley Lodge has tested positive and is self-isolating at home, Fraser Health says Continue reading
B.C. Premier John Horgan extends state of emergency, encourages British Columbians to ‘re-commit’ to fight against COVID-19
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
John Horgan will be speaking directly to British Columbians amidst the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday evening Continue reading
5 new COVID-19 deaths in B.C., restrictions to last until ‘at least the summer’: officials
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the event live here, on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
Vancouver paramedic on front line of COVID-19 crisis has gear stolen
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Annelie Van der Heyden can’t go back to work after someone broke into her car and stole her equipment. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Counterfeit Chinese-made face masks pulled offline after Global News probe
Counterfeit safety masks from China have been removed from sales websites after an investigation by Global News found the items were not N95 certified as they had claimed. Continue reading
City of Kelowna preparing to slash 2020 budget amid coronavirus pandemic
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The mayor was unsure as to any change that will come to the proposed property tax increase of 4.15 per cent. Continue reading
B.C. truck drivers struggle to find open restaurants due to COVID-19 pandemic
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Dave Earle says because of COVID-19, restaurants across B.C. have been shutting down, or not letting customers inside. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Wage subsidies may not be enough to reverse Okanagan, B.C. layoffs
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Some businesses plan to start out small with the wage subsidy only bringing some employees back. Continue reading
Canadian restaurant chain starts selling groceries amid coronavirus shutdown
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Earls is selling a variety of grocery bundles, ranging from $30 to $99, including dairy and eggs, produce, pantry items and meat. Continue reading
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