B.C. care providers call on province’s seniors’ advocate to step down over collusion allegations
Cheetahs will not prosper in B.C. after panel rejects permit request for two big cats
Anti-renoviction bylaw will target ‘predatory’ landlords, says Port Coquitlam mayor
Popular Langley harvest and Christmas festivals may be shut down due to land use dispute
Pipeline proponent argues B.C. legislation only applies to Trans Mountain project
Vancouver police looking for additional victims of alleged serial spitter
Retrofitted ambulance will provide mental health services to remote northern B.C. communities
Along with mental health and addictions services, the unit will also provide naloxone kits, basic wound care and social support services. Continue reading
‘Where will the athletes go?’: Surrey Gymnastics Society looks for new home
The club has used a building behind Frank Hurt Secondary for decades, but the school district now says it needs the space. Continue reading
Did Jared Kushner use WhatsApp to talk classified info with foreign leaders? Democrats want to know
U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee Chairman Elijah Cummings has pressed the White House for info on whether Donald Trump’s son-in-law has communicated sensitive info via WhatsApp. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 21
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Investigation launched after man falls out of 3rd-storey window while fleeing Vancouver police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man, who police say is in his 50s, fell to the ground on East Hastings near Columbia Street and sustained life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Explosion at Chinese pesticide plant kills 44, injures over 90 others
Thursday’s blast at the Tianjiayi Chemical plant in the city of Yancheng is one of China’s worst industrial accidents in years. Nearly 1,000 area residents have been moved to safety as of Friday. Continue reading
Can more be done to prevent Vernon dust advisories?
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The number of days Vernon has experienced dust advisories has increased in recent years. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Economic storm clouds are on the horizon for the NDP government
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
After experiencing relatively sunny days during their first 20 months in office, things may be about to get a little darker for the NDP government. Continue reading
ICE arrests within America’s borders fell by nearly 5,000 at the end of last year
U.S. immigration arrests are falling in the interior, and officials say that’s because they’re dealing with an influx of migrants at the Mexican border. Continue reading
Fighting fire in the Okanagan with flame, cattle and logging
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
The provincial government is hoping prescribed burns, logging and allowing cattle to graze in some areas will eventually lead to a decrease in wildfires. Continue reading
New detection dog joins B.C.’s search for invasive mussels
K9 Major may have a goofball personality but he takes his detection job seriously. Continue reading
‘New Zealand mourns with you. We are one,’ PM tells Christchurch Muslims near shooting site
Jacinda Ardern led an estimated 5,000 people standing quietly at Hagley Park in front of the Al Noor mosque, where most of the victims died. Continue reading
Food recall notice issued for Okanagan-made coffee drink: Interior Health
Interior Health says consumers should throw the product out or return it for a refund. Continue reading
Real-life tsunami threat in Port Alberni prompts updates to evacuation procedures
A new report examines what happened after a tsunami warning was issued in the dead of night in Vancouver Island 14 months ago. Continue reading
Janes Pub Style Chicken Nuggets recalled over fears of salmonella contamination
The recall of Janes Pub Style Chicken Nuggets affects 800-gram packages with a best before date of Dec. 15. Continue reading
2 stabbed, 1 shot with pellet gun, at Brock University’s Village residence
Officers said two male suspects were seen leaving the campus in a car. As of early Friday, no one was arrested in connection with the incident. Continue reading
Janes Pub Style Chicken Nuggets recalled over fears of salmonella contamination
The recall of Janes Pub Style Chicken Nuggets affects 800-gram packages with a best before date of Dec. 15. Continue reading
Man hosts naked mannequin ‘party’ to taunt neighbour who complained about fence height
A man in California decided to throw a “party” with a bunch of naked mannequins in his yard, taunting a neighbour who had called city officials and complained about the height of a fence. Continue reading
‘Snowplow parenting’ is preventing young adults from learning ‘basic life skills’
Experts say when you over-parent, you run the risk of allowing your child, even as adults, to learn from their mistakes. Continue reading
Humboldt Broncos families await sentencing for truck driver: ‘It has to make a difference’
The trucker who blew through a stop sign and caused the crash, Jaskirat Singh Sidhu of Calgary, is to be sentenced in Melfort, Sask., on Friday. Continue reading
Retrofitted ambulance will provide mental health services to remote northern B.C. communities
Along with mental health and addictions services, the unit will also provide naloxone kits, basic wound care and social support services. Continue reading
‘Where will the athletes go?’: Surrey Gymnastics Society looks for new home
The club has used a building behind Frank Hurt Secondary for decades, but the school district now says it needs the space. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 21
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Village in Haida Gwaii receives cell phone service for the first time ever
The biggest impact on the town will be improved safety, according to Port Clements mayor Doug Daugert. Continue reading
Investigation launched after man falls out of 3rd-storey window while fleeing Vancouver police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man, who police say is in his 50s, fell to the ground on East Hastings near Columbia Street and sustained life-threatening injuries. Continue reading
Cheetahs will not prosper in B.C. after panel rejects permit request for two big cats
The Environmental Appeal Board has refused to overturn a 2017 ruling denying a permit to move the cheetahs to a property north of Creston. Continue reading
Can more be done to prevent Vernon dust advisories?
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The number of days Vernon has experienced dust advisories has increased in recent years. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Economic storm clouds are on the horizon for the NDP government
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
After experiencing relatively sunny days during their first 20 months in office, things may be about to get a little darker for the NDP government. Continue reading
Popular Langley harvest and Christmas festivals may be shut down due to land use dispute
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The founders of Darvonda Nurseries in Langley say they may not be able to run the popular Glow Langley Christmas and Harvest events due to land use issues. Continue reading
Fighting fire in the Okanagan with flame, cattle and logging
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
The provincial government is hoping prescribed burns, logging and allowing cattle to graze in some areas will eventually lead to a decrease in wildfires. Continue reading
New detection dog joins B.C.’s search for invasive mussels
K9 Major may have a goofball personality but he takes his detection job seriously. Continue reading
Food recall notice issued for Okanagan-made coffee drink: Interior Health
Interior Health says consumers should throw the product out or return it for a refund. Continue reading
Real-life tsunami threat in Port Alberni prompts updates to evacuation procedures
A new report examines what happened after a tsunami warning was issued in the dead of night in Vancouver Island 14 months ago. Continue reading
Smashing start to spring: 79 record highs broken across Canada
By Tiffany Lizée Meteorologist
The first day of spring was a record-breaking one for 79 communities across Canada. Continue reading
B.C. care providers call on province’s seniors’ advocate to step down over collusion allegations
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The BCCPA alleges Isobel Mackenzie collaborated with the Hospital Workers’ Union on a report on the transferring of patients from home care to hospitals. Continue reading
Wildlife rehab centre badly needed in the Okanagan: B.C. SPCA
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Wild ARC can only help wildlife from the southern part of Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands and the need for more centres like it is growing, especially in the Okanagan. Continue reading
Man sentenced to two years in prison for ‘bumbling’ Kamloops liquor store robbery
He made the cashiers accompany him through the front door — then demanded they buy him a coffee at the Tim Horton’s next door. Continue reading
Pipeline proponent argues B.C. legislation only applies to Trans Mountain project
Environmental legislation proposed by British Columbia is targeting the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion and would significantly impact it, says the proponent of the project. Continue reading
Kelowna police officer injured in arrest of allegedly combative man
Request for RCMP assistance during an emergency medical call turned into a small police chase, then an arrest. Continue reading
B.C. health minister vows ‘refresh’ of hospital discharge policy after Chilliwack mayor complaints
Ken Popove says it will help other communities that may be experiencing the same issue. Continue reading
Province pledges health worker hiring spree as it announces Burnaby Urgent and Primary Care Centre
By Simon Little Online Journalist
B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix is promising to hire 68 new health care workers, including 10 general practitioners and 10 nurse practitioners in Burnaby. Continue reading
Crown drops Vernon assault charge against Curtis Sagmoen
Crown says court case will still proceed to trial on Dec. 9. Continue reading
SilverStar brings in experts to assess avalanche risk on slopes following accident
Avalanches occurred on different parts of mountain on Wednesday. Continue reading
Vancouver police looking for additional victims of alleged serial spitter
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police have arrested and charged a man who allegedly spat in the face of a 19-year-old woman in a wheelchair. Continue reading
Anti-poverty activists arrested at Maple Ridge homeless camp
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Activist group Alliance Against Displacement called Ivan Drury’s arrest “politically motivated.” Continue reading
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