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• Doctors in FIFA World Cup cities worry about ER capacity, strain on health system

  Doctors in Canada's FIFA World Cup host cities say they're concerned the already strained health-care system will buckle if an unexpected surge happens during the tournament.

  Sports

  3 hours
• Public hearing into 2015 Vancouver police beating death of Myles Gray to begin

  A public hearing into the 2015 police beating death of Myles Gray gets underway today in Vancouver.

  Canada

  6 hours
• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Jan. 18

  Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6 BC.

  News

  Jan 18
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• West Kelowna, B.C. home saved from fire after reported explosion: chief

  Four fire engines and 20 firefighters responded to the fire, which remains under investigation, but the fire chief says it did not cause any injuries.

  Fire

  Jan 18
• Recipe: Braised pork collar

  Recipe by Warren Chow, executive chef, Wildlight Kitchen + Bar. Pork shoulder may be substituted if collar is unavailable for this recipe.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 18
• Roslovic, Kapanen step up for Edmonton Oilers

  With sniper Leon Draisaitl out of the lineup, the Edmonton Oilers knew they'd need other players to step up. 

  Sports

  Jan 18
• Jarry shines, Oilers thump struggling Canucks 6-0

  Tristan Jarry stopped all 31 shots he faced for his first shutout in an Oilers jersey as Edmonton trounced the beleaguered Canucks 6-0 in Vancouver on Saturday.

  Sports

  Jan 18
• Extortion-related gunfire in Surrey sparks concerns over broader public safety risks

  Extortion-related violence in Surrey may be moving beyond organized crime, with a criminology expert warning recent shootings and threats could signal public safety concerns.

  Investigations

  Jan 17
• Oilers’ Draisaitl taking brief leave of absence

  Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl is taking a brief leave of absence to attend to a family illness in Germany.

  Sports

  Jan 17
• Tribunal upholds $10K fine for B.C. ostrich farm over failure to report sick birds

  The Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal upheld a $10,000 fine against a B.C. ostrich farm after its 300-plus bird flock was culled following an avian flu outbreak.

  Canada

  Jan 17
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• Kelowna business operators decry having to pay to voice crime concerns at public forum

  The Jan. 27 event at the Kelowna Community Theatre requires business operators to pre-register and pay.

  Canada

  Jan 16
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• Blown tires, damaged vehicles reported as massive potholes riddle Coquihalla Highway

  'There was nothing indicating that there were potholes there. I hit it hard, it went flat and I had to call 911,' he said.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Canada-China trade deal framed as a win for B.C.’s economy

  Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new deal with Beijing on electric vehicles and canola at the end of a high-profile trip on Friday.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• B.C. psychologist says government ignored two decades of addiction research

  Health Minister Josie Osborne announced on Wednesday that the controversial trial project would end on Jan. 31, admitting it hadn't achieved the results the government had wanted.

  Health

  Jan 16
• Canadian canola farmers express ‘cautious optimism’ over trade agreement with China

  Canadian farmers are hailing news that China has agreed to slash duties on imports of Canadian canola products as 'an important milestone' in the countries' trading relationship.

  Economy

  Jan 16
• Tribunal upholds $10,000 fine against B.C. ostrich farm

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued the fine, alleging Universal Ostrich Farm failed to notify authorities about the presence of avian flu on the property.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Man arrested following homicide in Abbotsford hotel room

  Police said that officers were called to the Best Western Hotel near Marshall Road and Clearbrook Road just before noon on Thursday for reports of a 'suspicious circumstance.'

  Crime

  Jan 16
• 18-year-old dies after falling from Cypress Mountain chairlift

  West Vancouver police said that emergency services were called at approximately 7:25 p.m. after reports that someone was in medical distress after a fall.

  Canada

  Jan 16
• Sorokin, Islanders blank Oilers 1-0

  Ilya Sorokin recorded a 35-save shutout as the New York Islanders narrowly got past the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday.

  Sports

  Jan 15
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• Nanaimo repeat offender back in custody after incident at coffee shop

  Nanaimo RCMP confirmed that 40-year-old Aiden Tye of Nanaimo was charged with assault with a weapon, mischief, indecent act, indecent exhibition, and breach of a probation order.

  Crime

  Jan 15
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• B.C. schoolchildren excused from class with note from prime minister

  Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Prince Rupert earlier this week, speaking with Coastal First Nations and then got to meet some younger fans.

  Politics

  Jan 15
• City of Kelowna says ‘new faces’ may be contributing to ongoing crime

  “It’s sad. You don’t want to see people on the street,” Daniels said. “I’m not against helping people in poverty, but there are definitely more people.”

  Canada

  Jan 15
• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 15

  Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.

  Canada

  Jan 15
• Maple Ridge city councillor charged with 4 counts of sexual assault

  Last May, Coun. Ahmed Antar Yousef Mohamed announced he was taking leave to address 'personal matters' and that he hoped to return to council.

  Crime

  Jan 15
• B.C. premier downplays RCMP report linking Indian government to Bishnoi gang

  David Eby was responding to a Global News report during his trade mission to India

  Canada

  Jan 15