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• B.C.’s balmy January brings out blossoms, but a cold snap could put plants in peril

  A couple weeks ago, North Vancouver resident Larry Sewell looked down a street in his neighbourhood and did a double take.

  Weather

  5 hours
• Hughes starting to feel more comfortable with Wild

  Quinn Hughes is still navigating new surroundings.

  Sports

  7 hours
• Discovery of 2 skulls on Kamloops property leads to debate over B.C. property rights

  A private landowner was excavating their Kamloops property in June to make a community garden for seniors when they unearthed two human skulls.

  Politics

  Jan 19
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• WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 19

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

  Canada

  Jan 19
• WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 BC: Jan. 19

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

  News

  Jan 19
• 5 days of assessment ordered for man accused in B.C. RCMP officer’s death

  A forensic psychiatrist told the court on Monday that he needs more time to assess Ham, but speaking for himself, Jongwon Ham told the judge that he objected to the request.

  Crime

  Jan 19
• Families of teens killed in car crash say they are ‘destroyed’ as they fight ICBC

  Cory Robert Ulmer Brown was charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing death, one count of driving while disqualified, and one count of flight from police.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• The DTES ‘problem’ is not a housing problem, SRO employee says

  Global News requested an interview with Larry Campbell, who is more than halfway through his six-month $92,000 contract, but we have yet to receive a response from Eby’s office.

  Health

  Jan 19
• Surrey extortion victim being investigated for allegedly returning fire during shooting

  Global News has also learned that the residents, who are connected to a local business, had been receiving threats for some time, which they had reported to the police.

  Crime

  Jan 19
• Canadian woman found dead in Australia surrounded by dingoes identified

  The woman was found on K’gari (formerly Fraser Island) with her body surrounded by a pack of dingoes, according to local police.

  World

  Jan 19
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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

  Jan 19
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• All officers deny misconduct as public hearing into death of Myles Gray begins

  A public hearing into the 2015 police beating death of Myles Gray gets underway on Monday in Vancouver. There are 33 witnesses scheduled.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• 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