Global BC holiday programming 2023

With the holidays just around the corner, Global BC is excited to bring you some of our festive specials and encore presentations airing on Global BC and BC1 from Dec. 22 to Jan. 5, 2024.

HOLIDAY SPECIALS

SQUIRE’S PLAYS OF THE YEAR

An annual best of the best in the world of sports – from the best goals to the fanciest tricks.

• Dec. 25 at 6 p.m. (Global BC & BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 6 p.m. (Global BC & BC1), 7 p.m. (BC1)

SQUIRE’S STORIES

Watch as Squire Barnes reports over the past year!

• Dec. 23 at 10:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 1 a.m. (BC1), 6 a.m., 11 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 12:30 a.m., 3 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 27 at 12:30 a.m. (BC1)

1:51 Behind the scenes for Fright Nights’ 20th anniversary

• Behind the scenes for Fright Nights’ 20th anniversary
• Squire Barnes talks to legendary B.C. rocker fighting cancer
• Squire Barnes on getting ready for the Vancouver Art Gallery’s ‘big show’
• Vancouver man putting together book of concert posters
• Vancouver hair stylist attracts new business with juggling
• The many reasons Butts Giraud is a B.C. legend
• Former Nanaimo mayor Frank Ney’s legacy
• BC Place stadium celebrates 40 years in operation
• The genius of Canadian record producer Bruce Fairburn
• The history of Vancouver’s oldest nightclub building
• Squire Barnes has a picker’s pocket guide to the vintage sign world and why it’s currently the most sought after antique item
• Remembering rock ‘n roll legend Red Robinson
• The legend of Vancouver audio technician John Vrtacic
• Vancouver entertainment legends The Crump Twins
• Musqueam Indian Band holds celebration of life for Wayne “Gino” Odjick
• Beloved former Vancouver Canucks enforcer Gino Odjick dies

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2023 BC YEAR IN REVIEW

Global News takes a look back at B.C.’s top news stories of 2023.

• Dec. 31 at 4;30 p.m., 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at midnight. (BC1), 5 a.m., 7:30 a.m. (Global BC & BC1), 3:30 p.m., 9 p.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 2 at 12:30 a.m., 2 a.m. (BC1)

2:51 Thousands gather to honour fallen RCMP officer Const. Rick O’Brien

FOCUS BC

An in-depth interview with Premier David Eby.

• Dec. 29 at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8 p.m., 10 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 30 at 2:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 5 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 31 at 5 p.m., 8:30 p.m. (BC1)

An in-depth interview with Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon.

• Dec. 22 at 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m., 10:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 23 at 12:30 a.m., 2 a.m., 5 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 24 at 2:30 p.m., 5 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 11:30 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)

GLOBAL BC PRESENTS: BC LEGISLATURE

An in-depth look at the top provincial political stories of 2023.

• Dec. 25 at 7 a.m. (Global BC & BC1), 9:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 3 a.m. (BC1), 7 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)
• Dec. 27 at 2 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 30 at 10 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 31 at 3:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 6:30 a.m., 8 p.m. (BC1)

23:19 Focus BC: Getting rid of Vancouver Park Board, scrapping childcare wait list fees

• Focus BC: Getting rid of Vancouver Park Board, scrapping childcare wait list fees
• Focus BC: Chyrstia Freeland on Ottawa’s housing plan, Surrey’s challenges beyond policing
• Focus BC: All in on CleanBC, expanding the speculation tax
• Focus BC: Gig economy workers legislation coming, building out Shaughnessy
• Focus BC: Housing legislation overload, making the living wage commitment
• Focus BC: BC United promising carbon tax break, pushing housing on municipalities
• Focus BC: Shifting gears to electric vehicles, challenges on the Sunshine Coast
• Focus BC: Conversation with Premier David Eby
• Focus BC: Foreign credential legislation, ending use of agency nurses
• Focus BC: Provincial responses to emergency situations
• Focus BC: Return of the fall legislative session
• Focus: Union of BC Municipalities 2023 convention
• Focus: Conservatives now official party after MLA quits BC United
• One-on-one with Kevin Falcon
• Focus BC: Surrey police future unclear, EV charger rebate program out of cash

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Global BC’s Jay Durant shares the unique stories and people of B.C.

• Dec. 23 at 3:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 24 at 4 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 9 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 10 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 27 at 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 28 at 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 30 at 9 p.m. (BC1)

2:16 This is BC: Vancouver woman uses latest technology to create opera

• This is BC: Vancouver woman uses latest technology to create opera
• This is BC: Former firefighter finds zen as artist
• This is BC: Making hockey a game for everyone
• This is BC: Local man salvages VHS tapes to give Vancouverites a look at our past
• This is BC: Animator is influential voice for women
• This is BC: Father and son theme park design
• This is BC: Former hockey player now known as ‘moth man’
• This Is BC: Lions Gate Chorus
• This is BC: Inspiration behind animated show ‘Being Ian’
• This is BC: Claymore Clothes helps new Canadians
• This Is BC: No Regrets high school basketball tournament
• This is BC: Port Coquitlam’s ‘Miracle on Rae Street’

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CONSUMER MATTERS

Consumer Matters’ reporter Anne Drewa shares some of the best consumer advice stories.

• Dec. 23 at 4 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 2 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 27 at 10 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 28 at 10 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 30 at 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 12:30 a.m. (BC1)

2:53 Consumer Matters: Changes coming to big coffee chain reward programs

• Consumer Matters: Changes coming to big coffee chain reward programs
• Consumer Matters: Navigating the pitfalls of airline compensation
• Consumer Matters: Probe seeks accountability in holiday travel chaos
• Consumer Matters: B.C. man’s luggage ends up in Spain instead of Mexico
• CONSUMER MATTERS: Pre-owned vehicle prices are dropping, but you should hold off on buying
• Air Canada passenger reunited with lost luggage
• Consumer Matters: Cracking down on scam calls
• Consumer Matters: Condo Water Damage who pays?
• Consumer Matters: Pricey pothole problems and insurance policies
• Consumer Matters: How to spot and avoid tax scams
• Consumer Matters: Homeowners say they’ve lost thousands after contractor leaves renovation projects unfinished
• Consumer Matters: How Canada’s increase on alcohol tax impact consumers and sellers
• Consumer Matters: Homeowners seek better home renovation protections
• Consumer Matters: Changes to watch for during 2022 tax season
• Consumer Matters: Feds commit $75.9M to process airline passenger complaints
• Consumer Matters: Car buyers facing dealer markups
• Consumer Matters: MP tables bill to close passenger protection loophole
• Consumer Matters: Former Vancouver mayor’s campaign owes thousands for rented furniture says business
• Consumer Matters: Warning about tax refund scams
• Consumer Matters: Calls for stronger home reno protections

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LITTLE MOUNTAIN BIG SOUND

Squire Barnes has produced a documentary about one of Vancouver’s iconic music recording facilities.

• Dec. 23 at 6 a.m., 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 24 at 12 a.m., 2 a.m., 6 a.m., 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 12 a.m., 2 a.m., 3:30 p.m., 8 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 8 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 31 at 1 a.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 11 a.m., 9:30 p.m. (BC1)

2:35 The legend of Vancouver audio technician John Vrtacic

GLOBAL BC PRESENTS: B.C. WILDFIRES

• Dec. 26 at 6 a.m. (Global BC & BC1), 11 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 31 at 9 p.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 4:30 p.m. (BC1)

GLOBAL BC PRESENTS: BILL WILSON and BEV SELLARS

• Dec. 26 at 4 p.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 8 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)

47:17 Global BC presents the life of Bill Wilson and his fight for Indigenous rights

GLOBAL BC PRESENTS: HARRISON MOONEY

• Dec. 23 at 9 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 5 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)
• Dec. 27 at 2:30 p.m. (BC1)

23:39 Global BC Presents: Harrison Mooney

GLOBAL BC PRESENTS: JEN SOOKFONG LEE

• Dec. 23 at 1 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 6:30 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 5:30 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)

23:37 Global BC Presents: Jen Sookfong Lee

GLOBAL BC PRESENTS: TARA McGUIRE

• Dec. 23 at 4 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 3:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 27 at 3:30 p.m. (BC1)

23:37 Global BC Presents: Tara McGuire

GLOBAL BC PRESENTS: JASON BROLUND

• Dec. 23 at 10 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 24 at 3:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 26 at 5 p.m. (Global BC & BC1)

23:39 Global BC Presents: West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund

IN CONVERSATION WITH THE PRIME MINISTER

Global News’ Ottawa Bureau Chief Mercedes Stephenson sits down with a year-end interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

• Dec. 25 at 6:30 p.m. (Global BC & BC1)

THE WEST BLOCK

• Dec. 24 at 10:30 p.m. & 11:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 4 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 31 at 10:30 p.m. (BC1)
• Jan 1 at 4 a.m. (BC1)

OUR STORIES

• Dec. 26 at 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 30 at 2 a.m., 4:30 a.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 5:30 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)

CUTTING EDGE – HEALTH CARE INNOVATION

• Dec. 28 at 12:30 a.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 29 at 2 a.m. (BC1)

WILD WEATHER

• Dec. 28 at 2 a.m. (BC1)
• Jan. 1 at 6 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)

ENCORE PRESENTATIONS

PAN PACIFIC CHRISTMAS WISH BREAKFAST 2023

A look back at the 36th annual Pan Pacific Christmas Wish Breakfast that was held on Dec. 13

• Dec. 24 at 9 p.m. (BC1)
• Dec. 25 at 3 a.m. (BC1), 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m. (Global BC & BC1)

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