One vote win: incumbent mayor loses close race in Peachland
Election upset in Penticton: incumbent mayor ousted
Former councillor claims mayor’s chair in West Kelowna
Cumming wins mayor’s seat in Vernon election
Recap of the 2018 B.C. municipal election
Live B.C. election results 2018: Find your riding and candidates
Kelowna Chiefs: High-scoring, fun to watch hockey
Missing Revelstoke senior found safe after being missing overnight
Hiker rescued from trail on Peachland’s Pincushion Mountain
What ID you’ll need to vote in B.C. municipal elections
Tommy Chong guest of honour at Kelowna pot party
Former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart elected mayor of Vancouver
In a finish that was much closer than many analysts expected, Kennedy Stewart has been elected mayor of Vancouver. Continue reading
Culvert replacement to shut down route between Kelowna and Naramata
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation is now planning a permanent fix for flood damage on Chute Lake Road. Continue reading
Weekend baking project: A California chef on how to make your own cannabis edibles
California chef Chris Sayegh says Canadians are on the verge of a foodie revolution fuelled by legal cannabis, which can be infused into all kinds of delicious dishes. Continue reading
Kelowna’s Aqua Resort project looking for new development partner
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The offering has been listed at a whopping $60 million. Continue reading
Joint-smoking passenger in Saanich car slapped with $230 fine
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Cannabis may be legal across Canada now, but that doesn’t mean you can hotbox your car. Continue reading
At least 17 killed after train derails in Taiwan, another 126 injured
A train derailment in northeastern Taiwan on Sunday killed at least 17 people and injured 126, government authorities said. Continue reading
Sunshine Coast dream homes become nightmares as sinkholes threaten subdivision
Sinkholes and erosion have turned the dream of home ownership into an expensive nightmare for residents of a Sechelt neighbourhood. Continue reading
‘That shouldn’t be happening’: B.C. education minister responds to special needs complaints
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Parents say their kids aren’t getting the supports they need, including time with special education assistants. Continue reading
A year away from election day and no-name Scheer is right behind celebrity Trudeau: Ipsos poll
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
With one year until the 2019 federal election, Justin Trudeau’s Liberals lead Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives by a nose, according to the latest Ipsos poll provided exclusively to Global News. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Can the BC NDP carbon tax plan stand up under pressure?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Can the BC NDP government’s plan to hike the province’s carbon tax to $50 a tonne by 2021 hold up in the face of a growing number of premiers opposed to the very idea of such a tax? Continue reading
‘A really big deal’: rare bird sighting on Vancouver Island has birders aflutter
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The rare pine bunting is native to Asian, and has never been sighted south of Alaska in North America. Continue reading
Canada joins chorus of countries questioning Saudi’s Khashoggi explanation
Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland issued a statement Saturday saying the Saudi explanation of Khashoggi’s death lacked “consistency and credibility.” Continue reading
Tommy Chong guest of honour at Kelowna pot party
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Hey, we’re stoners,” Chong said. “We do whatever comes to mind at the time. Roll with it. Then roll it.” Continue reading
Kelowna mayoral election: Gloves off in battle between Basran, Dyas
There are four candidates for mayor of Kelowna in Saturday’s civic election, with the top two being incumbent Colin Basran and challenger Tom Dyas. Continue reading
Mega Millions lottery reaches record $1.6 billion jackpot
The Mega Millions lottery may see a streak of jackpot rollovers end as it heads toward a record $1.6 billion drawing on Tuesday. Continue reading
Watch live: B.C. municipal election 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Global News has complete coverage of the 2018 municipal elections on TV, radio and online starting at 8 p.m. PT on Oct. 20. Continue reading
Former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart elected mayor of Vancouver
In a finish that was much closer than many analysts expected, Kennedy Stewart has been elected mayor of Vancouver. Continue reading
Can the Conservatives reverse cannabis legalization?
Conservative Party leader Andrew Scheer hasn’t promised to keep cannabis legal if elected prime minister — would it be possible for him to reverse legalization? Continue reading
How much weed was sold on Canada’s legalization day, province-by-province
A breakdown of cannabis sales on the first day of legalization across Canada. Continue reading
IN PHOTOS: Thousands of migrants make dangerous trek to U.S., and the situation is getting dire
What started as a group of 160 Honduran migrants walking north across Central America hoping to reach the United States, has now swelled to a crowd of more than 3,000 people and the situation is growing dire. Continue reading
One vote win: incumbent mayor loses close race in Peachland
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
According to unofficial election results, incumbent Peachland mayor Cindy Fortin has lost by one vote to Harry Gough. Continue reading
Former NDP MP Kennedy Stewart elected mayor of Vancouver
In a finish that was much closer than many analysts expected, Kennedy Stewart has been elected mayor of Vancouver. Continue reading
Election upset in Penticton: incumbent mayor ousted
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Penticton’s incumbent mayor Andrew Jakubeit has been ousted by John Vassilaki in the election. Continue reading
Former councillor claims mayor’s chair in West Kelowna
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
West Kelowna has a new mayor after a former city councillor earned a whopping victory. Continue reading
BC election: Basran easily wins second term as Kelowna mayor
Colin Basran has come out the winner in the race for the mayor’s seat in Kelowna. Continue reading
Cumming wins mayor’s seat in Vernon election
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
This was the regional economist’s second run for the mayor’s chair. Continue reading
Kelowna Chiefs: High-scoring, fun to watch hockey
The Kelowna Chiefs have won 13 of 14 games this season. Continue reading
Hiker rescued from trail on Peachland’s Pincushion Mountain
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Emergency crews spent almost three hours attempting to bring an injured hiker down from a trail on Pinchushion Mountain near Peachland Saturday morning. Continue reading
Culvert replacement to shut down route between Kelowna and Naramata
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The B.C. Ministry of Transportation is now planning a permanent fix for flood damage on Chute Lake Road. Continue reading
Missing Revelstoke senior found safe after being missing overnight
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It’s not known where Lines spent the cold night. Continue reading
Watch live: B.C. municipal election 2018
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Global News has complete coverage of the 2018 municipal elections on TV, radio and online starting at 8 p.m. PT on Oct. 20. Continue reading
Kelowna’s Aqua Resort project looking for new development partner
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The offering has been listed at a whopping $60 million. Continue reading
Joint-smoking passenger in Saanich car slapped with $230 fine
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Cannabis may be legal across Canada now, but that doesn’t mean you can hotbox your car. Continue reading
Sunshine Coast dream homes become nightmares as sinkholes threaten subdivision
Sinkholes and erosion have turned the dream of home ownership into an expensive nightmare for residents of a Sechelt neighbourhood. Continue reading
‘That shouldn’t be happening’: B.C. education minister responds to special needs complaints
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Parents say their kids aren’t getting the supports they need, including time with special education assistants. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Can the BC NDP carbon tax plan stand up under pressure?
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
Can the BC NDP government’s plan to hike the province’s carbon tax to $50 a tonne by 2021 hold up in the face of a growing number of premiers opposed to the very idea of such a tax? Continue reading
‘A really big deal’: rare bird sighting on Vancouver Island has birders aflutter
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The rare pine bunting is native to Asian, and has never been sighted south of Alaska in North America. Continue reading
Tommy Chong guest of honour at Kelowna pot party
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Hey, we’re stoners,” Chong said. “We do whatever comes to mind at the time. Roll with it. Then roll it.” Continue reading
Kelowna mayoral election: Gloves off in battle between Basran, Dyas
There are four candidates for mayor of Kelowna in Saturday’s civic election, with the top two being incumbent Colin Basran and challenger Tom Dyas. Continue reading
A new mayor is on the way: two-way municipal race on in West Kelowna
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Current mayor Doug Findlater is seeking a council position, so West Kelowna residents Gord Milsom and Mary Mandarino have been campaigning to take his spot. Continue reading
‘It’s a thrill of a lifetime’: Local amateur photographers have their work displayed at a museum exhibit in Penticton
By Shay Galor Community Video Journalist
Winners of the Nature in Focus photo contest have their work showcased at the Penticton Museum and Archives. Continue reading
Referendum election questions for Okanagan, Shuswap, Boundary citizens
Lake Country voters will be deciding the fate of a community project on Saturday. Continue reading
Jets down Canucks 4-1 with dominant third-period performance
The Canucks kept it to 1-1 until the third period, when the Jets turned on the afterburners. Continue reading
Porch pirate or prank? Langley woman’s package stolen, then returned with apologetic note
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
Was it a scavenger hunt—or sticky fingers? A Langley woman says she was the victim of a brazen mail thief on Wednesday, and she has the surveillance footage to prove it. “I couldn’t believe the way she stole it,” Courtney Thomas told Global News on Thursday. “She skipped along the line, and had a big… Continue reading
Your winter forecast with guest appearance by ‘The Blob’
By Kristi Gordon Senior Meteorologist
Early indications of an El Nino year and a ‘blob’ of warm water in the Pacific Ocean could mean B.C. is in store for a mild winter this year. Continue reading
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