Evacuation order issued for homes south of Water Dog Lake due to possible landslides
By Ria Renouf Assignment Editor/News Anchor
The order was issued by the Osoyoos Indian Band chief and council on Friday night. Continue reading
Ex-public office holders in B.C. can’t lobby the government for 2 years, starting in May
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The change ensures a “level playing field” for all lobbyists, said David Eby. Continue reading
‘Big progress!’: Trump hails North Korean announcement about ending nuclear, missile tests
Trump tweeted that the news represented “big progress,” and said he was looking forward to his upcoming summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un. Continue reading
Flooding a concern in southern BC
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The flood watch continues as the temperatures in the Okanagan are forecast to warm up into the weekend, a factor that will speed up snow melt in the mountains. Continue reading
As a mommy bear and her cubs emerge, Squamish goes the extra mile to protect them
“This bear family is nearing a tipping point in their lives and they need your help.” Continue reading
Washington Wizards beat Toronto Raptors 122-103 to win Game 3
The Toronto Raptors now lead the best-of-seven playoff series 2-1. Continue reading
The City of Vancouver paid more than 1,300 staff over $100,000 last year
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
And 19 people made more than $200,000 — that’s up from 16 in the previous year. Continue reading
CP Rail strike averted for now, unions say
A rail strike has been temporarily averted after the federal labour minister ordered employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to vote on the company’s final offers, just hours before they were set to walk off the job. Continue reading
Stalker broke into Taylor Swift’s home and took a nap: police
Police say officers investigating a reported break-in Friday found 22-year-old Roger Alvarado asleep in the pop star’s home in the Tribeca neighborhood. Continue reading
LISTEN: The future of print media and journalism in the digital age
While print media is facing new challenges, new technology means that print media outlets are also presented with massive new opportunities. Continue reading
Five break-ins at Vernon pizza shop
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
Their pizza restaurant has been broke into not once, but five times. Continue reading
Hellebuyck makes 30 saves as Jets beat Wild 5-0 to coast into Round 2
Vezina Trophy finalist Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves and the Winnipeg Jets scored four goals in the first period to eliminate the Minnesota Wild with a 5-0 victory in Game 5 of their best-of-seven series Friday. Continue reading
Skateboarder dies after collision with semi-truck near Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“We’re asking if anyone who did witness this who hasn’t spoken to us to give us a call,” said a police spokesperson. Continue reading
‘Our 4/20 gift’: B.C. lawyers claim victory in fight over 24-hour driving prohibitions
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The ruling means 24-hour prohibitions handed out anywhere except at the roadside would be considered invalid. Continue reading
Chicago woman gets 3 years in Facebook Live beating of mentally disabled teen
A Chicago woman involved in a beating of a mentally disabled teen that was shown on Facebook Live has been sentenced to three years in prison. Continue reading
Middle name mix-up costs Ontario couple dream vacation
By Caryn Lieberman Reporter
It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime for an Ontario couple, but a discrepancy on their boarding passes with WOW air ended up grounding their big plans. Continue reading
Avicii dead: Swedish DJ dies at age 28
Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling, was a well-known DJ and music producer. Continue reading
Chicago woman gets 3 years in Facebook Live beating of mentally disabled teen
A Chicago woman involved in a beating of a mentally disabled teen that was shown on Facebook Live has been sentenced to three years in prison. Continue reading
Walmart accidentally gives customer $21K, but pleas to take it back not taken seriously
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
She’s been trying for a month to give the money back to Walmart, but is having no success despite her repeated pleas. Continue reading
Humboldt Bronco who survived crash surprises supporters at Leduc hockey game
A community rink in Leduc, Alta. was filled with “Smith” jerseys on Thursday night in support of Tyler Smith, a Humboldt Bronco who survived the April 6 bus crash — and Tyler himself was there. Continue reading
Evacuation order issued for homes south of Water Dog Lake due to possible landslides
By Ria Renouf Assignment Editor/News Anchor
The order was issued by the Osoyoos Indian Band chief and council on Friday night. Continue reading
Ex-public office holders in B.C. can’t lobby the government for 2 years, starting in May
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The change ensures a “level playing field” for all lobbyists, said David Eby. Continue reading
Flooding a concern in southern BC
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The flood watch continues as the temperatures in the Okanagan are forecast to warm up into the weekend, a factor that will speed up snow melt in the mountains. Continue reading
As a mommy bear and her cubs emerge, Squamish goes the extra mile to protect them
“This bear family is nearing a tipping point in their lives and they need your help.” Continue reading
The City of Vancouver paid more than 1,300 staff over $100,000 last year
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
And 19 people made more than $200,000 — that’s up from 16 in the previous year. Continue reading
CP Rail strike averted for now, unions say
A rail strike has been temporarily averted after the federal labour minister ordered employees of Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to vote on the company’s final offers, just hours before they were set to walk off the job. Continue reading
LISTEN: The future of print media and journalism in the digital age
While print media is facing new challenges, new technology means that print media outlets are also presented with massive new opportunities. Continue reading
Five break-ins at Vernon pizza shop
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Reporter
Their pizza restaurant has been broke into not once, but five times. Continue reading
Skateboarder dies after collision with semi-truck near Queensborough Bridge in New Westminster
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“We’re asking if anyone who did witness this who hasn’t spoken to us to give us a call,” said a police spokesperson. Continue reading
‘Our 4/20 gift’: B.C. lawyers claim victory in fight over 24-hour driving prohibitions
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The ruling means 24-hour prohibitions handed out anywhere except at the roadside would be considered invalid. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 20
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
SeaBus passenger called a hero after he gave a man CPR as he went into cardiac arrest
“I’d encourage everyone to do First Aid,” he said. Continue reading
LISTEN: Will there be jobs for tomorrow’s students in media?
It’s a refrain we’ve heard again and again: media is dying. But is it true? Continue reading
Marijuana activist builds ‘love cannon’ bong out of leaf blower for 4/20 Vancouver event
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Thousands of retailers specializing in cannabis products are down at Sunset Beach in Vancouver on Friday celebrating the 23rd annual hazy holiday. Continue reading
LISTEN: Changing the newsroom in the era of the citizen journalist
When everyone has a smartphone in their pocket, we’re getting more citizen video than ever. But how do we verify what we are seeing? Continue reading
Foodie Friday: Easy citrus olive oil cake
This cake is moist and intense with the flavours of citrus. Continue reading
Naturopath gave young boy a rabid dog saliva remedy that wasn’t licensed in Canada: ministry
The sale of an unlicensed natural health product carries fines of up to $5,000 or imprisonment up to three years. Continue reading
Man arrested after fight involving knife, alcohol in Chase, B.C.: police
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
One man was arrested following a fight in Chase, B.C., involving a machete-style knife. Continue reading
Jon McComb: A public inquiry is the antidote to Canada’s money-laundering problem
The rot has set in, and the only solution is to expose the whole system to sunlight, writes Jon McComb. Continue reading
Bringing home the bacon: B.C. police officers called to capture rogue pig
Talk about saving your bacon! Continue reading
Public bike share finally reaches East Vancouver, with 15 new stations to date
The expansion of Vancouver’s public bike share program service area has finally reached Commercial Drive. Continue reading
Faith leaders arrested while protesting Kinder Morgan’s pipeline expansion
“It’s time for us to stand up for the Earth, it’s time for us to say yes to life and no to the profit-making and greed involved in death.” Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, April 20, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, April 20, 2018. Continue reading
TransLink says it has a West Coast Express backup plan if CP rail workers go on strike
The track that the West Coast Express runs on is owned by CP rail, and TransLink leases time on it in order to operate the commuter train. Continue reading
Missing Vernon teen
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
RCMP are asking for help in finding a missing Vernon teen. Continue reading
