Sledder dies on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Two snowmobilers were heading down the mountain when one crossed in front of the other’s path and the pair collided. Continue reading
Sunset Beach Park to be closed up to 10 weeks to repair damage following Vancouver 4/20 event
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
Vancouver Park Board says the park will remain closed for up to 10 weeks as staff cleans up the area. Continue reading
‘I don’t get confused’: Nikki Haley’s response to Trump’s White House draws notice
The public split between the White House and Nikki Haley this week over Russia sanctions threw a spotlight on her at-times uneasy relationship with Donald Trump. Continue reading
Landslide threat in Okanagan forces evacuation orders
Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in parts of the Okanagan. Continue reading
Cities across Canada want to let non-Canadians vote in municipal elections
A unanimous vote by Vancouver’s city council has renewed hopes that the requirement of national citizenship to vote in municipal elections is about to change. Continue reading
Justin Trudeau, Kent Hehr attend Liberals’ sexual harassment training session
Justin Trudeau and Kent Hehr were among the Liberals who attended a sexual harassment training session Saturday. 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
India introduces death penalty for rape of young children
India’s government on Saturday prescribed the death penalty for people convicted of raping children under 12 to help combat an increase in violent crime against women. 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
Investigation into death of Quebec City toddler continues
A command centre has been set up in the hopes of gathering more evidence in connection with the stabbing death of a two-year-old girl in Quebec City. 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
Donald Trump says in Twitter rant: Michael Cohen unlikely to ‘flip’ on him
Donald Trump declared he doesn’t think his personal attorney Michael Cohen would “flip” on him. Continue reading
Are variable mortgage rates still the best choice for saving on interest?
One famous study shows a variable rate would have been the better deal 90 per cent of the time between 1950 and 2001. Does that still hold? 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
Humboldt Broncos player Matthieu Gomercic given standing ovation at Winnipeg Jets game
The crowd rose to their feet and cheered after the P.A. announcer asked the audience to “please give a warm welcome to Matthieu Gomercic and his family.” 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
Sledder dies on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
Two snowmobilers were heading down the mountain when one crossed in front of the other’s path and the pair collided. Continue reading
Sunset Beach Park to be closed up to 10 weeks to repair damage following Vancouver 4/20 event
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
Vancouver Park Board says the park will remain closed for up to 10 weeks as staff cleans up the area. Continue reading
Landslide threat in Okanagan forces evacuation orders
Evacuation orders have been issued for residents in parts of the Okanagan. Continue reading
Cities across Canada want to let non-Canadians vote in municipal elections
A unanimous vote by Vancouver’s city council has renewed hopes that the requirement of national citizenship to vote in municipal elections is about to change. 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
