WHL Roundup: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Mads Sogaard turned aside 49 shots as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Edmonton Oil Kings 2-1 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Western Hockey League first-round matchup. Continue reading
Stolen Bentley caught going wrong way on Coquihalla found in Okanagan
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Bentley was found in Summerland without the driver who stole it, but items discovered inside the car could give some clues. Continue reading
Green New Deal sparks ongoing debate as Republicans label it economy killer
The climate change plan has broad support among Democratic activists, and all six of the 2020 presidential contenders serving in the Senate have signed on as co-sponsors, putting it at the forefront of the party’s sprawling primary race. Continue reading
Volunteers assemble by the hundreds to clean up garbage on Fraser River
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Hundreds of volunteers were busy Saturday at the 12th annual Fraser River clean-up. Continue reading
Conclusion of long-running TV show ‘Supernatural’ marks end of an era for B.C. film industry
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The show, which has generated more than half a billion dollars to the provincial economy, will wrap up after 15 years on the air. Continue reading
Thailand holds first election since military coup in 2014
Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, the army chief who led the coup, is hoping to extend his hold on power after engineering a new political system that aims to stifle the influence of big political parties not aligned with the military. Continue reading
Coquitlam dog falls ill after ingesting marijuana at popular dog park
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
A Coquitlam woman is warning other dog owners after her chihuahua was poisoned by marijuana at a popular dog park Continue reading
Rockslide hits Highway 3 west of Keremeos: ‘There were rocks everywhere’
A motorist who passed through Friday’s rockslide along Highway 3 shortly after it happened called it a ‘freaky’ moment. Continue reading
‘It doesn’t matter’: End of Mueller probe met with underwhelmed public reaction
For all the expected splash of Robert Mueller’s report, it arrived with more of a thud, thanks to the secrecy surrounding it. Few saw reason to think it would sway many opinions in a divided republic. Continue reading
Sparks fly as car fleeing police speeds wrong way down Highway 1 in Chilliwack
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police said they were pursuing three people who were allegedly trying to break into a Chilliwack home. Continue reading
New portable digital signs aim to reduce traffic congestion on the North Shore
By Grace Ke Reporter
The signs let drivers know about traffic delays, lane closures and incidents in real time, allowing drivers to pick an alternate route. Continue reading
Canada will give $3.5 million to aid African nations reeling from Cyclone Idai
Tropical Cyclone Idai has killed more than 700 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe so far. Continue reading
B.C. government announces $18.6M in funding for ground search and rescue crews
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said it was the largest cash infusion into B.C.’s search and rescue crews in history. Continue reading
Life-changing disease affects hundreds of British Columbians: ALS
By Jennifer Palma Reporter/Anchor
Right now, 400 people in B.C. live with ALS, all of them looking for a cure that remains elusive. Continue reading
FAA expects to review Boeing’s fix for 737 MAX aircraft next week
Boeing said it will pay to train airline pilots on its 737 MAX aircraft. Continue reading
115 reported killed in attack on Mali village
The victims “included pregnant women, young children and the elderly,” according to a local official. Continue reading
How Robert Mueller managed to protect his Trump-Russia probe from leaks
Operating in secrecy in a nondescript glass-and-concrete office, Mueller’s team has unearthed secrets that have led to bombshell charges against several of President Donald Trump’s aides. Continue reading
Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has the world’s attention
New Zealand’s prime minister is winning global acclaim for her handling of the deadly Christchurch mosque attack. Continue reading
Norway cruise passengers rescued by helicopter after ship’s engine fails
The ship, which had about 1,300 passengers and crew on board, had sent out a mayday signal as it had been drifting towards land. Continue reading
Canada will give $3.5 million to aid African nations reeling from Cyclone Idai
Tropical Cyclone Idai has killed more than 700 people in Malawi, Mozambique and Zimbabwe so far. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, March 23, 2019
Mads Sogaard turned aside 49 shots as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Edmonton Oil Kings 2-1 on Saturday in Game 1 of their Western Hockey League first-round matchup. Continue reading
Stolen Bentley caught going wrong way on Coquihalla found in Okanagan
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Bentley was found in Summerland without the driver who stole it, but items discovered inside the car could give some clues. Continue reading
Volunteers assemble by the hundreds to clean up garbage on Fraser River
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Hundreds of volunteers were busy Saturday at the 12th annual Fraser River clean-up. Continue reading
Conclusion of long-running TV show ‘Supernatural’ marks end of an era for B.C. film industry
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The show, which has generated more than half a billion dollars to the provincial economy, will wrap up after 15 years on the air. Continue reading
Coquitlam dog falls ill after ingesting marijuana at popular dog park
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
A Coquitlam woman is warning other dog owners after her chihuahua was poisoned by marijuana at a popular dog park Continue reading
Rockslide hits Highway 3 west of Keremeos: ‘There were rocks everywhere’
A motorist who passed through Friday’s rockslide along Highway 3 shortly after it happened called it a ‘freaky’ moment. Continue reading
Sparks fly as car fleeing police speeds wrong way down Highway 1 in Chilliwack
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police said they were pursuing three people who were allegedly trying to break into a Chilliwack home. Continue reading
New portable digital signs aim to reduce traffic congestion on the North Shore
By Grace Ke Reporter
The signs let drivers know about traffic delays, lane closures and incidents in real time, allowing drivers to pick an alternate route. Continue reading
B.C. government announces $18.6M in funding for ground search and rescue crews
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said it was the largest cash infusion into B.C.’s search and rescue crews in history. Continue reading
Life-changing disease affects hundreds of British Columbians: ALS
By Jennifer Palma Reporter/Anchor
Right now, 400 people in B.C. live with ALS, all of them looking for a cure that remains elusive. Continue reading
Recipe: Milk chocolate lavender waffle topping
Chris West, executive chef for Cafe Medina, shares a decadent way to make your morning waffle extra delicious. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Ian Scott stopped all 21 shots his way as the Prince Albert Raiders opened the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday. Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 3 reopened after rockslide
The slide has closed the highway in both directions between Hedley-Nickel Plate Road and Ashnola Road. Continue reading
Supporters form human chain around Victoria mosque to support local Muslim community
The gesture was organized by Sikh Youth of Victoria in the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks that killed 50 people. Continue reading
After a B.C. man allegedly took off with a $1M lotto prize, BCLC advises how you can protect yourself
A lawsuit launched against a Surrey man who won $1 million in the lottery has prompted new warnings about how to protect yourself. Continue reading
Kelowna bus driver “beaten up pretty good,” assault that caused crash investigated
Initial and unconfirmed reports indicated the bus driver was sucker-punched. Continue reading
Purple heroin laced with carfentanil prompts warning from Vancouver health officials
Vancouver Coastal Health warns carfentanil, which is behind a recent spike in fatal overdoses, can’t be detected by fentanyl test strips. Continue reading
UPDATE: Damage from West Kelowna apartment fire estimated in excess of $200,000
Crews arriving at the scene saw flames and smoke climbing up the side of the three-storey building. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 22
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Former Okanagan teen missing after walking away from YVR
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“I just want to know he’s OK,” Teena Burnett said. Continue reading
Maple Ridge man awarded by Vancouver police for thwarting 2 crimes in 10 minutes
The Vancouver Police Board said it’s the first time a recipient of the Award of Merit committed two deserving acts in such a short space of time. Continue reading
As TransLink adds more electric buses to its fleet in Metro Vancouver, critics say it’s still not enough
Clean energy advocates say with more manufacturers in Canada than any other country, electric buses should be ruling the roads. Continue reading
Hold onto your jewelry: Police in Vancouver, Abbotsford warn of spike in ‘distraction thefts’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Both municipalities are investigating a combined total of nine thefts targeting seniors that occurred this past week. Continue reading
Delta mayor closing in on sending letter to Premier John Horgan about future of Massey Tunnel
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Delta Mayor George Harvie says a group of mayors and First Nation leaders are close to sending premier John Horgan a letter about their vision for the future of the Massey Tunnel. Continue reading
Vancouver police officer faces sentencing over off-duty threats to store owner
The owners told Sood they would call the police. He said, “Don’t bother. I AM the f****** police.” Continue reading