UBC Okanagan students benefit from four-legged therapists
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A parade of pooches and children came through the UBC Okanagan campus Tuesday night. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 20
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
U.K. student Matthew Hedges sentenced to life in UAE over spying allegations
A 31-year-old U.K. student has been sentenced to life in prison on charges that he was spying in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Parents of missing B.C. mom travel to Peru to find justice
By Rumina Daya Reporter
“We just want Kim to have her day in court.” Continue reading
B.C. transportation minister won’t rule out capping the number of ridesharing cars allowed on roads
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province is now tracking taxi trips and will use the data to measure demand. It is based on that information that the province will determine whether ridesharing services are needed in certain areas. Continue reading
Trump’s party calls his decision to do nothing about Khashoggi killing a ‘mistake’
“It’s a sign of weakness not to stand up to Saudi Arabia.” Continue reading
Vernon man arrested in connection with car theft, arson
‘Prolific property crime offender’ facing several charges. Continue reading
B.C. aims to set zero-emission standard on all new light-duty cars and trucks by 2040
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia is set to introduce legislation next spring that will set the province to require all new light-duty cars and trucks to be zero-emission vehicles by the year 2040. Continue reading
Fort McMurray wildfire highlights animal care gaps during natural disasters
From communication issues to struggling to obtain vet records and caring for exotic animals, a Calgary researcher says the Fort McMurray wildfire showed how pets are often overlooked in disaster planning. Continue reading
NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
Presenters including elder Ivy Raine and band administrator and member Allison Adams-Bull described their family ties to other Indigenous communities along the pipeline route to the West Coast. Continue reading
Interior lumber mills eyeing strike action
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Unionized lumber employees in B.C.’s Interior will be in position to start striking on Wednesday. Continue reading
The Canada Post strike and your holiday deliveries: here’s what you need to know
It’s time to plan your holiday deliveries if you want to make sure they arrive on time. Continue reading
‘They’re not going to leave on their own:’ Penticton neighbourhood requests deer cull
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Residents say urban deer are damaging local landscape, need to be removed from park. Continue reading
Sergeant-at-arms and clerk of B.C. legislature under criminal investigation
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The clerk of the B.C. Legislature, Craig James, and the Sergeant-At-Arms, Gary Lenz, have been put on administrative leave with pay and benefits. Continue reading
Ottawa to roll out fiscal update, lay out plan to compete for investment dollars
The federal government will release a fall economic update on Wednesday that will seek to close the loop on some of its outstanding mandate commitments, leaving the door open for the Liberals to use next year’s budget as their 2019 election platform. Continue reading
Sergeant-at-arms and clerk of B.C. legislature under criminal investigation
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The clerk of the B.C. Legislature, Craig James, and the Sergeant-At-Arms, Gary Lenz, have been put on administrative leave with pay and benefits. Continue reading
Romaine lettuce E. coli outbreak prompts warning for areas of Canada, entire U.S.
Public Health Agency of Canada said that as of Nov. 20, there have been 18 confirmed cases of the illness — three in Ontario and 15 in Quebec. Continue reading
American serial killer Samuel Little confesses to 1978 murder, linked to dozens more
A southern Mississippi homicide that has gone unsolved for 40 years has now been declared solved due to the confessions of a man convicted in three California murders but long suspected in dozens of deaths. Continue reading
Gap in pipe the cause of Newfoundland’s largest-ever oil spill, which is now impossible to clean up
By Ross Lord Global National Atlantic Correspondent
The 250,000-litre spill happened on Friday morning while Husky Energy’s SeaRose platform was preparing to restart production during a fierce storm that was, at the time, the most intense in the world. Continue reading
Hells Angel member found dead under Golden Ears Bridge in Maple Ridge
Men wearing Hells Angels insignia were seen crossing police tape on Sunday afternoon, at the scene of the homicide. Continue reading
UBC Okanagan students benefit from four-legged therapists
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A parade of pooches and children came through the UBC Okanagan campus Tuesday night. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 20
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Parents of missing B.C. mom travel to Peru to find justice
By Rumina Daya Reporter
“We just want Kim to have her day in court.” Continue reading
B.C. transportation minister won’t rule out capping the number of ridesharing cars allowed on roads
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province is now tracking taxi trips and will use the data to measure demand. It is based on that information that the province will determine whether ridesharing services are needed in certain areas. Continue reading
Vernon man arrested in connection with car theft, arson
‘Prolific property crime offender’ facing several charges. Continue reading
B.C. aims to set zero-emission standard on all new light-duty cars and trucks by 2040
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia is set to introduce legislation next spring that will set the province to require all new light-duty cars and trucks to be zero-emission vehicles by the year 2040. Continue reading
NEB hearings on Trans Mountain pipeline start with Indigenous smudging ceremony
Presenters including elder Ivy Raine and band administrator and member Allison Adams-Bull described their family ties to other Indigenous communities along the pipeline route to the West Coast. Continue reading
Interior lumber mills eyeing strike action
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Unionized lumber employees in B.C.’s Interior will be in position to start striking on Wednesday. Continue reading
‘They’re not going to leave on their own:’ Penticton neighbourhood requests deer cull
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Residents say urban deer are damaging local landscape, need to be removed from park. Continue reading
Sergeant-at-arms and clerk of B.C. legislature under criminal investigation
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The clerk of the B.C. Legislature, Craig James, and the Sergeant-At-Arms, Gary Lenz, have been put on administrative leave with pay and benefits. Continue reading
Kelowna man wins $1 million in lottery; says ‘you never think it’s going to be you’
Man matches 10 numbers for win; retirement, trip to Maui are part of new plans. Continue reading
Electoral reform referendum neck and neck as deadline to get ballots back nears
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The referendum to change the electoral system in British Columbia is a tied race according to a poll released on Tuesday from Research Co. Continue reading
Hells Angel member found dead under Golden Ears Bridge in Maple Ridge
Men wearing Hells Angels insignia were seen crossing police tape on Sunday afternoon, at the scene of the homicide. Continue reading
Shots fired in Kelowna home
Kelowna RCMP have cordoned off a home following reports of shots being fired. Continue reading
Laine’s hat trick lifts Winnipeg Jets to 6-3 win over Vancouver Canucks
Laine led his team to a 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks with a hat trick, putting up two even-strength goals and an empty netter. Continue reading
Provincial economic growth will slow in British Columbia: Central 1 Credit Union
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
While northern BC booms, the rest of the province will slow, following a robust period of expansion. Continue reading
40 years of kids shows: Sharon and Bram’s biggest message to parents
By Kim Smith Reporter
Following thousands of live shows over the span of 40 years, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison, with the late Lois Lilienstein, have had a front row seat to changing family dynamics. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: African students say they were ‘misled’ by B.C. college owner who regulators say collected roughly $560K in fees
The owner of a private college in Surrey, B.C., is facing accusations she took thousands of dollars from African students, a Global News investigation has uncovered. Continue reading
Vancouver Island woman frustrated over lack of help for injured sea lion
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
The sea lion is one of hundreds that migrate to the area from California every fall. Continue reading
Victoria-based author Esi Edugyan wins second Giller prize for ‘Washington Black’
The novel follows the saga of an 11-year-old boy who escapes slavery at a Barbados sugar plantation with the help of the owner’s kinder brother. Continue reading
Okanagan retailers impacted by Canada Post labour dispute
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Retailers can only hope the postal headache will tempt Canadians to buy in-store this holiday season instead of online. Continue reading
Cuban prosecutors appeal acquittal of two Metro Vancouver police officers
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
The recent development follows the unanimous acquittal of both men by a panel of five female judges. Continue reading
Surrey city council urges Fraser Health on free parking at Surrey Memorial Hospital
By John Hua Reporter
“My wife was in here for 75 days. I spent a thousand dollars on parking.” Continue reading
Future of Edith Cavell students during seismic upgrades remains unclear
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
Parents of students at Edith Cavell Elementary remain uncertain as to where their kids will be placed when their school is seismically upgraded next year. Continue reading
There’s an otter eating koi out of the ponds at Vancouver’s classical Chinese garden
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
“It took us by surprise too.” Continue reading
