Major rock slide in Fraser River sparks fears of blocking migrating salmon
Aerial pictures show intense rapids have formed in the river where the slide occurred, which could make it hard for salmon to swim upstream. Continue reading
B.C. and Alberta premiers set to meet face-to-face for first time, want to avoid ‘phony war’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney are set to meet face to face Thursday for the first time at the Western Premiers Conference in Edmonton. Continue reading
Former USC gynecologist accused of sexual assault of 16 patients
The former longtime gynecologist at the University of Southern California was charged Wednesday with sexually assaulting 16 women at the student health centre. Continue reading
Spallumcheen farmers organize to combat armyworm infestation
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The pest hasn’t typically been seen in the area and the government is still looking for answers. Continue reading
Kelowna senior with dementia focus of RCMP search
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Cathy Wilson has dementia, according to police, and gets very confused. Continue reading
U.S. Senate passes $4.6B measure to deliver aid to southern border
The sweeping 84-8 vote came less than 24 hours after the Democratic-controlled House approved a similar measure backed by liberals. Continue reading
Real estate prices are dropping, but will Metro Vancouver ever really be affordable?Â
While prices have cooled, it’s still a challenge for first-time buyers to break into the market. Continue reading
Vancouver police investigating ‘suspicious death’ at south side business
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The body of a 78-year-old man was found in an appliance store in South Vancouver Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Hong Kong protests bring thousands to consulates as G20 approaches
“Please liberate Hong Kong.” Continue reading
B.C. woman scammed out of almost $40K, lost nearly $80K: Kelowna RCMP
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
An Okanagan woman was duped into believing she was helping a fraud investigation, but the people who convinced her to help turned out to be the fraudsters themselves. Continue reading
Swimming in plastic: One B.C. man’s battle with recycling in his own home
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Global News reporter Aaron McArthur put his own family’s plastic use under the microscope with some eye-opening results. Continue reading
Facebook ‘evaluating’ deepfake video policy: Zuckerberg
Facebook, like other social media companies, does not have a specific policy against deepfakes, whose potential threat has emerged only in the last couple of years. Continue reading
B.C. woman on road to recovery after getting run over twice by same car in Santa Monica
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lynn Phillips is due to be flown back to Victoria after spending nearly two weeks in intensive care at a California hospital with critical injuries. Continue reading
‘I saw my life flash before me’: B.C. man survives attack after encountering grizzly with cubs
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“She grabbed me by the shoulder, she picked me up off my feet, she threw me in the air like twice, back and forth, legs flying,” said Alex Neumann. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – June 26
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Beth Chapman dead: ‘Dog the Bounty Hunter’ star dies of cancer at 51
‘We all love you, Beth. See you on the other side,’ Duane (Dog) Chapman tweeted. Continue reading
Canada adds neo-Nazi groups Blood & Honour, Combat 18 to list of terror organizations
For the first time, Canada has placed two neo-Nazi groups on its list of outlawed terrorist organizations. Continue reading
Grand theft orca: Video rolls as tricky killer whale makes off with fisher’s salmon
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I’ve never seen something skin a fish like that before,” said Cal Robinson. Continue reading
‘Pure incompetence’: Passenger calls out Air Canada over handling of racist incident
Sonamjeet Narwan said another Air Canada passenger called her a “9/11 bloodsucker.” Continue reading
Chinese embassy asks Canada to suspend all meat exports over ‘forged certificates’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
China had previously announced it would block Canadian pork imports from a Quebec-based firm. Continue reading
Major rock slide in Fraser River sparks fears of blocking migrating salmon
Aerial pictures show intense rapids have formed in the river where the slide occurred, which could make it hard for salmon to swim upstream. Continue reading
B.C. and Alberta premiers set to meet face-to-face for first time, want to avoid ‘phony war’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan and Alberta Premier Jason Kenney are set to meet face to face Thursday for the first time at the Western Premiers Conference in Edmonton. Continue reading
Spallumcheen farmers organize to combat armyworm infestation
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The pest hasn’t typically been seen in the area and the government is still looking for answers. Continue reading
Kelowna senior with dementia focus of RCMP search
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Cathy Wilson has dementia, according to police, and gets very confused. Continue reading
Real estate prices are dropping, but will Metro Vancouver ever really be affordable?Â
While prices have cooled, it’s still a challenge for first-time buyers to break into the market. Continue reading
Vancouver police investigating ‘suspicious death’ at south side business
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The body of a 78-year-old man was found in an appliance store in South Vancouver Wednesday morning. Continue reading
B.C. woman scammed out of almost $40K, lost nearly $80K: Kelowna RCMP
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
An Okanagan woman was duped into believing she was helping a fraud investigation, but the people who convinced her to help turned out to be the fraudsters themselves. Continue reading
Swimming in plastic: One B.C. man’s battle with recycling in his own home
By Aaron McArthur Reporter/Anchor
Global News reporter Aaron McArthur put his own family’s plastic use under the microscope with some eye-opening results. Continue reading
B.C. woman on road to recovery after getting run over twice by same car in Santa Monica
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lynn Phillips is due to be flown back to Victoria after spending nearly two weeks in intensive care at a California hospital with critical injuries. Continue reading
‘I saw my life flash before me’: B.C. man survives attack after encountering grizzly with cubs
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“She grabbed me by the shoulder, she picked me up off my feet, she threw me in the air like twice, back and forth, legs flying,” said Alex Neumann. Continue reading
Apology issued after Creston elementary school students mistakenly given graphic sex-ed booklet
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The document uses explicit slang language for sexual activities. Continue reading
Summerland’s Giant’s Head Freeride: going downhill fast in the Okanagan
It’s the camaraderie, not the competition, that keeps competitors coming back year after year. Continue reading
Evacuation alert lifted for Sunshine Coast wildfire
By Simon Little Online Journalist
As of Wednesday, the fire was measured at nine hectares in size. Continue reading
Nearly $50 million in funding announced for Grand Forks flood recovery
Funding will go to reclaiming and repurposing property in flood-prone neighbourhoods, moving residents and constructing flood mitigation systems. Continue reading
Vancouver police arrest man for allegedly firing gun through apartment floor
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A standoff ensued after the man “refused to co-operate with police officers and remained inside the apartment,” said a police spokesperson. Continue reading
Roberto Luongo announces NHL retirement, Canucks to take salary cap hit
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
“It’s not that I don’t love playing hockey anymore, but I had to listen to my body.” Continue reading
West Vancouver police impound McLaren supercar minutes after it’s driven off the lot
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Officers clocked the vehicle travelling at about 161 kilometres per hour in a 90-kilometre-per-hour zone, police said. Continue reading
Environment minister to make announcement on proposed South Okanagan-Similkameen national park reserve
According to a Parks Canada press release, Environment Minister Catherine McKenna will be making the announcement in Osoyoos on Tuesday, July 2. Continue reading
‘Where are the police?’ Vancouver driver’s wild and dangerous ride caught on camera
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I was thinking where are the police? And I hope he doesn’t hit anybody. Don’t see that kind of thing every day,” a witness told Global News. Continue reading
Man accused of exposing his genitals to woman on SkyTrain arrested
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police have arrested an alleged SkyTrain exposer. Continue reading
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for B.C.’s Southern Interior
Environment Canada says conditions on Wednesday are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms. Continue reading
Hazardous-material concerns raised over demolition of century-old East Vancouver grain silos
The company that owns the facility acknowledges it contains a number of hazardous materials but says a stringent environmental management plan is in place. Continue reading
Canadian trash from Philippines set to arrive in Vancouver
The ship’s arrival will bring nearly to a close the garbage saga that led to a diplomatic dispute with the Philippines and drew attention to the growing global problem of plastic waste. Continue reading
Man shot dead near Main and 33rd Avenue in Vancouver’s 5th homicide of 2019
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police found the victim, a man in his 30s, dead inside an apartment from a gunshot wound. Continue reading
Victoria’s last legion branch straining under massive tax bill
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
“The previous bill was $73,000 and some-odd dollars,” said Legion member Angus Stanfield. “This year’s total is $104,231.78. Like, wow!” Continue reading