B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province. Continue reading
Animal rights activists planning protest at Kelowna Ribfest launch and main event
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Protesters plan on scuttling an annual Rotary Club fundraiser in Kelowna that features meat on the menu. Continue reading
Engineer flagged ‘failure’ of Italian bridge years before it collapsed
Here’s what we know about the bridge and what experts say may have gone wrong. Continue reading
FireBoss airplane crashes while fighting blaze southeast of Grand Forks in Washington state
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A pilot of a fixed-wing wildfire suppression aircraft survived a crash Tuesday afternoon in Washington state. Continue reading
First Nation near Fraser Lake frustrated about lack of firefighting support
A First Nation near the ongoing Shovel Lake fire is frustrated over a lack of support in battling the flames. Continue reading
Two Hells Angels arrested in crackdown on alleged drug ring in Quebec
Provincial police say the arrests are the second phase of an operation dubbed Nocif (Toxic) aimed at dismantling a vast network. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – August 14
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Vernon woman’s death not a criminal matter: RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
At first glance, Jordyn Kitchener’s death in West Kelowna seemed suspicious to police. Continue reading
‘Crazy Rich Asians’ review: A typical romcom with its own distinct flavour
While ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ isn’t very different from your standard romantic comedy, it’s entirely distinct. Continue reading
Recovery mission underway after man drowns in Buntzen Lake
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
There have been multiple drownings in B.C. this summer. Continue reading
B.C. Bigfoot lawsuit a big waste of time, critics say
“If this goes to trial… then we’re going to smoke these guys. I have DNA. How can you defend against that?” Continue reading
Sarah Sanders sorry for false claim that Donald Trump created more jobs for African-Americans than Obama
It was a rare admission of fault for an administration that frequently skews data and overstates economic gains. Continue reading
Sick orca J50 gets live fish delivery in experimental attempt to save her
Sunday’s feeding trial was an attempt to bolster her chances of survival. Continue reading
Okanagan College offering cannabis training courses
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“I think you see a great future in cannabis. I think there is going to be a lot of jobs that are being put forward.” Continue reading
6 months after Florida school shooting, students head back to class amid heightened security
Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wednesday returned to a more secure campus as they began their first new school year since a gunman killed 17 people in the freshman building. Continue reading
Here’s how to turn off Google’s other tracking feature that you didn’t know about
Many were surprised Monday by another little-known Google feature that tracks their location,. Here’s how to turn it off. Continue reading
Here’s the fake news Saudi Arabia is playing about Canada
Saudi Arabia’s state-owned television network has falsely claimed that Canada imprisoned several individuals over “freedom of opinion,” including psychologist Jordan Peterson. Continue reading
Omarosa says Donald Trump should be removed from office after ‘dog’ comments
“It makes me very concerned. And I think that all Americans should be very concerned,” Omarosa Manigault Newman told Reuters. Continue reading
Saskatchewan woman has finger ripped off at West Edmonton Mall water park
A Saskatchewan woman says she lost a finger after her ring got caught on a waterslide at the West Edmonton Mall water park. Continue reading
Former Global BC anchor Steve Darling to run for Port Coquitlam city council
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Former Global News anchor and BC Liberal candidate Steve Darling has announced his plans to run for a seat on Port Coquitlam city council. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires map 2018: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The wildfire season has kicked off in B.C. and we are tracking the location of the wildfires around the province. Continue reading
Animal rights activists planning protest at Kelowna Ribfest launch and main event
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Protesters plan on scuttling an annual Rotary Club fundraiser in Kelowna that features meat on the menu. Continue reading
FireBoss airplane crashes while fighting blaze southeast of Grand Forks in Washington state
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A pilot of a fixed-wing wildfire suppression aircraft survived a crash Tuesday afternoon in Washington state. Continue reading
First Nation near Fraser Lake frustrated about lack of firefighting support
A First Nation near the ongoing Shovel Lake fire is frustrated over a lack of support in battling the flames. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – August 14
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Vernon woman’s death not a criminal matter: RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
At first glance, Jordyn Kitchener’s death in West Kelowna seemed suspicious to police. Continue reading
Recovery mission underway after man drowns in Buntzen Lake
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
There have been multiple drownings in B.C. this summer. Continue reading
B.C. Bigfoot lawsuit a big waste of time, critics say
“If this goes to trial… then we’re going to smoke these guys. I have DNA. How can you defend against that?” Continue reading
Sick orca J50 gets live fish delivery in experimental attempt to save her
Sunday’s feeding trial was an attempt to bolster her chances of survival. Continue reading
Okanagan College offering cannabis training courses
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“I think you see a great future in cannabis. I think there is going to be a lot of jobs that are being put forward.” Continue reading
Monday boat trip on Kalamalka Lake turns tragic
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
A six-year-old child from North Vancouver died from a boating incident on Sunday on Kalamalka Lake. Continue reading
Seasonal worker stabbed in back, undergoes successful surgery
A fruit picker in Kelowna was allegedly stabbed in the back by a fellow seasonal worker. The victim underwent successful surgery. Continue reading
Métis Nation of Alberta votes to support Trans Mountain pipeline expansion
An organization that represents Métis in Alberta says it supports the expansion of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline through B.C. Continue reading
Victoria police officer injured after collision with suspected drunk driver
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
“This collision underscores the risks our officers take by simply doing their jobs.” Continue reading
City of Penticton: Cannabis sales will be allowed, but no smoking, vaping in public
The City of Penticton has announced its framework for upcoming cannabis sales in city limits. Continue reading
Trinity Western University drops mandatory ban on sex outside of heterosexual marriage
The pledge was at the centre of a long-running legal battle over Trinity Western’s plans to open a law school. Continue reading
‘The weather is literally smoke’: air quality worsens in Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On Tuesday, tennis star Genie Bouchard tweeted a photo from West Vancouver saying ‘the weather is literally smoke.’ Continue reading
Possible measles exposure at Vancouver International Airport
By Terry Schintz Manager Radio News
B.C.’s Centre for Disease Control says an ‘infectious individual’ travelled through the airport twice in recent weeks. Continue reading
Parks Canada eyeing 2019 for proposed park reserve in South Okanagan
Parks Canada hopes to have a final decision regarding a proposed national park reserve in the South Okanagan completed by the end of 2019. Continue reading
Former Global BC anchor Steve Darling to run for Port Coquitlam city council
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Former Global News anchor and BC Liberal candidate Steve Darling has announced his plans to run for a seat on Port Coquitlam city council. Continue reading
Child falls from Abbotsford window
By Terry Schintz Manager Radio News
The child apparently stood up on the bed, waved out the window, then fell through. Continue reading
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Calgary, Vancouver and Toronto make top 10 most livable cities list
Canada boasts three cities on the world’s top 10 most liveable centres based on criteria that includes healthcare, stability and education. Continue reading
B.C. government says it is working to make car apps easier to use
Car sharing services are popping up across B.C., and the provincial government is looking at how it might make auto insurance more easily available to people using them. Attorney General David Eby says it’s working with car sharing app developers to streamline the process: “How do we provide a more seamless experience for their users?”… Continue reading
Partial closure for Mabel Lake Road: wildfires
A partial road closure is in place due to wildfires burning east of Vernon. Continue reading
Tugboat carrying large fuel tank sinks in Fraser River
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The City of Vancouver says the George H. Ledcor sank off Deering Island in the Fraser River between midnight and 1 a.m. on Tuesday. Continue reading
