Animal control officers in Richmond investigating after box of dead puppies dumped at hotel
Lichtmann said it’s not clear yet how the puppies died, or if someone intentionally killed them. Continue reading
Risk remains low for B.C. despite presumptive coronavirus case in Toronto: health officials
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
“We are closely watching the situation in Canada and globally,” said a joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Continue reading
‘SNL’ returns with Jon Lovitz as Alan Dershowitz, Adam Driver as Jeffrey Epstein in hell
Actor and comedian Jon Lovitz played impeachment defence lawyer Alan Dershowitz. Continue reading
Lunar New Year events cancelled in B.C. over concerns of Wuhan coronavirus spread
Events at Semiahmoo Mall in South Surrey and the Christian Life Assembly church in Langley were cancelled over concerns of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Tree near power lines chopped down without permission, mess left behind, says B.C. woman
The Castlegar resident says FortisBC never forewarned her that the tree was going to be cut down. Continue reading
Philippines lowers Taal volcano alert level, allowing thousands to return home
The Philippine archipelago lies in the so-called Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a seismically fragile region around the ocean basin, where most of the world’s earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. Continue reading
Port Moody council approves crosswalk at intersection where boy was struck by car
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
In an emergency memo to council Tuesday, Mayor Rob Vagramov made clear there are other areas beyond Clarke and Elgin that are in desperate need of a crosswalk. Continue reading
‘There’s no hope to get out’: B.C. woman’s daughter trapped in Wuhan due to coronavirus
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While her daughter is healthy so far, Lily Liu is growing increasingly anxious as she watches the virus spread and claim more people. Continue reading
Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s first ‘presumptive’ coronavirus case
Public health officials say the risk of an outbreak remains low and that the health care system is working as planned. Continue reading
Minor earthquake in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘lightly’ felt throughout the region
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The quake happened less than 24 hours after a 4.5-magnitude quake struck off the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Ministry hopes highway to Tofino, Ucluelet will be fully reopened by Sunday afternoon
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Crews are now working on placement of a portable 20-metre, single-lane bridge at the site of a “major road failure” Thursday. Continue reading
‘Get rid of her:’ Trump calls for firing of former Ukraine ambassador in recording
The recording contradicts the president’s statements that he did not know the Giuliani associates Lev Parnas or Igor Fruman, key figures in the Ukraine investigation who were indicted last year on campaign finance charges. Continue reading
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan-born woman raising funds to send medical supplies home
The Prince George, B.C., woman says she’s raised $1,000 so far to send supplies to the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Trans-Canada Highway east of Golden, B.C., closed due to high avalanche hazard
The closure is from Golden to the west boundary of Yoho National Park, a distance of 15.5 kilometres. Continue reading
Canadian Forces plane, crew heading to Australia to fight bushfires
The Canadian Forces say a CC-17 Globemaster is leaving Monday. Continue reading
Canada’s 1st ‘presumptive’ case of new coronavirus discovered in Toronto
The victim is a man in his 50s who recently travelled to Wuhan, China. Continue reading
Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s first ‘presumptive’ coronavirus case
Public health officials say the risk of an outbreak remains low and that the health care system is working as planned. Continue reading
Demand for face masks on the rise amid coronavirus outbreak — but are they effective?
Officials in China urged the public to wear masks in a bid to prevent the virus — which has been detected in several countries including the U.S. — from spreading. Continue reading
Doctor treating Paris coronavirus patients says virus ‘less serious’ than SARS
The mortality rate for the coronavirus is currently thought to be less than 5 per cent, whereas it was double that for SARS. Continue reading
TD to start charging compound interest on all personal credit cards
TD says it will add unpaid interest charges to cardholders’ balances at the end of each statement period beginning in March. Continue reading
Animal control officers in Richmond investigating after box of dead puppies dumped at hotel
Lichtmann said it’s not clear yet how the puppies died, or if someone intentionally killed them. Continue reading
Risk remains low for B.C. despite presumptive coronavirus case in Toronto: health officials
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
“We are closely watching the situation in Canada and globally,” said a joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Continue reading
Lunar New Year events cancelled in B.C. over concerns of Wuhan coronavirus spread
Events at Semiahmoo Mall in South Surrey and the Christian Life Assembly church in Langley were cancelled over concerns of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Tree near power lines chopped down without permission, mess left behind, says B.C. woman
The Castlegar resident says FortisBC never forewarned her that the tree was going to be cut down. Continue reading
Port Moody council approves crosswalk at intersection where boy was struck by car
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
In an emergency memo to council Tuesday, Mayor Rob Vagramov made clear there are other areas beyond Clarke and Elgin that are in desperate need of a crosswalk. Continue reading
‘There’s no hope to get out’: B.C. woman’s daughter trapped in Wuhan due to coronavirus
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While her daughter is healthy so far, Lily Liu is growing increasingly anxious as she watches the virus spread and claim more people. Continue reading
Minor earthquake in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘lightly’ felt throughout the region
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The quake happened less than 24 hours after a 4.5-magnitude quake struck off the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Ministry hopes highway to Tofino, Ucluelet will be fully reopened by Sunday afternoon
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Crews are now working on placement of a portable 20-metre, single-lane bridge at the site of a “major road failure” Thursday. Continue reading
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan-born woman raising funds to send medical supplies home
The Prince George, B.C., woman says she’s raised $1,000 so far to send supplies to the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Trans-Canada Highway east of Golden, B.C., closed due to high avalanche hazard
The closure is from Golden to the west boundary of Yoho National Park, a distance of 15.5 kilometres. Continue reading
‘We respectfully decline’: Uber, Lyft respond to Surrey’s efforts to halt ride-hailing
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Uber says it will not follow Surrey’s request to cease operations in the city, setting up a potentially nasty fight over the future of ride-hailing. Continue reading
One person in custody after reports of ‘possible explosion’ in Surrey
“At this point in time it’s still under investigation. We don’t have any actual leads that will pinpoint what caused the loud noise,” said Sgt. David Park. Continue reading
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempted shooting of New West police officer
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Steven Gordon Vollrath pointed a handgun at a police officer in May 2015 and pulled the trigger, but the gun did not fire. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, January 24, 2020
Tristen Robins scored a hat trick, including the winning goal five minutes into the third period, to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 6-5 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday in the Western Hockey League. Continue reading
‘It’s so sad’: Senior mourns loss of neighbourhood safety due to Oppenheimer Park camp
Gladys Lee has lived in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for more than 60 years, but says her neighbourhood is feeling increasingly unsafe. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Jan. 24
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
‘It’s been very unjust’: Punky the dog destroyed after lengthy legal battle
By Jill Bennett Radio Host and Reporter
More than two years after Punky bit a woman and lunged at an animal control officer, the dog has been euthanized. Continue reading
Surrey sends Uber notice to cease operations by Friday night or face bylaw fines
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
City staff have sent a letter informing the company they are in violation of the city’s vehicle for hire bylaw by not having a business licence. Continue reading
Newly-released video shows Oscar Arfmann during shooting that killed Abbotsford police officer
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The only known video of Oscar Arfmann with a gun on the day of Const. John Davidson’s death was played in court in June, but was released to the public Friday. Continue reading
Risk of British Columbians contracting Wuhan coronavirus is ‘very low’: BC CDC
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Officials say there are still no confirmed cases in the province, despite rumours of people falling ill to the coronavirus in Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
Calming measures coming to Prior Street Monday as Vancouver pilot project kicks off
The year-long pilot project will see the road reduced to just one lane of traffic each way between Gore and Raymur avenues, including during peak commute times. Continue reading
More help urged for women facing unexpected pregnancy after mother charged in Calgary
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
There are calls to set up safe drop-off locations for newborns in Calgary after police charged a 21-year old woman in connection with a newborn baby who was found dead two years ago. Continue reading
B.C. grandmother falls victim to emergency scam, loses $14K: Kelowna RCMP
Police say the emergency scam features a fraudulent caller claiming to be a relative in need of urgent money. Continue reading
Misplaced puppy: Five-hour flight from Saskatchewan to B.C. turns into 17-hour journey for canine
A B.C. woman was shocked when she arrived at the airport, expecting to see her new puppy, only to find out it wasn’t on the flight. Continue reading
Ride-hailing 101: What you need to know to ride Uber and Lyft in Metro Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
How much does it cost? Where can you get picked up and dropped off? How does it work with the airport? We’ve got you covered. Continue reading