Coroners report solves mystery of 2016 car accident in downtown Vancouver
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Two years later, we finally know what happened to Linda and Thomas Ma when they crashed their car and died in downtown Vancouver. Continue reading
Aggressive accident victim taken to hospital by Okanagan RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A woman who crashed a truck near the Glenrosa overpass off Highway 97 on Tuesday afternoon was determined too be aggressive to be assisted by paramedics, according to West Kelowna RCMP. Continue reading
German chocolate factory leaks out on to street, creating a street out of Candyland
The milk chocolate quickly hardened after hitting the chilly pavement. Continue reading
ICBC is spending 50 per cent more on vehicle damage than in 2012. Is it getting value for money?
The insurer spent nearly three quarters of a billion dollars in 2017 at body shops alone. Continue reading
Business operators say nearby homeless housing complex not causing any major issues
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Nearly a month and a half after Hearthstone opened its doors, businesses that Global News talked to reported no major issues. Continue reading
Bomb threat at Facebook headquarters forces evacuations of a ‘few’ buildings
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The bomb threat affecting Facebook HQ was initially called into New York police. Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 1 near Revelstoke reopened following two accidents
Slippery road conditions led to two separate accidents along the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Victoria and Vancouver get ready to host World Junior Hockey Championship
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. premier John Horgan officially kicked off the world junior hockey festivities on Tuesday as Team Canada hit the ice for the first practice together. Continue reading
Senate recommends changes to Canada privacy legislation following StatsCan controversy
Senators strongly recommend that Ottawa restructure the pilot project so personal identifiers are removed before the personal banking data is transferred to Statistics Canada. Continue reading
North Shore Rescue expected to break call-out record by year’s end
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
On the heels of an exceptionally busy weekend for rescuers, North Shore Rescue’s volunteers are pleading with the public to use common sense while venturing into the province’s backcountry Continue reading
Work underway near Penticton to thwart wildfire threat
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Thinning trees, removing ground fuels part of plan to reduce wildfire behaviour. Continue reading
Donald Trump says U.S. caught ’10 terrorists’ trying to cross border. There’s no evidence: sources
Donald Trump said border agents caught 10 terrorists “over the last very short period of time.” Continue reading
Donald Trump says he’d step in on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s case if it helped with a trade deal
Donald Trump on intervening in Huawei arrest: “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made…” Continue reading
Alleged Kelowna hospice fraudster facing additional charges in Nanaimo
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Accused to return to court in January after showing up on Tuesday with no legal representation. Continue reading
Michael Flynn requests probation, community service ahead of sentencing in Russia probe
Michael Flynn is making the request in court papers filed Tuesday ahead of his sentencing next week. Continue reading
Former Canadian diplomat detained in China amid Huawei spat
A former Canadian diplomat has been detained in China, two sources said on Tuesday, and his current employer, the International Crisis Group, said it was seeking his prompt and safe release. Continue reading
Donald Trump says he’d step in on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s case if it helped with a trade deal
Donald Trump on intervening in Huawei arrest: “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made…” Continue reading
Meng Wanzhou family photos hint at the Huawei CFO’s life in Vancouver
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Meng Wanzhou has received reference letters vouching for her character. Lawyers said none of them came from people in B.C. or Canada. Continue reading
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou granted bail, will live in Vancouver under electronic surveillance
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Meng Wanzhou was arrested at Vancouver International Airport on Dec. 1, on allegations she violated U.S. trade sanctions on Iran. Continue reading
Google CEO explains why Donald Trump shows up in ‘idiot’ search results
Google CEO Sundar Pichai was asked several questions on privacy, data collection, China, Russia, and political bias by a House committee. Continue reading
Coroners report solves mystery of 2016 car accident in downtown Vancouver
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Two years later, we finally know what happened to Linda and Thomas Ma when they crashed their car and died in downtown Vancouver. Continue reading
Aggressive accident victim taken to hospital by Okanagan RCMP
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A woman who crashed a truck near the Glenrosa overpass off Highway 97 on Tuesday afternoon was determined too be aggressive to be assisted by paramedics, according to West Kelowna RCMP. Continue reading
ICBC is spending 50 per cent more on vehicle damage than in 2012. Is it getting value for money?
The insurer spent nearly three quarters of a billion dollars in 2017 at body shops alone. Continue reading
Business operators say nearby homeless housing complex not causing any major issues
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Nearly a month and a half after Hearthstone opened its doors, businesses that Global News talked to reported no major issues. Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 1 near Revelstoke reopened following two accidents
Slippery road conditions led to two separate accidents along the Trans-Canada Highway in B.C. on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Victoria and Vancouver get ready to host World Junior Hockey Championship
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. premier John Horgan officially kicked off the world junior hockey festivities on Tuesday as Team Canada hit the ice for the first practice together. Continue reading
North Shore Rescue expected to break call-out record by year’s end
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
On the heels of an exceptionally busy weekend for rescuers, North Shore Rescue’s volunteers are pleading with the public to use common sense while venturing into the province’s backcountry Continue reading
Work underway near Penticton to thwart wildfire threat
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Thinning trees, removing ground fuels part of plan to reduce wildfire behaviour. Continue reading
Donald Trump says he’d step in on Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou’s case if it helped with a trade deal
Donald Trump on intervening in Huawei arrest: “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made…” Continue reading
Alleged Kelowna hospice fraudster facing additional charges in Nanaimo
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Accused to return to court in January after showing up on Tuesday with no legal representation. Continue reading
Flooding shuts down SkyTrain service between Columbia and Sapperton stations
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Expo Line service is now suspended between the two stations. Continue reading
Volunteers fill more than 850 hampers to support families in need in B.C.
This years’ turnout had more than 100 volunteers who collectively created 850 hampers filled with protein rich food, small gifts, toothbrushes and other small goodies. Continue reading
Spike belt used in Okanagan to stop stolen truck; Alberta woman in custody
Police say a 37-year-old woman from Crossfield, Alta., is facing several charges. Continue reading
Vancouver airport offers tips for travelling during busy holiday season
An estimated 90,000 people are expected to travel through the Vancouver Airport each day during the busy holiday season. Continue reading
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What are the myths surrounding family violence?
By Kim Smith Reporter
Johanna Baynton Smith said she was attracted to her ex-husband for the good reasons. They married and had three kids, but she said he was controlling and eventually the violence escalated. Continue reading
Order of B.C. winner Tamara Taggart seeking federal Liberal nomination in Vancouver-Kingsway
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Former broadcaster and Order of B.C. winner Tamara Taggart is hoping to enter the political arena. Continue reading
Auditor general finds commercial vehicles involved in nearly 20% of all fatal crashes in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
On average, about 300 people per year have died in motor vehicle incidents over the past 10 years. Continue reading
Okanagan boat company expands production capacity
KingFisher Boats also expanding work force; looking for 15 more employees. Continue reading
Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou granted bail, will live in Vancouver under electronic surveillance
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Meng Wanzhou was arrested at Vancouver International Airport on Dec. 1, on allegations she violated U.S. trade sanctions on Iran. Continue reading
Canada’s largest Starbucks opens in Vancouver
The new store will be the city’s second Reserve Bar, and the fourth to open in Canada. Continue reading
Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ book tour coming to 4 Canadian cities
Former United States first lady Michelle Obama will be bringing her “Becoming” book tour to Vancouver, Edmonton, Toronto and Montreal in 2019. Continue reading
Snowfall, rainfall warnings for parts of B.C. to affect highway travel, force ferry cancellations
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
At lower elevations, heavy rain and wind is a problem for many commuters and travellers on Tuesday. Continue reading
Former Stampeders defensive coordinator Claybrooks hired as BC Lions head coach
After seven years on the Calgary Stampeders coaching staff — most recently as defensive coordinator — DeVone Claybrooks is now the BC Lions head coach. Continue reading
Metric announces Canadian tour with July Talk
The 12-date trek will take two modern Canadian icons across the nation next spring. Continue reading
Victoria city councillor wants less decking the halls with boughs of holly
City councillor Ben Isitt has asked city staff to formally review Victoria’s seasonal decorations. Continue reading
