Owner of notorious illegal North Vancouver hostel ordered to sell
“Today is a reckoning day for Ms. Yu,” said lawyer Steve Hamilton, who represents the strata. Continue reading
‘The obvious question is how’: Family of CP Rail worker killed in Port Coquitlam seeks answers
“He was not the kind of guy who was going to step outside of procedures and is going to end up in this kind of an accident,” said Kirk McLean’s brother-in-law. Continue reading
Former Boeing employee who warned of 737 MAX problems expected to testify
Boeing spokesman Gordon Johndroe said on Monday that “although Mr. Pierson did not provide specific information or detail about any particular defect or quality issue, Boeing took his concerns about 737 production disruption seriously.” Continue reading
Should Vancouver emulate San Diego’s response to the crisis of homelessness?
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“To just say let them sleep in a park or let them sleep on city sidewalks, I think that’s a bit of a cop out,” said Charles Gauthier with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association. Continue reading
Water supply at risk for nearly two billion people around the world: study
“This is one of the big cascading effects” of climate change, said one of the study’s authors. Continue reading
Recent UN vote not a shift in Canada’s ‘steadfast’ support for Israel: Trudeau
Canada returned to its practice of voting against other resolutions critical of Israel in votes taken this month. Continue reading
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says leader from Lower Mainland would ‘benefit’ party
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says it would be beneficial to the BC Greens to find a leader from the Lower Mainland. Continue reading
New hospital on the way for Surrey but shovels won’t be in the ground until 2021 at the earliest
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan announced the new hospital after a transfer of land in Cloverdale beside the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus at 5500 180 St. Continue reading
Cyberattack targeted same city as Florida naval base shooting hours later
Mayor Grover Robinson on Monday said it’s not yet clear whether the two incidents are related and he asked for patience in a community still grieving over the shooting at the Navy installation, a central part of the local economy and public life. Continue reading
7 arrested, 4 hospitalized after 20 ‘gangsters’ get in Yaletown knife fight: police
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Four men were taken to hospital with stab wounds, while police arrested seven people at the scene. Continue reading
‘It’s not like television’: Why you should know exactly where you are when calling 911
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I think TV and movies have kind of tricked the public into thinking there’s a blinking dot on the screen and we know exactly where you are,” said one 911 call taker. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – December 9
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen, hosted by Robin Gill Continue reading
Police apprehend man who barricaded himself inside Victoria synagogue
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say the man was suffering a mental health crisis, and has been transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Continue reading
Assessed value of Lower Mainland homes to drop in 2020: BC Assessment
By Simon Little Online Journalist
While Metro Vancouver assessed values are expected to dip, elsewhere in the province they may stay flat or even climb modestly. Continue reading
Actor Gary Sinise treats 1,700 loved ones of fallen soldiers to Disney trip
The actor partnered up with American Airlines to pay tribute to fallen soldiers and their families. Continue reading
Walmart.ca pulls Christmas sweater featuring Santa with cocaine
Other sweaters included an upside-down snowman with its carrot nose and ornamental balls imitating male genitalia and another showing Santa roasting his “chestnuts” over a holiday ornamented fireplace. Continue reading
CP Rail train hauling crude oil derails east of Saskatoon
Canadian Pacific Railway said a train hauling crude oil derailed west of Guernsey, Sask., early Monday morning. Continue reading
New Zealand volcano: Photos show chaos, aftermath of deadly eruption
More than 10,000 people visit the volcano every year. Continue reading
U.S. reporter groped on live television says she was ‘violated, objectified’
TV reporter Alexandrea Bozarjian was covering the annual Enmarket Savannah Bridge Run in Georgia when she was smacked from behind by a male participant who ran past her on Saturday. Continue reading
5 dead, several missing after New Zealand volcano eruption
White Island is currently home to around 100 people, but police say not all of them have been accounted for amid a volcanic eruption. Continue reading
Owner of notorious illegal North Vancouver hostel ordered to sell
“Today is a reckoning day for Ms. Yu,” said lawyer Steve Hamilton, who represents the strata. Continue reading
‘The obvious question is how’: Family of CP Rail worker killed in Port Coquitlam seeks answers
“He was not the kind of guy who was going to step outside of procedures and is going to end up in this kind of an accident,” said Kirk McLean’s brother-in-law. Continue reading
Should Vancouver emulate San Diego’s response to the crisis of homelessness?
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“To just say let them sleep in a park or let them sleep on city sidewalks, I think that’s a bit of a cop out,” said Charles Gauthier with the Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association. Continue reading
Water supply at risk for nearly two billion people around the world: study
“This is one of the big cascading effects” of climate change, said one of the study’s authors. Continue reading
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says leader from Lower Mainland would ‘benefit’ party
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says it would be beneficial to the BC Greens to find a leader from the Lower Mainland. Continue reading
New hospital on the way for Surrey but shovels won’t be in the ground until 2021 at the earliest
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan announced the new hospital after a transfer of land in Cloverdale beside the Kwantlen Polytechnic University campus at 5500 180 St. Continue reading
7 arrested, 4 hospitalized after 20 ‘gangsters’ get in Yaletown knife fight: police
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Four men were taken to hospital with stab wounds, while police arrested seven people at the scene. Continue reading
‘It’s not like television’: Why you should know exactly where you are when calling 911
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I think TV and movies have kind of tricked the public into thinking there’s a blinking dot on the screen and we know exactly where you are,” said one 911 call taker. Continue reading
Police apprehend man who barricaded himself inside Victoria synagogue
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say the man was suffering a mental health crisis, and has been transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Continue reading
Assessed value of Lower Mainland homes to drop in 2020: BC Assessment
By Simon Little Online Journalist
While Metro Vancouver assessed values are expected to dip, elsewhere in the province they may stay flat or even climb modestly. Continue reading
Defence won’t present evidence at trial of Alberta man accused of killing Abbotsford student
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Gabriel Klein’s lawyer made the surprise revelation Monday, meaning the trial will go to final arguments next Monday. Continue reading
Court upholds warrant in Sagmoen uttering threats trial
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The North Okanagan man has pleaded not guilty to five charges. Continue reading
Kelowna-Mission MLA Steve Thomson to pass the torch, won’t run for re-election
“Serving as the MLA for Kelowna-Mission has been the experience of a lifetime, and an absolute honour,” said Thomson. Continue reading
B.C.-based mass timber producer Structurlam expanding to the United States
The company is converting a former steel plant in Arkansas to produce mass timber components for the U.S. market. Continue reading
Officers not negligent in death of Langley teen Carson Crimeni: B.C. IIO
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
B.C’s police watchdog says officers did not commit an offence in regards to the death of Langley teen Carson Crimeni. Continue reading
SkyTrain strike: Talks continue Monday ahead of planned 3-day shutdown
If a new deal isn’t reached by Monday night there will be no service on the Expo and Millennium lines starting Tuesday morning. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Jake Christiansen had back-to-back goals as the Everett Silvertips rallied past the Calgary Hitmen 6-3 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action.. Continue reading
Nanaimo blues musician blasts ‘worthless scum’ who ransacked, destroyed mom’s home
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Gogo family says property crime is a constant issue in Nanaimo. Continue reading
Father of Indian woman murdered in Surrey says her husband pulled trigger, then killed himself
Prabhleen Matharu’s father has confirmed Pieter Biermann, 18, shot his daughter with a gun he purchased the same day, nearly three months after they were married. Continue reading
SkyTrain workers plan to shut the system down for 3 days. Here’s what you need to know
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Here’s a rundown of what’s available for getting around and where negotiations stand. Continue reading
After mayor chosen by draw, Peachland looks to change election rules
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The district is looking at requiring a runoff election to be held if the candidates for mayor are tied. Continue reading
Brain injury from domestic abuse a ‘public health crisis,’ says B.C. researcher
The silence and stigma shrouding domestic violence mean those who suffer brain injuries are falling through the cracks, researchers argue. Continue reading
‘It’s hard to deal with’: Vancouver actor from Peloton ad reacts to fame
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Sean Hunter is only on screen for five seconds, but his role as the husband in the viral ad has led to direct attacks through social media. Continue reading
‘A million dollars so far’: Oppenheimer Park camp sees rising city costs, 53% spike in police calls
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Vancouver police numbers reveal police calls to Oppenheimer Park between Jan. 1 and Oct. 31 of this year are up 53 per cent over the same period last year. Continue reading
B.C. detox centre mistakenly gives away woman’s ID, bank cards: ‘my whole life’
The Pheonix Centre’s executive director said the mix-up was the result of a ‘human error.’ Continue reading