Darke Creek wildfire ‘responding well’ to suppression: B.C. Wildfire Service
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the latest fire in the Okanagan is responding well to suppression. Continue reading
Former Vancouver police officer sentenced to jail in sex exploitation case
He spent 29 years with the VPD before his arrest. Continue reading
Donald Trump is worried about falling into a ‘perjury trap’ — here’s what that means
Donald Trump said he’s worried anything he says under oath in a possible sit-down with special counsel Robert Mueller could be used against him. Continue reading
Federal government announces ambitious plan to reduce poverty in Canada
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Legislation to implement the plan will be introduced later this year. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal orders new trial for man in child bride case
The Crown appealed the verdict in the case of the former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bountiful, B.C., which practises polygamy. Continue reading
Plane from New Jersey set to attempt emergency landing after tires blow
The Gulfstream IV jet was carrying 16 passengers when it left Teterboro Airport around 10:50 a.m. Tuesday. Continue reading
Vancouver police ask for help in search for missing man with dementia
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Vancouver Police are asking for public help in finding a 60-year-old man with dementia. Continue reading
B.C. Premier John Horgan tours wildfire operations in the central Interior
The BC Wildfire Service says 1,925 wildfires have charred 6,121 square kilometres of timber and bush since April 1. Continue reading
Air Canada to buy Aeroplan: 8 things consumers should know
The deal could be good news for Aeroplan members, but details are scant. 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
Black luxury car goes up in flames after crashing into Surrey garage
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
Witnesses tell Global News the street was filled with people at the time, including children playing. Continue reading
Michael Cohen reaches plea deal on campaign finance violations, bank fraud: reports
Michael Cohen has reached a plea bargain with federal prosecutors in New York on campaign finance violations, bank fraud and tax evasion, according to reports, and will appear in court Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
RCMP called in to investigate suspicious roadside fire in Lake Country, north of Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
RCMP were called in to investigate. Continue reading
Spokane residents want to fan wildfire smoke back to Canada. That’s ‘very ridiculous’: expert
“I love Canadian bacon on my pizza, I love hockey and I am sorry this is the only solution we have,” said the effort’s organizer. Continue reading
Engineer? Teacher? Sorry, that doesn’t guarantee job security anymore
A new study, billed as first of its kind, highlights how precarious work in Canada isn’t just limited to low-wage jobs. Continue reading
Spokane residents want to fan wildfire smoke back to Canada. That’s ‘very ridiculous’: expert
“I love Canadian bacon on my pizza, I love hockey and I am sorry this is the only solution we have,” said the effort’s organizer. Continue reading
37 dead as measles cases spike in Europe
More than 41,000 measles cases have been reported in Europe during the first half of 2018, already dwarfing last year’s total. Continue reading
Coconut oil is ‘pure poison,’ says Harvard professor
The professor later went on to say coconut oil was one of the worst foods you can eat. Continue reading
About 2,000 more Americans than normal have moved to Canada since Trump’s election
There has been a modest – but real – increase in Americans moving to Canada since Donald Trump’s election. Continue reading
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Canada expands blood pressure drug recall to include more valsartan medications
Teva Canada has recalled eight blood pressure drugs containing valsartan, after Health Canada found traces of a cancer-linked impurity in those products. Continue reading
Darke Creek wildfire ‘responding well’ to suppression: B.C. Wildfire Service
The B.C. Wildfire Service says the latest fire in the Okanagan is responding well to suppression. Continue reading
Former Vancouver police officer sentenced to jail in sex exploitation case
He spent 29 years with the VPD before his arrest. Continue reading
Federal government announces ambitious plan to reduce poverty in Canada
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Legislation to implement the plan will be introduced later this year. Continue reading
B.C. Court of Appeal orders new trial for man in child bride case
The Crown appealed the verdict in the case of the former leader of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Bountiful, B.C., which practises polygamy. Continue reading
Vancouver police ask for help in search for missing man with dementia
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Vancouver Police are asking for public help in finding a 60-year-old man with dementia. Continue reading
B.C. Premier John Horgan tours wildfire operations in the central Interior
The BC Wildfire Service says 1,925 wildfires have charred 6,121 square kilometres of timber and bush since April 1. 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
Black luxury car goes up in flames after crashing into Surrey garage
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
Witnesses tell Global News the street was filled with people at the time, including children playing. Continue reading
RCMP called in to investigate suspicious roadside fire in Lake Country, north of Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
RCMP were called in to investigate. Continue reading
Spokane residents want to fan wildfire smoke back to Canada. That’s ‘very ridiculous’: expert
“I love Canadian bacon on my pizza, I love hockey and I am sorry this is the only solution we have,” said the effort’s organizer. Continue reading
Large brush fire near Sunset Lane in West Vancouver
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The West Vancouver Fire Department says the fire is contained but there are delays and closures in the area. Continue reading
Trades industry welcomes new welding facility at Okanagan College in Penticton
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The construction and manufacturing boom in the Okanagan is sparking high demand for skilled labour. Continue reading
Port Coquitlam woman paid a screen company $300, but it never showed up for the work
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
“I don’t know. I’m sorry,” the owner of the business said when Consumer Matters asked why it took a call from us to get a woman her money back. Continue reading
Evacuation alert for Darke Lake Provincial Park as fire crews respond to new blaze near Summerland
Firefighters are responding to a new blaze approximately 15 kilometres northwest of Summerland. Continue reading
Evacuation alert rescinded for 22 properties near Grand Forks
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The Regional District of Kootenay Boundary has rescinded the evacuation alert for 22 properties near the Toronto Creek fire. Continue reading
Harbour Air flights, university basketball games cancelled over B.C. smoke
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The University of California Santa Barbara (UCSB) basketball team has cancelled a basketball trip to Vancouver because of concerns over air quality. Continue reading
B.C.’s highest court rejects father’s bid for special costs after mother used bogus expert
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
The father, known as B.G., asked for more than $500,000 in costs from the mother, known as J.P., and her lawyer, Jack Hittrich. Continue reading
BC wildfire update Monday: Concern grows near Burns Lake over use of firefighters
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The residents of the south side of Francois Lake are asking for more help to fight the ongoing fire in their community. Continue reading
Beyond a teardown: Charred remains of Vancouver home on the market for $3.9 million
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A legal notice from the City of Vancouver dated August 17 ordered the owner to “remove this accumulation of rubbish and discarded materials.” Continue reading
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark calls Trans Mountain purchase the ‘second-worst solution’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Former B.C. premier Christy Clark says the only thing worse than the federal government preparing to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline would have been to let it go entirely. Continue reading
Fire crews tackle Cool Creek, Snowy Mountain fires from air as visibility clears
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
As the smoke starts to lift near Keremeos, fire crews can once again tackle flames from the air. Continue reading
Research shows hotter weather is turbocharging wildfires in western United States
As human-caused climate change has warmed the world over the past 35 years, the land consumed by flames has more than doubled. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires linked to rising lumber prices and rallying forest company shares
Lumber buyers appear to be worried about supply disruptions if this summer’s B.C. wildfire toll is as severe as last season, market analyst says. Continue reading
Parts of Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley hit 10-plus ‘very high risk’ air-quality rating
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
On Monday morning, the northeast and northwest parts of Metro Vancouver, and the eastern Fraser Valley had an Air Quality Health Index rating of 10-plus, which is classified as a very high risk. Continue reading
B.C. firefighters save lost puppies
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A group of firefighters found a group of puppies while returning from work battling a blaze in the North Okanagan. Continue reading
