B.C. SPCA seeing uptick in adoptions during COVID-19 pandemic
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The B.C. SPCA says they’ve seen an uptick in people wanting to foster and adopt pets in recent weeks. Continue reading
B.C. Ferries to start screening passengers for COVID-19
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Starting as soon as possible BC Ferries will start screening all passengers for COVID-19 symptoms before allowing people on one of the vessels. Continue reading
Coronavirus: First COVID-19 case surfaces in northwestern Ontario Indigenous community
“[Eabametoong First Nation] requires a field hospital with medical supports to provide in-community isolation and treatment, since there is no adequate infrastructure or housing options for membership to self-isolate.” Continue reading
B.C. couple flouts quarantine rules, highlighting gaps in COVID-19 enforcment
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They basically told our bylaw enforcement officers, ‘sorry, but we’re just not going to do that,'” said North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring. Continue reading
Crisis line serving the Okanagan sees record call volume during COVID-19 pandemic
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Not only are we going through a crisis but we are going through a crisis in a time when our social connection is interrupted.” Continue reading
Australian court dismisses former Vatican minister’s child sex abuse convictions
Pope Francis’ former finance minister was convicted by a Victoria state jury in 2018 of sexually abusing two 13-year-old choirboys in December 1996 while he was archbishop of Australia’s second-largest city. Continue reading
Why is B.C. starting to flatten the curve while other provinces aren’t? Some of it may be luck
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
While the number of new cases has been slowing, B.C.’s top doctor says the province “must keep that firewall strong.” Continue reading
Dr. Bonnie Henry defends move not to release COVID-19 patients’ locations
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C.’s top doctor has published an opinion piece, defending the province’s practice of not releasing the community of each COVID-19 patient. Continue reading
Federal judge orders new hearing after siding with woman accused of spying for Russia
In a newly released ruling, Federal Court Justice Henry Brown says Elena Crenna is entitled to a fresh immigration hearing. Continue reading
Yukon stations officers at B.C., N.W.T. boundaries in bid to reduce coronavirus spread
The medical health officer says all seven recorded cases of COVID-19 in Yukon are connected to travel outside the territory or to known contacts. Continue reading
B.C.’s top doctor weighs in on benefits of non-medical masks: ‘Not going to protect you’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Dr. Bonnie Henry says wearing a mask may help prevent people from spreading COVID-19, but won’t protect the wearer from getting the virus. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ottawa man denied time with dying parents after testing delays
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
“The system has failed my family, the government has failed my family,” said Craig Conoley in an interview with Global News. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Street art to inform residents on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
By Simon Little Online Journalist
How do you communicate the severity of the pandemic to a community dealing with entrenched homelessness and drug addiction? Continue reading
Oliver, B.C. man released early from Okanagan jail due to COVID-19 outbreak
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The former inmate said the remainder of his four-month sentence for driving while suspended is forgiven and he will not have to serve the 29 days in the future. Continue reading
Chicago’s rate of coronavirus deaths, illness among Black residents alarms U.S. cities
Black residents accounted for 72 per cent of deaths from COVID-19 complications in the city and 52 per cent of positive tests for the coronavirus, despite making up only 30 per cent of the city’s population, according to the city’s public health agency. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Ford says millions of medical masks from 3M blocked at border, 500K released so far
Ontario Premier Doug Ford had earlier said three million masks were blocked at the border. Continue reading
British PM Boris Johnson in intensive care due to coronavirus symptoms
Johnson, 55, first announced he was diagnosed with COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus, on March 27. Continue reading
Youngest COVID-19 death so far in Canada is Alberta woman in her 20s
According to data from the Public Health Agency of Canada, the Alberta woman in her 20s is the youngest death of COVID-19 in the country at this point in the crisis. Continue reading
One new COVID-19 death but hospital numbers encouraging, B.C.’s top doctor says
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the briefing here and on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
Chinese tourist sites packed as coronavirus lockdown lifts
One tourist park reached full capacity at 20,000 visitors by 7:48 a.m. Continue reading
B.C. SPCA seeing uptick in adoptions during COVID-19 pandemic
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The B.C. SPCA says they’ve seen an uptick in people wanting to foster and adopt pets in recent weeks. Continue reading
B.C. Ferries to start screening passengers for COVID-19
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Starting as soon as possible BC Ferries will start screening all passengers for COVID-19 symptoms before allowing people on one of the vessels. Continue reading
B.C. couple flouts quarantine rules, highlighting gaps in COVID-19 enforcment
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They basically told our bylaw enforcement officers, ‘sorry, but we’re just not going to do that,'” said North Cowichan Mayor Al Siebring. Continue reading
Crisis line serving the Okanagan sees record call volume during COVID-19 pandemic
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Not only are we going through a crisis but we are going through a crisis in a time when our social connection is interrupted.” Continue reading
Why is B.C. starting to flatten the curve while other provinces aren’t? Some of it may be luck
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
While the number of new cases has been slowing, B.C.’s top doctor says the province “must keep that firewall strong.” Continue reading
Dr. Bonnie Henry defends move not to release COVID-19 patients’ locations
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C.’s top doctor has published an opinion piece, defending the province’s practice of not releasing the community of each COVID-19 patient. Continue reading
Yukon stations officers at B.C., N.W.T. boundaries in bid to reduce coronavirus spread
The medical health officer says all seven recorded cases of COVID-19 in Yukon are connected to travel outside the territory or to known contacts. Continue reading
B.C.’s top doctor weighs in on benefits of non-medical masks: ‘Not going to protect you’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Dr. Bonnie Henry says wearing a mask may help prevent people from spreading COVID-19, but won’t protect the wearer from getting the virus. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Street art to inform residents on Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside
By Simon Little Online Journalist
How do you communicate the severity of the pandemic to a community dealing with entrenched homelessness and drug addiction? Continue reading
Oliver, B.C. man released early from Okanagan jail due to COVID-19 outbreak
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The former inmate said the remainder of his four-month sentence for driving while suspended is forgiven and he will not have to serve the 29 days in the future. Continue reading
Federal COVID-19 benefit omits workers with reduced hours, college students: Okanagan MP
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Conservative MP Dan Albas says he’s heard from many people who are falling through the cracks. Continue reading
WATCH: B.C.’s daily coronavirus update with Dr. Bonnie Henry, April 6
Health officials are providing a daily update on the coronavirus in B.C. Continue reading
B.C. Securities Commission warns about companies aggressively promoting COVID-19 cure
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The British Columbia Securities Commission is warning the public to ‘exercise extreme caution’ in dealing with companies aggressively promoting products or initiatives to detect, cure or treat COVID-19. Continue reading
Hold onto your clothes: Charity warns donation bins are becoming a ‘dumping ground’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Diabetes Canada suspended pickup from its donation bins last month due to COVID-19, but says people keep dropping items and garbage around them. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Canadian athlete finishes 2nd in first-ever Ironman virtual reality race
By Niki Reitmayer Contributor
With sporting events cancelled due to the new coronavirus pandemic, Ironman may have found a solution: virtual races in which athletes compete from their basements and home gyms. Continue reading
Canucks anthem singer performs ‘O Canada’ during 7 p.m. salute to health-care workers
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Vancouver Canucks anthem singer Mark Donnelly lent his distinctive voice to Metro Vancouver’s nightly 7 p.m. tribute to front-line health-care workers over the weekend. Continue reading
Coronavirus: Vancouver Island mom shamed for grocery shopping with kids
By Niki Reitmayer Contributor
The woman’s husband is deployed with the military, so it’s just her with two young children. Continue reading
One new COVID-19 death but hospital numbers encouraging, B.C.’s top doctor says
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Global News will stream the briefing here and on our Facebook page and carry it on BC1. Continue reading
VIA Rail extends halt of Toronto-Vancouver passenger trains until June 1
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Service on the Prince Rupert-Prince George-Jasper route is also suspended until June 1 because of what the company called “infrastructure issues.” Continue reading
Okanagan bans open burns, campfires to curb smoke during COVID-19 pandemic
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
With wildfire season on the horizon for British Columbia, there are concerns that smoke pollution will only make the COVID-19 pandemic worse. Continue reading
Coronavirus: How COVID-19 is spreading across Canada
As data comes out, charts can tell us more about Canada’s COVID-19 outbreak. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 6
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Commercial vessels, ferries to reduce passenger numbers to avoid coronavirus spread
Transport Minister Marc Garneau announced that starting Monday all commercial marine vessels with the capacity of 12 or more passengers will stop non-essential activities, such as tourism or recreation. Continue reading
Coronavirus: More infected passengers reported on flights involving B.C. airports
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
The BCCDC says as of March 27, B.C. no longer directly contacts passengers from domestic flights who were seated near a confirmed case during the flight. Continue reading
Coronavirus: B.C. mill ramps up medical pulp production for U.S. supplies — but not for 3M
Harmac Pacific president Levi Sampson said their round-the-clock production at the mill near Nanaimo, B.C., has been diverted to make the medical-grade pulp. Continue reading