Wildfire near Lillooet prompts evacuation alert
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A second wildfire is burning about 55 kilometres northwest of Kamloops and is 60 hectares in size. Continue reading
Kelowna girl to lead walk for Crohn’s Disease and colitis awareness
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Mylah Bond began losing weight, had low energy and suffered from a fever for months before being diagnosed, according to her dad Galen Bond. Continue reading
When he was 20, he fled Canada to join ISIS. Now he’s believed dead and his family says it didn’t see the signs
Researchers said parents they interviewed generally had little grasp of what was happening as their children were embracing extremist violence, and were “largely at a loss” about what to do. Continue reading
House goes up in flames in Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The blaze was originally called in as a fully-involved carport fire. Continue reading
Don’t drink tap water in Kelowna’s Black Mountain neighbourhood
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A distribution valve malfunctioned prompting the district to bypassed the water treatment plant entirely to maintain water supply. Continue reading
Ex-spy’s daughter calls recovery from poisoning ‘slow and extremely painful’
“The fact that a nerve agent was used to do this is shocking. I don’t want to describe the details but the clinical treatment was invasive, painful and depressing,” Yulia Skripal said. Continue reading
B.C. condo owner wins strata battle thanks to ‘vague’ bylaw about dog size
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
A North Vancouver condo owner is celebrating a big victory after a lengthy dogfight with his strata. Continue reading
Controversial YVR jet fuel pipeline heading to Richmond council
“Our city council has expressed many times its displeasure formally to the idea that we should have a jet fuel pipeline,” said Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie. Continue reading
Angels come back in the ninth for 5-4 win over Jays
Andrelton Simmons hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the ninth inning to help the Los Angeles Angels to a 5-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays. Continue reading
Cigarette-sparked grassfire prompts warning from Abbotsford police
A message from Abbotsford police: Butt out, or else. Continue reading
Drug-checking machine offered to B.C. music festivals as summer season approaches
“Due to its speed and portability, FTIR is ideally suited for onsite drug checking in high traffic situations,” according to the BC Centre on Substance Use. Continue reading
Washington Capitals heading to Stanley Cup final after beating Lightning 4-0
Washington downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Wednesday in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference final. Continue reading
RCMP investigating after officer leaves his 4 young children alone in car
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
RCMP said they are looking into the incident. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – May 23
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Millennials born in 1980s may never recover from the Great Recession: report
The net worth of a typical family headed by someone born in the 1980s was 34 per cent below what was expected, according to the study, which is entitled “A Lost Generation.” Continue reading
B.C. premier says Trans Mountain would be ‘different discussion’ if product was refined in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says it would be a “different discussion” on the Trans Mountain pipeline if the plan was to refine the bitumen in British Columbia rather than ship the raw product to Asian markets. Continue reading
Newfoundland bracing for 30 centimetres of snow… in May
June may be just around the corner, but some Newfoundlanders were facing more than 30 centimetres of snow late Wednesday. Continue reading
Sketch of suspect who tried to get kid in his car released by Surrey RCMP
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
Police say a man, described as being in his 40s or younger, drove up and tried to convince the child to get in his car. Continue reading
RCMP investigating after officer leaves his 4 young children alone in car
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
RCMP said they are looking into the incident. Continue reading
Millennials born in 1980s may never recover from the Great Recession: report
The net worth of a typical family headed by someone born in the 1980s was 34 per cent below what was expected, according to the study, which is entitled “A Lost Generation.” Continue reading
Wildfire near Lillooet prompts evacuation alert
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A second wildfire is burning about 55 kilometres northwest of Kamloops and is 60 hectares in size. Continue reading
Kelowna girl to lead walk for Crohn’s Disease and colitis awareness
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Mylah Bond began losing weight, had low energy and suffered from a fever for months before being diagnosed, according to her dad Galen Bond. Continue reading
House goes up in flames in Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The blaze was originally called in as a fully-involved carport fire. Continue reading
Don’t drink tap water in Kelowna’s Black Mountain neighbourhood
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A distribution valve malfunctioned prompting the district to bypassed the water treatment plant entirely to maintain water supply. Continue reading
B.C. condo owner wins strata battle thanks to ‘vague’ bylaw about dog size
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
A North Vancouver condo owner is celebrating a big victory after a lengthy dogfight with his strata. Continue reading
Controversial YVR jet fuel pipeline heading to Richmond council
“Our city council has expressed many times its displeasure formally to the idea that we should have a jet fuel pipeline,” said Richmond Mayor Malcom Brodie. Continue reading
Cigarette-sparked grassfire prompts warning from Abbotsford police
A message from Abbotsford police: Butt out, or else. Continue reading
Drug-checking machine offered to B.C. music festivals as summer season approaches
“Due to its speed and portability, FTIR is ideally suited for onsite drug checking in high traffic situations,” according to the BC Centre on Substance Use. Continue reading
RCMP investigating after officer leaves his 4 young children alone in car
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
RCMP said they are looking into the incident. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – May 23
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Cut Metro Vancouver gas taxes as part of mobility pricing? It’s on the table
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“There’s a bit of a tax shift there.” Continue reading
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh sides with B.C. over Alberta in Trans Mountain dispute
Until recently, Singh had called for a more thorough environmental review process on the proposal to twin an existing pipeline that runs between Edmonton and Burnaby, B.C. He now says he is 100 per cent opposed Continue reading
Surrey to hold public meeting on pot legalization for parents on Thursday
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
The meeting is set for Clayton Heights Secondary School on Thursday night, but pre-registration is required. Continue reading
Twin Lakes residents praise military’s help — others given up fighting flood
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
“I’m just amazed as to what the system has provided to my small community of nine homes. I feel very blessed.” Continue reading
Surrey RCMP issue warning after 3rd reported sex assault this week
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The Surrey RCMP is warning the public about another alleged sex assault in the city, this time in the Newton neighbourhood. Continue reading
Mysterious portrait artist is the talk of the B.C. Legislature
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
It is the B.C. Legislature’s greatest mystery: Who is behind the @bcpoliportrait Twitter account? Continue reading
Rejected NPA mayoral candidate Hector Bremner may form new Vancouver party
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“We are currently looking into what would be required to create a new municipal political party.” Continue reading
Village People, Cyndi Lauper to play PNE summer concert series
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Boyz II Men, Jann Arden and Marianas Trench will also perform. Continue reading
Man accused of filming up young girl’s skirt at Coquitlam Value Village
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
A 69-year-old man was arrested at the scene, but released pending further investigation. Continue reading
B.C. premier says Trans Mountain would be ‘different discussion’ if product was refined in B.C.
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says it would be a “different discussion” on the Trans Mountain pipeline if the plan was to refine the bitumen in British Columbia rather than ship the raw product to Asian markets. Continue reading
VPD recovers $100,000 in alcohol stolen from Liquor Distribution Branch warehouse
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Zanocco said the LDB’s corporate loss prevention team noticed an anomaly, bringing this incident to the company’s attention. Continue reading
Port of Vancouver welcomes 25-millionth cruise ship passenger
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
The unsuspecting Illinois woman who marked the milestone was awarded a gift bag, an on-board credit and a suite upgrade. Continue reading
Swift water rescue at Mission Creek in Kelowna
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The Kelowna Fire Department is performing a swift water rescue from Mission Creek in the Rutland area. Continue reading
B.C. children lose consciousness due to carbon monoxide poisoning on boat
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The family, from North Vancouver, were boating on the waters of Indian Arm on Monday, May 21, on a 27-foot vessel equipped with an inboard engine. Continue reading
BC Ferries puts plan to cancel fuel rebate on hold for now
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
On Tuesday, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena managed to convince BC Ferries to leave prices as they are by offering up more money to offset the rising fuel costs. Continue reading
