CDC announces first U.S. case of Chinese coronavirus
‘Lying to a bank is fraud’: Crown lawyers begin arguments in Huawei exec’s extradition trial
The VPD has updated its ‘carding’ policy. Here’s what it means for you
‘All I want is a crosswalk’: B.C. business owner pleads with city after 7-year-old boy hit
13-year-old boy arrested over alleged assault at Port Coquitlam middle school
B.C. teacher suspended after pulling ponytails, swearing in classroom
‘It became funny after a while’: Botched Surrey cellphone store heist caught on video
B.C. cabinet shuffle: Premier John Horgan adds Anne Kang to cabinet, swaps energy and jobs ministers
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan is taking the stand pat approach, adding Burnaby Deer Lake MLA Anne Kang to cabinet while moving Bruce Ralston to Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Continue reading
55-year-old pedestrian killed in Surrey collision
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to police, paramedics were called to the scene but were unable to revive the victim. Continue reading
BTS announces world tour, 2 Canadian dates
The K-Pop icons announced a 37-date ‘Map of the Soul’ world tour on Tuesday. Continue reading
‘All clear’ given after Surrey gas leak prompts evacuations
By Simon Little Online Journalist
People are being warned to keep away from the area of 120th Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey due to a gas leak. Continue reading
Dog owners seen playing in snowy Vancouver tennis court threatened with $2K fine
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The group was seen letting dogs frolic in an enclosed tennis court during Vancouver’s biggest snow day. Not long after, they heard from the city. Continue reading
Chinese city of Wuhan closes transport networks amid coronavirus outbreak
The government is asking citizens not to leave the city unless there are special circumstances, state media said, citing the local government’s virus taskforce. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 3 Canadian airports ramp up screening process for travellers
All international travellers arriving in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver international airports will be asked additional screening questions. Continue reading
Vancouver police confirm first pedestrian fatality of 2020
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vancouver police say a collision on Sunday has left a woman dead, while a man remains in hospital in serious condition. Continue reading
Former Bombardier exec to take on new role as chief transformation officer at SNC-Lavalin
The chief transformation officer is one of three new positions created to improve cash flow and sustainable growth for SNC-Lavalin. Continue reading
12 people arrested after Indigenous demonstrators occupy B.C. minister’s office
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Amateur video from the scene shows Victoria police officers leading or carrying several people to police vans. Continue reading
Year of the Rat: Dragon Boat BC reports office break-in, major theft
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The thieves made off with computers, an office safe, ceremonial drums and paddles, files and thousands of red envelopes stuffed prizes for Lunar New Year. Continue reading
‘Mr. Peanut didn’t kill himself’: Planters mascot ‘dies,’ internet erupts
Planters appears to have killed off its mascot, Mr. Peanut, in a viral ad setting up the company’s Super Bowl commercial. Continue reading
B.C. health officials on alert, new airport screening as coronavirus reaches Washington state
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I think we need to pay attention to it, but it’s not something we need to be overly concerned about. The risk is still very low.” Continue reading
B.C. premier should meet with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, says Elizabeth May
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Federal Green leader Elizabeth May says premier John Horgan should meet face-to-face with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. Continue reading
U.S. proposal seeks to limit types of emotional support animals allowed on flights
The U.S. Transportation Department on Wednesday announced plans to tighten rules around service animals, the biggest change being that only dogs could qualify. Continue reading
Canadians criticize Trudeau after visit to Oh Doughnuts bakery in Winnipeg
A local bakery is fighting back against online criticism after the prime minister made an unscheduled visit Monday. Continue reading
5,000 litres of B.C. wine down the drain: Okanagan man loses grievance to be rehired by winery
The incident happened in November 2018, at Mission Hill Estate Winery in West Kelowna. Continue reading
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle issue warning over paparazzi harassment in Canada
Meghan Markle was reportedly spied on by photographers while on a walk with Archie in Victoria. Continue reading
He never had trouble at the U.S. border — until he got a pardon. Here’s what seems to be happening
If you have a record for a minor crime, should you get a pardon? Global News talked to someone who got his record sealed — and found it much harder to cross the U.S. border. Continue reading
CDC announces first U.S. case of Chinese coronavirus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed the first U.S. case of coronavirus linked to an outbreak in Wuhan, China. Continue reading
B.C. cabinet shuffle: Premier John Horgan adds Anne Kang to cabinet, swaps energy and jobs ministers
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan is taking the stand pat approach, adding Burnaby Deer Lake MLA Anne Kang to cabinet while moving Bruce Ralston to Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. Continue reading
55-year-old pedestrian killed in Surrey collision
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to police, paramedics were called to the scene but were unable to revive the victim. Continue reading
‘All clear’ given after Surrey gas leak prompts evacuations
By Simon Little Online Journalist
People are being warned to keep away from the area of 120th Street and 64th Avenue in Surrey due to a gas leak. Continue reading
Dog owners seen playing in snowy Vancouver tennis court threatened with $2K fine
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The group was seen letting dogs frolic in an enclosed tennis court during Vancouver’s biggest snow day. Not long after, they heard from the city. Continue reading
Coronavirus: 3 Canadian airports ramp up screening process for travellers
All international travellers arriving in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver international airports will be asked additional screening questions. Continue reading
Vancouver police confirm first pedestrian fatality of 2020
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vancouver police say a collision on Sunday has left a woman dead, while a man remains in hospital in serious condition. Continue reading
12 people arrested after Indigenous demonstrators occupy B.C. minister’s office
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Amateur video from the scene shows Victoria police officers leading or carrying several people to police vans. Continue reading
‘Lying to a bank is fraud’: Crown lawyers begin arguments in Huawei exec’s extradition trial
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Lawyers representing Canada’s attorney general have begun arguments at an extradition hearing for Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. Continue reading
The VPD has updated its ‘carding’ policy. Here’s what it means for you
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The new policy explicitly bans stopping someone based on identity factors and requires police to let subjects know they can walk away at any time. Continue reading
Year of the Rat: Dragon Boat BC reports office break-in, major theft
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The thieves made off with computers, an office safe, ceremonial drums and paddles, files and thousands of red envelopes stuffed prizes for Lunar New Year. Continue reading
B.C. teacher suspended after pulling ponytails, swearing in classroom
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The teacher also used inappropriate terms of endearment with female students Continue reading
B.C. health officials on alert, new airport screening as coronavirus reaches Washington state
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I think we need to pay attention to it, but it’s not something we need to be overly concerned about. The risk is still very low.” Continue reading
‘All I want is a crosswalk’: B.C. business owner pleads with city after 7-year-old boy hit
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
The boy was getting out of his parents vehicle when he was struck. He suffered non-life threatening injuries to the face. Continue reading
B.C. premier should meet with Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs, says Elizabeth May
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Federal Green leader Elizabeth May says premier John Horgan should meet face-to-face with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs. Continue reading
5,000 litres of B.C. wine down the drain: Okanagan man loses grievance to be rehired by winery
The incident happened in November 2018, at Mission Hill Estate Winery in West Kelowna. Continue reading
Canadian Larry Walker elected alongside Derek Jeter to baseball Hall of Fame
Jeter and Walker will be inducted on July 26 at the Hall in Cooperstown along with catcher Ted Simmons and former players’ association head Marvin Miller, who were voted in last month by the Hall’s Modern Era Committee. Continue reading
Victoria-area police suspect foul play after man found dead on remote Langford road
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police are not releasing the victim’s name, and said no suspects had been arrested. Continue reading
Burnaby RCMP looking for suspect following alleged late-night residential attack
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
The alleged victim told police a man covered her mouth and wrapped his arm around her body. Continue reading
Defence wraps arguments in first phase of Huawei exec’s Vancouver extradition trial
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Crown prosecutors are slated to begin their arguments Wednesday, when they are expected to argue that the alleged fraud would have been a crime in Canada. Continue reading
13-year-old boy arrested over alleged assault at Port Coquitlam middle school
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Mounties, however, are urging the public not to rush to judgment. Continue reading
‘Why was he let go?’ Vernon business owner concerned about bail release
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Martens said he has no idea what motivated the attack as the intruder never mentioned robbery or asked for anything. Continue reading
‘It became funny after a while’: Botched Surrey cellphone store heist caught on video
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A heist of a Surrey cellphone store didn’t go as planned and the botched crime was all caught on camera. Continue reading
Young Stars Classic, featuring NHL rookies and hopefuls, returning to South Okanagan
The four-team tournament will feature Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver’s Canada Line adds first 4 of dozen new trains, boosting service
By Simon Little Online Journalist
TransLink has added four new trains to its Canada Line fleet, a move it says will carry 800 more people per hour during peak times. Continue reading
‘How is that better?’ Clearing Oppenheimer Park will leave homeless in alleys: commissioner
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Vancouver Park Board held its first meeting since the winter break Monday night, but how to deal with the entrenched homeless camp at Oppenheimer Park was not on the agenda. Continue reading