Crews make progress on Wardle fire in Kootenay National Park
Surrey crash claims life of young motorcyclist
Vancouver Police on lookout for man facing 12 charges related to Project Territory investigation
Surrey RCMP search for suspect after woman grabbed in Fraser Heights
Lower Mainland firefighters deployed to assist with B.C. wildfires
Burnaby RCMP arrest anti-pipeline demonstrators at Camp Cloud
Multiple people arrested in alleged Coquitlam home invasion
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Police said one person suffered minor injuries in the alleged home invasion. Continue reading
‘Crying’ judge dismisses application for recusal in Kelowna sexual interference case
A judge accused of showing emotion during a sexual interference sentencing has dismissed an application to recuse her from the case. Continue reading
B.C.’s gaming regulator investigating ‘deeply concerning allegations’ of sex assault, harassment at River Rock Casino
B.C.’s gambling regulator is investigating the handling of alleged incidents at a B.C. casino’s VIP gaming rooms, including a possible sexual assault, Global News has learned. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Don’t expect ICBC changes to make it easier on your wallet
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
It is hard to argue against penalizing bad drivers and ‘rewarding’ good drivers, although the word ‘rewarding’ may be overstating things a bit. Continue reading
Is it safe to look at the sun when it’s obscured by smoke?
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Thick smoke has been giving the sun an orange red hue this week that some may find tempting to look at, especially with the beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Continue reading
Is Canada being shut out of NAFTA negotiations?
U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that the United States is freezing Canada out of NAFTA talks. Observers say that’s been happening for awhile now. Continue reading
Wildfire haze clears from Metro Vancouver, but blue skies won’t last
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The south coast is getting blue skies, but it will likely be short-lived, according to meteorologists. Continue reading
ERT called to Port Moody in standoff with distraught man
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The PMPD said the incident is ongoing, but that there is no threat to the general public. Continue reading
Melissa Schuman opens up about Nick Carter rape accusation
“The music industry has enabled abusers forever,” Melissa Schuman said. Continue reading
Does back to school shopping have to mean big spending?
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
The back to school shopping season is now underway, and store shelves are busting with all the “must have” items. However, there are ways to save money during this expensive season. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night after the sun has risen
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On the air quality health index scale, Prince George is currently off the charts at a 10+, meaning it is at a very high risk level. Continue reading
3 people dead after Simpson Air plane goes down in Northwest Territories
Three people died Thursday evening in a light plane crash on a lake west of Fort Simpson in the Northwest Territories. 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
Shuswap couple looking for answers after son’s disappearance
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“He has no medication [with him]. He didn’t even take a change of clothes. He just stood up and said, ‘I have to go.'” Continue reading
Kerala flood in photos: Water devastates India tourism hotspot
The worst floods in a century in the Indian state of Kerala have killed 164 people and forced more than 200,000 into relief camps, with more misery expected. Continue reading
Trump links Canadian lumber imports to deadly California wildfires
Trump decried the ‘ridiculous’ imports of lumber from Canada while fallen trees in the U.S. are left to rot on the ground, which could then become wildfire accelerant. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night after the sun has risen
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On the air quality health index scale, Prince George is currently off the charts at a 10+, meaning it is at a very high risk level. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire update Friday: Entire city of Kimberley under evacuation alert
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The community of 5,000 people, located in the southeastern part of B.C., northwest of Cranbrook, must be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. Continue reading
Publication ban lifted on details about Fredericton shooting that killed 4
A New Brunswick judge has lifted part of a publication ban on details about the Fredericton shooting Continue reading
Fredericton shooting widow says she called Trudeau a ‘piece of s**t’ during condolence call
Melissa Robichaud said her family was hurt the prime minister did not reach out to them Sunday while in the city, where he paid public tribute to Constables Robb Costello and Sara Burns at city hall. Continue reading
Multiple people arrested in alleged Coquitlam home invasion
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Police said one person suffered minor injuries in the alleged home invasion. Continue reading
‘Crying’ judge dismisses application for recusal in Kelowna sexual interference case
A judge accused of showing emotion during a sexual interference sentencing has dismissed an application to recuse her from the case. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Don’t expect ICBC changes to make it easier on your wallet
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
It is hard to argue against penalizing bad drivers and ‘rewarding’ good drivers, although the word ‘rewarding’ may be overstating things a bit. Continue reading
Is it safe to look at the sun when it’s obscured by smoke?
By Sarah Offin Reporter
Thick smoke has been giving the sun an orange red hue this week that some may find tempting to look at, especially with the beautiful sunrise and sunsets. Continue reading
Wildfire haze clears from Metro Vancouver, but blue skies won’t last
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The south coast is getting blue skies, but it will likely be short-lived, according to meteorologists. Continue reading
ERT called to Port Moody in standoff with distraught man
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The PMPD said the incident is ongoing, but that there is no threat to the general public. Continue reading
Crews make progress on Wardle fire in Kootenay National Park
Parks Canada asking travellers to use caution where firefighters are working along Highway 93 South. Continue reading
Does back to school shopping have to mean big spending?
By Lindsay Biscaia Video Journalist, Backup Weather Specialist
The back to school shopping season is now underway, and store shelves are busting with all the “must have” items. However, there are ways to save money during this expensive season. Continue reading
Wildfire smoke is so thick in Prince George, it looks like night after the sun has risen
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
On the air quality health index scale, Prince George is currently off the charts at a 10+, meaning it is at a very high risk level. Continue reading
B.C. wildfire update Friday: Entire city of Kimberley under evacuation alert
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The community of 5,000 people, located in the southeastern part of B.C., northwest of Cranbrook, must be ready to leave at a moment’s notice. 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
Surrey crash claims life of young motorcyclist
By Bailey Nicholson News Anchor/Reporter
He was taken to hospital, but succumbed to his injuries. Continue reading
Shuswap couple looking for answers after son’s disappearance
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“He has no medication [with him]. He didn’t even take a change of clothes. He just stood up and said, ‘I have to go.'” Continue reading
BC Wildfire Service puts Kamloops Fire Centre blazes on top of priority list
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Numerous new fire starts in the Kamloops Fire Centre on Thursday, and a change in the weather, have prompted the BC Wildfire Service to prioritize fires in this provincial zone. Continue reading
Evacuation order issued for 65 properties west of Kimberley due to wildfire
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A massive wildfire burning out of control southwest of Kimberley, BC, has prompted an evacuation order for 65 properties in the St. Mary Lake area on Thursday night. Continue reading
Cat rescued, 2 houses destroyed by fire on Westbank First Nation lands
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
When crews arrived, flames had spread to the roof of the home and a home next door, according to fire chief Jason Brolund. Continue reading
Vancouver Police on lookout for man facing 12 charges related to Project Territory investigation
By Bailey Nicholson News Anchor/Reporter
Anyone who sees the suspect or knows his whereabouts is asked not to approach him but to call 911 immediately. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – August 16
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP search for suspect after woman grabbed in Fraser Heights
By Bailey Nicholson News Anchor/Reporter
The woman was able to free herself from the suspect and escape without injury. Continue reading
Oliver, the wine capital of Canada, gets its first full-service hotel
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
With the ribbon cutting complete, the Town of Oliver’s first full-service hotel is officially open… Continue reading
‘You burn it, you buy it’: Campaign aims to show the cost of careless human-caused wildfires
Did you see some odd-looking price tags on the trees in Metro Vancouver this week? No, they aren’t for sale. Continue reading
Man, 55, dies in Penticton RCMP cells
Penticton RCMP say a man died while in custody on Thursday morning, calling it a medical incident. Continue reading
Fire in Washington state just 800 metres from B.C. border
A fire burning in Washington state is just 800 metres from the B.C. border. Continue reading
Sunken tugboat re-floated in Fraser River, amount of spilled diesel remains unknown
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The George H. Ledcor sank early Tuesday morning. An investigation into how the boat went down is under way. Continue reading
Grand Forks residents unhappy with proposed flood plan: ‘I’m not prepared to move’
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Residents in Grand Forks, B.C., aren’t happy about proposed options regarding future flood prevention. Continue reading
