Body found on rural Abbotsford road, homicide detectives investigating
8-month Vancouver Island forestry strike finally ends as union ratifies agreement
Wet’suwet’en solidarity protesters block CN rail lines in East Vancouver, Amtrak affected
B.C. identifies 5th presumptive case of COVID-19, woman who travelled near Shanghai
B.C.’s distracted driving law could be adjusted after another ticket tossed out by court
Indigenous rights protesters in Victoria vowing ‘B.C. government shutdown’ remain peaceful
WHL Roundup: Sunday, February 16, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. – Reece Newkirk scored a hat trick and Seth Jarvis had a goal and four assists as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 11-2 on Sunday in Western Hockey League play. Continue reading
COVID-19: B.C. man on quarantined Japanese cruise ship gets early flight home on U.S. plane
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Canada is planning to evacuate the 255 Canadians from the quarantined cruise ship docked near Tokyo, a U.S. flight has already evacuated American citizens. Continue reading
NHL-best Bruins beat Rangers 3-1 for 9th win in 10 games
Charlie McAvoy, Charlie Coyle and Patrice Bergeron scored, and the NHL-leading Boston Bruins began a four-game road trip with a 3-1 win against the New York Rangers on Sunday. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink says alternate pipeline route proposed by Wet’suwet’en chiefs not ‘feasible’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Many protesters, politicians and the Wet’suwet’en chiefs themselves have suggested an alternate route could have avoided the years-long dispute. Continue reading
Adam Henrique, Ducks beat Canucks 5-1
Beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday afternoon was a bit of redemption for the Anaheim Ducks. Continue reading
‘Deeply upset’: Elton John apologizes to New Zealand fans for cutting concert short
John had told the crowd early in the concert that he was ill and his voice was “shot,” but he was determined to put on a great show. Continue reading
Shortage of firefighters could mean rising insurance rates for some Shuswap residents
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A B.C. regional district is warning residents of the Shuswap communities of Scotch Creek and Lee Creek their fire department is short staffed. Continue reading
Dropped call for help triggers ‘massive’ search for Okanagan snowmobiler
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The man didn’t realize his call to Apex Mountain Resort had touched off such a large search. Continue reading
COVID-19 death toll at 1,770 as China sees slight rise in new cases
Another 10,844 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and have been discharged from hospitals, according to Monday’s figures. Continue reading
Vancouver Georgian community seeks memorial bench for luger killed at 2010 Olympics
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Nodar Kumaritashvili was practicing on the luge track in Whistler on Feb. 12, 2010, ahead of that night’s opening ceremonies when he was killed. Continue reading
Vancouver police execute search warrant for drug investigation at downtown apartment
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Hazmat and fire crews are on scene due to “a possible prevalence of fentanyl,” and traffic is being affected in the area. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – February 16
Watch the full broadcast of Global National, hosted by Robin Gill Continue reading
Indigenous land conflicts to persist unless sovereignty addressed, Wilson-Raybould says
Tensions between the government and the Wet’suwet’en Nation have been escalating since Dec. 31, when British Columbia’s Supreme Court granted Coastal GasLink an expanded injunction. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, February 15, 2020
KENT, Wash. – Milos Roman scored a hat trick as the Vancouver Giants downed the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Democratic presidential candidates accuse Bloomberg of buying his way into election
The hundreds of millions of dollars that Bloomberg has pumped into the Super Tuesday states has only heightened the sense of uncertainty surrounding the Democratic race. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink says alternate pipeline route proposed by Wet’suwet’en chiefs not ‘feasible’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Many protesters, politicians and the Wet’suwet’en chiefs themselves have suggested an alternate route could have avoided the years-long dispute. Continue reading
‘Deeply upset’: Elton John apologizes to New Zealand fans for cutting concert short
John had told the crowd early in the concert that he was ill and his voice was “shot,” but he was determined to put on a great show. Continue reading
A Toronto startup folded after a sexual harassment claim. This is the woman who spoke out
When Planswell shut down in late 2019, CEO Eric Arnold said the “social media storm” caused by the former employee’s allegations affected investor interest. Continue reading
COVID-19: B.C. man on quarantined Japanese cruise ship gets early flight home on U.S. plane
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Canada is planning to evacuate the 255 Canadians from the quarantined cruise ship docked near Tokyo, a U.S. flight has already evacuated American citizens. Continue reading
COVID-19 death toll at 1,770 as China sees slight rise in new cases
Another 10,844 people have recovered from COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, and have been discharged from hospitals, according to Monday’s figures. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, February 16, 2020
PORTLAND, Ore. – Reece Newkirk scored a hat trick and Seth Jarvis had a goal and four assists as the Portland Winterhawks defeated the Moose Jaw Warriors 11-2 on Sunday in Western Hockey League play. Continue reading
COVID-19: B.C. man on quarantined Japanese cruise ship gets early flight home on U.S. plane
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Canada is planning to evacuate the 255 Canadians from the quarantined cruise ship docked near Tokyo, a U.S. flight has already evacuated American citizens. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink says alternate pipeline route proposed by Wet’suwet’en chiefs not ‘feasible’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Many protesters, politicians and the Wet’suwet’en chiefs themselves have suggested an alternate route could have avoided the years-long dispute. Continue reading
Adam Henrique, Ducks beat Canucks 5-1
Beating the Vancouver Canucks 5-1 Sunday afternoon was a bit of redemption for the Anaheim Ducks. Continue reading
Shortage of firefighters could mean rising insurance rates for some Shuswap residents
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
A B.C. regional district is warning residents of the Shuswap communities of Scotch Creek and Lee Creek their fire department is short staffed. Continue reading
Dropped call for help triggers ‘massive’ search for Okanagan snowmobiler
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The man didn’t realize his call to Apex Mountain Resort had touched off such a large search. Continue reading
Vancouver Georgian community seeks memorial bench for luger killed at 2010 Olympics
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Nodar Kumaritashvili was practicing on the luge track in Whistler on Feb. 12, 2010, ahead of that night’s opening ceremonies when he was killed. Continue reading
‘I’m a little annoyed’: Vandal slashes tires of 25 cars in Maple Ridge neighbourhood
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Ridge Meadows RCMP says the lone suspect caused damage to 25 vehicles overnight in the neighbourhood. Continue reading
Vancouver police execute search warrant for drug investigation at downtown apartment
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Hazmat and fire crews are on scene due to “a possible prevalence of fentanyl,” and traffic is being affected in the area. Continue reading
Body found on rural Abbotsford road, homicide detectives investigating
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police said the incident is being treated as suspicious. Continue reading
Indigenous land conflicts to persist unless sovereignty addressed, Wilson-Raybould says
Tensions between the government and the Wet’suwet’en Nation have been escalating since Dec. 31, when British Columbia’s Supreme Court granted Coastal GasLink an expanded injunction. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, February 15, 2020
KENT, Wash. – Milos Roman scored a hat trick as the Vancouver Giants downed the Seattle Thunderbirds 6-2 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Feb. 15
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Crumbling sidewalk outside Vancouver’s Canada Place part of larger problem: councillor
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Vancouver Coun. Sarah Kirby-Yung says seeing the broken tiles and pieces of rubble strewn around the sidewalk was concerning, but not surprising. Continue reading
Video captures RCMP officer pointing gun at Indigenous pipeline opponents at northern B.C. camp
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
RCMP are defending the actions of members seen in the video captured during enforcement, but the opponents say the explanations are “absurd and ridiculous.” Continue reading
8-month Vancouver Island forestry strike finally ends as union ratifies agreement
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
United Steelworkers Local 1-1937 announced Saturday that its members had ratified the tentative, five-year agreement by 81.9 per cent over two days of voting this week. Continue reading
Coastal GasLink opponents return to northern B.C. camps, but say workers still allowed in
A Wet’suwet’en spokesperson says those at the camps are not blocking workers from Coastal GasLink from using the road or accessing the work site. Continue reading
BC Ferries gets preemptive injunction to protect terminals from Wet’suwet’en protests
The injunction is open-ended with no timeline for when it expires, and applies to any protests connected to the fight over the Coastal GasLink pipeline in northern B.C. Continue reading
B.C. man accused of human trafficking in Saskatchewan is back in jail
Two of four people accused of human trafficking were granted bail, but one has since been taken back into custody for breach of conditions. Continue reading
Wet’suwet’en solidarity protesters block CN rail lines in East Vancouver, Amtrak affected
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Protesters in solidarity with the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs and their supporters are blocking a new set of rail lines in Vancouver Saturday. Continue reading
4 people stabbed outside Vancouver nightclub where promoter was killed in 2018
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
On Jan. 27, 2018, nightclub promoter Kalwinder ‘Kris’ Thind was stabbed outside the Cabana Lounge where he was working while trying to break up a fight. Continue reading
Recipe: Crostini pizzette
LIVIA co-owner Claire Lissam shares her aunt’s classic recipe for an easy but delicious appetizer. Continue reading
Vancouver hosts Anaheim after shutout win
Anaheim Ducks (23-27-7, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (32-21-5, first in the Pacific Division) Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, February 14, 2020
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Max Paddock turned in a 13-save shutout as the Prince Albert Raiders defeated the Swift Current Broncos 5-0 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Pedestrian killed by vehicle on Highway 10 in Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
RCMP say they are still investigating and would not speak to whether speed or alcohol were factors in the collision. Continue reading