Surrey is unveiled as fourth Urgent Primary Care Centre in British Columbia
Surrey appoints general manager to oversee local police force transition
Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to plunge Thursday
Expert weighs in on Doug McCallum’s policing transition plan for Surrey
Ambitious agenda for first meeting of new Vancouver city council
19-year-old Jagvir Malhi identified as victim in Abbotsford shooting
Toronto man says he was ‘carded’ by Vancouver police while in town to speak about racism
By Grace Ke Reporter
Desmond Cole was in Vancouver to speak about racism, and was on his way to a meeting about police street checks when he alleges the incident happened. Continue reading
‘I think I strangled her’: Video shows alleged confession of accused B.C. child killer
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The public is getting its first look at an undercover video that appears to show accused child killer Garry Handlen confessing to murder. Continue reading
Calgary woman warns about booking airline tickets online following ‘travel nightmare’
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
A Calgary woman is warning others to read the fine print and be careful which site you’re on when booking flights online. Continue reading
Unpaid taxi fares on the rise in Vernon: taxi company
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
In general, the taxi company manager believes fare shirking is connected to drug use in the community. Continue reading
Judge in Vernon turns down Sagmoen bail request
Accused will be back in court facing separate charges on Dec. 10th. Continue reading
Canada-wide cannabis shortages could last years, producers warn
Provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have all reported varying degrees of shortages. Continue reading
Leipsic, Virtanen score as Canucks lose 5-2 to Islanders
The Canucks, coming off a 2-1 loss across town against the Rangers on Monday night, fell to 1-2-2 on a six-game trip. Continue reading
B.C. police searching for suspect in serious Edmonton domestic assault
New Westminster police are actively looking for a suspect in an alleged serious domestic assault that happened in Edmonton. Continue reading
Vernon homeless count on the rise
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
In late October, 161 homeless people were counted in the city. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 13
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
B.C. tech company lands $800K in federal funding
Support from Western Innovation Initiative will help XCo Tech grow business, create jobs. Continue reading
With Wally Buono retiring, B.C. Lions plan for busy off-season
“I’ve been blessed guys. God has been good to me. I keep asking him ‘Why me?’ And I still don’t know why.” Continue reading
Premier John Horgan says ride-hailing legislation will be passed by end of November
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says the provincial government will pass legislation by the end of the month that will open the doors for ride-hailing services in British Columbia. Continue reading
Vancouver Island cheese recalled because of E. coli
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
People are being told to check their fridge for Qualicum Spice cheese from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks. Continue reading
Province rolls out new highway program: No Trucks in Left Lane
Pilot program starts this week; affects portion of Coquihalla Highway. Continue reading
Prince Charles’ 70th birthday celebrated with release of Royal Family photo
Prince William said that the kids call Prince Charles “Grandpa Wales.” Continue reading
With man’s fatal shooting, 2018 ties for Toronto’s deadliest year on record
The man’s death is the city’s 89th homicide. Toronto police said the record for the highest number of homicides in a single year, 89, was set in 1991. Continue reading
56.4% of Calgarians say ‘no’ to 2026 Olympic bid in plebiscite: unofficial results
Calgarians headed to the polls Tuesday to cast their votes on whether they think the city should host the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Continue reading
While his home was destroyed by wildfire in Paradise, Calif., a man saved this shivering mule from a pool
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The devastating wildfire in Paradise, Calif. has people working to save animals roaming the community. Continue reading
Toronto man says he was ‘carded’ by Vancouver police while in town to speak about racism
By Grace Ke Reporter
Desmond Cole was in Vancouver to speak about racism, and was on his way to a meeting about police street checks when he alleges the incident happened. Continue reading
‘I think I strangled her’: Video shows alleged confession of accused B.C. child killer
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The public is getting its first look at an undercover video that appears to show accused child killer Garry Handlen confessing to murder. Continue reading
Calgary woman warns about booking airline tickets online following ‘travel nightmare’
By Tomasia DaSilva Your Money Matters reporter
A Calgary woman is warning others to read the fine print and be careful which site you’re on when booking flights online. Continue reading
Surrey is unveiled as fourth Urgent Primary Care Centre in British Columbia
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The provincial government has unveiled a new Surrey Urgent Primary Care Centre in order for patients to get same-day access to health care professionals. Continue reading
Unpaid taxi fares on the rise in Vernon: taxi company
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
In general, the taxi company manager believes fare shirking is connected to drug use in the community. Continue reading
Judge in Vernon turns down Sagmoen bail request
Accused will be back in court facing separate charges on Dec. 10th. Continue reading
Province rolls out new highway program: No Trucks in Left Lane
Pilot program starts this week; affects portion of Coquihalla Highway. Continue reading
Canada-wide cannabis shortages could last years, producers warn
Provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick have all reported varying degrees of shortages. Continue reading
Leipsic, Virtanen score as Canucks lose 5-2 to Islanders
The Canucks, coming off a 2-1 loss across town against the Rangers on Monday night, fell to 1-2-2 on a six-game trip. Continue reading
Surrey appoints general manager to oversee local police force transition
The City of Surrey has appointed a general manager to oversee the transition to a municipal police department. Continue reading
B.C. police searching for suspect in serious Edmonton domestic assault
New Westminster police are actively looking for a suspect in an alleged serious domestic assault that happened in Edmonton. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver gas prices expected to plunge Thursday
GasBuddy.com’s Dan McTeague says come Thursday prices are expected to drop six cents a litre. Continue reading
Vernon homeless count on the rise
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
In late October, 161 homeless people were counted in the city. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 13
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Expert weighs in on Doug McCallum’s policing transition plan for Surrey
By Sarah MacDonald Reporter
It was a primary pillar of Doug McCallum’s campaign platform in his quest to become Surrey’s mayor — replacing the city’s longstanding RCMP force with an independent municipal police department. Continue reading
Ambitious agenda for first meeting of new Vancouver city council
By Grace Ke Reporter
New council passed the first vote — a motion by Coun. Melissa De Genova asking for provincial funding for the opioid crisis — unanimously. Continue reading
B.C. tech company lands $800K in federal funding
Support from Western Innovation Initiative will help XCo Tech grow business, create jobs. Continue reading
With Wally Buono retiring, B.C. Lions plan for busy off-season
“I’ve been blessed guys. God has been good to me. I keep asking him ‘Why me?’ And I still don’t know why.” Continue reading
Premier John Horgan says ride-hailing legislation will be passed by end of November
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says the provincial government will pass legislation by the end of the month that will open the doors for ride-hailing services in British Columbia. Continue reading
Vancouver Island cheese recalled because of E. coli
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
People are being told to check their fridge for Qualicum Spice cheese from Little Qualicum Cheeseworks. Continue reading
Tracking system helps Okanagan police locate, collar SUV thieves
Man, woman in custody facing several charges, including robbery. Continue reading
Stolen vehicle towed out of Shuswap River in Enderby
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Police said the car was stolen from a home on George Street in Enderby before being ditched in the river. Continue reading
B.C. government promises to build 4,900 new affordable rental units
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The government has promised to build more than 14,000 affordable rental homes over the next 10 years. Continue reading
‘It’s [a] crisis:’ Penticton shelter operator says housing crunch to blame for full shelter
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
A tally in Penticton last fall identified 163 people who were homeless or at risk of being homelessness in the South Okanagan city. Continue reading
Surrey city Coun. Laurie Guerra resigns as director of AutismBC
It was reported Laurie Guerra and local activist Steven Pettigrew both spoke at a post-election party attended by anti-SOGI 123 groups. Continue reading
