Fans pack Vancouver’s Rogers Arena for Michelle Obama’s ‘Becoming’ book tour
Village in Haida Gwaii receives cell phone service for the first time ever
‘Where will the athletes go?’: Surrey Gymnastics Society looks for new home
B.C. reaches deals to protect caribou that could render wolf and cougar culls unnecessary
Retrofitted ambulance will provide mental health services to remote northern B.C. communities
Chilliwack brush fire spreads to property building
New portable digital signs aim to reduce traffic congestion on the North Shore
By Grace Ke Reporter
The signs let drivers know about traffic delays, lane closures and incidents in real time, allowing drivers to pick an alternate route. Continue reading
B.C. government announces $18.6M in funding for ground search and rescue crews
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said it was the largest cash infusion into B.C.’s search and rescue crews in history. Continue reading
Enbridge spent $11M lobbying Minnesota over Line 3 pipeline in 2018
Minnesota Public Radio News reports that it marks the second consecutive year Enbridge has outspent all other lobbyists in the state. Continue reading
Life-changing disease affects hundreds of British Columbians: ALS
By Jennifer Palma Reporter/Anchor
Right now, 400 people in B.C. live with ALS, all of them looking for a cure that remains elusive. Continue reading
Recipe: Milk chocolate lavender waffle topping
Chris West, executive chef for Cafe Medina, shares a decadent way to make your morning waffle extra delicious. Continue reading
Barbra Streisand slammed after appearing to defend Michael Jackson’s ‘sexual needs’
Streisand was quoted as saying she “absolutely” believed the accusers, but also raised eyebrows by saying Michael Jackson’s “sexual needs were his sexual needs.” Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Ian Scott stopped all 21 shots his way as the Prince Albert Raiders opened the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday. Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 3 reopened after rockslide
The slide has closed the highway in both directions between Hedley-Nickel Plate Road and Ashnola Road. Continue reading
115 reported killed in attack on Mali village
The victims “included pregnant women, young children and the elderly,” according to a local official. Continue reading
Supporters form human chain around Victoria mosque to support local Muslim community
The gesture was organized by Sikh Youth of Victoria in the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks that killed 50 people. Continue reading
After a B.C. man allegedly took off with a $1M lotto prize, BCLC advises how you can protect yourself
A lawsuit launched against a Surrey man who won $1 million in the lottery has prompted new warnings about how to protect yourself. Continue reading
U.S.-backed forces proclaim ‘destruction’ of Islamic State after seizing Syrian village
U.S.-backed forces proclaimed the capture of Islamic State’s last territory in Syria on Saturday. Continue reading
Kelowna bus driver “beaten up pretty good,” assault that caused crash investigated
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Initial and unconfirmed reports indicated the bus driver was sucker-punched. Continue reading
Purple heroin laced with carfentanil prompts warning from Vancouver health officials
Vancouver Coastal Health warns carfentanil, which is behind a recent spike in fatal overdoses, can’t be detected by fentanyl test strips. Continue reading
Anti-Brexit march takes over London as protesters demand 2nd referendum
Hundreds of thousands of people opposed to Britain’s withdrawal from the European Union marched through central London on Saturday. Continue reading
Why New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern has the world’s attention
New Zealand’s prime minister is winning global acclaim for her handling of the deadly Christchurch mosque attack. Continue reading
Burj Khalifa displays Jacinda Ardern’s face as New Zealand mourns Christchurch shooting victims
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“Thank you PM Jacinda Ardern and New Zealand for your sincere empathy and support that has won the respect of 1.5 billion Muslims…” Continue reading
Mueller finishes Russia investigation on Trump campaign, submits final report
The Justice Department says Mueller delivered his final report Friday to Attorney General William Barr, who is reviewing it. Continue reading
Truck driver in Humboldt Broncos bus crash sentenced to 8 years in prison
By Ryan Kessler Reporter
Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the semi driver who ran a stop sign and collided with the bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos, sentenced to eight years in prison. Continue reading
Trudeau insists he was trying to protect SNC-Lavalin jobs — even as its CEO says he didn’t raise them
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
If SNC-Lavalin were to go through a prosecution, then thousands of jobs would have been at risk, Trudeau said. The company’s CEO says he never told that to the PM. Continue reading
New portable digital signs aim to reduce traffic congestion on the North Shore
By Grace Ke Reporter
The signs let drivers know about traffic delays, lane closures and incidents in real time, allowing drivers to pick an alternate route. Continue reading
B.C. government announces $18.6M in funding for ground search and rescue crews
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth said it was the largest cash infusion into B.C.’s search and rescue crews in history. Continue reading
Life-changing disease affects hundreds of British Columbians: ALS
By Jennifer Palma Reporter/Anchor
Right now, 400 people in B.C. live with ALS, all of them looking for a cure that remains elusive. Continue reading
Recipe: Milk chocolate lavender waffle topping
Chris West, executive chef for Cafe Medina, shares a decadent way to make your morning waffle extra delicious. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, March 22, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Ian Scott stopped all 21 shots his way as the Prince Albert Raiders opened the Western Hockey League playoffs with a 3-0 win over the Red Deer Rebels on Friday. Continue reading
UPDATE: Highway 3 reopened after rockslide
The slide has closed the highway in both directions between Hedley-Nickel Plate Road and Ashnola Road. Continue reading
Supporters form human chain around Victoria mosque to support local Muslim community
The gesture was organized by Sikh Youth of Victoria in the wake of the New Zealand mosque attacks that killed 50 people. Continue reading
After a B.C. man allegedly took off with a $1M lotto prize, BCLC advises how you can protect yourself
A lawsuit launched against a Surrey man who won $1 million in the lottery has prompted new warnings about how to protect yourself. Continue reading
Kelowna bus driver “beaten up pretty good,” assault that caused crash investigated
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Initial and unconfirmed reports indicated the bus driver was sucker-punched. Continue reading
Purple heroin laced with carfentanil prompts warning from Vancouver health officials
Vancouver Coastal Health warns carfentanil, which is behind a recent spike in fatal overdoses, can’t be detected by fentanyl test strips. Continue reading
UPDATE: Damage from West Kelowna apartment fire estimated in excess of $200,000
Crews arriving at the scene saw flames and smoke climbing up the side of the three-storey building. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 22
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Former Okanagan teen missing after walking away from YVR
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“I just want to know he’s OK,” Teena Burnett said. Continue reading
Maple Ridge man awarded by Vancouver police for thwarting 2 crimes in 10 minutes
The Vancouver Police Board said it’s the first time a recipient of the Award of Merit committed two deserving acts in such a short space of time. Continue reading
As TransLink adds more electric buses to its fleet in Metro Vancouver, critics say it’s still not enough
Clean energy advocates say with more manufacturers in Canada than any other country, electric buses should be ruling the roads. Continue reading
Hold onto your jewelry: Police in Vancouver, Abbotsford warn of spike in ‘distraction thefts’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Both municipalities are investigating a combined total of nine thefts targeting seniors that occurred this past week. Continue reading
Delta mayor closing in on sending letter to Premier John Horgan about future of Massey Tunnel
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Delta Mayor George Harvie says a group of mayors and First Nation leaders are close to sending premier John Horgan a letter about their vision for the future of the Massey Tunnel. Continue reading
Vancouver police officer faces sentencing over off-duty threats to store owner
The owners told Sood they would call the police. He said, “Don’t bother. I AM the f****** police.” Continue reading
Appeal Court to decide on B.C. pipeline law that would impact Trans Mountain
B.C. filed the reference case to ask the court whether it can create a permitting system for companies that wish to increase the amount of heavy oil they are transporting through the province. Continue reading
Video captures stolen Bentley driving wrong way down Coquihalla Highway
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The car can be seen speeding towards the driver on dashcam, forcing him to quickly switch to the other lane. Continue reading
B.C. invests $50M to bring high-speed internet to remote areas
While the province boasts the highest level of connectivity in Canada, with 92 per cent of the population having high-speed internet, 70 per cent of B.C.’s rural and Indigenous communities don’t share this kind of access. Continue reading
TransLink strikes deal with HandyDART riders over human rights complaint
TransLink will produce a report on the service’s performance, provide funding for research on customer experience, and create a HandyDART User’s group. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Friday, March 22
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, March 22, 2019. Continue reading
Vancouver police, first responders launch ‘rescue task force’ to respond to violent threats
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The task force would see police work with firefighters and other first responders to secure safe areas and quickly transport victims to hospital. Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, March 21
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, March 21, 2019. Continue reading