B.C. Government introduces new legislation to deal with marijuana legalization
B.C. government asking courts to rule on new permitting system to restrict bitumen flow
McLaren impounded after ‘N’ driver rips through Vancouver playground zone at 70 km/h
Vancouver’s condo craze claims 2 iconic Kitsilano restaurants
Charge laid in Coquitlam crash that killed 3, including 2 young girls
Severely beaten woman discovered when Okanagan RCMP investigate call
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“RCMP were met outside the home by a severely beaten woman and a delirious and incoherent male,” Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, spokesperson for the Kelowna Regional RCMP said. Continue reading
Why you shouldn’t smash the window when you see a dog in a hot car
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Summer-like weather is here, bringing deadly risks to pets left in hot cars. If you see one, here’s what you should do. Continue reading
Universities rescind honorary degrees awarded to Bill Cosby following guilty verdict
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, all announced Thursday they would revoke honorary degrees given to Cosby years ago. Continue reading
Sex assault survivor says recommended VPD policy changes ‘not enough’
One of the initiators of a campaign, says the areas the Vancouver Police Board plans to improve when dealing with a sexual assault case, is not enough. Continue reading
LISTEN: Ethical retailing — just a trend, or the future of shopping?
Canadians appear increasingly interested in ensuring their shopping dollars support fair wages and sustainably sourced products. Continue reading
Here’s how you can use Google’s new job search feature to ‘future-proof’ your career
To take advantage of these features, users will need to go no further than Google Search. The new services will allow job seekers to browse postings that can be filtered by commute distance, job title and time commitment within the world’s most widely-used search engine. Continue reading
For $4,410 per guest, you can stay at this Haida Gwaii floating lodge — once it’s towed there
Guests can enjoy guided treks through the rainforest among “towering, ancient cedars” and watch “rare marine performances” from “waters teeming with life.” Continue reading
Construction begins on modular housing for Surrey’s homeless
The city says the housing should be move-in ready by late spring. Continue reading
California investigators used DNA from genealogy website to find Golden State Killer
California investigators tracked down the man they suspect is the Golden State Killer by comparing crime scene DNA to information on genealogy websites consumers use to trace their ancestry, a prosecutor said on Thursday. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 26
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Man plucked from ‘frigid’ Fraser River by New Westminster police
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“The temperature of the Fraser River at this time of year is very cold due to the snow melt,” said NWPD Sgt. Jeff Scott. Continue reading
Global News is nominated for two Digital Publishing Awards
Global News journalists have been nominated for Best Social Storytelling and Best News Coverage at the 2018 Digital Publishing Awards. Continue reading
Up to 80 migrant workers homeless after Abbotsford dormitory destroyed by fire
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“The building was fully involved when the crews got on scene.” Continue reading
Victoria police arrest man at gunpoint after he allegedly pulls knife in front of school
Police said the man pulled a knife after a teacher caught him using drugs on the school steps. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: A choice between heroism and hounding
Even if it’s a clean shoot, Charles Adler says, use of deadly force by police in Canada gets examined and re-examined Continue reading
Kim Jong Un meets South Korean counterpart in DMZ for first time in over 10 years
Smiling and holding hands, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in met at the heavily fortified demilitarized zone. Continue reading
New security video shows Toronto van attacker driving on sidewalk, people fleeing
The video obtained from a Yonge Street storefront, shows the van speeding down the wide sidewalk at 1:24 p.m. Continue reading
Killings continue but travel agents keep selling trips to Cancun
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
Canadians travel to Mexico more than any other country except the United States. But many visitors may be unaware of the growing violence in a main city that was once hailed as one of the country’s safest: Cancun. Continue reading
Universities rescind honorary degrees awarded to Bill Cosby following guilty verdict
Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Johns Hopkins in Baltimore, Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana, and Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut, all announced Thursday they would revoke honorary degrees given to Cosby years ago. Continue reading
Vancouver’s condo craze claims 2 iconic Kitsilano restaurants
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Moderne Burger and Benny’s Cafe are closing to make way for a new residential project. Continue reading
Severely beaten woman discovered when Okanagan RCMP investigate call
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“RCMP were met outside the home by a severely beaten woman and a delirious and incoherent male,” Cpl. Jesse O’Donaghey, spokesperson for the Kelowna Regional RCMP said. Continue reading
Why you shouldn’t smash the window when you see a dog in a hot car
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Summer-like weather is here, bringing deadly risks to pets left in hot cars. If you see one, here’s what you should do. Continue reading
Sex assault survivor says recommended VPD policy changes ‘not enough’
One of the initiators of a campaign, says the areas the Vancouver Police Board plans to improve when dealing with a sexual assault case, is not enough. Continue reading
Vancouver’s condo craze claims 2 iconic Kitsilano restaurants
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Moderne Burger and Benny’s Cafe are closing to make way for a new residential project. Continue reading
LISTEN: Ethical retailing — just a trend, or the future of shopping?
Canadians appear increasingly interested in ensuring their shopping dollars support fair wages and sustainably sourced products. Continue reading
For $4,410 per guest, you can stay at this Haida Gwaii floating lodge — once it’s towed there
Guests can enjoy guided treks through the rainforest among “towering, ancient cedars” and watch “rare marine performances” from “waters teeming with life.” Continue reading
Charge laid in Coquitlam crash that killed 3, including 2 young girls
The crash killed three people, including two young girls. Continue reading
Construction begins on modular housing for Surrey’s homeless
The city says the housing should be move-in ready by late spring. Continue reading
Homicide investigators probe ‘targeted’ South Surrey killing, burned-out vehicle
Homicide investigators believe a dead body and a burned out car found near each other in Surrey could be linked. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 26
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Man plucked from ‘frigid’ Fraser River by New Westminster police
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“The temperature of the Fraser River at this time of year is very cold due to the snow melt,” said NWPD Sgt. Jeff Scott. Continue reading
Up to 80 migrant workers homeless after Abbotsford dormitory destroyed by fire
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“The building was fully involved when the crews got on scene.” Continue reading
Victoria police arrest man at gunpoint after he allegedly pulls knife in front of school
Police said the man pulled a knife after a teacher caught him using drugs on the school steps. Continue reading
Squamish is the hottest place in Canada and Chilliwack broke a 121-year-old record
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Squamish recorded the highest temperature reading in Canada with 27.8 C. Continue reading
Alberta premier says B.C. pipeline court challenge ‘makes no sense’
Rachel Notley says the B.C. government’s attempt to get court backing in a bid to thwart the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion would put Canada in “economic gridlock” if it succeeds. Continue reading
LISTEN: What lies ahead for grocery stores as technology continues to advance?
Will we bid farewell to brick and mortar stores? Continue reading
No, you can’t hold onto your flamingo inflatable on top of your car: Saanich police
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Upon closer inspection, the officer realized the occupants of the car were holding onto the inflatable with their arms out the windows. Continue reading
LISTEN: The future of retail in an online world
What does the future of retail look like as the world of online shopping continues to grow? Continue reading
5 things to do this weekend for Thursday, April 26, 2018
Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, April 26, 2018. Continue reading
West Van senior lost nearly $1M after phone scam involving fake police chief
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
West Vancouver senior has lost more than $800,000 after she thought her credit card had been compromised. Continue reading
Vancouver driver ruptures fire hose as firefighters battle 3-alarm flames
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
Firefighters then blocked the car to prevent the driver from leaving until police arrived. Continue reading
McLaren impounded after ‘N’ driver rips through Vancouver playground zone at 70 km/h
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Yes. A new driver. In a McLaren. Ripping through a playground zone. Continue reading
Support for BC NDP and BC Greens drops amid pipeline war: Poll
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
The latest poll shows support for the BC NDP and BC Greens has dropped, and it’s largely based over the pipeline war. Continue reading
B.C. Government introduces new legislation to deal with marijuana legalization
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is proposing new rules that would make 19 the minimum age to purchase, sell or consume cannabis, allow adults to possess up to 30 grams of cannabis in a public place and prohibit cannabis smoking and vaping everywhere tobacco smoking and vaping our prohibited. Continue reading
Public cannabis stores in B.C. to operate under retail brand ‘BC Cannabis Stores’
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
It is expected the first government-operated retail store and online sales will be up and running by end summer 2018. Continue reading
