Fire tears through decades-old cabin at Big White Ski Resort near Kelowna
A Surrey boy was bullied for growing his hair for charity. Now he’s cutting it early to stop the taunts
Woman arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct her son from North Saanich school
Heavy rains cause ‘significant’ flooding at Vancouver airport’s south terminal
Vancouver teens stage ‘funeral for our future’ calling for climate change action
‘He loved news first’: Vancouver says goodbye to veteran CKNW host Jon McComb
Vancouver takes on Montreal in non-conference showdown
Montreal Canadiens (15-12-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-14-4, fifth in the Pacific Division) Continue reading
4 in custody after Sunday night Abbotsford stabbing
Emergency crews were called to the 1900-block of Riverside Road just after 7 p.m. Sunday, where witnesses found a man laying on the roadway. Continue reading
Federal carbon tax ‘sets a dangerous precedent’ as constitutional review starts: Alberta justice minister
By Tom Vernon Provincial Affairs Reporter
The federal carbon tax is set to take effect on Alberta consumers on Jan. 1, imposing a $30-per-tonne charge on gasoline, diesel, propane and natural gas. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, December 15, 2019
Nolan Maier kicked out 24 shots as the Saskatoon Blades beat the Prince Albert Raiders 4-1 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Pacioretty scores twice, Golden Knights top Canucks 6-3
Max Pacioretty has scored 67 points twice in his career. Continue reading
Canada has a secret program that grants visas to war criminals, terrorists, security threats
Canada has a secretive program that grants entry visas to “high-profile” foreign nationals who would otherwise be inadmissible due to security concerns. Continue reading
Mother of Okanagan murder victim shares daughter’s story after alleged sexual assault
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The mother of a murdered Okanagan woman says RCMP officers failed to take her daughter’s sexual assault allegations seriously, and she believes that it eventually led to her murder. Continue reading
Cherryville unhappy with road contractor after school bus hits ditch
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
AIM Roads is defending its performance and said it does have enough equipment and subcontractors to properly clear the roads. Continue reading
Hong Kong faced ‘grimmest and most complex year’ since handover, China’s Xi says
Xi praised Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam for holding fast to the principle of “one country, two systems,“ and for courage during an “extraordinary period” for Hong Kong. Continue reading
Furious over high gas prices, Powell River, B.C., residents pack town hall seeking answers
Residents who attended the town hall were urged to sign a petition asking the BC Utilities Commission and the federal Competition Bureau to investigate the issue. Continue reading
Sentencing to begin Monday for B.C. father convicted of killing 2 daughters on Christmas
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Andrew Berry was found guilty in September of two counts of second degree murder in connection to the deaths of six-year-old Chloe and four-year-old Aubrey Berry. Continue reading
Morneau to provide economic update as provinces seek federal assistance
Federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau will provide his first update for Canadians today on the state of the economy — and the government’s books — since the October election. Continue reading
Robbery at Victoria toy store impacted by Plaza Hotel fire prompts calls for more police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Cherry Bomb Toys says crime has always been an issue in the back alley, as drug users and homeless people frequented the now-destroyed Plaza Hotel and the surrounding area. Continue reading
Clearcutting B.C. forests contributing more to climate change than fossil fuels: report
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The report from Sierra Club BC found 3.6 million hectares of clearcut forest are contributing more carbon emissions than they can absorb until new trees mature. Continue reading
Boris Johnson to welcome new group of lawmakers to Parliament
Johnson will welcome some 100 newly elected colleagues, many of them coming from parts of the country that were once the strongholds of the opposition Labour Party. Continue reading
Suspected alligator seen crossing Montreal street
Montreal police confirmed that the reptile escaped a van parked nearby and was safely returned to its owner. Continue reading
Child actor Jack Burns dies at 14
The Scottish actor was best known for his roles in the TV series, ‘One of Us’ and ‘In Plain Sight.’ Continue reading
After swift backlash, Hallmark changes mind on recently pulled ads showing 2 brides kissing
Hallmark Channel faced a public outcry after it pulled the ads last week, under pressure from the conservative group One Million Moms. Continue reading
Thousands of ‘penis fish’ exposed by major storm on California beach
The 10-inch long, fleshy pink tubes lay throbbing and flopping on Drake’s Beach in California after a mass stranding. Continue reading
‘Greedy Co-op’: Unifor launches nationwide boycott of Co-op retailers
Unifor members will start picketing at Co-op locations across Canada in a boycotting campaign launched in Regina, Sask., on Sunday. Continue reading
Vancouver takes on Montreal in non-conference showdown
Montreal Canadiens (15-12-6, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (16-14-4, fifth in the Pacific Division) Continue reading
4 in custody after Sunday night Abbotsford stabbing
Emergency crews were called to the 1900-block of Riverside Road just after 7 p.m. Sunday, where witnesses found a man laying on the roadway. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Sunday, December 15, 2019
Nolan Maier kicked out 24 shots as the Saskatoon Blades beat the Prince Albert Raiders 4-1 on Sunday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Pacioretty scores twice, Golden Knights top Canucks 6-3
Max Pacioretty has scored 67 points twice in his career. Continue reading
Mother of Okanagan murder victim shares daughter’s story after alleged sexual assault
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The mother of a murdered Okanagan woman says RCMP officers failed to take her daughter’s sexual assault allegations seriously, and she believes that it eventually led to her murder. Continue reading
Cherryville unhappy with road contractor after school bus hits ditch
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
AIM Roads is defending its performance and said it does have enough equipment and subcontractors to properly clear the roads. Continue reading
Furious over high gas prices, Powell River, B.C., residents pack town hall seeking answers
Residents who attended the town hall were urged to sign a petition asking the BC Utilities Commission and the federal Competition Bureau to investigate the issue. Continue reading
Sentencing to begin Monday for B.C. father convicted of killing 2 daughters on Christmas
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Andrew Berry was found guilty in September of two counts of second degree murder in connection to the deaths of six-year-old Chloe and four-year-old Aubrey Berry. Continue reading
Robbery at Victoria toy store impacted by Plaza Hotel fire prompts calls for more police
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Cherry Bomb Toys says crime has always been an issue in the back alley, as drug users and homeless people frequented the now-destroyed Plaza Hotel and the surrounding area. Continue reading
Clearcutting B.C. forests contributing more to climate change than fossil fuels: report
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The report from Sierra Club BC found 3.6 million hectares of clearcut forest are contributing more carbon emissions than they can absorb until new trees mature. Continue reading
Former Rolling Stones manager headlines ‘rock dreams’ course at B.C. university
Rock Dreams: A History, 1954-1984 Up Close and Personal with Andrew Loog Oldham, is being offered as a full credit course in January in the Faculty of Arts. Continue reading
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Surrey dies in hospital
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene to assist police in their investigation, and was later taken to hospital with minor injuries. Continue reading
VPD officers discriminated against Indigenous mother, says BC Human Rights Tribunal
One officer told the tribunal that education about the “darker side of Indigenous history” was a “minor component” of the training they received. Continue reading
RCMP locate man reported missing from Colony Farm psychiatric hospital
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Sukhdev Singh Badyal was reported missing just after 8:30 p.m. Saturday, and was wanted on a warrant of committal. Continue reading
‘Bad Santa’ gifted new gigs after Okanagan mall firing
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Small businesses are capitalizing on Gary Haupt’s popularity as people line up to snap a photo with the Kris Kringle stand-in.  Continue reading
Watch the 2019 Vancouver Santa Claus Parade right here
It’s that time of year once again to bring family and friends together to watch one of Vancouver’s most beloved holiday traditions. Continue reading
‘Greedy Co-op’: Unifor launches nationwide boycott of Co-op retailers
Unifor members will start picketing at Co-op locations across Canada in a boycotting campaign launched in Regina, Sask., on Sunday. Continue reading
Vegas hosts Vancouver after overtime victory
Vancouver Canucks (16-13-4, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (17-13-5, fourth in the Pacific Division) Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, December 14, 2019
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. – Orrin Centazzo scored twice and Zane Franklin had three assists as the Kamloops Blazers defeated the Prince Albert Raiders 4-2 in Prince Albert on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Sharks beat Canucks 4-2 to snap 6-game skid
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Tomas Hertl and Timo Meier scored, Aaron Dell made 33 saves and the San Jose Sharks snapped a season-high six-game losing streak by beating the Vancouver Canucks 4-2 on Saturday night. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Dec. 14
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
‘We’re not going away’: Group plans rally as Surrey council prepares to adopt divisive budget
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The city’s 2020 budget, which includes no money for new police officers or firefighters, is set to be formally adopted on Monday. Continue reading
Woman arrested after allegedly attempting to abduct her son from North Saanich school
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Two RCMP officers were injured after the mother fled the school and drove away while police pursued. Continue reading
Vancouver teens stage ‘funeral for our future’ calling for climate change action
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Sustainabiliteens protested the inaction of world leaders at the end of a two-week United Nations climate change conference in Madrid. Continue reading
Poaching fines, hunting bans and animal rescue: busy December for B.C. Conservation Officer Service
This week alone, BCCOS sent out eight social media posts via Twitter regarding fines to people and animals needing help. Continue reading