Surrey mayor scraps public safety committee: ‘I feel completely blindsided’
Rabies nearly always kills when symptoms show, health officer says after Canadian fatality
B.C. man dies of rabies, first confirmed human death in the province since 2003
Vancouver-Portland ultra-fast train could be self-sustaining by 2055 or earlier: Study
Woman grabbed, followed on Burnaby Mountain trail: RCMP
Weekend closures scheduled for Lions Gate Bridge as crews prepare for joint work
Walks away from motorcycle crash uninjured
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The rider was said to be uninjured, but the motorcycle was damaged. Continue reading
Peachland home heavily damaged by fire
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The fire reportedly started on the deck after the homeowners said they sat down to dinner. Continue reading
12 years. 6,600 federal candidates. Only 17% faced competitive nomination races: study
Of federal nomination race in Canada, one researcher said, “there’s just not a culture of openness.” Continue reading
2 people taken to hospital from hazmat exposure at Surrey recycling plant
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Crews were called after a forklift driver ran over a container with an unknown substance in it and reported trouble breathing. Continue reading
Witnesses offer new insight into custody battle, finances of B.C. man accused of murdering daughters
Andrew Berry is accused of killing his two young daughters, whose bodies were found on Christmas Day, 2017. Continue reading
North Korea says nuclear talks with U.S. at risk if South Korea military drills happen
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Washington’s pattern of “unilaterally reneging on its commitments” was leading Pyongyang to reconsider its own commitments to discontinue tests of nuclear weapons and intercontinental ballistic missiles. Continue reading
‘It’s a tough place to live’: Vancouver mayor responds to Oppenheimer Park safety concerns
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“At this point, we’re trying to get everybody housing, that’s the main thing,” said Mayor Kennedy Stewart. Continue reading
‘There are consequences’: Transit police to share info on problem riders with Barwatch
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The program will target behaviour such as fighting and harassment, and could see problem riders banned from downtown venues. Continue reading
Hall of Famer Ron Francis closing in on Seattle NHL team’s general manager job: source
The expansion Seattle franchise is set to begin play in the 2021-22 season as the NHL’s 32nd team. Continue reading
Richmond RCMP hunt man who allegedly pepper-sprayed woman in failed robbery
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say the victim was attacked as she was leaving a currency exchange on No. 3 Road on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Gun scare that forced evacuation of Nanaimo mall caused by replica weapon: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Mounties said they found the suspect at another location, and recovered an imitation firearm. Continue reading
Hernández, Gurriel lead Blue Jays to 10-4 win over Red Sox
Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer off new Boston Red Sox starter Andrew Cashner, and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. had three hits on Tuesday night to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 10-4 victory. Continue reading
B.C. man who died of rabies identified as ‘inspiring’ martial arts instructor
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Condolences for the man are pouring in, describing him as “an amazing person who has built so many kids’ confidence,” and “a remarkable and inspiring young man.” Continue reading
Mother of B.C. girl allegedly abducted by ex says getting child home from Europe no guarantee
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I crumbled to the ground as [police] relayed the details to me. It was surreal and I thought, ‘My God, this could have been a whole other heartbreak of a story.'” Continue reading
Northfork Bison products recalled amid E. coli contamination concerns
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Northfork initiated this following a recall in another country, the CFIA said. Continue reading
‘Unspeakable tragedy’: Toddler dies after falling in Tim Hortons grease trap
Police say the boy fell through a plastic cover into the grease trap located behind the fast-food restaurant. Continue reading
B.C. man who died of rabies identified as ‘inspiring’ martial arts instructor
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Condolences for the man are pouring in, describing him as “an amazing person who has built so many kids’ confidence,” and “a remarkable and inspiring young man.” Continue reading
Peachland home heavily damaged by fire
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The fire reportedly started on the deck after the homeowners said they sat down to dinner. Continue reading
Man arrested after trying to smuggle $44K of cocaine under toupee
Police questioned the “nervous” suspect after they noticed his oversized wig at a Barcelona airport in Spain. Continue reading
Teenager who spent birthday in jail gets surprise from Coquitlam RCMP
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
A 15-year-old boy who spent the weekend in jail received a gift and some life advice, after an officer noticed it would be the boy’s birthday at midnight. Continue reading
Walks away from motorcycle crash uninjured
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The rider was said to be uninjured, but the motorcycle was damaged. Continue reading
Peachland home heavily damaged by fire
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The fire reportedly started on the deck after the homeowners said they sat down to dinner. Continue reading
2 people taken to hospital from hazmat exposure at Surrey recycling plant
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Crews were called after a forklift driver ran over a container with an unknown substance in it and reported trouble breathing. Continue reading
Witnesses offer new insight into custody battle, finances of B.C. man accused of murdering daughters
Andrew Berry is accused of killing his two young daughters, whose bodies were found on Christmas Day, 2017. Continue reading
‘It’s a tough place to live’: Vancouver mayor responds to Oppenheimer Park safety concerns
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“At this point, we’re trying to get everybody housing, that’s the main thing,” said Mayor Kennedy Stewart. Continue reading
‘There are consequences’: Transit police to share info on problem riders with Barwatch
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The program will target behaviour such as fighting and harassment, and could see problem riders banned from downtown venues. Continue reading
Surrey mayor scraps public safety committee: ‘I feel completely blindsided’
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
Instead, the mayor is focusing on an interim committee called the Police Transition Advisory Committee, whose goal will be to support the creation of a city police department. Continue reading
Richmond RCMP hunt man who allegedly pepper-sprayed woman in failed robbery
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say the victim was attacked as she was leaving a currency exchange on No. 3 Road on Sunday afternoon. Continue reading
Gun scare that forced evacuation of Nanaimo mall caused by replica weapon: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Mounties said they found the suspect at another location, and recovered an imitation firearm. Continue reading
B.C. man who died of rabies identified as ‘inspiring’ martial arts instructor
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Condolences for the man are pouring in, describing him as “an amazing person who has built so many kids’ confidence,” and “a remarkable and inspiring young man.” Continue reading
Mother of B.C. girl allegedly abducted by ex says getting child home from Europe no guarantee
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I crumbled to the ground as [police] relayed the details to me. It was surreal and I thought, ‘My God, this could have been a whole other heartbreak of a story.'” Continue reading
Teenager who spent birthday in jail gets surprise from Coquitlam RCMP
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
A 15-year-old boy who spent the weekend in jail received a gift and some life advice, after an officer noticed it would be the boy’s birthday at midnight. Continue reading
North Okanagan expected to move forward with plastic bag ban despite court ruling
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The provincial court of appeal ruled Victoria needed to seek provincial approval to go ahead. Continue reading
4 RCMP officers could face charges in 2017 death of Prince George man
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Dale Culver died in July, 2017 after an encounter with police that involved pepper spray. Continue reading
Online report: Kelowna ties for fifth where Canadians would move to own a home
Toronto, Halifax and St. Catharines and Niagara lead the list in a report from Finder.com. Continue reading
Kelowna ranked 15th in national rent report for July
As expected, Toronto and Vancouver were listed as the most expensive places by the online report. Continue reading
‘Uber of boats’ expands to Canada, offers short-term water sport rentals
After launching in San Francisco in 2013, Get My Boat expanded to Canadian cities last year and is hoping more water sport enthusiasts will join the sharing economy. Continue reading
Victoria police looking for cyclist clipped by vehicle on Blanshard Street
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Police say they’ve spoken with the driver and want to get the cyclist’s side of the story and find out if they suffered any injuries. Continue reading
U.S. firm fined $2.9M for fuel spill that soiled B.C. First Nations territory
The Nathan E. Stewart spilled 110,000 litres of diesel and heavy oils in October 2016, when a crew member fell asleep on watch. Continue reading
Rabies nearly always kills when symptoms show, health officer says after Canadian fatality
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
A B.C. man recently died of rabies, marking the first human fatality in Canada in seven years. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – July 15
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Nanaimo mall evacuated after reports of youth with gun
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police said they were searching for the suspect, adding that no one had been injured. Continue reading
B.C. man dies of rabies, first confirmed human death in the province since 2003
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The victim’s family told health workers that he had not been bitten or scratched by the bat. Continue reading
‘I will fight until I have no breath left’: Okanagan woman fights deportation
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
In 2017, Thorne filed for refugee protection. She said she was the victim of sexual violence and fears for her life should she be forced to return home. Continue reading
‘It’s not fair’: Sport fishers take to the water to protest Chinook closure
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
“Here we are stuck, unable to fish,” said Island Outfitters Co-Owner Darren Wright. “It’s not fair.” Continue reading