Fate of Site C dam uncertain, with Utilities Commission report due
Sex assault charges in separate case stayed against Japanese student’s accused killer
Drugs may be to blame for ‘Whalley Strip’ tent fire that hurt two
Convicted B.C. gangster Jarrod Bacon arrested
Privacy watchdog slams BC Liberals on information requests delays
“It’s like a nightmare”: Mexico still digging out from deadly earthquake
Mexico had an early warning system for its big quake. Vancouver doesn’t yet
There’s a rush on to develop one before the “Big One” hits. Continue reading
B.C. assesses Truvada, an HIV prevention drug that looks ‘very promising’
The drug can be prescribed both as a treatment for people with the disease, or as a preventative therapy meant for people at high risk. Continue reading
Netflix pulls children’s cartoon after parent spots hidden drawing of penis in episode
Concerned mom Chey Robinson was watching an episode of Maya the Bee when she spotted a bit of “naughty graffiti” on a log. Continue reading
Accused man’s apology cited as strong evidence of guilt at Kelowna trial
By Blaine Gaffney Reporter
The circumstances of the crime are not in doubt. A car ran a Kelowna RCMP roadblock in December 2013. During the following high-speed police pursuit the suspect vehicle struck a passerby. Continue reading
BC NDP looking to fast-track seismic upgrades in wake of Mexico City earthquake
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“The good news is that the expertise has grown, the ability to scale up these projects has increased.” Continue reading
Mexico earthquake: Church crumbles during child’s baptism leaving 11 family members dead
“It was a scene of horror, sadness with most of the people inside the church dying,” priest’s assistant Lorenzo Sanchez said. Continue reading
B.C. payday lenders barred from selling insurance over ‘aggressive and deceptive sales’
The directive came after complaints from customers who bought insurance without their knowledge, some of whom weren’t even eligible for it. Continue reading
Surrey wildfire evacuation centre cost $138K to keep open
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
At the peak of the fires, more than 65,000 people were evacuated from their homes across the province. Continue reading
Infrastructure funding should be easier to access, move, provinces and territories say
Provincial and territorial governments are asking the federal Liberals to loosen the strings tied to billions in upcoming infrastructure spending, including more relaxed spending requirements if it means too much of a hit to their budgets. Continue reading
TransLink testing two double decker buses for use in Metro Vancouver
By Ted Field Assignment Editor
They are an icon of transit service in the United Kingdom and soon double decker buses will be on the roads of Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
Fraser Health recalls ‘Original Kulfi’ ice cream produced in unlicensed Surrey facility
“This is a potentially hazardous product and the potential for cross-contamination.” Continue reading
Families of pilots killed during ‘American Made’ crash hold Tom Cruise, director partially responsible
Two pilots died in a 2015 plane crash while filming a stunt for the upcoming film “American Made”, and the families of the deceased pilots are holding the film’s star, Tom Cruise, partially responsible for their deaths. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires map 2017: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The B.C. Wildfire Service has provided a map of where the fires are located. Continue reading
Young couple moving to Vancouver have all their belongings stolen from a U-Haul
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
A young couple from Moncton, New Brunswick, were hoping for a fresh start in Vancouver. Continue reading
Air Canada open to ultra-low-cost air fares to compete in changing market
But they won’t make concrete plans until other ultra-low-cost airlines get started and are successful. Continue reading
Snow falling on B.C.’s interior highways with more expected
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement. Continue reading
‘Stranger Things’ bar closing after Netflix sends best cease-and-desist letter ever
Sadly, the ‘Stranger Things’-inspired pop-up bar, The Upside Down, must close. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: You’re probably alive today because of this little-known man
Nice little civilization we had once. Shame what happened to it. Continue reading
1 of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted fugitives busted after posting ‘location on Instagram live’
Christopher Ricardo Gonzalez was named to Texas’ Most Wanted list in August. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: With second United Nations speech, Justin Trudeau goes where no Liberal PM has gone before
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
Justin Trudeau is set to go two-for-two with speeches to the United Nations General Assembly but, as chief political correspondent David Akin reports, Canadian prime ministers haver rarely thought it important to use this forum. Continue reading
Mexico had an early warning system for its big quake. Vancouver doesn’t yet
There’s a rush on to develop one before the “Big One” hits. Continue reading
B.C. assesses Truvada, an HIV prevention drug that looks ‘very promising’
The drug can be prescribed both as a treatment for people with the disease, or as a preventative therapy meant for people at high risk. Continue reading
Dianne Watts to seek BC Liberal leadership, step down as Conservative MP
By Jesse Ferreras National Online Journalist
She’s expected to announce her run for the leadership on Sunday. Continue reading
Accused man’s apology cited as strong evidence of guilt at Kelowna trial
By Blaine Gaffney Reporter
The circumstances of the crime are not in doubt. A car ran a Kelowna RCMP roadblock in December 2013. During the following high-speed police pursuit the suspect vehicle struck a passerby. Continue reading
BC NDP looking to fast-track seismic upgrades in wake of Mexico City earthquake
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
“The good news is that the expertise has grown, the ability to scale up these projects has increased.” Continue reading
Sex assault charges in separate case stayed against Japanese student’s accused killer
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
He won’t appear in court on that charge. Continue reading
B.C. payday lenders barred from selling insurance over ‘aggressive and deceptive sales’
The directive came after complaints from customers who bought insurance without their knowledge, some of whom weren’t even eligible for it. Continue reading
Surrey wildfire evacuation centre cost $138K to keep open
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
At the peak of the fires, more than 65,000 people were evacuated from their homes across the province. Continue reading
Fate of Site C dam uncertain, with Utilities Commission report due
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The preliminary report could could cement the future of the $8.3 billion dollar mega project Continue reading
TransLink testing two double decker buses for use in Metro Vancouver
By Ted Field Assignment Editor
They are an icon of transit service in the United Kingdom and soon double decker buses will be on the roads of Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
Convicted B.C. gangster Jarrod Bacon arrested
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
At the time of his arrest, he was found with another man who is well known in the drug trade. Continue reading
Fraser Health recalls ‘Original Kulfi’ ice cream produced in unlicensed Surrey facility
“This is a potentially hazardous product and the potential for cross-contamination.” Continue reading
Privacy watchdog slams BC Liberals on information requests delays
Acting Commissioner Drew MacArthur said they saw consistently poor compliance rates and an increase in length of time it takes to process request. Continue reading
B.C. wildfires map 2017: Current location of wildfires around the province
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The B.C. Wildfire Service has provided a map of where the fires are located. Continue reading
“It’s like a nightmare”: Mexico still digging out from deadly earthquake
By Estefania Duran Digital Reporter/Content Coordinator
“When the earthquake ends and you realize you are alive, it’s like a dream, but when you see the devastation left behind, it’s like a nightmare.” Continue reading
Young couple moving to Vancouver have all their belongings stolen from a U-Haul
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
A young couple from Moncton, New Brunswick, were hoping for a fresh start in Vancouver. Continue reading
Langley RCMP investigating suspected shooting in Aldergrove
Police are investigating following a shooting in Aldergrove early Wednesday. Continue reading
Snow falling on B.C.’s interior highways with more expected
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement. Continue reading
Neighbourhood Series: The effects of the Evergreen
The CKNW and Global News Neighbourhood Series is an annual series that explores neighbourhoods in Vancouver, Surrey, and the Tri-Cities. Continue reading
Kelowna crime victim catches alleged crooks on camera but says cops not interested
By Blaine Gaffney Reporter
A Kelowna crime victim is frustrated RCMP apparently don’t think his case is serious enough to be taken seriously. Continue reading
‘We are watching in awe:’ fundraiser for daughter of fallen B.C. filmmaker nears $40K
“I hope Ruby grows up knowing her mother was courageous and compassionate. Two of Twyla’s best qualities,” wrote one donor. Continue reading
City of Vancouver to vote on $3.3 million facelift for Kits Pool
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The city says the four-decade-old pool is badly in need of rehabilitation. Continue reading
Surveillance video captures gas thief in Burnaby drilling hole into vehicle’s fuel tank
“The amount of gas, maybe 20 bucks, that he took… he caused a few thousand dollars worth of damage.” Continue reading
Drugs may be to blame for ‘Whalley Strip’ tent fire that hurt two
City officials are now checking other tents in the area to ensure others aren’t using propane. Continue reading
B.C. holds off on legislation targeting stoned drivers
B.C. won’t follow Ontario’s lead on new legislation cracking down on pot-impaired drivers — for now. Continue reading
