B.C. budget 2019 highlights: 10 things to know
Update: Tuesday search called off for missing man near Mount Seymour
Another Snowfall Warning for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
What to expect from the 2019 British Columbia provincial budget
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60-year-old man dies following assault in Surrey, homicide team called in
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Family of Vernon beating victim speaks out after warrant issued for assailant
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“It has been very hard for us to understand why he was on day parole if he was considered to be so dangerous.” Continue reading
33 kids, 1 staff member kept home from Vancouver schools affected by measles
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Some parents of children who are being kept home, however, are still refusing to get their children vaccinated. Continue reading
MAGA hat-wearing Kentucky teen sues Washington Post for $250 million, alleging ‘McCarthyism’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Nick Sandmann has accused The Washington Post of bullying him in a $250-million lawsuit against the newspaper. Continue reading
Accused Okanagan hospice fraudster pleads guilty
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
A former Kelowna woman appeared in Kamloops court, where she pled guilty to theft from an organization that cares for the dying. Continue reading
Warning remains in effect for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley as snow returns to Lower Mainland
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The snow is starting to fall across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Eighth lawmaker resigns from U.K.’s Labour Party amid anti-Semitism row, Brexit concerns
Joan Ryan, a Labour member of parliament, has become the eighth lawmaker to resign from Britain’s main opposition party. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
‘I still believe in my heart’: Mother of snowshoer missing near Mount Seymour speaks out
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Calling it a sad, difficult situation, North Shore Rescue postponed its search for Remi Michalowski after it was determined weather conditions meant there was no safe way to continue its search efforts. Continue reading
Petro-Canada installing 50 fast-charging EV stations across the country — but is there demand?
Petro-Canada said more than 50 EV stations will be located at gas stations along the Trans-Canada Highway, from Nova Scotia to British Columbia. Continue reading
Highway 97 rockslide in Okanagan could be cleared by next week: Ministry of Transportation
Ministry says slope monitoring has shown no new movement over the past week. Continue reading
RCMP address sudden spike in drug-trade violence, murder in Kamloops
Police say there have been four reported drug-related murders in the city of 90,000 since October. Continue reading
Nunavut hockey team making history at Canada Winter Games
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
A hockey team from Nunavut is making history this week as it competes for the first time at the Canada Winter Games in Red Deer, Alberta. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Teaching kindness — and teaching teens to dress for winter
By Kim Smith Reporter
In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way and proof can be found at Davidson Creek Elementary in Sherwood Park, Alta. Continue reading
‘Measles is a highly contagious disease’: Health officials remind Canadians to get shot updated
The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a statement aimed at reminding Canadians that measles is a serious and highly contagious disease and that getting vaccinated is the best protection. Continue reading
British teenager who joined Islamic State in Syria to lose U.K. citizenship
Shamima Begum, a teenager who left London when she was aged 15 to join Islamic State in Syria, has had her British citizenship revoked, according to a letter sent to her family published by ITV News. Continue reading
Trudeau government leaks support in wake of SNC-Lavalin, Wilson-Raybould matter: Ipsos poll
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
A new poll, providing exclusively to Global News, finds Trudeau’s Liberals have fallen back of Andrew Scheer’s Conservatives in the wake of one of the worst political crises to bedevil the government since taking office. Continue reading
7 children killed in Halifax house fire, 2 adults sent to hospital
By Rebecca Lau Reporter
The organization that helped the Syrian family settle in Canada confirms all seven children died in the fire and their father was badly injured trying to rescue them. Continue reading
Man spinning gun on finger shoots self in stomach at daughter’s birthday party
A Texas man was rushed to hospital after he accidentally shot himself in the stomach while spinning a gun on his finger at his daughter’s birthday party. Continue reading
Vancouver man pays for parking and issued ticket 1 minute later
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
“I was surprised when I saw a ticket on my car because I couldn’t figure out how that could happen.” Continue reading
Justice committee votes to invite Wilson-Raybould to testify over SNC-Lavalin affair
Jody Wilson-Raybould, the former attorney general at the heart of questions on the SNC-Lavalin affair, told reporters “I am a Liberal member of Parliament” after a cabinet meeting. Continue reading
Family of Vernon beating victim speaks out after warrant issued for assailant
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“It has been very hard for us to understand why he was on day parole if he was considered to be so dangerous.” Continue reading
33 kids, 1 staff member kept home from Vancouver schools affected by measles
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Some parents of children who are being kept home, however, are still refusing to get their children vaccinated. Continue reading
Accused Okanagan hospice fraudster pleads guilty
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
A former Kelowna woman appeared in Kamloops court, where she pled guilty to theft from an organization that cares for the dying. Continue reading
B.C. budget 2019 highlights: 10 things to know
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Unlike last year, there are no new taxes and no record-breaking new investments in child care and housing. Continue reading
Warning remains in effect for Metro Vancouver, Fraser Valley as snow returns to Lower Mainland
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
The snow is starting to fall across Metro Vancouver and the Lower Mainland Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
How hired postpartum help is becoming more commonplace for moms
By Kim Smith Reporter
Unlike birth doulas, who help mothers during pregnancy and childbirth, postpartum doulas step in after the baby arrives. Continue reading
B.C. budget 2019: Government’s stand-pat, balanced budget includes moderate child care, housing boosts
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has introduced a stay-the-course budget that has minimal new funding increases to housing and childcare, while introducing a brand new B.C. Child Opportunity Benefit that doesn’t come into effect until October 2020. Continue reading
‘I still believe in my heart’: Mother of snowshoer missing near Mount Seymour speaks out
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Calling it a sad, difficult situation, North Shore Rescue postponed its search for Remi Michalowski after it was determined weather conditions meant there was no safe way to continue its search efforts. Continue reading
Highway 97 rockslide in Okanagan could be cleared by next week: Ministry of Transportation
Ministry says slope monitoring has shown no new movement over the past week. Continue reading
RCMP address sudden spike in drug-trade violence, murder in Kamloops
Police say there have been four reported drug-related murders in the city of 90,000 since October. Continue reading
Family Matters podcast: Teaching kindness — and teaching teens to dress for winter
By Kim Smith Reporter
In today’s world, a little kindness goes a long way and proof can be found at Davidson Creek Elementary in Sherwood Park, Alta. Continue reading
‘Measles is a highly contagious disease’: Health officials remind Canadians to get shot updated
The Public Health Agency of Canada has issued a statement aimed at reminding Canadians that measles is a serious and highly contagious disease and that getting vaccinated is the best protection. Continue reading
Another Snowfall Warning for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Five to 10 centimetres could fall between Tuesday morning and early Wednesday morning. Continue reading
Support for Jody Wilson-Raybould stays strong in home riding of Vancouver Granville
In the Vancouver riding she has represented since 2015, supporters are disappointed Wilson-Raybould is no longer in cabinet but are respectful of her decision. Continue reading
Statement of man appearing to admit he is a fentanyl ‘mule’ tossed out of court due to charter rights violation
Even though they have the evidence on camera, a B.C. judge threw out the case against a Calgary man accused of trafficking fentanyl. Continue reading
Vancouver man pays for parking and issued ticket 1 minute later
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
“I was surprised when I saw a ticket on my car because I couldn’t figure out how that could happen.” Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Monday, February 18, 2019
Dylan Myskiw stopped all 38 shots he faced as the Edmonton Oil Kings blanked the Medicine Hat Tigers 5-0 on Monday afternoon in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Vancouver vegan cheese shop told they can no longer use the word ‘cheese’ in packaging
By Tanya Beja Reporter
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has ordered Blue Heron Creamery to stop calling their products ‘cheese’. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Feb. 18
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2 skiers buried in avalanche, stranded snowmobiler rescued near Fernie
Fernie Search and Rescue crews were busy on Sunday with two rescues in the Rocky Mountains. Continue reading
Armed with his metal detector, B.C. resident reunites lost jewelry with their owners
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
With the help of his $1,200 Dual Field metal detector, White Rock resident Chris Turner reunites people with their lost jewelry. Continue reading
Low vaccination rates mean the Okanagan is not immune to measles, experts say
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Given the current measles outbreaks in the Lower Mainland and Washington state, Interior Health officials are urging everyone to check to make sure their families are fully immunized. Continue reading
What to expect from the 2019 British Columbia provincial budget
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. NDP government will unveil its second provincial budget on Tuesday. Continue reading
Huu-ay-aht First Nation says Steelhead LNG pulls out of Vancouver Island project
In an open letter, Huu-ay-aht Chief Robert Dennis and hereditary Chief Derek Peters say the First Nation has been notified by Steelhead LNG that it has “ceased current project work” on the Kwispaa LNG project. Continue reading
Canada stands tall in wood-based high-rise construction
A new wood product called mass timber is making it possible for Canada to lead the world in the construction of skyscrappers made out of wood, not glass and steel. Continue reading