Students expelled from Vancouver private school over racist social media posts
Fired Burnaby Conservative candidate’s votes will still be tallied for CPC: Elections Canada
‘Foolish’ SkyTrain ‘surfer’ fined $115 for riding between train cars
Surrey Food Bank to triple in size, secures new home in Newton
Kawhi Leonard given hero’s welcome in return to Canada as Clippers fall to Mavs in Vancouver
Ex-boyfriend accused of murdering Kiran Dhesi in 2017 homicide granted bail
Singh won’t say if he would trigger snap election as Libs, Tories remain tied
While campaigning in British Columbia Friday, Singh reiterated his stance, saying he would be willing to work with any of the other parties in a potential minority scenario, including the Liberals, but never with the Conservatives. Continue reading
Canucks visit the Devils after shootout victory
Vancouver Canucks (4-2-0, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (1-4-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Barack Obama — and other non-Canadians — should stay out of our election
With all due respect to Barack Obama, he should butt out of Canada’s federal election, says Rob Breakenridge. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, October 18, 2019
Dylan Garand stopped all 23 shots he faced as the Kamloops Blazers blanked the Vancouver Giants 6-0 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after colliding with vehicle in Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Images from the scene show a large smash in the windshield of the grey sedan, which sat close to a crumpled bicycle. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Canada’s next prime minister faces some seriously tough challenges
Looking at what is facing Canada in the next few years, the next prime minister is going to have a tough job, says Mike Colledge of Ipsos. Continue reading
North Vancouver RCMP probe alleged assault on 15-year-old girl by security guard
Global News has confirmed the investigation surrounds a video that appears to show a male security guard hitting and apparently spitting on a young woman. Continue reading
Suspended Vancouver student says he regrets role in spread of anti-Semitic, racist memes
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The suspended student told Global News the senior students involved are from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and had been posting the content since at least last year. Continue reading
Hundreds of thousands march in London, demand new Brexit referendum
The protesters, some having travelled for hours from around the United Kingdom to get to the capital, waved EU flags under sunny skies and held placards that employed creativity and wit. Continue reading
Delta Police issue warning after new Canadian resident scammed out of $6K by fake officer
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police said in a statement Friday the victim had saved the money while working at a local fast food restaurant for six months. Continue reading
Whistleblower and former RCMP commander seeks standing at B.C. money laundering inquiry
By John Hua Reporter
While others sent legal counsel on their behalf, Fred Pinnock was determined to stand before the Cullen Commission for the very first time. Continue reading
Tropical Storm Nestor bears down on U.S. Gulf Coast, threatens Florida Panhandle
Tropical Storm Nestor bore down on the northern Gulf Coast with high winds, surging seas and heavy rains Saturday, threatening to hit an area of the Florida Panhandle devastated one year ago by Hurricane Michael. Continue reading
Extinction Rebellion climate protesters take over downtown Vancouver during rush hour
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Dozens of protesters took to the streets of downtown Vancouver during rush hour Friday evening to highlight the urgency of climate change action. Continue reading
Dashcam video: Deer dodges traffic on busy road in Kelowna
The incident occurred at the busy intersection of Richter Street and Harvey Avenue, which also doubles as Highway 97. Continue reading
Why women typically pay more for dry cleaning and other laundry facts
For some, dry cleaning is a weekly ritual. Continue reading
Lady Gaga falls off stage while dancing with fan
During a Thursday night show in Las Vegas, a fan joined Lady Gaga on stage, and the singer jumped into his arms. Continue reading
Suspended Vancouver student says he regrets role in spread of anti-Semitic, racist memes
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The suspended student told Global News the senior students involved are from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and had been posting the content since at least last year. Continue reading
Turkey ‘cannot forget’ letter from Trump about military offensive, Erdogan says
Speaking to foreign journalists in Istanbul on Friday, Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would “do what’s necessary” concerning the letter “when the time comes.” Continue reading
U.K. lawmakers vote to delay Brexit deal approval
At a special session of Parliament intended to ratify the deal, lawmakers instead voted 322-306 to withhold their approval until legislation to implement the agreement has been passed. Continue reading
Touring U.S. punk band linked to dragging that left Vancouver woman with horrific injuries
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Surgeons say the woman’s injuries are so severe she may require a face transplant. Continue reading
Singh won’t say if he would trigger snap election as Libs, Tories remain tied
While campaigning in British Columbia Friday, Singh reiterated his stance, saying he would be willing to work with any of the other parties in a potential minority scenario, including the Liberals, but never with the Conservatives. Continue reading
Canucks visit the Devils after shootout victory
Vancouver Canucks (4-2-0, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (1-4-2, eighth in the Metropolitan Division) Continue reading
Man found dead inside Richmond business: IHIT
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
A man in his late-fifties has been found dead inside a Richmond business in the 8200-block of Granville Avenue Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, October 18, 2019
Dylan Garand stopped all 23 shots he faced as the Kamloops Blazers blanked the Vancouver Giants 6-0 on Friday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after colliding with vehicle in Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Images from the scene show a large smash in the windshield of the grey sedan, which sat close to a crumpled bicycle. Continue reading
North Vancouver RCMP probe alleged assault on 15-year-old girl by security guard
Global News has confirmed the investigation surrounds a video that appears to show a male security guard hitting and apparently spitting on a young woman. Continue reading
Suspended Vancouver student says he regrets role in spread of anti-Semitic, racist memes
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The suspended student told Global News the senior students involved are from a variety of cultural backgrounds, and had been posting the content since at least last year. Continue reading
Delta Police issue warning after new Canadian resident scammed out of $6K by fake officer
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police said in a statement Friday the victim had saved the money while working at a local fast food restaurant for six months. Continue reading
Whistleblower and former RCMP commander seeks standing at B.C. money laundering inquiry
By John Hua Reporter
While others sent legal counsel on their behalf, Fred Pinnock was determined to stand before the Cullen Commission for the very first time. Continue reading
Extinction Rebellion climate protesters take over downtown Vancouver during rush hour
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Dozens of protesters took to the streets of downtown Vancouver during rush hour Friday evening to highlight the urgency of climate change action. Continue reading
Dashcam video: Deer dodges traffic on busy road in Kelowna
The incident occurred at the busy intersection of Richter Street and Harvey Avenue, which also doubles as Highway 97. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Former sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz says he’s done ‘nothing wrong’
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Lenz, speaking exclusively to Global News for the first time since his retirement, says he never believed liquor was being stolen from the B.C. legislature. Continue reading
‘Just absolutely nuts’: Kamloops man clings to back of truck as alleged thieves drive off
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
A Kamloops man was taken on a wild and dangerous ride after he jumped in the back of his pickup truck as someone was driving off with it. Continue reading
Surrey restaurant owner who pointed loaded firearm at employees loses court appeal
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Jawahar Singh Padda was drunk and high on cocaine during the 2016 incident, which earned him close to 30 months in prison after pleading guilty. Continue reading
B.C. 10-year-old catches WWII-era grenade while magnet fishing
“I seen the little bump things and I was like, ‘Oh is that a grenade?’ And then my stepdad grabs it and he’s like, ‘Oh, that’s a grenade!'” Continue reading
Rain forecast for B.C.’s Southern Interior, snow along mountain passes
The national weather service says the snow level is expected to lower overnight to 1,100 to 1,400 metres. Continue reading
60-year-old woman found dead in Vancouver apartment, homicide detectives investigating
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police say a maintenance worker found Maggie Nelson’s body on Wednesday, in the building near Keefer Street and Gore Avenue. Continue reading
Touring U.S. punk band linked to dragging that left Vancouver woman with horrific injuries
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Surgeons say the woman’s injuries are so severe she may require a face transplant. Continue reading
Langley RCMP investigating hit-and-run that left 12-year-old boy with devastating injuries
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The crash left the boy with vision loss, partial paralysis, a broken jaw and facial bones, a broken arm and broken bones in his back. Continue reading
‘They don’t own your vote’: Singh pushes back on Liberal warnings about voting NDP
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh encouraged voters not to fall for what he says are Liberal scare tactics and instead cast their ballots for the NDP with confidence. Continue reading
Fired Burnaby Conservative candidate’s votes will still be tallied for CPC: Elections Canada
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Conservatives say Heather Leung is no longer their candidate, but Elections Canada says votes for her will still be counted for the party. Continue reading
Greens would revamp trade relations to address climate change if elected
Green Leader Elizabeth May argued that current agreements favour the rights of corporations at the expense of environmental protections. Continue reading
‘Foolish’ SkyTrain ‘surfer’ fined $115 for riding between train cars
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This is extremely risky behaviour and poses the danger of major injury and even death,” said transit police Sgt. Clint Hampton. Continue reading
Surrey Food Bank to triple in size, secures new home in Newton
After eight years of searching, the Surrey Food Bank has finally found a new home. Continue reading
Thousands rally with Greta Thunberg at Alberta legislature for climate strike amid counter-rally
Sixteen-year-old Swedish student Greta Thunberg joined Climate Justice Edmonton in a march from a downtown park to the Alberta legislature for a rally. Continue reading