Poll finds strong support for B.C. speculation tax but little confidence it will help affordability
RCMP recover bodies of teens who died when car crashed into West Kootenay river
Record ‘summer-like’ temperatures continue in B.C.
Couple needs backcountry rescue after being refused ride on Sea to Sky Gondola
Man arrested after allegedly punching soccer mom at West Vancouver game
2 tickets in 6 minutes cost B.C. distracted driver more than $1,800
SFU student activist group demands 2-year tuition freeze ahead of budget vote
Simon Fraser University’s board of governors will vote on the controversial proposed tuition hike Thursday morning. Continue reading
A B.C. man won $1M in the lottery. His coworkers are now suing him for their cut
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court calls for the four plaintiffs to be paid $200,000 each. Continue reading
Kentucky governor intentionally exposed his 9 kids to chickenpox — experts say that’s ‘dangerous’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Matt Bevin said he exposed his children to chickenpox in order to immunize them. That’s a “public health hazard,” says one expert. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 20
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP release pictures of suspect accused of robbing woman using ATM
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man allegedly threatened the woman with a weapon and demanded she withdraw money for him. Continue reading
Trump’s ex-communications director Hope Hicks to share docs with House Democrats: reports
Hope Hicks has reportedly agreed to turn over documents requested by the Democrat-majority House Judiciary Committee as part of an investigation into potential obstruction of justice by Trump. Continue reading
British Columbians pay a lot more for car insurance than Albertans: Report
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia drivers pay significantly more than Alberta drivers for auto insurance. Continue reading
B.C. judge rules having phone wedged in the car seat is not ‘distracted driving’
Crown and defence ultimately agreed the “mere presence of a cell phone within sight of a driver is not enough to secure a conviction.” Continue reading
Conservatives force as many as 257 votes as opposition parties protest shutdown of SNC-Lavalin probe
Since any vote involving government spending is automatically considered a confidence vote, Liberals were required to be out in force to avoid potential defeat of the government. Continue reading
New B.C. doctors contract could shape teacher negotiations
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
The new tentative agreement reached between the B.C. government and the Doctors of B.C. may have a direct impact on negotiations between the provincial teachers’ union and the government. Continue reading
Restrictions on Okanagan milfoil control to protect mussels could hurt beaches
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Increased efforts to protect the endangered Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussel on the lake bottom means some beachgoers could encounter a lot more weeds. Continue reading
Bumped by police and spun out, L.A. driver busts a move before being officially busted
As the scene became illuminated by a law enforcement helicopter’s spotlight, the driver started breakdancing before being arrested. Continue reading
As flood preparations get underway in Grand Forks, many residents face an uncertain future
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
With last year’s devastating floods still on the minds of Grand Forks residents, work is now underway to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Continue reading
Discovery of sea lion shot in head on B.C. island renews debate between conservationists, fishing industry
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The conservation group that made the discovery said it’s witnessed several abuses of sea lions during a commercial fishery. Continue reading
New Zealand PM announces ban on semi-automatic and assault rifles after mosque shooting
Jacinda Ardern said she expects the new law to be in place by April 11 and a buy-back scheme will be established for banned weapons. Continue reading
‘Snowplow parenting’ is preventing young adults from learning ‘basic life skills’
Experts say when you over-parent, you run the risk of allowing your child, even as adults, to learn from their mistakes. Continue reading
MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes leaves Liberal caucus following criticism of Trudeau
Ontario MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes has decided to sit as an Independent for the remainder of the parliamentary session. Continue reading
A B.C. man won $1M in the lottery. His coworkers are now suing him for their cut
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court calls for the four plaintiffs to be paid $200,000 each. Continue reading
Crime tourism a growing problem in Canada, says FBI agent
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Two Chilean burglary rings were broken up in the Greater Toronto Area in recent years, but police are under no illusion that they’ve made anything more than a dent. Continue reading
Conservatives force as many as 257 votes as opposition parties protest shutdown of SNC-Lavalin probe
Since any vote involving government spending is automatically considered a confidence vote, Liberals were required to be out in force to avoid potential defeat of the government. Continue reading
SFU student activist group demands 2-year tuition freeze ahead of budget vote
Simon Fraser University’s board of governors will vote on the controversial proposed tuition hike Thursday morning. Continue reading
A B.C. man won $1M in the lottery. His coworkers are now suing him for their cut
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The civil claim filed in B.C. Supreme Court calls for the four plaintiffs to be paid $200,000 each. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – March 20
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP release pictures of suspect accused of robbing woman using ATM
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man allegedly threatened the woman with a weapon and demanded she withdraw money for him. Continue reading
British Columbians pay a lot more for car insurance than Albertans: Report
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
British Columbia drivers pay significantly more than Alberta drivers for auto insurance. Continue reading
B.C. judge rules having phone wedged in the car seat is not ‘distracted driving’
Crown and defence ultimately agreed the “mere presence of a cell phone within sight of a driver is not enough to secure a conviction.” Continue reading
New B.C. doctors contract could shape teacher negotiations
By Keith Baldrey Legislative Bureau Chief
The new tentative agreement reached between the B.C. government and the Doctors of B.C. may have a direct impact on negotiations between the provincial teachers’ union and the government. Continue reading
Restrictions on Okanagan milfoil control to protect mussels could hurt beaches
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Increased efforts to protect the endangered Rocky Mountain Ridged Mussel on the lake bottom means some beachgoers could encounter a lot more weeds. Continue reading
As flood preparations get underway in Grand Forks, many residents face an uncertain future
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
With last year’s devastating floods still on the minds of Grand Forks residents, work is now underway to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Continue reading
Discovery of sea lion shot in head on B.C. island renews debate between conservationists, fishing industry
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The conservation group that made the discovery said it’s witnessed several abuses of sea lions during a commercial fishery. Continue reading
Suspect in custody after triple stabbing in Downtown Eastside
Two bystanders allegedly tried to break up the fight, but police said the man stabbed both of them and the woman before fleeing the scene. Continue reading
‘Cowardly act’: four people facing charges in robbery, beating of homeless men in Okanagan
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Penticton RCMP say four people are facing charges after two homeless men were beaten and robbed. Continue reading
Global News gets rare, behind-the-scenes look at B.C. SPCA’s only wildlife rehab centre
By Klaudia Van Emmerik Anchor/Reporter
Called Wild ARC, the wild animal rehabilitation centre is located in Metchosin, a small and rural community southwest of Victoria on Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Avalanche at SilverStar injures skier, searchers to check slide for further victims
Avalanche occurred along double black diamond run on backside of resort near Vernon. Continue reading
Ottawa promises to make buying a home more affordable, but will it help in B.C.?
By Grace Ke Reporter
Ottawa is promising to make it more affordable for first-time homeowners to fulfill their dream of owning property while at the same time increasing supply. Continue reading
High-profile Indigenous leader plans federal NDP run on Vancouver Island
Nanaimo-Ladysmith is currently vacant after former NDP MP Sheila Malcolmson resigned to run for in a provincial byelection. Continue reading
B.C. man charged after fentanyl, oxycodone and over 4 kilos of cocaine seized in northern Alberta
A 24-year-old man from Surrey, B.C. is facing numerous charges after RCMP seized opioids and over four kilograms of cocaine while executing search warrants in Grande Prairie and Wembley. Continue reading
Province to move ahead with Maple Ridge supportive housing without city’s support
Earlier this month the housing minister slammed Maple Ridge’s own proposed housing plan as “unworkable.” Continue reading
Federal government says B.C. trying to impede Trans Mountain with pipeline legislation
The Canadian government says British Columbia is trying to obstruct the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion with “Trojan Horse” legislation that the province is passing off as a benign environmental measure. Continue reading
Suspected flu case leaves B.C. man completely paralyzed with rare syndrome
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Three weeks ago, Matt Reisig was completely healthy. He’s now in the ICU of a Surrey hospital, intubated and completely paralyzed. Continue reading
Prescribed burn in B.C.’s Southern Interior part of multi-year forestry plan
Okanagan Nation Alliance says the burn, which it calls a land management practice, will benefit wildlife. Continue reading
Greener disposable cups coming to Vancouver Starbucks
The greener cup will be selected from the 12 winners of the NextGen Cup Challenge, a global innovation competition to redesign the paper to-go cup. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s odd plan to help homebuyers won’t help with housing affordability
By David Akin Chief Political Correspondent
The chief economist at TD Bank said the budget’s measures to help first-time homebuyers could actually push housing prices up by as much as 5 per cent. And that means the Liberals’ attempts to make it easier for first-time home buyers could actually make it worse. Continue reading
B.C. government to offer measles immunizations in schools starting in April
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The province is making measles vaccines available at schools, community health centres, mobile community clinics and public-health units starting in April. Continue reading
Budget 2019: Five B.C.-focused measures you may not have noticed
By Simon Little Online Journalist
There are plenty of national measures in the 2019 budget that will affect British Columbia, but what’s in the plan that’s just for B.C.? Continue reading