RCMP release sketch of man accused of grabbing, following woman on Burnaby trail
Former VPD detective denies sexual abuse allegations
B.C. woman needs help after heroic attempt to save man in wheelchair
Mother of B.C. girl allegedly abducted by ex says getting child home from Europe no guarantee
B.C. man who died of rabies identified as ‘inspiring’ martial arts instructor
U.S. firm fined $2.9M for fuel spill that soiled B.C. First Nations territory
Third Surrey councillor resigns from mayor’s Safe Surrey Coalition
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
Coun. Jack Hundial will now sit as an independent. Continue reading
Was Edward Howe murdered? RCMP seek clues in 1996 death
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 43-year-old died in the snow after suffering massive injuries to his chest and head, according to police. Continue reading
50 Cent, Janet Jackson and others to perform in Saudi Arabia amid criticism of human rights record
“It’s profoundly distressing that they have chosen money over morals,” Thor Halvorssen, CEO of the Human Rights Foundation, said of the artists set to perform at Jeddah World Fest. Continue reading
Controversial Kelowna housing project pledges to be drug-free: City
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Every apartment building in the city is a wet facility,” councilor Gail Given stated, soliciting a sea of groans from the public gallery. Continue reading
B.C. man beaten at Kamloops nightclub claims RCMP ignored racial motives for attack
Johnathon Hall says he was attacked by two men in a Kamloops nightclub who hurled racial slurs at him before the fight. Continue reading
‘Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and The Band’ announced as TIFF 2019 opening film
The film will be screened at the Opening Night Gala Presentation for TIFF 2019 on Thursday, Sept. 5 at Roy Thomson Hall. Continue reading
‘Loud crashing’: Neighbour of B.C. man accused of murdering daughters describes day of killings
By Rumina Daya Reporter
“I was hearing real loud crashing… it was like a bookcase coming down… I didn’t hear voices,” said Andrew Berry’s neighbour. Continue reading
Coquitlam RCMP busts teens accused of torching ‘little free libraries’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to the RCMP, 11 of the book exchanges have been torched in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam since March 20. Continue reading
‘Disruptive’ woman fined $138,000 after fighter jets dispatched to escort plane
Jet2 also says the British passenger tried to open the airline doors mid-flight. Continue reading
Conservation officers report huge spike in Lower Mainland bear sightings
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The service has received 3,200 bear sightings so far this year, while it got just 4,500 for the entire season in 2018. Continue reading
Vancouver car-share drivers can soon drop their vehicles in metered parking spaces for free
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The new rules will also let drivers on multi-stop trips use two hours of free parking at metered spaces. Continue reading
Jeffrey Epstein denied bail, will stay behind bars until sex trafficking trial
A U.S. judge rejected Epstein’s request to stay under house arrest in his New York mansion valued at $77 million. Continue reading
Demolition of Kelowna Sears location a sign of tough times for department stores
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
For some, the tear-down is also the end of a personal chapter. Continue reading
Backhoe loses tire during morning commute, nearly striking pedestrian
By Jill Bennett Radio Host and Reporter
“It was very, very close. It could have been tragic,” Jay Lirag told Global News. Continue reading
As France moves forward with CETA, Trudeau looks to lock in a win on trade
The work to get the deal over the finish line comes after two difficult years marked by a rough renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement. Continue reading
Major players in alleged Italian crime family taken down in massive bust in Ontario
York Regional Police revealed details on the massive bust of an alleged traditional organized crime network that netted more than $35 million in cash and assets. Continue reading
$22/hr is average wage needed to afford a two-bedroom apartment in Canada: report
“But it’s much more in big cities like Vancouver and Toronto.” Continue reading
Why the ‘aging challenge’ might come back to haunt FaceApp users
A Russian developer appears to be collecting vast amounts of data thanks to the viral FaceApp aging challenge. Continue reading
Girl, 6, killed by father’s golf ball in ‘complete fluke’ accident
“She just happened to be in the exact wrong place, just directly across from him, when it happened,” the girl’s uncle said. Continue reading
Burnout: Here’s how to recognize the symptoms
The World Health Organization now recognizes work “burnout” as an occupational phenomenon. Doctors now have a roadmap to recognize burnout, which is often accompanied by symptoms of exhaustion, cynicism or lack of professional competency. Continue reading
Third Surrey councillor resigns from mayor’s Safe Surrey Coalition
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
Coun. Jack Hundial will now sit as an independent. Continue reading
Was Edward Howe murdered? RCMP seek clues in 1996 death
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The 43-year-old died in the snow after suffering massive injuries to his chest and head, according to police. Continue reading
Controversial Kelowna housing project pledges to be drug-free: City
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Every apartment building in the city is a wet facility,” councilor Gail Given stated, soliciting a sea of groans from the public gallery. Continue reading
B.C. man beaten at Kamloops nightclub claims RCMP ignored racial motives for attack
Johnathon Hall says he was attacked by two men in a Kamloops nightclub who hurled racial slurs at him before the fight. Continue reading
‘Loud crashing’: Neighbour of B.C. man accused of murdering daughters describes day of killings
By Rumina Daya Reporter
“I was hearing real loud crashing… it was like a bookcase coming down… I didn’t hear voices,” said Andrew Berry’s neighbour. Continue reading
Coquitlam RCMP busts teens accused of torching ‘little free libraries’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to the RCMP, 11 of the book exchanges have been torched in Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam since March 20. Continue reading
Conservation officers report huge spike in Lower Mainland bear sightings
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The service has received 3,200 bear sightings so far this year, while it got just 4,500 for the entire season in 2018. Continue reading
Vancouver car-share drivers can soon drop their vehicles in metered parking spaces for free
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The new rules will also let drivers on multi-stop trips use two hours of free parking at metered spaces. Continue reading
Demolition of Kelowna Sears location a sign of tough times for department stores
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
For some, the tear-down is also the end of a personal chapter. Continue reading
Backhoe loses tire during morning commute, nearly striking pedestrian
By Jill Bennett Radio Host and Reporter
“It was very, very close. It could have been tragic,” Jay Lirag told Global News. Continue reading
Chase RCMP recover $12K of stolen pet food in rural Shuswap
A search warrant for pet food, reported stolen to Delta police in April, stemmed from two previous search warrants in June. Continue reading
Former VPD detective denies sexual abuse allegations
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
In court documents, James Fisher “denies that he imposed unwanted sexual and romantic attention” on two young women who were victims in a case he was working. Continue reading
NDP moves to protect some of B.C.’s oldest trees, Greens call it ‘inadequate’
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Forestry minister Doug Donaldson said 54 big trees that could have been harvested will now remain standing and will be “surrounded by a one-hectare grove to act as a buffer zone.” Continue reading
New healthcare hub coming to East Vancouver’s Commercial Drive
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The facilities are intended to take stress off of hospital ERs while providing patients with same-day access to doctors and nurses. Continue reading
No collusion, says oil company as B.C. gas price hearings begin
One of B.C.’s biggest fuel companies testified that market competition is so tight in the province that collusion among suppliers would be impossible. Continue reading
VPD reopens case of missing man with dementia and diabetes
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police had mistakenly believed he’d been found safe in the U.S. last week, but said that new information “confirmed that person was not, in fact, Mr Sullivan.” Continue reading
Late couple left land to West Van for a park. But lawsuit claims city profited instead
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A West Van couple left the Rosebery Avenue land to the district with instructions it be turned into a park, but now the city wants to subdivide and sell part of it, the suit claims. Continue reading
Highway 1 reopens after dump truck crashes in heavy rain near Revelstoke, killing 1
By Simon Little Online Journalist
DriveBC says the road will be closed for several hours, with no detours. An update is expected around 5 p.m. Continue reading
B.C. vet desperately seeking sanctuary for injured fawn facing euthanasia
Dr. Moshe Oz says the fawn needs surgery for a broken leg, which can be done, but the pressing issue is finding a licensed sanctuary. Continue reading
RCMP release sketch of man accused of grabbing, following woman on Burnaby trail
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Burnaby RCMP have released a sketch of a man who allegedly followed and grabbed a woman on a trail near Simon Fraser University on Sunday. Continue reading
‘A prisoner in her own home’: court hears home of accused mass shooter’s ex-wife vandalized
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Court heard Kathy Brittain’s home was vandalized two to three weeks ago, resulting in a substantial amount of damage totalling $10,000. Continue reading
B.C. woman needs help after heroic attempt to save man in wheelchair
By Nadia Stewart Videojournalist
Warning: The story contains images that may be disturbing for some viewers. Continue reading
Majority of Canadians want change in Ottawa, 37% say they’d vote Conservative: Ipsos
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The Ipsos poll showed Conservative leader Andrew Scheer picking up the approval of 36 per cent of respondents, compared to Justin Trudeau’s 32 per cent. Continue reading
Rider 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
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – July 16
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading