2 victims of Langley deck collapse remain unresponsive in critical condition
B.C.’s top doctor urges province to decriminalize possession of hard drugs to address overdose crisis
Study finds overwhelming support in B.C. for policies to promote vaccine uptake
B.C. SPCA investigating after deaths of newborn kittens found in Vancouver dumpster
City of Vancouver approves partial rezoning freeze for future subway corridor
Real estate ‘stalker?’ Female realtors warned of suspicious man trying to get them alone
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
SPOKANE, Wash. – Dawson Holt scored 7:07 into overtime as the Vancouver Giants beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Osoyoos Oyster Fest prepares to shuck 10,000 shellfish
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It may not be a food that grows in the Okanagan, but some believe local wine is perfect for oysters. Continue reading
‘Kai the Hatchet-Wielding Hitchhiker’ convicted of 1st-degree murder in N.J. man’s death
Caleb “Kai” McGilvary, a Canadian man, gained online fame after he intervened in a 2012 assault on a California worker, and said he used a hatchet. Continue reading
B.C. strikes deal with Ottawa to keep funding BC Bus North on routes that Greyhound abandoned
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The deal ensures that BC Bus North will keep operating on an interim basis until September as the details are worked out. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors want Massey Tunnel replacement sooner than estimated
A group of Metro Vancouver mayors have sent a letter to B.C. Premier John Horgan suggesting a completion date for the project as early as 2025. Continue reading
R. Kelly didn’t show up for a civil case alleging sexual abuse, so a judge ruled against him
The case against R. Kelly was filed one day before the singer was arrested on 10 charges of sexual abuse. Continue reading
Officer testifies at Oak Bay father’s murder trial he had ‘concerns’ about whereabouts
Andrew Berry, who is standing trial for the murder of his two daughters on Christmas Day 2017, hadn’t been heard from in hours, the jury heard. Continue reading
Charges laid in targeted outdoor shooting at Langford market
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Justin Lemmen, 27, is facing several charges for the shooting at Happy Valley Market Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Sri Lankan authorities bring in more people — including foreigners — for questioning after bombings
Sri Lankan police said an Egyptian and several Pakistanis were among those detained overnight, although there was no immediate suggestion they had direct links to the attacks. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 24
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
New wildfire report says more supports needed for remote Indigenous communities
The Tsilqhot’in National Government’s report on the record-breaking 2017 wildfire season issued 33 recommendations. Continue reading
Sri Lankan police investigate blast on empty land, days after bombings that killed 359 people; no casualties
Sri Lankan police say there were no casualties. Continue reading
Gas tank thefts on the rise after Surrey man catches another alleged fuel theft on video
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The incident is the second reported in the Lower Mainland this week, adding to concerns about rising gas prices. Continue reading
One dead after collision between car, van on Highway 3 near Sunday Summit
Princeton RCMP said the head-on accident happened at 2:45 p.m., and that one person was confirmed dead. Continue reading
Vladimir Putin arrives in Vladivostok for summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin has arrived in Vladivostok for a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Continue reading
‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ Duterte gives Canada 1 week to take back garbage
The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will “declare war” and ship the containers back himself. Continue reading
Woman killed after falling into meat grinder at food processing plant
A woman was killed on Monday after falling into a commercial meat grinder at a food processing plant in Pennsylvania. Continue reading
Expectant couple angers neighbours after asking them to do their chores, cook their meals
“It definitely sounded like an entitled young couple who is going to be in for a rude awakening when the reality of parenting sets in,” one expert said. Continue reading
‘Worst’ anti-Semitic hate crime at Winnipeg cafe was allegedly faked by owners, say police
Three owners of the BerMax Caffé were arrested Wednesday and charged with public mischief, according to police. Continue reading
Parkland shooting suspect’s lawyer asks off his case as client is set to inherit over $432,000
Nikolas Cruz is set to inherit the money through his deceased mother’s life insurance policy. It’s not clear whether he will actually receive it. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, April 24, 2019
SPOKANE, Wash. – Dawson Holt scored 7:07 into overtime as the Vancouver Giants beat the Spokane Chiefs 4-3 on Wednesday in Western Hockey League playoff action. Continue reading
Osoyoos Oyster Fest prepares to shuck 10,000 shellfish
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
It may not be a food that grows in the Okanagan, but some believe local wine is perfect for oysters. Continue reading
B.C. strikes deal with Ottawa to keep funding BC Bus North on routes that Greyhound abandoned
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The deal ensures that BC Bus North will keep operating on an interim basis until September as the details are worked out. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors want Massey Tunnel replacement sooner than estimated
A group of Metro Vancouver mayors have sent a letter to B.C. Premier John Horgan suggesting a completion date for the project as early as 2025. Continue reading
Officer testifies at Oak Bay father’s murder trial he had ‘concerns’ about whereabouts
Andrew Berry, who is standing trial for the murder of his two daughters on Christmas Day 2017, hadn’t been heard from in hours, the jury heard. Continue reading
Charges laid in targeted outdoor shooting at Langford market
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Justin Lemmen, 27, is facing several charges for the shooting at Happy Valley Market Tuesday morning. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 24
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
New wildfire report says more supports needed for remote Indigenous communities
The Tsilqhot’in National Government’s report on the record-breaking 2017 wildfire season issued 33 recommendations. Continue reading
Gas tank thefts on the rise after Surrey man catches another alleged fuel theft on video
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The incident is the second reported in the Lower Mainland this week, adding to concerns about rising gas prices. Continue reading
One dead after collision between car, van on Highway 3 near Sunday Summit
Princeton RCMP said the head-on accident happened at 2:45 p.m., and that one person was confirmed dead. Continue reading
Vernon caps downtown cannabis shops at 6 for first year
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“We’ve had a lot of residents and business owners complain about how many dispensaries we had in the past.” Continue reading
BC Ferries to consider variable pricing, getting rid of fees as part of reservation overhaul
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
BC Ferries is overhauling its reservation system to deal with growing congestion and driver frustration. Continue reading
Gas-free vehicle zones? Vancouver debates ambitious response to ‘climate emergency’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The proposal aims to see the city become carbon-neutral by 2050, but some of the recommendations are sure to be controversial. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP investigate hateful comment on Global BC Facebook page
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The comment appeared on a Global BC Facebook post about record crowds at Saturday’s Vaisakhi parade in Surrey. Continue reading
Suspect in bizarre hit-and-run at Vancouver Island auto dealership turns herself in
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Campbell River RCMP said the dealership’s surveillance video played a role in the arrest, and that alcohol may have been a factor. Continue reading
Four-year jail sentence for Kelowna pimp
Simon Rypiak sentenced in Kelowna court; terms include no contact with four victims. Continue reading
Feds trying to ‘manage the problem’ with Indigenous people, rather than work on reconciliation: Wilson-Raybould
Former justice minister Jody Wilson-Raybould says she believes the federal Liberals have decided to “manage the problem” with Indigenous people rather than do the hard work of reconciliation. Continue reading
400 km highways, side roads to be resurfaced in Southern Interior: B.C. Ministry of Transportation
Ministry of Transportation says it will spend more than $70 million on regional road projects in 2019. Continue reading
B.C. Lions equipment manager Ken ‘Kato’ Kasuya remembered as ‘treasured friend’
A longtime equipment manager for the B.C. Lions is being remembered as a tireless worker and valued friend. Continue reading
2 victims of Langley deck collapse remain unresponsive in critical condition
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Six days after a deck collapsed at a Langley wedding celebration, family of the victims say nine people remain in hospital. Continue reading
Surrey shooting victim identified as 32-year-old Sechelt man
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Khan Michael Bourne of Sechelt was found lying on the ground in the 13300-block of 114 Avenue with gunshot wounds on Tuesday afternoon. Continue reading
Greer, Fernandez, Cornish named to 2019 Canadian Football Hall of Fame
Jon Cornish, Mervyn Fernandez and Terry Greer are among the 2019 class of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. Continue reading
B.C.’s top doctor urges province to decriminalize possession of hard drugs to address overdose crisis
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Dr. Bonnie Henry says the evidence shows that criminalizing people who use drugs does more harm than good. Continue reading
B.C. SPCA investigating after deaths of newborn kittens found in Vancouver dumpster
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
The B.C. SPCA is asking for public help in finding the person who stuffed two newborn kittens inside a plastic bag and threw it into a Vancouver dumpster last week. Continue reading
Amerisur Resources identifies employee Dana Coffield as Yoho avalanche victim
An oil and gas company has identified one of its employees as a man who died after an avalanche in Yoho National Park. Continue reading