Mayors’ Council votes to proceed with planning for Surrey SkyTrain extension
Surrey RCMP arrest man in tree after domestic dispute complaint
BCCDC urges people to get vaccinated as flu season set to worsen
China confirms detention of 2 Canadians on suspicion of ‘endangering national security’
Premier John Horgan opens door to including dental coverage within B.C.’s health care system
Huawei CFO could be on the hook for more than $1M per year in security costs: expert
Phones, tablets stolen in coordinated grab-and-dash thefts in Kelowna
Three stores inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre were robbed of electronics on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
UPDATE: Bitcoin demanded in B.C. Interior bomb threats
Part of Duncan Avenue West is blocked off by police following multiple bomb threats on Thursday. Continue reading
Lawyers for Vice-Adm. Mark Norman begin battle for secret government documents in court
They argue the records – many of them cabinet secrets – will prove the suspended military officer’s innocence. Continue reading
B.C. Children’s Hospital working to reduce autism assessment waits
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
B.C. Children’s Hospital says it is working to meet a key recommendation made by B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth when it comes to autism assessment waits in the province. Continue reading
Toronto and Vancouver most ‘vulnerable’ to interest rate hikes: CMHC
That means that for every $1 of disposable income, $2.42 is owed. Continue reading
Trump’s willingness to intervene in Huawei extradition another case of alienating Canada, U.S. senator says
“The president has alienated Canada, the president has alienated Europe by use of the national security waivers,” Kaine said on Thursday in reference to the U.S. justification for imposing tariffs on steel and aluminum. Continue reading
Sagmoen given absolute discharge in mischief case
Incident involved Sagmoen not warning female driver of spike belt that damaged the vehicle’s tires. Continue reading
Otters go for leisurely swim on flooded Burnaby street during Metro Vancouver rainstorm
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Two otters were spotted enjoying the water, bobbing and floating along Still Creek Drive. Continue reading
Chicago couple’s love story turned into a Hallmark movie
Years ago, Chris Dempsey volunteered to donate half his liver to Heather Krueger, a woman he had never met before. Continue reading
Next spring’s trade mission to China still on, despite tensions: B.C. premier
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
‘We have a lot of money in the game,’ B.C. Premier John Horgan says. Continue reading
Vancouver General Hospital becomes 1st in Western Canada with cutting-edge trauma tool
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The tool can give surgeons almost an extra hour to treat patients suffering from traumatic injury. Continue reading
Huawei saga will freeze trade talks, hurt Canadian investment in China: experts
The notion that Meng Wanzhou’s arrest is a legal issue “is the Canadian point of view,” said former Canadian ambassador to China Guy Saint-Jacques. Continue reading
Kelowna Mac’s store celebrates selling winning lottery ticket by giving away free tickets
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Staff gave away coffee, donuts and 100 free Lotto 6/49 tickets for Wednesday night’s draw. Continue reading
Kelowna’s Journey Home Society celebrates early success, announces new leader
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The initiative projects that Kelowna will house more than 2,100 people who were once homeless by 2024. Continue reading
Dozens of bomb threats reported across Canada, U.S.
Police departments in several Canadian and U.S. cities said on Twitter that the threats include a demand for payment in bitcoin currency. Continue reading
Premier John Horgan opens door to including dental coverage within B.C.’s health care system
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan is not opposed to the idea of the province covering dental care as part of the provincial health care system. Continue reading
Dozens of bomb threats reported across Canada, U.S.
Police departments in several Canadian and U.S. cities said on Twitter that the threats include a demand for payment in bitcoin currency. Continue reading
Vermont man erects giant middle-finger sculpture, flipping off local government
Ted Pelkey had the sculpture erected next to a highway in the town of Westford earlier this month. Continue reading
‘I was devastated’: Family living in Canada for 6 years to be deported Christmas Eve
A family of seven who have lived in Canada for more than six years are set to be deported to Colombia on Christmas Eve by the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA). Continue reading
Alberta government brings up pipeline issue with projection prank at Liberals’ Christmas party in Ottawa
On Wednesday night, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley took credit for a stunt pulled outside the Liberals’ Christmas party in Ottawa, suggesting the prank raised the pipeline issue with the federal government yet again. Continue reading
Phones, tablets stolen in coordinated grab-and-dash thefts in Kelowna
Three stores inside Orchard Park Shopping Centre were robbed of electronics on Wednesday afternoon. Continue reading
BCCDC urges people to get vaccinated as flu season set to worsen
“Since it takes about two weeks for the influenza vaccine to induce protection, now is the time for high-risk individuals and their close contacts to get vaccinated, if they haven’t already.” Continue reading
UPDATE: Bitcoin demanded in B.C. Interior bomb threats
Part of Duncan Avenue West is blocked off by police following multiple bomb threats on Thursday. Continue reading
B.C. Children’s Hospital working to reduce autism assessment waits
By Catherine Urquhart Reporter
B.C. Children’s Hospital says it is working to meet a key recommendation made by B.C.’s Representative for Children and Youth when it comes to autism assessment waits in the province. Continue reading
Toronto and Vancouver most ‘vulnerable’ to interest rate hikes: CMHC
That means that for every $1 of disposable income, $2.42 is owed. Continue reading
Sagmoen given absolute discharge in mischief case
Incident involved Sagmoen not warning female driver of spike belt that damaged the vehicle’s tires. Continue reading
Mayors’ Council votes to proceed with planning for Surrey SkyTrain extension
The plan being considered still doesn’t account for an extra $1 billion needed to complete the extension to Langley as promised. Continue reading
Otters go for leisurely swim on flooded Burnaby street during Metro Vancouver rainstorm
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Two otters were spotted enjoying the water, bobbing and floating along Still Creek Drive. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver storm to bring 70 to 90 mm of rain
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Forecasters are predicting between 70 and 90 millimetres of rain to fall across parts of Metro Vancouver. Continue reading
Next spring’s trade mission to China still on, despite tensions: B.C. premier
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
‘We have a lot of money in the game,’ B.C. Premier John Horgan says. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP arrest man in tree after domestic dispute complaint
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Members of the police ERT assisted a negotiator in ending a standoff in a tree. Continue reading
Premier John Horgan opens door to including dental coverage within B.C.’s health care system
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Premier John Horgan is not opposed to the idea of the province covering dental care as part of the provincial health care system. Continue reading
Vancouver General Hospital becomes 1st in Western Canada with cutting-edge trauma tool
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The tool can give surgeons almost an extra hour to treat patients suffering from traumatic injury. Continue reading
Kelowna Mac’s store celebrates selling winning lottery ticket by giving away free tickets
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Staff gave away coffee, donuts and 100 free Lotto 6/49 tickets for Wednesday night’s draw. Continue reading
Kelowna’s Journey Home Society celebrates early success, announces new leader
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The initiative projects that Kelowna will house more than 2,100 people who were once homeless by 2024. Continue reading
Vancouver police investigating after man allegedly exposes himself outside all-girls school
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It happened Tuesday after school hours, about two blocks from York House School. Continue reading
Snowfall warning issued for Sea to Sky corridor, up to 25 cm possible
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Up to 25 centimetres of snow could fall on the Sea to Sky region between Squamish and Whistler by Thursday morning. Continue reading
‘China will take revenge’ if Canada doesn’t free Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou: Global Times editor
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“Meng Wanzhou was released on bail, but Canada must do more to restore her freedom and put an end to this incident.” Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Dec. 12
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Canadian couple detained in China know what ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig might be going through
If there’s anyone who can relate to what detained former Canadian diplomat Michael Kovrig might be going through, it’s Kevin and Julia Garratt. Continue reading
Huawei CFO could be on the hook for more than $1M per year in security costs: expert
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The cost of private security, to be paid for by Meng Wanzhou, could range between $100,000 to $150,000 per month. Continue reading
‘We are not a tool of trade’: U.S. assistant attorney general for security on Trump’s Huawei remark
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal called Trump’s assertion that he would intervene in Meng Wanzhou’s case “extremely disturbing.” Continue reading
Kelowna man leads Vernon police on extensive foot chase
Man facing charges of break and enter, escape lawful custody. Continue reading
UPDATE: Trans-Canada reopened after crash east of Revelstoke; transports collide in tunnel
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
A crash involving three transports shut down the Trans Canada Highway between Revelstoke and Golden for three hours Wednesday. Continue reading
Vancouver outlines storm preparedness plans
Heavy rain is forecast for the region, with up to 90 millimetres of precipitation possible by Thursday night. Continue reading
