Homeless advocates protest outside Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson’s last council meeting
Ian Campbell, Vision Vancouver’s ex-mayoral hopeful, had been charged with assaulting his partner
Supportive housing proposal in Cloverdale needs a ‘second look,’ says councillor
Vancouver Park Board votes to recognize traditional names in city parks
Incredible fire tornado shocks wildfire crew in northern B.C.
Vancouver mayor to meet with police chief over raid at harm-reduction kiosk
North Shore leading the way in adaptive mountain biking
Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,000 Canadians in the first quarter of 2018
Opioid overdoses killed an estimated 1,036 Canadians between January and March 2018, according to new figures. Continue reading
Canadian producer Tilray to export medical cannabis to U.S. for clinical trial
Canadian marijuana producer Tilray says it has received approval from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agency to export a medical cannabis product south of the border for use in a clinical trial. Continue reading
Sean Penn says #MeToo movement is trying to ‘divide men and women’
‘I’m very suspicious of a movement that gets glommed onto in great stridency and rage and without nuance,’ Sean Penn said. Continue reading
Kelowna natural gas leak caused by tampering, possible theft of copper: FortisBC
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“This particular instance is under investigation with the RCMP,” FortisBC corporate communications adviser Diana Sorace said. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Sept. 17
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Freeland says Canada has a ‘talent for compromise,’ some American officials don’t agree
It’s now 13 months into NAFTA talks. Freeland told reporters that any negotiator who goes into a negotiation intent on making a deal at any price, “will be forced to pay the maximum price for that deal.” Continue reading
B.C. woman almost loses more than 21,000 Air Miles after account inactivity
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
Back in July, the Grand Forks resident says she discovered she had lost all her Air Miles, valued at over $2,100. Continue reading
B.C. school for students with autism ‘at capacity’ as wait list grows
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Eighteen kids and a staff of 21 fill just about every corner of PAL Autism School in East Vancouver. Even the smallest of rooms are used for instruction. Continue reading
Billy Idol returning to Las Vegas for another residency tour
Another Rebel Yell in Sin City: Billy Idol shows no sign of stopping. Continue reading
B.C.’s Attorney General says this Stephen Colbert video explains why province is suing opioid companies
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
David Eby says Colbert’s recent rant about Purdue Pharma raises important issues around allegations about the company. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals blame provincial government’s Trans Mountain stance on increase of crude by rail
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Liberals are raising the alarm bells about an increase of crude oil by rail shipments by the Canadian National Railway Co. since the debate around the Trans Mountain pipeline has intensified. Continue reading
Mario Kart and Toad are trending — and for all the wrong reasons, Nintendo just found out
And the reason is horrifying. Continue reading
Explosions heard as large fire burns at Surrey propane recycling facility
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Highway 17 is closed in both directions between 128 and 117 Avenue. Continue reading
New political group formed to get more millennials involved in municipal politics
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With the candidate fields now set for the municipal elections across British Columbia, a group is trying to raise the awareness of younger candidates seeking office. Continue reading
Irish great-grandfather fights off robbers after they barge into betting shop
The great-grandfather didn’t hesitate to intervene in a robbery in Ireland despite one of the robbers having a gun. Continue reading
Man charged with murder after Spanish champion golfer found dead on Iowa course
A man has been charged in the killing of a former champion golfer from Spain, after the Iowa State University student’s body was found Monday morning at a golf course in central Iowa. Continue reading
Incredible fire tornado shocks wildfire crew in northern B.C.
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Video captured and posted to social media shows some B.C. wildfire fighters dealing with a huge blaze near Vanderhoof, including a fire whirl or fire tornado. Continue reading
German doctors say poisoning is ‘highly plausible’ for Russian-Canadian Pussy Riot member
German doctors treating Pyotr Verzilov, a member of Russian protest group Pussy Riot, said Tuesday that claims he was poisoned are “highly plausible” but stressed they can’t say how this might have occurred or who was responsible. Continue reading
Man charged with first-degree murder in death of Belgian tourist in B.C.
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Amelie Christelle Sakkalis, 28, was found dead north of Boston Bar near Highway 1, on Aug. 22. Continue reading
No NAFTA deal without Canada: U.S. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi
Pelosi’s remarks are significant because she could be the speaker of the House if Democrats with the midterm elections, and any NAFTA renewal deal will be reviewed by the next Congress. Continue reading
Opioid overdoses killed more than 1,000 Canadians in the first quarter of 2018
Opioid overdoses killed an estimated 1,036 Canadians between January and March 2018, according to new figures. Continue reading
B.C. government pressed to strengthen labour laws at Vancouver rally
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
The Ministry of Labour said in February it appointed a panel to review the BC Labour Relations Code to ensure unionized workplaces support fair laws for workers and businesses. Continue reading
Supportive housing proposal in Cloverdale needs a ‘second look,’ says councillor
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
“We need to take a very sober second look at the locations we are choosing,” said Bruce Hayne. Continue reading
Canadian producer Tilray to export medical cannabis to U.S. for clinical trial
Canadian marijuana producer Tilray says it has received approval from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agency to export a medical cannabis product south of the border for use in a clinical trial. Continue reading
Vancouver Park Board votes to recognize traditional names in city parks
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
“Part of that is truth-telling and healing.” Continue reading
Ian Campbell, Vision Vancouver’s ex-mayoral hopeful, had been charged with assaulting his partner
The charge, which dated to February 2010, was stayed that year. Continue reading
North Shore leading the way in adaptive mountain biking
Three trails on Mt. Seymour will be re-graded and widened and made into a totally accessible loop. Continue reading
Kelowna natural gas leak caused by tampering, possible theft of copper: FortisBC
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“This particular instance is under investigation with the RCMP,” FortisBC corporate communications adviser Diana Sorace said. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Sept. 17
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
B.C. woman almost loses more than 21,000 Air Miles after account inactivity
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
Back in July, the Grand Forks resident says she discovered she had lost all her Air Miles, valued at over $2,100. Continue reading
B.C. school for students with autism ‘at capacity’ as wait list grows
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Eighteen kids and a staff of 21 fill just about every corner of PAL Autism School in East Vancouver. Even the smallest of rooms are used for instruction. Continue reading
B.C.’s Attorney General says this Stephen Colbert video explains why province is suing opioid companies
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
David Eby says Colbert’s recent rant about Purdue Pharma raises important issues around allegations about the company. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals blame provincial government’s Trans Mountain stance on increase of crude by rail
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Liberals are raising the alarm bells about an increase of crude oil by rail shipments by the Canadian National Railway Co. since the debate around the Trans Mountain pipeline has intensified. Continue reading
Vancouver mayor to meet with police chief over raid at harm-reduction kiosk
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson believes police are likely worried the soon to be legal drug would end up in the hands of the wrong people. Continue reading
Explosions heard as large fire burns at Surrey propane recycling facility
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Highway 17 is closed in both directions between 128 and 117 Avenue. Continue reading
New political group formed to get more millennials involved in municipal politics
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
With the candidate fields now set for the municipal elections across British Columbia, a group is trying to raise the awareness of younger candidates seeking office. Continue reading
Chilliwack is getting a new school
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Construction is to begin in October 2019. Continue reading
Incredible fire tornado shocks wildfire crew in northern B.C.
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Video captured and posted to social media shows some B.C. wildfire fighters dealing with a huge blaze near Vanderhoof, including a fire whirl or fire tornado. Continue reading
City of Surrey gearing up to ‘sell’ LRT to the public
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
The desired outcome is to build support, consensus, and social licence for LRT. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline plan could be guided by former judge
The Federal Court of Appeal last month quashed the approval given to the project, saying the consultation with Indigenous communities wasn’t good enough. Continue reading
Renewed effort to save Vancouver’s Chinatown
By Emily Lazatin Reporter
Application to be made to have Vancouver’s Chinatown designated a world UNESCO heritage site. Continue reading
4 military, 8 civilian aircraft scour B.C. for missing Edmonton plane
More military aircraft have joined the search over central and eastern British Columbia for a missing plane with two people aboard. Continue reading
B.C. bolsters oversight of financial services sector
By Terry Schintz Manager Radio News
It will regulate mortgage brokers, insurance and trust companies, pensions, and credit unions. Continue reading
Survey says strong support for handgun bans
By Terry Schintz Manager Radio News
The survey of 800 British Columbians was conducted by Research Co. Sept. 2-5 Continue reading
Man charged with first-degree murder in death of Belgian tourist in B.C.
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Amelie Christelle Sakkalis, 28, was found dead north of Boston Bar near Highway 1, on Aug. 22. Continue reading
