Vancouver’s rare ‘corpse flower’ blooms for the first time, get a whiff while you can
Power briefly cut at Vancouver airport after car crashes into power pole in Richmond
Vernon ‘honour fridge’ may have to close thanks to repeated thefts
Deal to save Vancouver’s iconic Hollywood Theatre heads to public hearing
Heat warning issued for Fraser Canyon while Lower Mainland stays toasty
World Cup: Jubilation, heartbreak for Vancouver fans as France clinches 2nd title
Crews battle 10-hectare wildfire northeast of Terrace
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The fire was discovered on Saturday, and is thought to have been human-caused. Continue reading
A Greater Vancouver condo now costs nearly as much as a house 4 years ago: Royal LePage
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“Today the price of a nice condo in Vancouver is probably about what an entry level house would have been four years ago.” Continue reading
Dead sea turtle caught in beach chair offers reminder for people to pick up after themselves
The endangered species was found with a beach chair caught around its neck. Continue reading
Eagles rescued from wildfire flames near Kamloops
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
On Friday night, the winds picked up, and the wildfire burning on East Shuswap Road near Kamloops took off. Continue reading
Vancouver neighbourhood assists crews battling house fire Saturday night
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
“The neighbourhood assisted in moving a vehicle that was blocking access, so it was very impressive.” Continue reading
Putin says Russian collusion accusations ‘nonsense,’ Trump calls Mueller probe ‘disaster’
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin when he denies collusion by his country in the 2016 U.S. election. Continue reading
BC Ferries resumes service after sailings cancelled by mechanical woes
The Queen of New Westminster had more problems with one of its propellers and needed to be tested Sunday morning. Continue reading
World Cup: Where to watch the Croatia-France final in Vancouver
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Sunday will be a big morning for venues around the region, with thousands expected to turn out to watch the World Cup Final. Continue reading
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson says ‘there’s no need’ to speak with Tyrese Gibson after ‘Fast and Furious’ feud
‘That whole thing with Tyrese, it was pretty disappointing because I’ve been friends with Tyrese for a very long time,’ Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson said. Continue reading
Gang of raccoons blamed for cat deaths, injuries in Abbotsford neighbourhood
The attacks appear to be unprovoked, and even coordinated between the raccoons. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: I planned to be in Moscow for the World Cup final — but then England lost
Retired Global BC managing editor Clive Jackson had everything lined up for the trip of a lifetime…before it all fell apart. Continue reading
Real fake news: Canadian reporter slams Nigel Farage for sharing falsified photo
On Saturday, Farage tweeted a photo of a woman wearing a sign that read: ‘My legs are open for refugees.’ Continue reading
Metro Vancouver bans all food at White Pine beach after problem bear returns
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
White Pine Beach’s resident bear has returned, prompting Metro Vancouver to ban any food on the beach. Continue reading
11 new wildfires spring up, as fire danger rating worsens across B.C.
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
As much of B.C. blisters under a heat wave, wildfire officials say they’re seeing an uptick in fire activity. Continue reading
New christening photo of Prince Louis released
“Their Royal Highnesses hope that everyone enjoys this lovely photograph of Prince Louis as much as they do,” the palace said in a statement. Continue reading
Donald Trump ‘snubbed’ by Prince Charles and Prince William: report
Queen Elizabeth was stuck meeting U.S. President Donald Trump and his wife Melania alone when Prince Charles and Prince William both reportedly “refused to attend.” Continue reading
‘Sorry pedo guy’: Elon Musk lashes out at British cave rescue diver who criticized him
Musk denied Vern Unsworth’s claim that his mini-submarine wasn’t suitable for the Thai cave rescue mission, before labeling Unsworth a “pedo.” Continue reading
Indian lawmaker says Mother Teresa should be stripped of civilian honour over baby-trafficking scandal
It’s been nearly 40 years since Mother Teresa was conferred India’s highest civilian honour, the Bharat Ratna. But there are growing calls for the recognition to be rescinded. Continue reading
Ex-Ottawa Senators goalie Ray Emery dies in drowning accident in Hamilton, Ont.
Hamilton police said in a statement the 35-year-old was swimming with friends when he failed to resurface early Sunday morning. Continue reading
Trump says private meeting with Putin a ‘very good start’
Trump said that getting along with Russia would be a “good thing, not a bad thing,” in opening remarks in front of media before his closed-door 90-minute meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Continue reading
Heat warning up for Metro Vancouver and much of B.C.’s south coast
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Environment Canada is urging people to be aware of the risks from hot weather. Continue reading
Vancouver’s rare ‘corpse flower’ blooms for the first time, get a whiff while you can
By Bailey Nicholson News Anchor/Reporter
Officials say the flower’s stink will be at its putrid peak starting at 7 a.m. Monday. Continue reading
Vernon ‘honour fridge’ may have to close thanks to repeated thefts
“They’ve taken the equivalent of us being able to buy a cow in the last week, so about eight to nine thousand dollars.” Continue reading
Deal to save Vancouver’s iconic Hollywood Theatre heads to public hearing
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The deal would see the iconic Art Deco building saved in exchange for allowing a six-storey condo complex next door. Continue reading
Power briefly cut at Vancouver airport after car crashes into power pole in Richmond
The airport was without power for roughly 30 minutes thanks to the crash, which has also left more than 4,000 customers in the dark. Continue reading
Crews battle 10-hectare wildfire northeast of Terrace
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The fire was discovered on Saturday, and is thought to have been human-caused. Continue reading
A Greater Vancouver condo now costs nearly as much as a house 4 years ago: Royal LePage
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
“Today the price of a nice condo in Vancouver is probably about what an entry level house would have been four years ago.” Continue reading
Eagles rescued from wildfire flames near Kamloops
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
On Friday night, the winds picked up, and the wildfire burning on East Shuswap Road near Kamloops took off. Continue reading
Heat warning issued for Fraser Canyon while Lower Mainland stays toasty
Temperatures are expected to push past 35 degrees in some areas, while Metro Vancouver can still expect hot weather throughout the week. Continue reading
World Cup: Jubilation, heartbreak for Vancouver fans as France clinches 2nd title
At viewing parties for both teams, fans were nothing but smiles ahead of the historic match-up. Continue reading
Vancouver neighbourhood assists crews battling house fire Saturday night
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
“The neighbourhood assisted in moving a vehicle that was blocking access, so it was very impressive.” Continue reading
BC Ferries resumes service after sailings cancelled by mechanical woes
The Queen of New Westminster had more problems with one of its propellers and needed to be tested Sunday morning. Continue reading
World Cup: Where to watch the Croatia-France final in Vancouver
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Sunday will be a big morning for venues around the region, with thousands expected to turn out to watch the World Cup Final. Continue reading
Gang of raccoons blamed for cat deaths, injuries in Abbotsford neighbourhood
The attacks appear to be unprovoked, and even coordinated between the raccoons. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: I planned to be in Moscow for the World Cup final — but then England lost
Retired Global BC managing editor Clive Jackson had everything lined up for the trip of a lifetime…before it all fell apart. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver bans all food at White Pine beach after problem bear returns
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
White Pine Beach’s resident bear has returned, prompting Metro Vancouver to ban any food on the beach. Continue reading
11 new wildfires spring up, as fire danger rating worsens across B.C.
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
As much of B.C. blisters under a heat wave, wildfire officials say they’re seeing an uptick in fire activity. Continue reading
North Vancouver firefighters rescue injured man out of trench at construction site
The transportation ministry said a 28-year-old pipelayer was chipping away at rock when his hammer slipped, penetrating his boot. Continue reading
Black family asked to show ID for using pool in their B.C. townhouse complex
“I was like, ‘No I don’t have ID. Do you go swimming with ID in your back pocket?'” Continue reading
Hard Rock Casino strike derails annual Ultimate Car Show
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“Instead of getting ourselves into an awkward situation we decided to cancel it for this year.” Continue reading
Victoria police warn public after man poked by hidden syringe
Police say they’ve received several similar reports this year, and remind the public to look before touching. Continue reading
Recipe: ‘Tournedos Rossini’ burger
Chef Dan McGee from Au Comptoir shares his mouth-watering recipe for a French take on a classic burger. Continue reading
‘Kayaktivists’ descend on Kinder Morgan marine terminal in Burnaby
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
Dozens of kayaks, canoes and other small boats descended on Kinder Morgan’s Westridge marine tanker terminal in Burnaby on Saturday. Continue reading
Kamloops wildfire still classified as ‘out of control’
By Kimberly Davidson Anchor/Reporter
The fire has burned about 500 hectares. Continue reading
B.C. mayor says Greyhound Canada’s problems were of its own making
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
John Ranta spent more than three decades driving for Greyhound. Continue reading
