B.C. government open to continuing Trans Mountain fight in court, premier says
Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion
Burnaby mayor says city’s pipeline concerns have been ignored, talked over
With Trans Mountain expansion greenlit again, Indigenous leaders vow to fight on
Trans Mountain expansion re-approval sparks duelling rallies in Vancouver
NHL draft will add millions to local economy: Tourism Vancouver
Crews able to contain apartment fire in Chilliwack
Wildfires force evacuations on Penticton Indian Band land
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The band said residents have since been allowed to return to their homes but remain on alert. Continue reading
Okanagan Connector painted white with unseasonable June ‘thundersnow’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
DriveBC has reported an accumulation of snow in the Elkhart Lodge area and at the Pennask Summit. Continue reading
Quebec’s Bill 21 on religious symbols leads to fears of surveillance, monitoring
Bill 21, a controversial legislation that makes it illegal for public sector employees to work while wearing religious symbols, was passed Sunday night. Continue reading
RCMP motor officer trainees descend on Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
There will be more than the average police investigations around the Central Okanagan involving RCMP trainees on motorbikes. Continue reading
Air tankers drop retardant on West Kelowna wildfire, third of the day
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“An extreme fire danger rating, weather conditions, including wind, have combined to challenge our fire department,” West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund said. Continue reading
Design firm tied to federal detention centre says it’s being targeted by ‘extreme leftists’
A Montreal-based architecture firm involved in the construction of an immigrant detention centre says it has been attacked again by “extreme leftists.” Continue reading
Pride divided: Leadership under pressure as LGBTQ2 community looks to future
Edmonton resident Phillip Goncalves says he couldn’t sit idly by as local Pride organizers cancelled this year’s parade amid conflicts over inclusivity. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 18
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
‘Jeopardy!’ champ James Holzhauer donates to pancreatic cancer fund in Alex Trebek’s name
He donated $1,109.14, which represents his daughter Natasha’s birthday, Continue reading
New drone footage offers clearest look yet at B.C.’s rare white orca
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Experts say Tl’uk is not an albino, but have not yet settled on what caused its unusual white colouration. Continue reading
Zero block of East Hastings Street to host new Indigenous housing facility
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The development will also include a “safe and inclusive healing centre that is accessible to all,” said the housing ministry. Continue reading
Trudeau to discuss China and G20 summit with Trump on visit to Washington
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will visit Washington, D.C. to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump on June 20. Continue reading
After series of ‘exceptional’ summers, Metro Vancouver urges residents be ready for smoke
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It is hard to say exactly what that normal looks like now,” said Metro Vancouver senior project engineer Francis Reis. Continue reading
Okanagan program to increase women in trades hits milestone
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Women want these jobs for the same reasons that men do: they are good paying jobs, it is very rewarding,” program lead Nancy Darling said. Continue reading
Van attack suspect Alek Minassian to be tried by judge alone in Toronto
Alek Minassian is charged with 10 counts of first-degree murder and 16 counts of attempted murder in the April 2018 attack. Continue reading
New drone footage offers clearest look yet at B.C.’s rare white orca
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Experts say Tl’uk is not an albino, but have not yet settled on what caused its unusual white colouration. Continue reading
3 Russians, 1 Ukrainian charged with murder for downing of MH17
Russia has always denied responsibility for shooting down the flight Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to proceed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday afternoon that the federal cabinet has approved the expansion of the existing pipeline. Continue reading
Trump, Pence kick off 2020 race with cavalcade of claims that need closer look
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Donald Trump has not passed the biggest tax cut in U.S. history, the record shows. Continue reading
How a weed conviction at 18 got a man banned at the U.S. border — 37 years later
Mark pleaded guilty to marijuana possession in 1982 at age 18. Thirty-seven years later, U.S. border officials confronted him about the arrest, banning him from the U.S. for life. Continue reading
Wildfires force evacuations on Penticton Indian Band land
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The band said residents have since been allowed to return to their homes but remain on alert. Continue reading
Okanagan Connector painted white with unseasonable June ‘thundersnow’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
DriveBC has reported an accumulation of snow in the Elkhart Lodge area and at the Pennask Summit. Continue reading
NHL draft will add millions to local economy: Tourism Vancouver
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
The NHL draft is this weekend, and Tourism Vancouver president and CEO Ty Speer says the event means big economic spinoffs for the region. Continue reading
Crews able to contain apartment fire in Chilliwack
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
Fire crews were busy battling a blaze in a first floor apartment in Chilliwack Tuesday afternoon Continue reading
RCMP motor officer trainees descend on Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
There will be more than the average police investigations around the Central Okanagan involving RCMP trainees on motorbikes. Continue reading
Air tankers drop retardant on West Kelowna wildfire, third of the day
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“An extreme fire danger rating, weather conditions, including wind, have combined to challenge our fire department,” West Kelowna fire chief Jason Brolund said. Continue reading
Pride divided: Leadership under pressure as LGBTQ2 community looks to future
Edmonton resident Phillip Goncalves says he couldn’t sit idly by as local Pride organizers cancelled this year’s parade amid conflicts over inclusivity. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 18
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Trans Mountain expansion re-approval sparks duelling rallies in Vancouver
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Protesters on both sides of the pipeline debate took to the streets in Vancouver in a sure sign that the fight over the project is far from over. Continue reading
Burnaby mayor says city’s pipeline concerns have been ignored, talked over
Mayor Mike Hurley said if the worst happens at the terminal on Burnaby Mountain, it’ll be his residents and firefighters bearing the brunt of the impact. Continue reading
New drone footage offers clearest look yet at B.C.’s rare white orca
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Experts say Tl’uk is not an albino, but have not yet settled on what caused its unusual white colouration. Continue reading
B.C. government open to continuing Trans Mountain fight in court, premier says
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
B.C. Premier John Horgan says he is ‘disappointed with the decision’ by the federal government to re-approve the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion. Continue reading
Zero block of East Hastings Street to host new Indigenous housing facility
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The development will also include a “safe and inclusive healing centre that is accessible to all,” said the housing ministry. Continue reading
With Trans Mountain expansion greenlit again, Indigenous leaders vow to fight on
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The Trans Mountain expansion “will not be built,” vowed the leader of one group opposed to the project. Continue reading
After series of ‘exceptional’ summers, Metro Vancouver urges residents be ready for smoke
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It is hard to say exactly what that normal looks like now,” said Metro Vancouver senior project engineer Francis Reis. Continue reading
Okanagan program to increase women in trades hits milestone
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“Women want these jobs for the same reasons that men do: they are good paying jobs, it is very rewarding,” program lead Nancy Darling said. Continue reading
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion gets green light to proceed
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday afternoon that the federal cabinet has approved the expansion of the existing pipeline. Continue reading
Young girl who fell into pool at Chilliwack home passes away, coroner investigating
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The child was airlifted to hospital last Thursday in critical condition, after falling into the pool at a Chilliwack home. Continue reading
More than 15,000 B.C. students received immunizations during first two months of catch-up campaign
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Health authorities across British Columbia administered 15,796 doses of measles-containing vaccines to kindergarten to Grade 12 students from April 1 to May 30. Continue reading
Raptors’ breakthrough could bring the NBA back to Vancouver within 10 years: analyst
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“In the next 10 years, a decade from now, I believe the Vancouver market will get a team back,” said a UBC sports market analyst. Continue reading
New allegations brought against former VPD detective convicted of sexual exploitation
Two women are alleging that former V.P.D. detective James Fisher kissed and groped them while acting as their victim support worker, as they helped police investigate their pimp. Continue reading
Abused children may be shortchanged in Surrey’s cop swap: Coun. Brenda Locke
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
Coun. Brenda Locke says there are plans to roughly double the number of children helped at Sophie’s Place, but no increase in the number of police officers assigned to help them. Continue reading
Vancouver Island farmers complain about changes to Agricultural Land Reserve
By Kylie Stanton Videojournalist
At a public meeting hosted by the District A Farmers’ Institute, farmers voiced concerns about the impact the changes are having on ALR landholders. Continue reading
Vernon physiotherapist facing criminal charges put on public notice
The College of Physical Therapists of B.C. says it is taking sexual assault charges against Stephen Witvoet seriously, and that it has placed him on its public notices page. Continue reading
New funding announced to improve mental health services for South Asian youth on B.C.’s Lower Mainland
The program will train youth mental health ambassadors for the South Asian community. Continue reading