Heat warning remains for parts of B.C. as temperatures soar more than 10 C above average
Man who went overboard from BC Ferries vessel now rescued
Fraser Institute issues annual report card on B.C. secondary schools, BCTF says it won’t comment
It’s moving day on Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’ as the homeless head to modular units
Wildfire burning near Harrison Lake may have been sparked by firearm use
North Vancouver residents say they’re being forced out after District votes to replace housing complex
BC Hydro to charge extra fee for ‘crisis fund’ to help customers who can’t pay bill
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The fee works out to about $3 per year. Continue reading
‘Keep your eyes on the arms’: a UVic professor’s key to catching dives at the World Cup
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
University of Victoria neuroscience E. Paul Zehr has a proposal on how to fix the problem of diving in soccer. Continue reading
Sterling Brown sues Milwaukee, police over stun gun use in his arrest
Milwaukee Bucks guard Sterling Brown sued the city of Milwaukee and its police department Tuesday over his arrest in January. Continue reading
Developers blame City of Vancouver for 12-storey Commercial Drive project’s cancellation
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The project included 200 market units, which would subsidize 30 social housing units run by the Kettle Friendship Society. Continue reading
BC Supreme Court rules in favour of Victoria’s plastic bag ban
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The BC Supreme Court has ruled the city of Victoria can ban single-use plastic checkout bags. Continue reading
Singh disappointed by NDP collapse in Quebec byelection, vows more effort
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he’s reviewing his tour schedule and his party’s policies in the wake of a federal byelection Monday in Quebec, in which the New Democrats’ vote collapsed. Continue reading
RCMP retrieve boat as search for missing fishermen off Tofino’s coast continues
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
A police underwater recovery team surfaced the boat, which is being held for investigation, according to Cpl. Tammy Douglas. Continue reading
Vancouver man dead following motorcycle crash in New Westminster
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Police say it’s too early to determine the cause of the crash or who may have been at fault. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – June 19
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Bail hearing for former Vernon man accused in wife’s 1986 death
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
On Dec. 31, 1986, 26-year-old Saminder Bogarh was allegedly killed in Vernon. Continue reading
Moving day resistance from people not wanting to leave Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
About 170 people who have called 135a Street home will be offered temporary housing either in the form of provincially-funded modular homes — that are ready for move in — or shelter beds at a local shelter, based on assessed need. Continue reading
Reality Check: No, Canadians aren’t ‘smuggling’ shoes across the border due to ‘massive’ tariffs
U.S. President Donald Trump commented on Tuesday that Canadians were “smuggling” shoes from the U.S. into Canada due to “massive tariffs,” but experts are calling this statement “incredibly misleading.” Continue reading
Fire breaks out at Abbotsford auto recycling facility
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Police are asking the public to avoid the area. Continue reading
Flair Airlines moving headquarters from Kelowna to Edmonton
After making the Edmonton International Airport its main transfer hub, ultra-low cost carrier Flair Airlines is also moving its headquarters from the Okanagan to the Alberta capital. Continue reading
Thousands of quilts made in support of Humboldt Broncos
The Quilts for Broncos project was started with the goal to make 29 quilts, one for each of the Humboldt Broncos on the bus and quickly expanded. Continue reading
Boycotting U.S. products? Here’s how to buy Canadian during a trade war
As the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada continues to mount, some Canadian customers are hoping to hit back against our southern neighbours with their wallets. Continue reading
Mother of murdered B.C. teen Reena Virk dies in ‘tragic accident’: family
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
A relative confirmed to Global News Suman Virk died on Saturday, adding the loss has been difficult for the entire family which is focused on taking care of one another and grieving. Continue reading
How Canadians can help children separated from parents by U.S. border officials
“I can’t even imagine the terror and confusion these kids are experiencing, all because their parents were trying to create a better life for them.” Continue reading
Donald Trump claims Canadians are ‘smuggling’ shoes back to Canada because tariffs are so high
While addressing the National Federation of Business in Washington, Trump told the crowd that Canadians are resorting to smuggling U.S. goods to avoid tariffs. Continue reading
Marijuana legalization Bill C-45 officially passes Senate vote, heading for royal assent
The Senate voted 52-29 to approve the government’s newest version of Bill C-45 on Tuesday evening. Continue reading
BC Hydro to charge extra fee for ‘crisis fund’ to help customers who can’t pay bill
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The fee works out to about $3 per year. Continue reading
‘Keep your eyes on the arms’: a UVic professor’s key to catching dives at the World Cup
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
University of Victoria neuroscience E. Paul Zehr has a proposal on how to fix the problem of diving in soccer. Continue reading
Developers blame City of Vancouver for 12-storey Commercial Drive project’s cancellation
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The project included 200 market units, which would subsidize 30 social housing units run by the Kettle Friendship Society. Continue reading
BC Supreme Court rules in favour of Victoria’s plastic bag ban
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The BC Supreme Court has ruled the city of Victoria can ban single-use plastic checkout bags. Continue reading
RCMP retrieve boat as search for missing fishermen off Tofino’s coast continues
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
A police underwater recovery team surfaced the boat, which is being held for investigation, according to Cpl. Tammy Douglas. Continue reading
Vancouver man dead following motorcycle crash in New Westminster
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Police say it’s too early to determine the cause of the crash or who may have been at fault. Continue reading
Bail hearing for former Vernon man accused in wife’s 1986 death
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
On Dec. 31, 1986, 26-year-old Saminder Bogarh was allegedly killed in Vernon. Continue reading
Moving day resistance from people not wanting to leave Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
About 170 people who have called 135a Street home will be offered temporary housing either in the form of provincially-funded modular homes — that are ready for move in — or shelter beds at a local shelter, based on assessed need. Continue reading
Fire breaks out at Abbotsford auto recycling facility
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Police are asking the public to avoid the area. Continue reading
Flair Airlines moving headquarters from Kelowna to Edmonton
After making the Edmonton International Airport its main transfer hub, ultra-low cost carrier Flair Airlines is also moving its headquarters from the Okanagan to the Alberta capital. Continue reading
WorkSafeBC responds to Richmond plant after cement silo roof collapse
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
A roof on a cement silo collapsed, according to a Lafarge spokesperson, adding the company will fully cooperate with all authorities. Continue reading
Job losses on way for Okanagan with Flair Airlines announcement
Flair Airlines is moving its headquarters from Kelowna to Edmonton. Continue reading
Man who went overboard from BC Ferries vessel now rescued
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
‘Once our crew were alerted to the fact there was a person overboard, they quickly launched their rescue boat and did retrieve the gentleman from the water.’ Continue reading
Heat warning remains for parts of B.C. as temperatures soar more than 10 C above average
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
Environment Canada says the heat warning remains on Tuesday. Continue reading
Fraser Institute issues annual report card on B.C. secondary schools, BCTF says it won’t comment
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Thirty-four schools showed declines in performance while 34 showed improvement Continue reading
Nearly 4,000 Canadians died of opioid overdoses in 2017, a new record
Canada’s opioid crisis continues to get worse, according to grim new numbers on overdoses from the federal government. Continue reading
Wildfire burning near Harrison Lake may have been sparked by firearm use
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The fire is burning about 8.5 km north of Harrison Hot Springs. Continue reading
Competition heating up for price sensitive passengers as Swoop set to launch
Competition is heating up for Canada’s most price-sensitive travellers as WestJet Airlines gears up to launch the country’s second ultra-low cost airline Wednesday. Continue reading
It’s moving day on Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’ as the homeless head to modular units
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
There are approximately 80 tents on the Whalley Strip and roughly 140 campers. Continue reading
North Vancouver residents say they’re being forced out after District votes to replace housing complex
By Michelle Morton Reporter/News Anchor
“One of those people has lived there for over 24 years, and there is no where for them to go.” Continue reading
One B.C. community hits 37 degrees as heat wave sees 6 places reach record highs
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Thirty-seven degrees may seem quaint in parts of Canada. It’s boiling in B.C. Continue reading
Coquitlam councillor wants B.C. to take away her power to give herself a pay increase
Hers, and everyone else’s on city council. Continue reading
Oliver-area residents still reeling from flooding losses
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
More than a month after major flooding in the Oliver area, some residents are still trying to cope with their losses. Continue reading
B.C. Lions fan fined $115 after being tackled by player on field
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
The fan was not charged with a criminal offence but was issued a $115 ticket for trespassing. Continue reading
5 families can’t bring adopted children from Japan home to B.C. due to red tape
The Canadian government is temporarily suspending adoptions from Japan because of a change in how the U.S. government handles adoptions from that country. Continue reading
