Extinction Rebellion plans to shut down Vancouver traffic again Friday
Surrey RCMP issue warning after spike in brazen break-and-enters
One year after cannabis legalization, B.C. minister says there’s still work to do
Former RCMP illegal gaming unit leader to make case at B.C. money laundering Inquiry
Vancouver council to debate ban on sale of Halloween fireworks
HPV immunization program in B.C. cuts rates of pre-cancer in women, study says
Transportation Safety Board to investigate sunken tug in B.C.’s Howe Sound
The board says in a statement that the tug Sheena M capsized and sank on Oct. 1 not far from the BC Ferries terminal in Langdale. Continue reading
Victoria council approves motion to cap cruise ships, seek climate-friendly power
Victoria city council has approved a controversial motion seeking to limit the number of cruise ships coming into the city over environmental concerns. Continue reading
Turkey has agreed to a ceasefire in Syria, but key questions remain unanswered
The deal calls for a five-day pause in fighting between Turkish and Kurdish fighters and puts at least a temporary halt to the battle along the Syrian border. Continue reading
Canucks down Blues in shootout, get 1st road win
Thatcher Demko is making the most of his time in the Vancouver Canucks’ starting lineup. Continue reading
As Richmond bans vaping ads, province urged to take action amid illnesses
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
As the province comes to terms with the news of at least one probable vaping-related illness, Richmond has become the first B.C. city to take matters into its own hands. Continue reading
Zuckerberg defends Facebook’s refusal to remove ‘newsworthy’ content that violates standards
Facebook, Google, Twitter and other companies are trying to oversee internet content while also avoiding infringing on First Amendment rights. The pendulum has swung recently toward restricting hateful speech that could spawn violence. Continue reading
2 men arrested in Vancouver in connection with Campbell River homicide
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police say the two suspects remain in custody but have not yet been charged. Continue reading
Extended interviews with North Okanagan – Shuswap candidates
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Hear from all five candidates running the North Okanagan – Shuswap riding. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – October 17
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
B.C. company signs major deal to export wood pellets to Japan, won’t start until 2023
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Government is promising a new deal with a Japanese company will provide significant help to the struggling forestry sector but it won’t kick in until 2023. Continue reading
‘Go home’: RCMP investigating racist graffiti on North Vancouver PPC candidate signs
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It’s definitely disturbing, the kind of thing that we would really like to know who was responsible,” said an RCMP spokesperson. Continue reading
How to talk to your kids about differences and disabilities
By Laurel Gregory Reporter
More than five million Canadians live with a disability and yet many parents struggle with how to explain to their children what it’s all about. Continue reading
Six garbage-habituated bears killed on Thanksgiving weekend near West Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The B.C. Conservation Service said the bear killings were preventable had the business better managed its garbage. Continue reading
Weed 101: What British Columbians need to know now that edibles are legal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Curious about edibles? From what’s now legal to how and when you’ll actually be able to buy it, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading
Ignored and Ignited: Seniors feel ‘invisible’ in federal election
By Mike Armstrong Global National Quebec Correspondent
Canadian seniors tell Global National Correspondent Mike Armstrong that they feel ignored by political parties during this federal election. Continue reading
Quebec to offer legal cannabis at $4.49 a gram, beating grey-market price
Hexo Corp. says it is aiming to undercut prices in the illicit market with its new 28-gram product, that costs as much as one dollar less per gram than illegal sellers charge. Continue reading
Beef recall expanded in B.C., Alberta and Ontario over E. coli concerns
A growing list of beef and veal products in Ontario, B.C. and Alberta is being recalled due to worries about E. coli. Continue reading
Man on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ says he’s ‘trapped in a loveless marriage’
Most contestants on “Wheel of Fortune” gush about their lovely home life. But not Blair Davis. Continue reading
EU leaders unanimously endorse new Brexit deal
The new deal is formally being sent to the British Parliament for ratification. Continue reading
U.S. and Turkey agree to ceasefire in northern Syria
The deal is designed to allow Kurdish forces to withdraw from a designated safe zone on the northern border. Continue reading
Transportation Safety Board to investigate sunken tug in B.C.’s Howe Sound
The board says in a statement that the tug Sheena M capsized and sank on Oct. 1 not far from the BC Ferries terminal in Langdale. Continue reading
Victoria council approves motion to cap cruise ships, seek climate-friendly power
Victoria city council has approved a controversial motion seeking to limit the number of cruise ships coming into the city over environmental concerns. Continue reading
Canucks down Blues in shootout, get 1st road win
Thatcher Demko is making the most of his time in the Vancouver Canucks’ starting lineup. Continue reading
As Richmond bans vaping ads, province urged to take action amid illnesses
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
As the province comes to terms with the news of at least one probable vaping-related illness, Richmond has become the first B.C. city to take matters into its own hands. Continue reading
2 men arrested in Vancouver in connection with Campbell River homicide
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police say the two suspects remain in custody but have not yet been charged. Continue reading
Extended interviews with North Okanagan – Shuswap candidates
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Hear from all five candidates running the North Okanagan – Shuswap riding. Continue reading
B.C. company signs major deal to export wood pellets to Japan, won’t start until 2023
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Government is promising a new deal with a Japanese company will provide significant help to the struggling forestry sector but it won’t kick in until 2023. Continue reading
Ex-boyfriend accused of murdering Kiran Dhesi in 2017 homicide granted bail
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Harjot Singh Deo was charged with second-degree murder in May 2019 in connection with Dhesi’s death. Continue reading
‘Go home’: RCMP investigating racist graffiti on North Vancouver PPC candidate signs
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“It’s definitely disturbing, the kind of thing that we would really like to know who was responsible,” said an RCMP spokesperson. Continue reading
Six garbage-habituated bears killed on Thanksgiving weekend near West Kelowna
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
The B.C. Conservation Service said the bear killings were preventable had the business better managed its garbage. Continue reading
Weed 101: What British Columbians need to know now that edibles are legal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Curious about edibles? From what’s now legal to how and when you’ll actually be able to buy it, we’ve got you covered. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP issue warning after spike in brazen break-and-enters
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
RCMP said there were 26 break-and-enters in August and 24 in September, compared to just 13 in July. Continue reading
Talk of a coalition government ‘premature’, Green leader argues
Elizabeth May says talk of a coalition government is “meaningless” in Canada’s first-past-the-post system. Continue reading
Former RCMP illegal gaming unit leader to make case at B.C. money laundering Inquiry
Cullen Commission will hear from casino whistle-blowers and executives Continue reading
New Westminster cop who shot suspect armed with a handgun won’t face charges
By Simon Little Online Journalist
On Thursday, the BC Prosecution Service said a full review of the evidence found it did meet the standards for charges or the reasonable likelihood of conviction. Continue reading
Federal NDP leader to visit Penticton on Saturday
The stop is being billed as ‘Jagmeet Rocks Penticton.’ Continue reading
NBA-China controversy comes to Vancouver, protest planned at preseason game
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Protesters say they are planning to raise signs and chant slogans in support of Hong Kong before the end of the first quarter. Continue reading
Extinction Rebellion plans to shut down Vancouver traffic again Friday
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Motorists in downtown Vancouver are being warned to prepare for possible traffic trouble. Continue reading
Vancouver police warn of new scam: fraudsters presenting themselves as Vancouver police
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police warn that fraudsters are using a variation of the old CRA scam, with a brazen new twist. Continue reading
Man arrested in fatal Abbotsford hit-and-run
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A pedestrian is dead after being struck on Highway 11 in Abbotsford Thursday morning. Continue reading
Beef recall expanded in B.C., Alberta and Ontario over E. coli concerns
A growing list of beef and veal products in Ontario, B.C. and Alberta is being recalled due to worries about E. coli. Continue reading
Western Conference battle pits St. Louis against Vancouver
Vancouver Canucks (3-2-0, fifth in the Pacific Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (3-1-2, third in the Central Division) Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Wednesday, October 16, 2019
Nolan Foote scored 1:05 into overtime on Wednesday, leading his Kelowna Rockets to a 3-2 win over the Swift Current Broncos. Continue reading
One year after cannabis legalization, B.C. minister says there’s still work to do
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While Mike Farnworth admits those 12 months have seen some struggles, overall he’s pleased with where the province is at. Continue reading
Canadian baby boomers who admit to using pot years ago getting banned from U.S., lawyer says
Canadians wanting to cross the U.S. border are being asked different marijuana questions than they were before cannabis was legal, a U.S.-based lawyer says. Continue reading