$235M expansion of Highway 1 through Langley aims to ease traffic congestion
Transit use setting records in Metro Vancouver
Family of ‘Deadpool 2’ stuntwoman killed in Vancouver reaches settlement with studio
Man in hospital; dog dead after Vancouver townhouse basement fire
Struggling Vancouver Island adoption agency to stay open thanks to new board election
Homeless campers cleared from Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park for field maintenance work
B.C. ER doctor wants to see paramedics armed with ketamine to treat pain
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Deployed as a battlefield anesthetic decades ago, ketamine is once again being touted as an effective pain-reduction tool. Continue reading
Victoria mayor says she’ll keep an open mind on oil sands tour
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Even if I continue to have challenges and problems with the oil industry … I’ll have a broader perspective,” said Lisa Helps ahead of the tour. Continue reading
Nipsey Hussle fans urge Crayola to rename blue crayon after late rapper
Crayola had previously asked its Twitter followers for help naming a new blue crayon in 2017. Continue reading
Gas in Vancouver hovers above $1.70 a litre — is this what the rest of Canada is in for?
The cost of gas is so expensive that residents in the Lower Mainland are driving across the border to fill up at the pump and save some cash. Continue reading
Ballet Kelowna prepares for season finale
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
They’ve recruited help from across Canada to create modern interpretations of the dances for the Okanagan stage. Continue reading
With SNC-Lavalin in the past, gap between Liberals and Conservatives tightens: Ipsos poll
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
The Liberals and the Conservatives are closer than they were in a previous poll. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 25
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Skip the dispensary? Vancouver company offers illegal marijuana delivery service
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lawyers say illegal companies like Pot Dash can continue to operate while the province works to set up its community safety unit. Continue reading
Reality check: Will Ford’s budget cuts affect relief for Ontario’s recent flooding?
According to Conservation Ontario, funding has been cut in half for conservation authority programs that warn people about flooding and protect property from costly damages. Continue reading
Kelowna GoPro owner found, device lost in creek five years ago
The GoPro action camera was found by a construction crew, apparently five years after it was lost. Continue reading
Police watchdog files consideration of charges against VPD officers for pair of 2018 incidents
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Independent Investigations Office has filed two reports to prosecutors for the unrelated motor vehicle incidents. Continue reading
New ‘Aladdin’ teaser takes viewers to Cave of Wonders
The live-action film hits theatres on May 24. Continue reading
Vancouver man faces human trafficking, child porn charges after allegedly abducting teen girl
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Surrey RCMP said Thursday they arrested 19-year-old Raimon Geday for allegedly kidnapping and holding a 16-year-old girl in Vancouver. Continue reading
Man sentenced after RCMP listen in on phone call during B.C. kidnapping
The driver said he would have to pick up his boss’ call, or he would think something was wrong. Unbeknownst to David Lee Chappell, RCMP were listening too. Continue reading
Flood waters dropping slightly in N.B. but officials worried about rainfall in forecast
However, in southern New Brunswick and in Saint John the river has continued to rise, though it’s beginning to stabilize. Continue reading
Gas in Vancouver hovers above $1.70 a litre — is this what the rest of Canada is in for?
The cost of gas is so expensive that residents in the Lower Mainland are driving across the border to fill up at the pump and save some cash. Continue reading
City of Ottawa declares state of emergency as flood levels projected to rise above 2017 peak
The federal minister for public safety and emergency protection confirmed Thursday evening the Government of Canada is sending help, “including support from the Canadian Armed Forces.” Continue reading
Expectant couple angers neighbours after asking them to do their chores, cook their meals
“It definitely sounded like an entitled young couple who is going to be in for a rude awakening when the reality of parenting sets in,” one expert said. Continue reading
Family of ‘Deadpool 2’ stuntwoman killed in Vancouver reaches settlement with studio
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
S.J. “Joi” Harris was killed during a motorcycle stunt while filming the superhero sequel downtown in August 2017. Continue reading
‘We will declare war’: Philippines’ Duterte gives Canada 1 week to take back garbage
The president of the Philippines says if Canada doesn’t take back tonnes of trash within the next week he will “declare war” and ship the containers back himself. Continue reading
B.C. ER doctor wants to see paramedics armed with ketamine to treat pain
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Deployed as a battlefield anesthetic decades ago, ketamine is once again being touted as an effective pain-reduction tool. Continue reading
Victoria mayor says she’ll keep an open mind on oil sands tour
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Even if I continue to have challenges and problems with the oil industry … I’ll have a broader perspective,” said Lisa Helps ahead of the tour. Continue reading
Gas in Vancouver hovers above $1.70 a litre — is this what the rest of Canada is in for?
The cost of gas is so expensive that residents in the Lower Mainland are driving across the border to fill up at the pump and save some cash. Continue reading
Man in hospital; dog dead after Vancouver townhouse basement fire
By John Copsey Network news anchor
A man is in hospital and a dog has died after fire broke out in the basement of a townhouse on Blake Street in Vancouver Thursday night. Continue reading
Struggling Vancouver Island adoption agency to stay open thanks to new board election
Choices Adoption and Pregnancy Counselling in Victoria had previously announced it would be shutting down May 31. Continue reading
Ballet Kelowna prepares for season finale
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
They’ve recruited help from across Canada to create modern interpretations of the dances for the Okanagan stage. Continue reading
Family of ‘Deadpool 2’ stuntwoman killed in Vancouver reaches settlement with studio
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
S.J. “Joi” Harris was killed during a motorcycle stunt while filming the superhero sequel downtown in August 2017. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – April 25
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Homeless campers cleared from Vancouver’s Oppenheimer Park for field maintenance work
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The campers have been forced to move from the Downtown Eastside park’s infield for six weeks as crews repair the grounds. Continue reading
Skip the dispensary? Vancouver company offers illegal marijuana delivery service
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Lawyers say illegal companies like Pot Dash can continue to operate while the province works to set up its community safety unit. Continue reading
Kelowna GoPro owner found, device lost in creek five years ago
The GoPro action camera was found by a construction crew, apparently five years after it was lost. Continue reading
Police watchdog files consideration of charges against VPD officers for pair of 2018 incidents
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Independent Investigations Office has filed two reports to prosecutors for the unrelated motor vehicle incidents. Continue reading
$235M expansion of Highway 1 through Langley aims to ease traffic congestion
The funding will be shared between the provincial and federal governments along with the Township of Langley. Continue reading
Vancouver man faces human trafficking, child porn charges after allegedly abducting teen girl
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Surrey RCMP said Thursday they arrested 19-year-old Raimon Geday for allegedly kidnapping and holding a 16-year-old girl in Vancouver. Continue reading
Man sentenced after RCMP listen in on phone call during B.C. kidnapping
The driver said he would have to pick up his boss’ call, or he would think something was wrong. Unbeknownst to David Lee Chappell, RCMP were listening too. Continue reading
YVR under fire after blocking ads with information on travellers’ privacy rights
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This is information that’s in the public interest and very related to people’s safety travelling across borders,” said the digital rights group Open Media. Continue reading
Senate committee to hold public hearing in Edmonton on oil tanker ban Bill C-48
The Senate committee on transport and communications will conduct a public hearing Tuesday in Edmonton on Bill C-48, the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act. Continue reading
Transit use setting records in Metro Vancouver
Surrey and Delta saw the largest annual increases in bus boardings with 16 per cent. Continue reading
‘Smuggler’s Inn’ owner granted bail on charges of helping people sneak into Canada
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Robert Boulé operates the Smuggler’s Inn, a bed and breakfast on the Washington side of Zero Avenue, a stretch of road that separates the two countries but is not blocked by any physical barriers. Continue reading
No guarantee of decision on Trans Mountain pipeline before federal election: Sohi
Sohi said he couldn’t guarantee a decision on the project would come before a federal election expected this fall, saying it’s up to the full cabinet. Continue reading
YVR airport distraction theft ring suspect now facing 9 charges
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police believe Miriam Fajardo may be “part of a larger, organized theft group travelling from airport to airport.” Continue reading
BC Hydro crews called to ‘renovate’ eagle’s nest near Chase, B.C.
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The nest and a single egg were atop a transmission tower damaged by a grass fire earlier this month. Continue reading
Proper etiquette urged when using the Okanagan Rail Trail
Regional District of North Okanagan says being mindful of others will lead to everyone enjoying the popular trail. Continue reading
No jail time for VPD officer convicted of uttering threats
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
The tirade stemmed from furniture Sood purchased from the store, which tipped over on his four year old son’s foot. Continue reading
200 Dungeness crabs illegally dumped in Northern B.C. in 2nd incident this month
By Simon Little Online Journalist
DFO officials found 200 Dungeness crab carcasses dumped off the side of the highway near Hazelton last week. Continue reading