Homicide investigators take over Surrey crash that killed 3
BC Ferries vessel strikes dock at Langdale terminal
Richmond city council unanimously votes to declare climate emergency
No jail time for ‘creepy caller’ who targeted B.C. women with sexual phone calls
Vancouver Island man jailed on child pornography offences
Suspects in custody following gunfire in Surrey
Trudeau says Wilson-Raybould, Philpott are welcome to run as Liberals in federal election
New pet-friendly Vernon shelter features more storage, space for couples
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
All of these features may help encourage the city’s homeless population to use shelters instead of sleeping rough. Continue reading
Police seek ‘person of interest’ who allegedly offered Maple Ridge 12-year-old a ride home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Police are trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle here and would like to speak with the alleged suspect,” said the RCMP. Continue reading
Israeli forces strike Hamas targets after Gaza militants launch rocket into Israel
The Israeli Air Force says it struck “several Hamas terror targets” in Gaza on Tuesday night, hours after Palestinian militants fired a rocket into Israel. Continue reading
Man allegedly pulls knife on building maintenance manager in Kelowna
The alleged incident happened after the building maintenance manager said he received a report of an unknown person who had made his way inside the building. Continue reading
B.C. should scrap plans to require Class 4 licence for ridesharing, committee recommends
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The committee tasked to look into ridesharing regulations has recommended the a requirement of a Class 5 licence for drivers. Continue reading
Majority of Canadian women know other women who have been sexually harassed: report
A report from February by Plan Canada also found that more than six in 10 women reported experiencing gender discrimination. Continue reading
B.C. Liberal minister intervened to raise betting limits, ignoring money laundering warnings about Chinese VIPs
A Global News investigation shows that despite money laundering concerns from B.C.’s gambling regulator, officials in the province’s finance ministry intervened to raise high-roller betting limits Continue reading
Member of Canadian Armed Forces charged after sexual misconduct allegations in B.C., Alberta
Warrant Officer Jarvis Kevin Malone is charged in relation to reported incidents at a support base in Edmonton. and while on tasking in B.C. Continue reading
Will the 2020 elections be safe from Russian meddling? Mueller probe prompts concerns
The collusion question now answered, another one looms ahead of 2020: Will U.S. elections be secure from more Russian interference? Continue reading
Morneau says fate of Wilson-Raybould, Philpott ‘will come down to caucus’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They’ve said that they believe that they still want to follow what our Liberal Party has been doing… but it will come down to caucus to come to that conclusion,” said Morneau. Continue reading
With fire season approaching, B.C. government warns of ‘overwintering fires’
The B.C. Wildfire Service says potential fire hot spots may reappear this spring. Continue reading
Raptors sign Meeks for rest of season
The Toronto Raptors have signed guard Jodie Meeks for the remainder of the season. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP warn of driveway-paving scam
RCMP say the scam is costing unsuspecting victims, often seniors, thousands of dollars. Continue reading
How a B.C. woman lost nearly $1M to a romance scam, and the tragic consequences that followed
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A romance scam lost a woman almost $1 million because of an “invisible man named Ryan.” Continue reading
Boeing 737 MAX 8 makes emergency landing in Florida — while on its way to being grounded
A Southwest Boeing 737 MAX 8 that was on its way to California to be grounded had to make an emergency landing shortly after take-off at Orlando International Airport. Continue reading
All criminal charges against Jussie Smollett dropped
‘Dismissal of charges against the victim in this case was the only just result,’ Jussie Smollett’s legal team said in a statement. Continue reading
Conor McGregor tweets that he’s retiring — on the night he talked of his fight plans on TV
Conor McGregor appeared to announce his retirement on Twitter Monday night. Continue reading
Justin Bieber to take break from music to focus on ‘deep rooted issues’
It’s been four years since the release of ‘Purpose’ and now, Bieber has revealed fans will have to wait even longer for another album. Continue reading
Dad of Sandy Hook victim dies in apparent suicide — days after Parkland survivors
The death comes just days after news that two survivors of the Parkland, Fla., high school shooting also died by apparent suicides. Continue reading
Keanu Reeves entertains stranded passengers after emergency landing
‘The vans will be here in an hour so if you want to hit the road and deal with your bags later or deal with customer service and get it delivered maybe,’ Keanu Reeves said. Continue reading
New pet-friendly Vernon shelter features more storage, space for couples
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
All of these features may help encourage the city’s homeless population to use shelters instead of sleeping rough. Continue reading
Police seek ‘person of interest’ who allegedly offered Maple Ridge 12-year-old a ride home
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“Police are trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle here and would like to speak with the alleged suspect,” said the RCMP. Continue reading
Man allegedly pulls knife on building maintenance manager in Kelowna
The alleged incident happened after the building maintenance manager said he received a report of an unknown person who had made his way inside the building. Continue reading
B.C. should scrap plans to require Class 4 licence for ridesharing, committee recommends
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The committee tasked to look into ridesharing regulations has recommended the a requirement of a Class 5 licence for drivers. Continue reading
13-year-old girl killed, 6-year-old boy hurt in Coquitlam crash that sent car into median where 5 kids were standing
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The 13 and six-year-old were struck by the vehicle and rushed to hospital, where the teen tragically died, said Mounties. Continue reading
B.C. Liberal minister intervened to raise betting limits, ignoring money laundering warnings about Chinese VIPs
A Global News investigation shows that despite money laundering concerns from B.C.’s gambling regulator, officials in the province’s finance ministry intervened to raise high-roller betting limits Continue reading
Member of Canadian Armed Forces charged after sexual misconduct allegations in B.C., Alberta
Warrant Officer Jarvis Kevin Malone is charged in relation to reported incidents at a support base in Edmonton. and while on tasking in B.C. Continue reading
Morneau says fate of Wilson-Raybould, Philpott ‘will come down to caucus’
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“They’ve said that they believe that they still want to follow what our Liberal Party has been doing… but it will come down to caucus to come to that conclusion,” said Morneau. Continue reading
With fire season approaching, B.C. government warns of ‘overwintering fires’
The B.C. Wildfire Service says potential fire hot spots may reappear this spring. Continue reading
Homicide investigators take over Surrey crash that killed 3
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It happened around 10:30 a.m. on the 32 Avenue Diversion under the Highway 99 overpass. Continue reading
Richmond city council unanimously votes to declare climate emergency
City Coun. Linda McPhail said it won’t be just a symbolic gesture, but one that produces tangible results and gets the community involved — and especially younger residents. Continue reading
BC Ferries vessel strikes dock at Langdale terminal
BC Ferries spokesperson Deb Marshall said the ferry came into contact with the berthing structure and is currently stuck on a pontoon. Continue reading
Surrey RCMP warn of driveway-paving scam
RCMP say the scam is costing unsuspecting victims, often seniors, thousands of dollars. Continue reading
How a B.C. woman lost nearly $1M to a romance scam, and the tragic consequences that followed
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A romance scam lost a woman almost $1 million because of an “invisible man named Ryan.” Continue reading
‘The stars aligned’: Ice climbers make first-ever ascent of Canada’s tallest waterfall
“It’s steep, it’s elegant, it’s all the things that you want. It’s this blue streak going into the sky.” Continue reading
Lacrosse groups upset as Vancouver Giants’ playoff run creates scheduling showdown in Delta
By Grace Ke Reporter
“Having private companies in a public facility, it’s not working,” says the president of Delta Islanders Junior Lacrosse. Continue reading
Concerns growing from small businesses over the Employer Health Tax
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Some small businesses in B.C. say they have to either cut staff or raise prices under the new tax, or risk closing down entirely. Continue reading
Testing the testers: B.C. lawyers snap up surplus breathalyzers to check for flaws
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“You don’t know necessarily what other organic chemicals are going to cause a reading on it,” said laywer Paul Doroshenko. Continue reading
Multiple vehicles, pedestrians involved in Coquitlam crash that left 1 dead, 1 injured
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Drivers were being advised to avoid the area around Mariner Way and Riverview Crescent. Continue reading
No jail time for ‘creepy caller’ who targeted B.C. women with sexual phone calls
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The sentencing judge, in delivering his ruling, called this “a very, very odd case”—noting he’d never seen anything like it. Continue reading
‘Significant’ piece of First Nations art stolen in Nanaimo: RCMP
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The piece, titled ‘Spindle Whorl,’ consists of an intricately carved cedar disc three feet in diameter. Continue reading
Vancouver Island man jailed on child pornography offences
A B.C. Supreme Court judge said the material “triggers a certain visceral horror.” Continue reading
Reports of man with a gun in New Westminster prompts ERT response
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police could not immediately confirm whether a gun was located at the scene. Continue reading
B.C. government hoping to pass LNG legislation without support of the B.C. Greens
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has introduced legislation that if passed would implement a natural gas tax credit for liquefied natural gas development. Continue reading
Delivery schedule for new coast guard ships threatened after vessel damaged in Victoria crash
The CCGS Sir John Franklin was damaged Sunday when it collided with a breakwater during sea trials in Victoria. Continue reading