Hong Kong Canadians march on Vancouver’s Chinese consulate to protest proposed extradition law
Home and vehicles destroyed, cats killed after heavy fire in Chilliwack
Small plane causes traffic chaos, makes emergency landing on Surrey highway
No business case for Trans Mountain expansion, says former environment minister
Okanagan family’s dog fighting for life after rattlesnake bite
Delta man faces multiple charges for assault with weapon, uttering threats
Skier killed in Alberta backcountry
By Jayme Doll Anchor
A 22-year-old man died Saturday after being hit by a lose rock. Continue reading
Small business advocates furious as B.C.’s employer health tax payments begin
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said more than 75,000 businesses across the province will be required to pay their first installments Saturday. Continue reading
Guatemalans head to the polls to elect president amid tensions over migration, violence
Nineteen candidates will compete in the election, which is expected to yield no outright winner, forcing the top two vote getters to face off in a second round on Aug. 11. Continue reading
‘A perfect landing’: Flight school head praises instructor who landed plane on Surrey highway
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The school’s president said the instructor did “a fantastic job” averting injuries and damage during the emergency landing Friday. Continue reading
Vancouver activists vow to keep fighting after Hong Kong suspends extradition bill
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Protesters gathered once again outside the Chinese consulate in Vancouver to call on the government to toss out the controversial proposal. Continue reading
Coming out later in life: ‘I was finally an authentic human being’
One common reason people come out ‘later’ in life is because they’ve been taught that to identify as LGBTQ2+ is wrong, says one expert. Continue reading
Revamped B.C. Lions set to battle veteran Winnipeg Blue Bombers at season opener
The Lions’ new head coach knows the revamped team doesn’t have much time before it has to prove itself this year. Continue reading
Shutdown, cuts at B.C. pulp and sawmills add to forestry job losses
Canfor Pulp says the Taylor mill won’t operate from June 29 to Aug. 5, reducing pulp production by about 25,000 tonnes. Continue reading
Tens of thousands march in Hong Kong, demand city leader step down
Tens of thousands of Hong Kong residents, mostly clad in black despite the sweltering weather, jammed the city’s streets Sunday in a vehement show of opposition to proposed legislation that has stoked fears of expanding control from Beijing in this former British colony. Continue reading
B.C. RCMP to roll out online crime reporting pilot project, starting with Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The pilot project, which is set to launch Monday in Surrey, is being promoted by the B.C. RCMP as a way to modernize and streamline the force’s busy call centre. Continue reading
Jury in Kelowna finds Steven Pirko guilty of second-degree murder
The jury found Steven Pirko guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Chris Ausman. Continue reading
For some Canadians, it isn’t easy to celebrate religious holidays
It’s a problem many immigrants, newcomers and Canadians from religious and cultural minorities face in the country. Continue reading
Power out in Kelowna neighbourhood after transformer explodes
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Numerous restaurants, grocery stores and hotels are affected by the outage. Continue reading
Opening statements heard in case of young B.C. couple killed outside Seattle in 1987
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The case against William Talbott hinges on the novel genetic DNA genealogy process that was used to arrest and charge him. Continue reading
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Calorie-tracking apps can help with weight loss, but aren’t perfect, experts say
Will logging everything you eat help you lose weight? It might, research suggests, but that doesn’t mean it’s for everyone. Continue reading
Some Raptors return to Toronto, others stop in Las Vegas to celebrate victory
There is no word on when the rest of the team is expected to return, but a parade is currently still scheduled for Monday. Continue reading
‘Pretty creepy’: Okanagan man believes he’s captured ‘definitive Ogopogo sighting’ on video
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Jim La Rocque believes he witnessed a giant, serpentine creature swimming across the lake with at least seven fins paddling in sync. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: History shows Donald Trump really needs to visit Kingston, Ontario
Donald Trump needs to reset the U.S. relationship with Canada — and history shows a trip to Kingston, Ont., would be a good place to start. Continue reading
‘A perfect landing’: Flight school head praises instructor who landed plane on Surrey highway
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The school’s president said the instructor did “a fantastic job” averting injuries and damage during the emergency landing Friday. Continue reading
There’s a lifestyle penalty for renting in Canada — it doesn’t have to be so
Canada’s deep cultural prejudice against renting has been cemented by decades of housing policies that have made life hard for tenants and landlords. Continue reading
Skier killed in Alberta backcountry
By Jayme Doll Anchor
A 22-year-old man died Saturday after being hit by a lose rock. Continue reading
Small business advocates furious as B.C.’s employer health tax payments begin
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business said more than 75,000 businesses across the province will be required to pay their first installments Saturday. Continue reading
‘A perfect landing’: Flight school head praises instructor who landed plane on Surrey highway
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The school’s president said the instructor did “a fantastic job” averting injuries and damage during the emergency landing Friday. Continue reading
Home and vehicles destroyed, cats killed after heavy fire in Chilliwack
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The two-storey home was fully involved when crews arrived on scene, and was completely destroyed. Continue reading
Vancouver activists vow to keep fighting after Hong Kong suspends extradition bill
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Protesters gathered once again outside the Chinese consulate in Vancouver to call on the government to toss out the controversial proposal. Continue reading
Revamped B.C. Lions set to battle veteran Winnipeg Blue Bombers at season opener
The Lions’ new head coach knows the revamped team doesn’t have much time before it has to prove itself this year. Continue reading
Shutdown, cuts at B.C. pulp and sawmills add to forestry job losses
Canfor Pulp says the Taylor mill won’t operate from June 29 to Aug. 5, reducing pulp production by about 25,000 tonnes. Continue reading
B.C. RCMP to roll out online crime reporting pilot project, starting with Surrey
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The pilot project, which is set to launch Monday in Surrey, is being promoted by the B.C. RCMP as a way to modernize and streamline the force’s busy call centre. Continue reading
Jury in Kelowna finds Steven Pirko guilty of second-degree murder
The jury found Steven Pirko guilty of second-degree murder in the death of Chris Ausman. Continue reading
19-year-old student stabbed after fight over limo in downtown Vancouver
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The young men responsible fled the scene but were arrested a short time later and remain in custody. Continue reading
No business case for Trans Mountain expansion, says former environment minister
David Anderson sent letters to six members of Trudeau’s cabinet this week asking them to dismiss the pipeline proposal. Continue reading
Power out in Kelowna neighbourhood after transformer explodes
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
Numerous restaurants, grocery stores and hotels are affected by the outage. Continue reading
Okanagan family’s dog fighting for life after rattlesnake bite
It happened in a flash and left a family pet struggling to survive. Continue reading
Small plane causes traffic chaos, makes emergency landing on Surrey highway
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police said the small plane, a 152 Aerobat, “encountered some difficulties and was forced to land on the highway.” Continue reading
Opening statements heard in case of young B.C. couple killed outside Seattle in 1987
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The case against William Talbott hinges on the novel genetic DNA genealogy process that was used to arrest and charge him. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – June 14
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Vancouver police chief confirms investigation into allegations from VPD officer who later died by suicide
Chief Adam Palmer says more actions will be taken in regard to the allegations against two officers by Const. Nicole Chan, who died by suicide in January. Continue reading
Delta man faces multiple charges for assault with weapon, uttering threats
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police say the investigation began after a victim and a third party came forward with allegations of assault and threats in March of this year. Continue reading
Kelowna bus driver’s dismissal for texting behind the wheel justified: arbitrator
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
The 59-year-old man was driving the 97 UBCO bus down Harvey Avenue in January when he picked up his cellphone and started texting. Continue reading
Province to cover costs of life-saving treatment for Vancouver Island 3-year-old
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Charleigh Pollack has been in desperate need of the $1 million-per-year therapy to treat a rare disease. Continue reading
TransLink shoots down idea of interurban hydrogen train from Surrey to Chilliwack
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
TransLink argues the proposal would see high ride costs and slower service through the region, but advocates say it’s more environmentally sound. Continue reading
24 new fires burning in Southern Interior, B.C. Wildfire Service says
Across the province, there are 49 fires, including 27 new ones in the last two days. Continue reading
First Nations call for return of sacred burial site in Abbotsford
The Sto:lo and Sumas First Nations have been fighting for years to have the 65-hectare property known as Lightning Rock returned to them. Continue reading
South Surrey woman suffers ‘significant’ injuries in apparently random assault
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The suspect is described as Caucasian, middle-aged and about five feet tall, with “a longer upper body and shorter bowed legs” and dark hair. Continue reading
Vancouver police investigating violent home invasion, robbery in West End
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
A 29-year-old woman was sent to hospital with serious injuries, and police believe a number of items were stolen. Continue reading