Trudeau says video of him in blackface shot during ‘costume day’ for river guides
14% of Canadians say immigration a top election issue: Ipsos poll
3 taken to hospital after fire rips through Kitsilano apartment building
Case against optical drive makers over price fixing can go on, Supreme Court says
Man at party where Trudeau wore brownface says costume ‘stood out’ compared to others
Two boys, aged 15 and 16, charged with second-degree murder in Surrey
Port Moody hikes garbage bylaw fines amid mounting bear deaths
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I’m just tired of seeing these animals mutilated. It’s not fair to them, and it’s not fair to the cubs,” said a local bear aware advocate. Continue reading
‘That’s the lowest of low’: West Kelowna grave plaques missing, presumed stolen
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“I go there now (and) I don’t even know which grave is my husband’s because all that’s left is cement slabs.” Continue reading
Emmys 2019: Billy Porter hits carpet in $72K diamond-studded crystal suit
Billy Porter’s oversized off-balance hat was inspired by the ‘My Fair Lady’ hat. Continue reading
Hundreds attend memorial for Winnipeg teen killed in B.C. bus crash
“We’ve felt an outpouring of love for Emma and our family,” Emma Machado’s mother said Sunday. Continue reading
Community, First Nations leaders to meet with premier about deadly Bamfield road
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
“Following heavy rains, it can rattle the bridge right out of your teeth,” said one local leader of the road. Continue reading
Calgary Mayor Nenshi writes op-ed about Trudeau instances of racist makeup
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi posted an op-ed in Saturday’s Washington Post, titled “I’m Calgary’s Muslim mayor. We can learn from Trudeau’s ‘brownface’ moment.” Continue reading
Hotel Georgia workers walk off the job amid escalating Vancouver job action
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This is an indefinite strike,” said a union representative. Continue reading
Charges laid against B.C. man in hit and run that left Alberta woman in a coma
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Drake Reynes is charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and failure to remain at the scene of a crash. Continue reading
2019 Emmy Awards winners list: ‘Game of Thrones’ expected to win big
The 71st Emmy Awards are telecasting live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Continue reading
MEC, Lush Cosmetics to close stores across Canada on Friday for climate strike
By Simon Little Online Journalist
MEC says the move is to “to support staff who choose to lend their voice to the movement.” Continue reading
Okanagan leaders to lobby on disaster prep and addiction at UBCM
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Okanagan governments are sponsoring resolutions calling for everything from local photo radar to more provincial funding for wildfire mitigation. Continue reading
Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands in path of Tropical Storm Karen
A tropical storm watch was posted on Sunday for Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands. Continue reading
Motorcyclist killed in New Westminster collision
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call New Westminster police. Continue reading
Recipe: Sweet’n’Sassy vegan French macarons
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Nothing says classy like a tray of French desserts. Continue reading
World Health Organization says Tanzania is not sharing details on Ebola
Tanzania relies heavily on tourism and an outbreak of Ebola would likely discourage visitors. Continue reading
‘Canada is terrible’: WWE wrestler posts video of Edmonton traffic stop
A video of a routine traffic stop in Edmonton went viral after a WWE wrestler posted it on her Twitter account. Continue reading
COMMENTARY: Justin Trudeau’s multiple blunders rattle his image on the world stage
Justin Trudeau’s international reputation has been grossly overstated for some time, Matthew Fisher says. The blackface controversy won’t help. Continue reading
‘You’ll just bring her on the plane’: Baby on board during Scheer’s campaign
In just seven days, Georgia Hubick has been to more than a dozen cities and towns in seven provinces, while her mom Kenzie Potter continues as Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer’s chief political adviser. Continue reading
EXCLUSIVE: Video shows Trudeau in blackface in 3rd instance of racist makeup
Global News has obtained video showing Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau in blackface, the third instance of racist dress to come to light in 12 hours. Continue reading
Green Party leader speaks out about one of her own candidates wearing blackface in the past
Despite calling the recent revelations of Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau’s prior instances of wearing brownface and blackface “deeply troubling and really shameful behaviour,” May said that Malone’s case “falls in a different category.” Continue reading
Port Moody hikes garbage bylaw fines amid mounting bear deaths
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I’m just tired of seeing these animals mutilated. It’s not fair to them, and it’s not fair to the cubs,” said a local bear aware advocate. Continue reading
‘That’s the lowest of low’: West Kelowna grave plaques missing, presumed stolen
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
“I go there now (and) I don’t even know which grave is my husband’s because all that’s left is cement slabs.” Continue reading
Hundreds attend memorial for Winnipeg teen killed in B.C. bus crash
“We’ve felt an outpouring of love for Emma and our family,” Emma Machado’s mother said Sunday. Continue reading
Community, First Nations leaders to meet with premier about deadly Bamfield road
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
“Following heavy rains, it can rattle the bridge right out of your teeth,” said one local leader of the road. Continue reading
Hotel Georgia workers walk off the job amid escalating Vancouver job action
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This is an indefinite strike,” said a union representative. Continue reading
Charges laid against B.C. man in hit and run that left Alberta woman in a coma
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Drake Reynes is charged with impaired driving causing bodily harm and failure to remain at the scene of a crash. Continue reading
MEC, Lush Cosmetics to close stores across Canada on Friday for climate strike
By Simon Little Online Journalist
MEC says the move is to “to support staff who choose to lend their voice to the movement.” Continue reading
Okanagan leaders to lobby on disaster prep and addiction at UBCM
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
Okanagan governments are sponsoring resolutions calling for everything from local photo radar to more provincial funding for wildfire mitigation. Continue reading
Motorcyclist killed in New Westminster collision
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call New Westminster police. Continue reading
Recipe: Sweet’n’Sassy vegan French macarons
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Nothing says classy like a tray of French desserts. Continue reading
‘We’ve got open doors’: Texas lures Western Canadian businesses south
Texas realtor Robert Graham says 15,000 brochures have been delivered in Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia so far, enticing businesses with a `BOOMING” economy, tax incentives and ranch-style properties. Another 50,000 brochures are coming. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, September 21, 2019
SWIFT CURRENT, Sask. – Joona Kiviniemi scored with only one second remaining in overtime as the Swift Current Broncos edged the Calgary Hitmen 3-2 on Saturday in Western Hockey League action. Continue reading
Child rushed to hospital after reportedly falling from Surrey window
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The 4-year-old child is expected to make a full recovery. Continue reading
Pro-democracy protesters form human chain at Vancouver Art Gallery
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The demonstration came as police and protesters clashed in Hong Kong for another day. Continue reading
Thieves broke into more than 500 cars in Vancouver’s West End in August: police
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“In the West End alone we’re seeing an increase of about 20 per cent,” said Vancouver police Sgt. Aaron Roed. Continue reading
Maple Batalia’s family outraged to learn killer given escorted leave for grandparent’s death
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“How do you expect to move on when you’re constantly reminded that the person responsible for your family member’s death is allowed these privileges?” asked Roseleen Batalia. Continue reading
White Rock Pier officially reopens nine months after devastating storm
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Last December’s powerful windstorm smashed a 30-metre gap in the middle of the iconic structure. Continue reading
Lost hiker rescued from Crown Mountain after overnight ordeal
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“She had overnight gear and she had a GPS and food and [a] whistle and pretty much everything you needed,” said a North Shore Rescue search manager. Continue reading
Busy weekend for downtown Vancouver, with 30K cruise passengers expected
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The Port of Vancouver says it will see about one million cruise passengers transit the city this year on 290 ships, up 21 per cent over last season. Continue reading
Would you pay a higher bottle deposit to keep plastic out of the ocean?
By Simon Little Online Journalist
It’s one of several ideas environmental groups pitched on Saturday in a bid to cut down on marine plastic pollution. Continue reading
Recipe: Perfect autumn apple pie filling
With Thanksgiving on the horizon, it’s time to up your dessert game. Continue reading
Students in Vancouver and across B.C. take part in Global Climate Strike
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
“It’s children that have to lead the fight now,” climate activist David Suzuki said. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, September 20, 2019
BRANDON, Man. – The Winnipeg Ice have their first victory of the Western Hockey League season. Continue reading
Father of 12-year-old boy struck by alleged drunk driver in Langley speaks out
Jesse remains on life support at BC Children’s Hospital. Continue reading
Gastown Steam Clock creator ‘lucky to be alive’ after serious fall while on the job
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Last week, Ray Saunders suffered serious injuries while working on a clock in Ladner. Continue reading