Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh resigns from NPA over alleged anti-SOGI board members
Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers issue 72-hour strike notice
Man assaults officer, tries to grab gun after masturbating on TransLink bus: police
Single case of infectious tuberculosis confirmed at Vancouver high school: health authority
More than a dozen snowfall warnings issued for B.C.’s central interior, up to 25 cm forecast
‘You didn’t pull the trigger, but you know who did’: IHIT appeal in 2018 murder of Jagvir Malhi
Prolific offender arrested while stealing bait bike from Kelowna RCMP parking lot
Police say the man was held in custody overnight and was charged with five offences, including break and enter and theft under $5,000. Continue reading
SkyTrain workers announce 3-day system shutdown starting Tuesday morning
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Citing stalls in contract talks, the union says the system will be fully shut down between 5 a.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Friday. Continue reading
Kaillie Humphries wins debut race with U.S. bobsled team
Saturday was Humphries’ first major international race since she won the bronze for Canada at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. Continue reading
Several arrested, including 2 minors, after shots fired at Surrey home
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
No one was injured in the shooting or during the arrests, and no weapons have been found. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, December 6, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – James Hamblin and Brett Kemp scored in the shootout as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League play. Continue reading
U.S. and Taliban enter into new round of peace talks
The talks will initially focus on getting a Taliban promise to reduce violence, with a permanent cease-fire being the eventual goal, said a U.S. statement. Continue reading
City renews safety concerns in Oppenheimer Park after fires sparked by propane heaters
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Advocates have repeatedly called for a warming tent to be installed in the park, complete with propane-powered heaters. Continue reading
Rare frost flowers have been spotted across B.C. Here’s how they are formed
By Kristi Gordon Senior Meteorologist
These rare and stunning frost flowers have been spotted on lakes and ponds around B.C. over the past week and a half. Continue reading
Managing maternal mental health in winter months
By Sijia Liu Morning Live Reporter
Chilly winter conditions can make it tough for new mothers to step out of the house. Learn how moms can fight off isolation during the tough winter months. Continue reading
Subdivision plans for North Vancouver waterfront delayed, developer says
Wesbild owns a 27-acre property in North Vancouver located between Lonsdale Quay and the Lions Gate Bridge. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Dec. 6
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Denuclearization off the negotiating table with U.S., North Korea’s UN envoy says
The ambassador, Kim Song, said in a statement the “sustained and substantial dialog” sought by the United States was a “time-saving trick” to suit its domestic political agenda. Continue reading
Environmental spill from motorhome delays BC Ferries sailing from Nanaimo
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
BC Ferries said loading was delayed for the Queen of Coquitlam, which was set to leave Departure Bay, to allow crews to clean up the spill. Continue reading
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Mother of missing Calgary man speaks out after RCMP search suspended
An Alberta mother is handing out posters and making calls, hoping she will see her son again. Continue reading
Australia sees spike in respiratory illnesses as massive fires continues to burn
The mega fire north of Sydney, Australia’s largest city, was created on Friday when several fires merged and was now burning across 335,000 hectares. Continue reading
Royals release rare statement about Queen ‘retirement’ rumours
Is there any truth to the rumours that the Queen is retiring soon? Continue reading
Rare frost flowers have been spotted across B.C. Here’s how they are formed
By Kristi Gordon Senior Meteorologist
These rare and stunning frost flowers have been spotted on lakes and ponds around B.C. over the past week and a half. Continue reading
Indian woman who alleged gang rape dies in hospital after being set on fire
The woman was attacked in the state of Uttar Pradesh by a group of men that included two of the five she had accused of gang rape last year, police said. The two were out of custody on bail. Continue reading
Tabby cat captures hearts with ‘thick southern accent’ meow
The Internet is losing its mind over a tabby cat with an apparent Southern drawl. Continue reading
Christmas TV 2019: When are your favourite holiday movies and TV shows on?
Here’s a list of showtimes for Christmas classics like ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,’ ‘Frosty’ and ‘A Christmas Carol,’ among others. Continue reading
Prolific offender arrested while stealing bait bike from Kelowna RCMP parking lot
Police say the man was held in custody overnight and was charged with five offences, including break and enter and theft under $5,000. Continue reading
SkyTrain workers announce 3-day system shutdown starting Tuesday morning
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Citing stalls in contract talks, the union says the system will be fully shut down between 5 a.m. Tuesday and 5 a.m. Friday. Continue reading
Several arrested, including 2 minors, after shots fired at Surrey home
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
No one was injured in the shooting or during the arrests, and no weapons have been found. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, December 6, 2019
LETHBRIDGE, Alta. – James Hamblin and Brett Kemp scored in the shootout as the Medicine Hat Tigers edged the Lethbridge Hurricanes 4-3 on Friday in Western Hockey League play. Continue reading
Vancouver councillor Rebecca Bligh resigns from NPA over alleged anti-SOGI board members
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
In a statement released Friday, Bligh said she will continue to sit on council as an independent. Continue reading
City renews safety concerns in Oppenheimer Park after fires sparked by propane heaters
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Advocates have repeatedly called for a warming tent to be installed in the park, complete with propane-powered heaters. Continue reading
Rare frost flowers have been spotted across B.C. Here’s how they are formed
By Kristi Gordon Senior Meteorologist
These rare and stunning frost flowers have been spotted on lakes and ponds around B.C. over the past week and a half. Continue reading
Subdivision plans for North Vancouver waterfront delayed, developer says
Wesbild owns a 27-acre property in North Vancouver located between Lonsdale Quay and the Lions Gate Bridge. Continue reading
RCMP arrest woman connected to dramatic stolen vehicle incident in Kamloops
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The dramatic incident marked the second case in two hours involving a stolen vehicle in Kamloops. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Dec. 6
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Single case of infectious tuberculosis confirmed at Vancouver high school: health authority
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Vancouver Coastal Health said staff and students were notified about the case on Thursday. Continue reading
Environmental spill from motorhome delays BC Ferries sailing from Nanaimo
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
BC Ferries said loading was delayed for the Queen of Coquitlam, which was set to leave Departure Bay, to allow crews to clean up the spill. Continue reading
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Mother of missing Calgary man speaks out after RCMP search suspended
An Alberta mother is handing out posters and making calls, hoping she will see her son again. Continue reading
Court to rule on admissibility of Curtis Sagmoen search warrant evidence
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The evidence in question was collected during a search of his parent’s North Okanagan property. Continue reading
More than a dozen snowfall warnings issued for B.C.’s central interior, up to 25 cm forecast
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Residents of B.C.’s central interior are being warned to brace for snow, and plenty of it. Continue reading
Vancouver police seek witnesses to violent West End assault that led to serious injuries
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Police say they’ve been unable to interview the victim due to the extent of his injuries. Continue reading
‘You didn’t pull the trigger, but you know who did’: IHIT appeal in 2018 murder of Jagvir Malhi
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police believe Malhi was killed in a case of mistaken identity, in a targeted shooting intended for someone else. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver SkyTrain workers issue 72-hour strike notice
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The union says despite the strike notice, bargaining is still ongoing. It says it will issue an update on planned job action Saturday morning. Continue reading
Man assaults officer, tries to grab gun after masturbating on TransLink bus: police
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Vancouver police are investigating an incident on a Vancouver B-Line bus, in which a man allegedly reached for an officer’s weapon. Continue reading
TransLink to spend $7M to upgrade transit system for the visually impaired
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The agency is rolling out braille at all of its bus stops, and tactile walking surface indicators at stations across the system next year. Continue reading
Delta police searching for ‘high-risk’ missing man, last seen at Surrey Memorial Hospital
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Adam Summers, 30, was last seen at Surrey Memorial Hospital around 6:45 p.m. on Dec. 4, according to police. Continue reading
Long lines for TransLink’s keychain Compass cards, but don’t expect Compass app soon
By Simon Little Online Journalist
By 10:30 a.m., there were already multiple people selling the new fare cards on Craigslist for between $40 and $50. Continue reading
Regina teen named Vancouver Whitecaps esports gamer
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
“When I first told my mom, she actually couldn’t believe it, it was so crazy.” Continue reading
Trans-Canada Highway east of Revelstoke reopened to traffic
The highway is closed in both directions, though DriveBC is reporting an estimated reopening time of 2 p.m. PT. Continue reading
Chair of police transition committee disputes Surrey mayor’s timeline for final report
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“There’s nothing wrong with having ambitious timelines, but I can tell you that the report we’re doing will not be ready on the 11th of December,” said Wally Oppal. Continue reading