Addiction recovery high schools among ideas proposed in new B.C. report
Multiple fires burning in the Okanagan
Fake kidnappers ‘spoofed’ their cellphone, then scammed their partner for a $10K ‘ransom’
Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum putting his name back on the ballot
Search underway for missing swimmer at Buntzen Lake near Coquitlam
Edmonton-area man who drowned in B.C. lake remembered as strong, caring
A friend of an Edmonton-area man who drowned in a lake in Sicamous, B.C. earlier this week is remembering him as a loving uncle and a caring man. Continue reading
Rogue Airbnb hosts that break strata rules to face fines of up to $1,000 per day
Currently, owners who break strata bylaws on short-term rentals can be fined up to $200 per week. Continue reading
‘We don’t tip terrorist’: Texas steakhouse customer writes racist remark on bill
A server at a steakhouse in Texas received a shocking surprise when he picked up the bill receipt for his table only to find a hateful and racist remark written on it by a customer. Continue reading
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Diving in to help someone struggling to swim should be a last resort: Lifesaving Society
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Four people drowned in B.C. so far this year trying to help someone else, compared to none last year, according to the Lifesaving Society. Continue reading
UPDATE: Traffic moving between Summerland and Peachland
Highway 97 between Summerland and Peachland is closed because of a forest fire. Continue reading
Want to own a jet suit? Now you can, thanks to this British inventor
A jet suit created by a British former commodities trader has gone on sale in a London department store with a cool price tag of US $443,428. Continue reading
Holding out ‘slim hope,’ RCMP say missing Buntzen Lake swimmer likely dead
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
RCMP said this serves as another reminder that a personal flotation device, like a life jacket, is the best and safest way to stay afloat. Continue reading
B.C. drivers paying up to $1k more per year for insurance than other Canadians: industry
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says B.C. drivers pay more, and the lack of competition is to blame Continue reading
Alleged Russian spy Maria Butina offered sex in exchange for influence: prosecutors
The Justice Department says Maria Butina worked covertly to establish back-channel lines of communication to the Kremlin and infiltrate U.S. political organizations, including the National Rifle Association. Continue reading
Three fires burning near Peachland
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Kelly Hayes brings us the latest on the ongoing firefighting efforts in Peachland. Continue reading
2K hours of video, 600 interviews, 200 tips, no prime suspect in Marrisa Shen murder
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Police have followed up on more than 200 tips from the public, reviewed over 1,000 hours of video and conducted more than 600 interviews, but have made no arrests. Continue reading
Trump stayed at a Trump resort in Scotland. The U.S. gov’t paid $77,000 for it
It indicates that Trump’s official visit to Europe likely generated revenue for his business empire. Continue reading
Fraser Health unveils new team aimed at connecting drug users with support services
Fraser Health says the team is one of several initiatives stemming from a survey of at-home drug users. Continue reading
Nova Scotia PCs to introduce bill banning gay-conversion therapy
The bill will be introduced in either September or October. Continue reading
Putin asks to interview Kremlin critics in exchange for giving U.S. access to Russian spies
Press secretary Sarah Sanders says the White House is still weighing an offer from Russian President Vladimir Putin to allow the U.S. access to Russians accused of election meddling. Continue reading
Thai boys released from hospital, recount cave rescue in 1st public appearance
The 12 Thai boys and the soccer coach who were trapped for weeks in a dark, damp cave are getting ready to leave the hospital. Continue reading
Ford Canada recalls nearly 37,000 vehicles that could potentially roll away without warning
Ford said dealers would replace the shifter cable bushing at no cost and is advising owners to use the vehicle’s parking brake. Continue reading
Trudeau cabinet shuffle rejigs focus on international trade, borders, provincial relations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau shuffled his cabinet on Wednesday with changes that will likely put the spotlight on major issues including trade diversification, border security and interprovincial affairs. Continue reading
Elon Musk apologizes to cave rescue diver he called a ‘pedo guy’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“…his actions against me do not justify my actions against him, and for that I apologize to Mr. Unsworth,” Musk said. Continue reading
CEO in Alabama gives employee his car after he walks 32 kilometres to job
An Alabama CEO has given one of his employees his car after learning the man in his 20s recently walked more than 30 kilometres — about 20 miles — to his job. Continue reading
Edmonton-area man who drowned in B.C. lake remembered as strong, caring
A friend of an Edmonton-area man who drowned in a lake in Sicamous, B.C. earlier this week is remembering him as a loving uncle and a caring man. Continue reading
Rogue Airbnb hosts that break strata rules to face fines of up to $1,000 per day
Currently, owners who break strata bylaws on short-term rentals can be fined up to $200 per week. Continue reading
Diving in to help someone struggling to swim should be a last resort: Lifesaving Society
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Four people drowned in B.C. so far this year trying to help someone else, compared to none last year, according to the Lifesaving Society. Continue reading
UPDATE: Traffic moving between Summerland and Peachland
Highway 97 between Summerland and Peachland is closed because of a forest fire. Continue reading
Addiction recovery high schools among ideas proposed in new B.C. report
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The report from the BCCSU says the province has a major gap when it comes to affordable, long-term programs to get clean. Continue reading
Holding out ‘slim hope,’ RCMP say missing Buntzen Lake swimmer likely dead
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
RCMP said this serves as another reminder that a personal flotation device, like a life jacket, is the best and safest way to stay afloat. Continue reading
B.C. drivers paying up to $1k more per year for insurance than other Canadians: industry
The Insurance Bureau of Canada says B.C. drivers pay more, and the lack of competition is to blame Continue reading
Three fires burning near Peachland
By Kelly Hayes Video Journalist
Kelly Hayes brings us the latest on the ongoing firefighting efforts in Peachland. Continue reading
2K hours of video, 600 interviews, 200 tips, no prime suspect in Marrisa Shen murder
By Neetu Garcha Video Journalist
Police have followed up on more than 200 tips from the public, reviewed over 1,000 hours of video and conducted more than 600 interviews, but have made no arrests. Continue reading
City of Burnaby orders eviction of Trans Mountain protest camp
Campers have been given 72 hours to clear out from the site, which the city says is in violation of multiple bylaws. Continue reading
Fake kidnappers ‘spoofed’ their cellphone, then scammed their partner for a $10K ‘ransom’
By Simon Little Digital Reporter
The scam bears a resemblance to the so-called “virtual kidnapping” scams that have prompted police warnings in recent months, but with a new twist. Continue reading
Fraser Health unveils new team aimed at connecting drug users with support services
Fraser Health says the team is one of several initiatives stemming from a survey of at-home drug users. Continue reading
Multiple fires burning in the Okanagan
Several fires are burning in the Okanagan after a lightning storm passed over the region on Tuesday evening. Continue reading
Nova Scotia PCs to introduce bill banning gay-conversion therapy
The bill will be introduced in either September or October. Continue reading
Charges possible for B.C. family caught hand-feeding black bears
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The family living at the home is at the centre of an investigation after videos on social media show two young girls feeding the bears through doors and windows. Continue reading
Campfire and open burning ban for B.C.’s South Coast starts Wednesday
By Amy Judd Online News Producer
The ban comes as the heat and the dry conditions have significantly increased the fire danger across the province. Continue reading
Former Surrey mayor Doug McCallum putting his name back on the ballot
By Janet Brown Senior Reporter
He was mayor from 1996 to 2005 and served as a city councillor before that. Continue reading
First time study to be conducted on how B.C. farm workers are paid
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“Are they close to minimum wage? Are they making more than minimum wage? Are they making less than minimum wage?” Continue reading
Search underway for missing swimmer at Buntzen Lake near Coquitlam
By Bailey Nicholson News Anchor/Reporter
A total of 20 crew members and two boats assisted in the search Tuesday. Continue reading
ICBC says online refresher test might help reduce record-high collision numbers
By Robyn Crawford Reporter
“The goal is with a little bit of refreshing, it’s going to bring down those crashes.” Continue reading
Alberta government to survey 20,000 Canadians still on the fence about Trans Mountain pipeline
By Liza Yuzda Reporter/Legislative Bureau
This data will guide all communication Alberta does on the project. Continue reading
Lightning strikes West Kelowna apartment building
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
Several people had to be rescued from an elevator when lightning struck a West Kelowna apartment building on Tuesday night. Continue reading
Wildfire burning near Summerland
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
A wildfire started burning near Summerland just after 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – July 17
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
B.C. Liberals claim government child care plan will lead to disappearing spaces
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Liberals are claiming that the B.C. government’s child care plan will lead to providers shutting down and reducing the number of spaces available. Continue reading
