Risk remains low for B.C. despite presumptive coronavirus case in Toronto: health officials
‘We respectfully decline’: Uber, Lyft respond to Surrey’s efforts to halt ride-hailing
Port Moody council approves crosswalk at intersection where boy was struck by car
‘There’s no hope to get out’: B.C. woman’s daughter trapped in Wuhan due to coronavirus
Minor earthquake in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘lightly’ felt throughout the region
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan-born woman raising funds to send medical supplies home
Civil lawsuits pile up against former Kelowna Mountie
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
RCMP officer Brian Mathew Burkett took the personal phone number of a woman who had turned to police for help and then sexted her, according to a third civil lawsuit filed against the former cop. Continue reading
Thousands turn out for Vancouver Lunar New Year parade despite coronavirus concerns
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The parade, which was celebrating its 47th year in Vancouver, nearly didn’t happen as the coronavirus continues to spread and the death toll in China rises. Continue reading
Celebrities react to Kobe Bryant’s death: ‘My heart is in pieces’
The NBA star died in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. Continue reading
Kelowna Rockets beat Vancouver Giants 3-2 in OT
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The Vancouver Giants will be looking for redemption in Western Hockey League action on Sunday night. Continue reading
Video captures man jumping onto moving car in Maple Ridge, RCMP investigating
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man can be seen trying to open the passenger door while the vehicle moves side to side in an apparent effort to throw the man off. Continue reading
Canadian basketball community pays tribute to Kobe Bryant
The worlds of sports and entertainment mourned Bryant’s death on Sunday. A moment of silence was observed at a pre-broadcast portion of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles. Continue reading
Highway to Tofino, Ucluelet opened to alternating traffic after bridge installed
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Crews worked Saturday on placement of a portable 20-metre, single-lane bridge at the site of a “major road failure” Thursday. Continue reading
A Maple Ridge home features a giant skateboard bowl in the back. The home is now for sale
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The professional concrete skateboard bowl has been used for decades by everyone from local teens to legends of the sport. Continue reading
Health officials urge Canadians to get coronavirus information from credible sources
The president of the Ontario Medical Association says they have staff actively monitoring different trends: “If they feel there is too much misinformation particularly on one matter, we will speak out against that.” Continue reading
Oliver, B.C. ski hill closes chairlift, reports ex-employee to RCMP
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
One of Baldy Mountain Resort’s two chairlifts is closed to the public again on Sunday. Continue reading
Western Conference-leader St. Louis and Vancouver face off
St. Louis Blues (30-11-8, first in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (27-18-4, first in the Pacific Division) Continue reading
‘This is unbearable:’ Mother, daughter killed in Iran plane crash put to rest in Canada
By Kamil Karamali Digital Video Journalist
The remains of the Canadian-based mother and daughter were identified at the crash site last weekend, but the Haghjoo family had to battle the Iranian government to have the bodies returned and buried on Canadian soil — before the Persian country finally gave in. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, January 25, 2020
KENT, Wash. – Cross Hanas recorded Portland’s first goal at 12:22 of the opening period before scoring the only goal in the shootout as the Winterhawks eked out a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League on Saturday. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Jan. 25
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash near Los Angeles: reports
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva did not name any of those who lost their lives, saying their identities had yet to be confirmed by the coroner’s office. Continue reading
Kobe Bryant killed in helicopter crash near Los Angeles: reports
Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva did not name any of those who lost their lives, saying their identities had yet to be confirmed by the coroner’s office. Continue reading
Canada’s 1st ‘presumptive’ case of new coronavirus discovered in Toronto
The victim is a man in his 50s who recently travelled to Wuhan, China. Continue reading
Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s first ‘presumptive’ coronavirus case
Public health officials say the risk of an outbreak remains low and that the health care system is working as planned. Continue reading
Your pelvic floor has many functions. Here’s how to strengthen it
It manages everything from your continence to the location of your organs. Continue reading
Doctor treating Paris coronavirus patients says virus ‘less serious’ than SARS
The mortality rate for the coronavirus is currently thought to be less than 5 per cent, whereas it was double that for SARS. Continue reading
Civil lawsuits pile up against former Kelowna Mountie
By Jules Knox Reporter/Anchor
RCMP officer Brian Mathew Burkett took the personal phone number of a woman who had turned to police for help and then sexted her, according to a third civil lawsuit filed against the former cop. Continue reading
Thousands turn out for Vancouver Lunar New Year parade despite coronavirus concerns
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The parade, which was celebrating its 47th year in Vancouver, nearly didn’t happen as the coronavirus continues to spread and the death toll in China rises. Continue reading
Kelowna Rockets beat Vancouver Giants 3-2 in OT
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
The Vancouver Giants will be looking for redemption in Western Hockey League action on Sunday night. Continue reading
Video captures man jumping onto moving car in Maple Ridge, RCMP investigating
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The man can be seen trying to open the passenger door while the vehicle moves side to side in an apparent effort to throw the man off. Continue reading
Highway to Tofino, Ucluelet opened to alternating traffic after bridge installed
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Crews worked Saturday on placement of a portable 20-metre, single-lane bridge at the site of a “major road failure” Thursday. Continue reading
A Maple Ridge home features a giant skateboard bowl in the back. The home is now for sale
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The professional concrete skateboard bowl has been used for decades by everyone from local teens to legends of the sport. Continue reading
Oliver, B.C. ski hill closes chairlift, reports ex-employee to RCMP
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
One of Baldy Mountain Resort’s two chairlifts is closed to the public again on Sunday. Continue reading
Western Conference-leader St. Louis and Vancouver face off
St. Louis Blues (30-11-8, first in the Central Division) vs. Vancouver Canucks (27-18-4, first in the Pacific Division) Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Saturday, January 25, 2020
KENT, Wash. – Cross Hanas recorded Portland’s first goal at 12:22 of the opening period before scoring the only goal in the shootout as the Winterhawks eked out a 6-5 victory over the Seattle Thunderbirds in the Western Hockey League on Saturday. Continue reading
Animal control officers in Richmond investigating after box of dead puppies dumped at hotel
Lichtmann said it’s not clear yet how the puppies died, or if someone intentionally killed them. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Jan. 25
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Risk remains low for B.C. despite presumptive coronavirus case in Toronto: health officials
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
“We are closely watching the situation in Canada and globally,” said a joint statement from Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry. Continue reading
Lunar New Year events cancelled in B.C. over concerns of Wuhan coronavirus spread
Events at Semiahmoo Mall in South Surrey and the Christian Life Assembly church in Langley were cancelled over concerns of the coronavirus. Continue reading
Tree near power lines chopped down without permission, mess left behind, says B.C. woman
The Castlegar resident says FortisBC never forewarned her that the tree was going to be cut down. Continue reading
Port Moody council approves crosswalk at intersection where boy was struck by car
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
In an emergency memo to council Tuesday, Mayor Rob Vagramov made clear there are other areas beyond Clarke and Elgin that are in desperate need of a crosswalk. Continue reading
‘There’s no hope to get out’: B.C. woman’s daughter trapped in Wuhan due to coronavirus
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
While her daughter is healthy so far, Lily Liu is growing increasingly anxious as she watches the virus spread and claim more people. Continue reading
Minor earthquake in B.C.’s Fraser Valley ‘lightly’ felt throughout the region
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The quake happened less than 24 hours after a 4.5-magnitude quake struck off the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island. Continue reading
Amid coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan-born woman raising funds to send medical supplies home
The Prince George, B.C., woman says she’s raised $1,000 so far to send supplies to the Chinese city at the centre of the coronavirus outbreak. Continue reading
Trans-Canada Highway east of Golden, B.C., closed due to high avalanche hazard
The closure is from Golden to the west boundary of Yoho National Park, a distance of 15.5 kilometres. Continue reading
‘We respectfully decline’: Uber, Lyft respond to Surrey’s efforts to halt ride-hailing
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Uber says it will not follow Surrey’s request to cease operations in the city, setting up a potentially nasty fight over the future of ride-hailing. Continue reading
Recipe: Chicken roasted in milk and herbs
Chef Robert Belcham of Campagnolo shares a delicious spin on roast chicken. Continue reading
One person in custody after reports of ‘possible explosion’ in Surrey
“At this point in time it’s still under investigation. We don’t have any actual leads that will pinpoint what caused the loud noise,” said Sgt. David Park. Continue reading
Man sentenced to 5 years in prison for attempted shooting of New West police officer
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Steven Gordon Vollrath pointed a handgun at a police officer in May 2015 and pulled the trigger, but the gun did not fire. Continue reading
WHL Roundup: Friday, January 24, 2020
Tristen Robins scored a hat trick, including the winning goal five minutes into the third period, to lead the Saskatoon Blades to a 6-5 win over the Medicine Hat Tigers on Friday in the Western Hockey League. Continue reading
‘It’s so sad’: Senior mourns loss of neighbourhood safety due to Oppenheimer Park camp
Gladys Lee has lived in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside for more than 60 years, but says her neighbourhood is feeling increasingly unsafe. Continue reading