Metro Vancouver transit strike: Disruptions to bus service expected Monday
Inquest scheduled for Chilliwack man who died under mysterious circumstances
Over 3,000 Canadian National Railway rail workers on strike: union
B.C. attorney general ‘nervous’ about setting specific date for online ICBC renewals
Coquitlam woman says she was held ‘hostage’ over taxi fare dispute
‘Pretty ballsy’: Video captures thieves using truck to tear entrance off Mission business
7 people rescued from 3-alarm fire at Vancouver apartment complex
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Officials say seven people were rescued from a fire in a three-storey apartment complex on Southwest Marine Drive near Heather Street. Continue reading
$320M in government subsidies given to Trans Mountain in first half of 2019: report
The document is public but presents a consolidated picture of the development corporation’s finances. Continue reading
Why are CN rail workers striking and what do they want?
The two sides cannot agree on a number of concerns, but the workers’ focus is on working conditions. Continue reading
Crime Beat podcast: The story of Maryam Rashidi
Maryam Rashidi was run over in 2015 while trying to stop a gas-and-dash theft in Calgary. Continue reading
Canucks visit the Stars after Gaudette’s 2 goal-game
Vancouver Canucks (10-7-4, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (11-8-2, fourth in the Central Division) Continue reading
Trump accuses Pelosi of stalling CUSMA for impeachment votes
Trump accused Pelosi of being unable to get the bill “off her desk,” while claiming Democrats, unions and farmers were in favor. Continue reading
Ford F-150 owner outraged over lack of property compensation after engine block heater catches fire
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A B.C. couple whose Ford F-150 caught fire due to a faulty engine block heater has been waiting months compensation for their damaged property. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 18
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
CN strike another hit to Prairie economies
The transport disruption threatens shipments of oil, grains and potash, with Western Canada likely to feel the most pain from prolonged disruptions. Continue reading
Vernon speed limit increase divides politicians and the public
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
In a split 4-3 decision Vernon city council voted last week to increase the speed limit by 10 km/hr on the part of Commonage Road. Continue reading
Canadian universities urge exchange students to return as Hong Kong protests escalate
Dozens of Canadians remained in Hong Kong on Monday, according to several institutions reached by The Canadian Press — many of which said it would be in their students’ best interest to flee the violence. Continue reading
U.S. Congress wants review of Keystone pipeline in wake of North Dakota spill
Top U.S. House Democrats have called for a federal review of the Keystone pipeline and the agency that regulates it in the wake of 1.4-million-litre spill in North Dakota. Continue reading
Former B.C. military leader faces jail time for child pornography possession
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Obviously this is a disturbing situation,” DND Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Doug MacNair told Global News. Continue reading
Penticton averaging a drug overdose per day, prompting renewed calls for overdose prevention site
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Penticton averages 20 calls each month for potential drug overdoses. So far this month, paramedics have responded to 18 calls, according to ambulance paramedics. Continue reading
Crown asks Supreme Court to review decision to overturn convictions in Via Rail terror plot
Federal lawyers say the convictions were overturned on a “highly technical error” in the jury selection process that did not interfere with the fair-trial rights of either man. Continue reading
Jon Gosselin says he’s ‘fighting to get my kids off TV’
“All she wanted was legal custody to film my kids to sustain her lifestyle and their lifestyle,” Jon Gosselin told Dr. Oz of his wife Kate and their legal battle. Continue reading
Over 3,000 Canadian National Railway rail workers on strike: union
About 3,200 Canadian National Railway conductors, trainpersons and yard workers are on strike after the union and company failed to reach a deal by the midnight deadline. Continue reading
Toronto siblings go viral after taking ‘fake smile’ photo as Leafs get hammered by Penguins
“I bleed blue-and-white. When they’re down 6-1, I’m going to be sad.” Continue reading
Parent says buying baby cam ‘was a mistake’ after seeing child on monitor
“Congratulations on your bundle of demonic energy,” one Twitter user wrote in response to the viral post. Continue reading
WATCH LIVE: Trump impeachment hearings enter their 2nd week
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has said Trump is welcome to appear or answer questions in writing, if he chooses. Continue reading
7 people rescued from 3-alarm fire at Vancouver apartment complex
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
Officials say seven people were rescued from a fire in a three-storey apartment complex on Southwest Marine Drive near Heather Street. Continue reading
$320M in government subsidies given to Trans Mountain in first half of 2019: report
The document is public but presents a consolidated picture of the development corporation’s finances. Continue reading
Crime Beat podcast: The story of Maryam Rashidi
Maryam Rashidi was run over in 2015 while trying to stop a gas-and-dash theft in Calgary. Continue reading
Canucks visit the Stars after Gaudette’s 2 goal-game
Vancouver Canucks (10-7-4, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (11-8-2, fourth in the Central Division) Continue reading
Over 3,000 Canadian National Railway rail workers on strike: union
About 3,200 Canadian National Railway conductors, trainpersons and yard workers are on strike after the union and company failed to reach a deal by the midnight deadline. Continue reading
Ford F-150 owner outraged over lack of property compensation after engine block heater catches fire
By Anne Drewa Anchor / Consumer Reporter
A B.C. couple whose Ford F-150 caught fire due to a faulty engine block heater has been waiting months compensation for their damaged property. Continue reading
WATCH: Global News Hour at 6 – Nov. 18
Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6. Continue reading
Vernon speed limit increase divides politicians and the public
By Megan Turcato North Okanagan Video Journalist
In a split 4-3 decision Vernon city council voted last week to increase the speed limit by 10 km/hr on the part of Commonage Road. Continue reading
Inquest scheduled for Chilliwack man who died under mysterious circumstances
“I was the one who found him, I took pictures and I know this death is not accidental I know it’s a homicide,” said Corey Scherbey’s mother. Continue reading
Canadian universities urge exchange students to return as Hong Kong protests escalate
Dozens of Canadians remained in Hong Kong on Monday, according to several institutions reached by The Canadian Press — many of which said it would be in their students’ best interest to flee the violence. Continue reading
Coquitlam woman says she was held ‘hostage’ over taxi fare dispute
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“I felt like I was held against my will,” said Carly Musgrave. Continue reading
B.C. attorney general ‘nervous’ about setting specific date for online ICBC renewals
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. Government is promising to bring online renewals for ICBC insurance but won’t set a specific date for implementation. Continue reading
Former B.C. military leader faces jail time for child pornography possession
By Doris Maria Bregolisse Anchor/Reporter
“Obviously this is a disturbing situation,” DND Army spokesperson Lt. Col. Doug MacNair told Global News. Continue reading
‘Pretty ballsy’: Video captures thieves using truck to tear entrance off Mission business
By Simon Little Online Journalist
A group appearing to be the same thieves targeted Prospect Equipment twice in one week, making off with about $50,000 in goods. Continue reading
Penticton averaging a drug overdose per day, prompting renewed calls for overdose prevention site
By Shelby Thom South Okanagan Video Journalist
Penticton averages 20 calls each month for potential drug overdoses. So far this month, paramedics have responded to 18 calls, according to ambulance paramedics. Continue reading
No jail time, lifetime animal ban for Duncan man in horrific dog abuse case
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Teddy the dog’s collar was deeply embedded in his neck, causing a massive infection that left his head swollen to several times its normal size. Continue reading
B.C. proposes law to force oil and gas companies to reveal how gas prices are set
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government has introduced legislation to force oil and gas companies to reveal to consumers how gas prices are set. Continue reading
‘Pretty disturbing’: Gunfire rattles New Westminster neighbourhood
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Anyone with information is asked to contact New Westminster police or Crime Stoppers if they wish to remain anonymous. Continue reading
$16 million in funds allegedly owed to crypto-traders all but gone, receiver says
Based on a “very limited review of Einstein Groups’s books and records,” the receiver says the company only has about $15,000 in cryptocurrency assets and $30,000 in cash. Continue reading
BC Liberals introduce bill calling for seatbelts on school buses
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
Liberal MLA Laurie Throness says British Columbia should become a national leader in requiring kids to buckle up. Continue reading
Alberta man charged after allegedly attacking Campbell River Mountie during DUI stop
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Mounties allege that during the traffic stop, the 20-year-old accused assaulted the officer, resulting in “a sustained battle to restrain the man.” Continue reading
‘It’s unbelievably frustrating’: ALR rules force Chilliwack farm to move annual Christmas event to mall
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Fantasy Farms is setting up ‘Petey’s Country Christmas’ at Chilliwack Mall, where it will be reinvented as ‘Chilliwack Country Christmas’ when it opens on Dec. 1. Continue reading
CKNW’s Jon McComb announces retirement after 36 years with station
By Jon Azpiri Online News Producer
It’s the end of an era at CKNW. Continue reading
Trail Appliances Favourite Family Recipe Finalist: Candice’s Yulekake
Favourite Family Recipe finalist Candice Gunderson shares her family’s version of Yulekake – a Norwegian Christmas bread. Continue reading
Western Forest Products says contract talks with striking union have stalled
By Gord Macdonald News Anchor
Nearly 3,000 employees and contracted workers at six Vancouver Island manufacturing plants and timberlands around the coast have been on strike since July 1. Continue reading