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B.C. woman shares travel nightmare after her luggage goes missingA B.C. woman is sharing her travel nightmare after her bags went missing. Ty Perreault says her problems began when Air Canada canceled her flight and rescheduled her on a WestJet flight. She says neither airline were taking responsbility. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa investigates.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 20
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B.C. finance minister criticized for travel expensesB.C. Finance Minister Brenda Bailey is under fire after the Canadian Taxpayers Federation released documents detailing the costs for her trip to attend a 2023 biotechnology conference in Boston. Catherine Urquhart reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 24
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B.C. woman faces travel health insurance nightmareA B.C. woman, who was on vacation in Florida, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer during her trip. She thought she was covered by her health insurance but as Anne Drewa reports, it turns out she didn’t read the fine print.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 11
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Huddle Up with the BC LionsThis week on Huddle Up with the BC Lions, Jason Pires talks with fullback Riley Pickett on travelling to Saskatchewan to face the first place Riders.Global News Morning BC9 hours
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Horseshoe Bay ferry service changesStarting Oct. 15 BC Ferries passengers travelling out of Horseshoe Bay will need advance booking for all vehicles as renovations wil shrink the available space at the terminal. Paul Johnson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 10
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B.C. tourism industry on summer travel seasonCanadians are still keen to travel despite the economic uncertainty brought on by tariffs and the trade war with the U.S. We speak with Tourism Industry Association of BC CEO, Walt Judas about how B.C. has become a tourist hot spot for domestic travellers.Global BCAug 6
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Sunshine Coast ferry delaysA mechanical issue caused lengthy delays for ferry passengers travelling to and from the Sunshine Coast Thursday. As Troy Charles reports, there are calls for BC Ferries to find a permanent solution to improve service on the popular route.Global News at 11 BCSep 19
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Sept. 11Prime Minister Mark Carney announced funding for two major projects in B.C., generating jobs and clean energy. The Township of Langley has given notice it intends to terminate its contract with a local animal shelter and Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa speaks to a woman who was left with a hefty bill following a medical...Global BCSep 11
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Travellers preparing for busy B.C. Day long weekendYVR says this weekend has already beaten last year in terms of number of travellers passing through. Taya Fast looks at B.C. airports, ferry terminals and highways as travellers try and beat the congestion.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 1
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Palma’s Picks: Travelling back in timeIs there a time you’d travel back to? How would you survive and thrive? That’s the predicament three teens face. Koom Kankesan, author of “Killing Shakespeare”, joins Jennifer Palma on Global News Morning Weekend BC.Global News Morning BCAug 10
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Free COVID-19 shots in B.C. not a simple process: Health ministerAlbertans looking for a free COVID-19 shot could travel to British Columbia to get it. But the B.C. government notes it won’t be straightforward. Morgan Black has more.Danielle SmithAug 21
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Air Canada strike impact on B.C. tourism industryB.C’s tourism industry is bracing for the impact of the Air Canada strike, with many travellers expected to cancel their trips to this province when their flights are cancelled. Jennifer Palma reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 15
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DFO orders halt to gravel mining from salmon-bearing B.C. creekConservation groups are celebrating, after Fisheries and Oceans Canada ordered the stop of controversial gravel mining from a salmon-bearing creek near Mission. As Paul Johnson reports, while opponents of the project say they’re happy it’s been halted, they’re concerned about how long it took the government to act.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 28
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B.C., Washington state talk cross-border business concernsB.C. Premier David Eby and Washington state Senator Patty Murray took part in a small business roundtable Wednesday on the impacts of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cross-border travel. Grace Ke reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 23
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Reminder to travel safely with petsAs road trip season gets going, ICBC and the BC SPCA are coming together to remind travellers the importance of driving safely with pets. Julie Nolan reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 4
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 3What we’re learning about the two people in custody suspected of extortion in Surrey, and their alleged connection to threats of violence. The latest bizarre threat from a BC Ferries passenger with no pants. And the threat that brought air travel to a standstill the lockdown that affected passengers flying through every major Canadian airport.Global BCJul 3
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Mental health concerns following YVR incidentReaction continues to pour in after the incident at YVR Tuesday, when a hijacked plane from Victoria travelled to the airport. An assessment is now underway to determine if the suspect is fit to stand trial. As Global’s Julia Foy reports, one critic says the case could be another example of someone slipping through the...CrimeJul 19
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Measles cases continue to grow in Canada as summer travel season underwayAlberta is seeing a surge in measles cases and there’s growing concern the summer travel season could push case counts higher in that province and here in B.C. Infectious Diseases Specialist Dr. Isaac Bogoch discusses the risks.Global News Morning BCJul 10
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Victoria’s Empress Hotel named best in CanadaA jewel of B.C.’s capital has been named the top hotel in Canada. The Fairmont Empress has been crowned the country’s top hotel by the publication Travel and Leisure.Global News at Noon BCJul 9
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Cross-border travel to Washington State down for fifth straight monthAs Americans in Washington State celebrate U.S. Independence Day, British Columbians are continuing to side-step U.S. travel. Cross-border travel from B.C. to Washington State is down for the fifth straight month. We speak with Blaine Chamber of Commerce Vice President Don Enos about the ongoing travel boycott, and the impact it’s having on Blaine area...Global News Morning BCJul 4