B.C. wine, fruit industries in crisis mode, need gov’t help: Falcon
Orchardists are predicting crop losses of 80 to 90 per cent, with the BC Wine Industry saying this year’s vintage could be wiped out.
Canada
Feb 29
West Kelowna city councillor named BC United Party candidate for 2024 election
The BC United Party says Stephen Johnston will be its candidate in West Kelowna-Peachland for the province’s general election in October.
Canada
Feb 12
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
A young orca calf is finally free, B.C. marine life stars in major documentaries, and Ryan Reynolds' Wexham is coming to Vancouver.
Lifestyle
Apr 26
RCMP arrests alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leader
Raids following temple slaying linked to government of India.
Canada
May 3
Toronto FC on the move under captain Jonathan Osorio, coach John Herdman
Toronto FC's home-opening 1-0 win Saturday over Charlotte FC was filled with milestones for captain Jonathan Osorio.
Sports
Mar 10
MLA outraged by ‘gift’ of magic mushrooms, coca leaf from B.C. drug activist
Longtime cannabis legalization activist Dana Larsen, who now operates what he describes as medicinal mushroom dispensaries, sent packages to all 87 B.C. MLAs this Christmas.
Politics
Jan 2
Penticton MLA Dan Ashton among growing list of Southern Interior politicians not seeking re-election
Describing the move as a "difficult decision" he said he's grateful to those he's met along his political run and that the party "accomplished a lot over the years."
Politics
Dec 21, 2023
Choice is between BC United and NDP, says Kevin Falcon, shrugging off Tories
Kevin Falcon said in a year-end interview that voters will have the opportunity to decide between the "unaffordable" New Democrats or the results-oriented BC United.
Politics
Dec 21, 2023
Athana Mentzelopoulos is the new president and CEO of Alberta Health Services
Former deputy minister and recent Alberta Medical Association executive director Athana Mentzelopoulos has been named the new president and CEO of Alberta Health Services.
Health
Dec 7, 2023
2023 in photos: A look back at some of the biggest moments of the year
As 2023 comes to a close, Global News has compiled photos of the biggest moments of the year, which saw its fair share of natural disasters, demonstrations and conflicts abroad.
Canada
Dec 30, 2023
Okanagan MLA Ben Stewart not seeking re-election in 2024
Ben Stewart was first elected as an MLA in 2009, then again in 2013, 2018 and 2020.
Politics
Oct 25, 2023
‘The last one’: The life of Haisla collector, carver and hereditary chief Sammy Robinson
At 89 years old, the Haisla Nation's Sammy Robinson is described as "the region's oldest living master carver who still practices the ancient ways of carving cedar."
Perspectives
Oct 26, 2023
In full: Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s 2018 mandate letters
While the Ford government has been fighting in court to keep these letters a secret, Global News obtained and independently verified the letters as part of the 'Mandated' series.
Politics
Sep 12, 2023
Pointe-Claire residents outraged over city decision, complaint filed over rights to water views
Some residents in Pointe-Claire are upset with a recent decision by Pointe-Claire's city council, to grant a homeowner a permit to build a garage on their waterfront property.
Canada
Jul 19, 2023
Progress Vancouver barred from 2026 election over campaign finance violations
The elections body said Tuesday that the party and six of its eight candidates in last year's municipal vote failed to meet the filing deadline for finance reports in January.
Politics
Jul 4, 2023
Advocates call for urgent response to Toronto shelter system issues affecting asylum seekers
Advocacy groups and shelter operators are calling on all levels of government to immediately help Toronto's overstretched shelter system.
Canada
Jul 14, 2023
Alberta election fact check: Fact vs fiction at the leaders’ debate
UCP Leader Danielle Smith and Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley addressed issues like affordability, health care, the economy, education and trust in leadership.
Canada
May 19, 2023
Thousands flee northern Alberta wildfire: ‘People are really scared’
The fire was last recorded at nearly 4,400 hectares in size, but the intense fire activity and smoke has made it hard to accurately gauge the size, according to Alberta Wildfire.
Canada
May 5, 2023
BC Liberals to formally adopt new ‘BC United’ name and branding Wednesday
"I think you'll love it, I think it's going to be new and exciting and fresh," Opposition Leader Kevin Falcon said of the party rebrand.
Politics
Apr 6, 2023
STC opens transitional facility for women coming from Pine Grove Correctional Centre
The new Saskatoon Tribal Council facility called Īkwēskīcik iskwēwak, which means 'turning their life around' in Cree, will be by Indigenous people to support women leaving jail.
Canada
Apr 14, 2023