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Financial support for farmers announced as BC Tree Fruits files for creditor protectionThe province will enhance its AgriStability program to raise the AgriStability compensation rate to 90 per cent and double the compensation cap for farmers for the program year.CanadaAug 13
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B.C. toxic drug deaths down 9% so far in 2024B.C.'s Coroners Service says the number of people who have died this year from toxic drug poisoning is down from 2023, but an around six people are still dying every day.HealthJul 30
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Calgary Stampede rodeo medical clinic treats all kinds of aches and painsNot only are medical practitioners there to treat riders, their other mission is managing and treating the chronic injuries, aches and pains athletes bring with them.CanadaJul 5
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Cities warm up ‘like stones in a sauna’ during a heat wave. Can that change?Experts say city and suburb dwellers have it much worse than their counterparts living in the countryside, a phenomenon sometimes referred to as ‘urban heat island effect.'CanadaJun 18
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Firefighters receive special training to combat wildfires near urban communitiesWith wildfires becoming more common and closer to communities near forests and grasslands, the International Association of Fire Fighters said it's time to think outside the box.FireMay 28
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Trudeau says Meta news standoff ‘a test moment’ as wildfire season arrivesTrudeau called Meta an "irresponsible web giant" that made billions sharing information from local journalists who work hard to make sure people are properly informed.CanadaMay 10
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Extent of damage to Okanagan cherry buds revealed as blossom season arrives"Now that we've arrived at blossom time, it really shows the damage," said cherry grower and president of the B.C. Cherry Association, Sukhpaul Bal.CanadaApr 17
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Auditor general to probe conflict of interest allegations in B.C. cleantech grant programB.C.'s auditor general has been directed to investigate allegations of a conflict of interest involving a consulting firm that administers a provincial clean energy grant program.PoliticsApr 8
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U.S. will not help Israel with counter-offensive against Iran, Biden saysIsraeli officials said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's five-member war cabinet favored retaliation in a meeting on Sunday.PoliticsApr 14
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‘Careful evaluation needed’: Seemingly contradictory studies of B.C.’s safer supply releasedOne study found the program was associated with a reduced risk of death, while the other concluded the strategy was associated with an increase in opioid overdose hospitalizations.HealthApr 11
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Speed-limiting devices to be required in B.C. commercial vehiclesCommercial vehicles in B.C. will soon be required to have speed-limiting technology installed, according to the B.C. government.CanadaApr 3
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With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adaptThe Ontario budget's failure to directly address climate change represents a "gross abdication of responsibility" by the government, some critics argue.EnvironmentMar 29
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B.C. wine industry at a crossroads after ‘catastrophic’ lossesAfter two consecutive winters with widespread crop losses due to cold weather, B.C. wine producers are having to rebuild and reimagine the future.CanadaMar 15
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More doctors, health-care workers hired at Surrey Memorial HospitalThe B.C. government is holding a press conference on Thursday to provide an update on how the province is improving the city's health-care services.HealthMar 7
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In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collideGlobal News accompanied an Ottawa police officer during a patrol of the city's downtown, an area where the opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding.CanadaJan 20
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The West Block – Episode 19, Season 13With billions in health care spending, why are doctors saying the system is getting worse? And, after a resounding victory in Iowa, can anyone stop Donald Trump’s momentum?PoliticsJan 21
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THE WEST BLOCK Episode 18, Season 13Increasing tension in the Middle East after a U.S. led coalition strikes Houthi targets in Yemen. Plus, emergency departments are overwhelmed again this winter.CannabisJan 14
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Health Canada ignored warning signs before Ottawa spent billions on BTNX rapid testsHealth Canada ignored critical warnings about a rapid-test supplier before approving its COVID-19 kits for distribution nationwide, Global News has found.CanadaJan 11
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From natural disaster to economic uncertainty: Okanagan’s top stories of 2023Of the top most-read stories in the valley, half involved summer wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes and devastated communities.CanadaDec 31, 2023
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Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.EntertainmentDec 30, 2023