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Gig Workers United on new employment standards for app-based ride-hailing and food-delivery drivers in B.C.New employment standards are about to kick in for B.C. gig workers, including a minimum wage. Global News Morning speaks with Brice Sopher of Gig Workers United about the changes, and how far they go toward addressing their concerns.ConsumerAug 30
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Chilcotin River landslide prompts rescue, forces residents to fleeOne rafter needed to be rescued and dozens of properties are under an evacuation order after a massive landslide blocked the Chilcotin River. Julia Foy reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 31
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Riders Against Hunger hit the road for West Island food bankOne by one, bikers rode out of the On Rock Community Services parking lot in Roxboro for a 180-kilometre ride. As Felicia Parilllo reports, the riders were helping to raise money for the West Island food bank, with plenty of stops along the way.CanadaJul 20
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 19A hockey trainer and Alberta sheriff is accused of preying on young boys and is charged with sexual assault. The family of a young woman killed in Parkland County shares their grief. The mayor of Fort Saskatchewan is under fire for suggesting feral cats be thrown in the river or gassed. Edmonton police use of...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonSep 19
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Fort Saskatchewan mayor’s feral cat remarksDuring a council meeting, Fort Saskatchewan Mayor Gale Katchur mused about how feral cats were managed on the family farm back in the day by throwing them in the river or gassing them with exhaust.PoliticsSep 19
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Global National: Sept. 7In Quebec, police arrested a 20-year-old Pakistani citizen on Wednesday, apparently as he was about to cross into the U.S. They allege the man was planning a mass shooting at a Jewish centre in Brooklyn, on behalf of the so-called Islamic State. With less than two months until the U.S. election, and just days before...Global NationalSep 7
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West Coast Express rail stoppage impactsRiders of the West Coast Express are still being forced to find another method of transportation, following a nationwide labour dispute involving Canada’s two major rail lines. Teamsters Canada issued a 72 hour strike notice to CN Rail Friday and a work stoppage at CPKC, which owns the rail line for the West Coast Express,...Global News Morning BCAug 24
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First Nations initiating emergency salmon task force after Chilcotin dam breachNow that water is flowing on the Chilcotin River, attention is turning to the fate of the salmon set to return to their spawning grounds. The local First Nation launched an emergency task force to mitigate the impact on the precious resource still recovering from a previous landslide. Catherine Urquhart has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 6
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Chilcotin River landslide may cause flash flooding when river breachesA huge landslide blocking the Chilcotin River has forced the evacuation of a dozen homes and prompted a flood warning from the site of the slide, down the Fraser River all the way to Hope. As Troy Charles reports, the warning is stark and the danger of a catastrophic flood is growing every hour.CanadaAug 1
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 31A major landslide blocks the Chilcotin River and people in the area are forced to flee the threat of flooding. How a container ship catastrophe has exposed major flaws in Canada’s maritime emergency preparedness. And a battle over beach access heats up in West Vancouver.Global BCJul 31
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Paris 2024: Olympic athletes simmer under scorching temperaturesWhile the Paris Olympics got off to a rainy start, both athletes and spectators are now being forced to endure a scorching heat wave. Crystal Goomansingh looks at how organizers are trying to keep everyone cool, and why the hot weather could be good news for the River Seine, where the swimming portion of the...Global NationalJul 30
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: July 21Joe Biden announces he’s not running for a second term. How are British Columbians reacting? The Shetland Creek wildfire closes the Trans-Canada Highway through the Thompson River Valley between Spences Bridge and Ashcroft. Wildfires force evacuation orders for Barkerville, Wells, and surrounding areas in the Cariboo. Police search for a man who groped a woman...Global BCJul 21
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Copper wire theft: EV charging stations in St. Albert targeted by vandalsIt was a jolt to the system for electric vehicle drivers in St. Albert, more than a quarter of the charging stations in the city were targeted by vandals who cut off cords containing copper wire. As Jasmine King explains, it will now cost the city thousands of dollars to repair.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJul 10
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Global National: June 17Millions of Canadians are set to be caught under a stifling heat dome, which is expected to linger for days. The dangers and the science of a heat dome, how people are preparing for the abnormally high temperatures, and who could be the most at risk. A prolonged drought in the Northwest Territories means almost...Global NationalJun 17
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Global National: May 31Former U.S. president Donald Trump says he will appeal his conviction, a day after a New York jury found him guilty of all 34 felony charges in his hush money trial. On Friday morning, Trump delivered a familiar speech, filled with false claims. It’s still unclear whether the conviction will help or hinder the former...Global NationalMay 31
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Barge crashes into Galveston bridge, spilling oil into riverA barge crashed into a bridge on the Texas coast on Wednesday, forcing the closure of the only roadway to a small island off the city of Galveston and spilling oil into the river.U.S. NewsMay 15
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Ontario planning licence suspensions for repeat auto thievesThe Ford government is looking to tackle an auto theft crisis with the threat of driver’s licence suspensions. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the latest.CanadaMay 14
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: May 15Evacuation orders and alerts remain in effect for Fort McMurray as a wildfire continues to threaten the city. Motorcycles are starting to hit the road as riding season begins, but it comes with a safety reminder for both bikers and drivers. A city committee is evaluating developer applications for several new communities on Calgary’s outer...Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 15
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Fort Calgary rebrands as The Confluence: Historic Site & ParklandIt was built on the confluence of the Bow and Elbow Rivers, a traditional gathering place for the Indigenous peoples of southern Alberta, and now moving forward Fort Calgary will be known as The Confluence: Historic Site & Parkland. Doug Vaessen reports.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 2
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: April 8B.C. addresses street drug use in hospitals by assigning a task force to help develop a consistent policy to protect health-care workers. The growing scandal in the government’s clean technology grant program. A Maple Ridge woman says she was discriminated against after a taxi driver refused to take her fare because of her guide dog.Global BCApr 8