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Surrey Police Service take charge after 6 year fightAt midnight last night, Surrey’s new municipal police force took charge of the city’s crime-fighting operations. As Sarah MacDonald reports, the change of command marks the end of a controversy — that dragged out more than six years.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 29, 2024
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Surrey Police Service signs on as city’s official police force of jurisdictionMore than six years after the process was begun to create a municipal police force for Surrey, the SPS has now taken over jurisdiction in B.C.’s second-largest city. As Andrea Macpherson reports, the Surrey Police Service signed on at midnight.CrimeNov 29, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec. 22Critical details emerge about a case involving two police officers accused of sex crimes. A Langley family wonders why they were denied daytime nursing support for their severely disabled child. A son describes his father’s live-changing injuries suffered when a tree fell on him in a Surrey cemetary during a wind storm on December 14.Global BCDec 22, 2024
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Surrey finally allowing cannabis storesMore than six years after Canada legalized cannabis, Surrey city council has voted to allow twelve cannabis retailer stores to open in the city. Travis Prasad reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 5, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Nov. 20Major cleanup efforts begin after high winds from a bomb cyclone battered the South Coast, leaving hundreds of thousands of hydro customers in the dark. A violent sex offender is being allowed to continue living in Surrey despite concerning behaviour. And there is more evidence of just how expensive it is to live in Metro...Global BCNov 20, 2024
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City of Edmonton asking for feedback on single-use bylawIt’s been a year and a half since the City of Edmonton introduced its single-use bylaw which prohibits handing out plastic shopping bags and other single-use items. Edmontonians have had mixed feelings and now the city is asking people to share their thoughts officially through a survey. Jasmine King reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonNov 11, 2024
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Suspect charged in Surrey sex assault released from custodyThere are concerns about the man accused in a Surrey sexual assault being released from custody. As Alissa Thibault reports, the shocking crime last month still has area residents on edge, and has again raised questions about how the legal system deals with people facing charges.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 21, 2024
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Political pressure over Surrey ER crisisB.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix says he will be meeting with emergency room doctors at Surrey Memorial Hospital later this week. This was after the doctors issued a scathing letter about deteriorating conditions at the hospital. Richard Zussman has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 17, 2024
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B.C. government will meet with Surrey Memorial Hospital ER staff this weekB.C.’s Health Minister Adrian Dix told reporters on Tuesday morning that he remains committed to recruitment at Surrey Memorial Hospital and will meet with emergency room doctors this week. This follows a scathing letter sent by doctors to Fraser Health CEO Victoria Lee.HealthSep 17, 2024
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Surrey Sex Assault Suspect VideoIn this video provided by Surrey RCMP you can see the person of interest walking and speaking on the phone. Investigators say they responded to a call on July 20th at the 14100 block of 91 Avenue in Surrey. Global News is blurring the identity of the suspect until an arrest is made. Anyone with...BC1Jul 25, 2024
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Wait time approaches 8 hours at Surrey Memorial Hospital ERAnother day, another lengthy wait at any of the emergency departments in the Lower Mainland. On Thursday morning, patients at Surrey Memorial Hospital faced a painfully long wait. As Janet Brown reports, it’s renewing calls to fix what’s being called a broken system.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 8, 2024
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Growing concerns over ‘brazen’ harassment of women in Surrey’s Ocean ParkThe Ocean Park area of Surrey is on edge, with reports of an alleged recently-released sex offender harassing young girls and women. As Global’s Janet Brown reports, Surrey RCMP say they’re watching the man 24/7 but for now that’s all they can do.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 5, 2024
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Renters Holding Back and Mortgage Moves: What’s behind the trend?A new survey from Royal LePage reveals that most renters have no plans to buy in the next two years. Money expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq joins us to discuss why nearly 70% of renters are holding back. She also discusses the benefits of fixed versus variable rate mortgages in anticipation of lower interest rates.The Morning ShowJun 21, 2024
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Teacher workload, burnout now impacting students survey saysAn ongoing teacher shortage has created a crisis in the classroom, a survey by the BCTF indicates. It’s to the point where some teachers say they are thinking about quitting their jobs. But as Travis Prasad reports, the province says steps are being taken to fix the problem.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 5, 2024
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Dangerous sex offender residing in SurreyA dangerous sex offender, who RCMP say poses a serious risk to vulnerable women and intimate partners — is now living in Surrey.Global News at 5 BCMay 17, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn public about sex offenderSurrey RCMP are warning the public about a sex offender residing in Surrey. Police say Leonard Ramstead poses a risk to young children and adolescent girls.BC1Apr 15, 2024
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Surrey RCMP warn of dangerous sex offenderSurrey RCMP are issuing a public notice about a dangerous sex offender described by a judge as a “every woman’s worst nightmare.”Global News at 5 BCApr 4, 2024
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Police warning ‘dangerous’ sex offender living in Surrey, B.C.Surrey RCMP are issuing a public notice about a dangerous sex offender described by a judge as a “every woman’s worst nightmare.” As Emily lazatin reports, 44-year-old Michal Popek is now out on a one chance statutory release.Global BCApr 5, 2024
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Cannabis stores coming to Surrey, council approves frameworkSix years after the legalization of cannabis in Canada, Surrey has opened the doors to retail stores in the city. Surrey’s mayor and city councillors approved framework that will allow up to 12 retailers to open up shop.Global News Morning BCApr 10, 2024
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Crime Beat: Previewing part 2 of the Surrey Six murdersTonight’s episode of Crime Beat is the second in a series that explores one of the country’s most high profile crimes: the Surrey Six murders. Crime Beat’s Jules Knox talks about how police misconduct theatened to derail the quest for justice.Crime BeatMar 15, 2024