Edmonton’s fire department looks to send firefighters to fewer medical calls
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services is about to implement a four-point plan in an effort to bring down the number of medical calls firefighters are sent to.
Politics
Mar 18
Recharging batteries cause small, smoky house fire in West Kelowna
West Kelowna Fire Rescue says no one was injured in the incident, which produced little flame but considerable smoke.
Canada
Feb 12
Point-blank range: Video captures brazen shooting in downtown Vancouver
A video camera captured a brazen daylight shooting in downtown Vancouver Saturday in which two suspects opened fire on a black SUV from point-blank range.
Crime
Mar 31
Rescue of B.C. orca calf could involve helicopter airlift
A new rescue effort will soon be underway to rescue an orphaned orca calf in a remote area off northern Vancouver Island. The calf has been in the area since its mother died.
Environment
Apr 4
As Ottawa eyes short-term rental limits, Airbnb says it won’t solve housing crisis
As part of the 2024 federal budget that was unveiled Tuesday, Ottawa has recommitted to spending $50 million to help municipalities limit the number of short-term rentals.
Canada
Apr 17
Winnipeg man was member of Chinese military branch behind cyber attacks on Canada, officials allege
Huajie Xu told immigration officials he came to Canada for its air quality. Court records show he is a veteran of China's People's Liberation Army.
Canada
Mar 25
Life in the forest: How Stanley Park’s longest resident survived a changing landscape
Christenson Bailey could go weeks in Stanley Park without speaking to another person. He spent his time meditating, studying the forest, and making art.
Canada
Apr 18
Video shows Vancouver police officer punching handcuffed Indigenous woman
A video has been shared with Global News that shows a Vancouver police officer punching an Indigenous woman while she is lying on the ground.
Crime
Apr 17
First Nations launch challenge of Site C dam
A group of First Nations has filed a lawsuit over a massive hydroelectric dam proposed in northeastern British Columbia, arguing the project would have a devastating impact on their traditional land.
Dec 31, 1969
Toronto FC looks to make moves as transfer window closes
Toronto FC is in discussions to bring in a player and move another out before Major League Soccer's primary transfer window closes Tuesday.
Sports
Apr 22
‘We are compassionate’: Stranded orca calf grips heart of Vancouver Island town
The small community of Zeballos has fully invested itself in the unfolding rescue effort for an orca calf, which could occur this week officials say.
Environment
Apr 11
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
We met a man this week who has lived for more than 30 years in Stanley Park. Christenson Bailey has made himself a home among the trees but now he is looking at a new future.
Trending
Apr 19
Canada’s most wanted list: Toronto suspect in fatal shooting at No. 1
A suspect wanted for a fatal shooting in Toronto has topped Canada's Top 25 Most Wanted List as $1 million in total rewards is being offered for arrests of fugitives on the list.
Crime
Apr 23
Are home invasions rising in Canada? How to protect yourself
Home invasions are a growing concern in Canada, with increasing reports of break-ins for auto thefts and residential burglaries in some big Canadian cities.
Canada
Mar 19
Man charged in Vancouver antisemitism hate crime after hostage poster defaced
Vancouver police officers investigated after witnesses reported a man had defaced a poster of Israeli hostages, and was using anti-Semitic and threatening language.
Crime
Mar 13
Flair Airlines is now Canada’s lone low-cost carrier. Can it rise to the moment?
Flair Airlines is Canada's sole ultra-low-cost carrier after Lynx Air's collapse. Here's what the airline's CEO and experts say about its prospects in the tough Canadian market.
Money
Mar 29
Canada’s foreign interference inquiry hears diaspora fears: ‘People are watching you’
Members of diaspora communities are slated to testify as a federal inquiry begins two weeks of hearings into foreign meddling allegations and how the government responded to them.
Canada
Mar 27
30-hour police standoff in Calgary ends, armed suspect shot dead
Police officials said shots were fired at officers in Penbrooke Meadows on Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place order in the neighbourhood.
Crime
Mar 14
Citing ‘broken’ relationship, report calls for new VPD apology in wrongful handcuffing
The BC Human Rights Commissioner says a new apology ceremony is needed from the Vancouver police and board in regards to the handcuffing of Maxwell Johnson and his granddaughter.
Canada
Mar 6
Vancouver firefighter loses leg to flesh-eating infection while on vacation
An assistant fire chief with Vancouver Fire Rescue Services is recovering in hospital after contracting a flesh-eating disease that forced the amputation of part of his leg.
Canada
Feb 25