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Vancouver clock changes its tune for Swift frenzyTaylor Swift's Eras Tour is changing many things in Vancouver, from the tune of Gastown's iconic clock to traffic patterns as fans pour into the city ahead of Friday's first show.EntertainmentDec 5
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Northern Alberta hamlet of Conklin getting 21 new homes thanks to Cenovus donationThe hamlet of Conklin is getting several new homes thanks to a $50 million project funded by Cenovus, which has several oil and gas operations in the northeastern Alberta region.CanadaSep 10
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Indigenous kids allegedly called ‘cash cows’ of Ontario’s child-welfare systemMore than 50 insiders from Ontario’s child-welfare system allege for-profit group home companies are targeting or charging more to care for Indigenous youth to increase revenue.InvestigationsMar 1
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‘Why would somebody do this to her?’: Mother of murdered Surrey woman seeks witnessesAisha Harouya was found dead in a parking lot on 124th Street and 111th Avenue Northwest on July 25, 2022. She was just 21 years old.CrimeJan 9
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Conrad Black ‘unique’ enough to justify his presence in Order of Canada review: lawyerTORONTO - A lawyer for Conrad Black argues that allowing the former media magnate to make his case in person against being stripped of his Order of Canada would not open the floodgates to similar requests.CanadaAug 24, 2012
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Conrad Black ‘unique’ enough to justify his presence in Order of Canada review: lawyerTORONTO - A lawyer for Conrad Black argues that allowing the former media magnate to make his case in person against being stripped of his Order of Canada would not open the floodgates to similar requests.Aug 24, 2012
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Lucky 13: stranded fishermen rescued from ice floe on Manitoba lakeBIRCH POINT, Man. - A group of American ice anglers rescued off a giant ice floe in a lake that straddles the Manitoba-Ontario boundary celebrated the adventure by frying up its catch of the day and kicking back with beers.CanadaMar 28, 2012
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Fireworks, beach parties, and prayers ring in 2015 around the worldAcross the globe, revelers looking for a respite from the gloom will converge on the beaches of Brazil, the shores of Sydney harbour and the potentially snowy streets of Las Vegas (yes, really) to welcome 2015.WorldDec 31, 2014
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‘Canada’s smallest-ever condominiums’ start at 297 square feet in WhalleyCash-strapped first-time condo buyers in Surrey are about to get a shot at their dream home — as long as they’re prepared to live in a space the size of a dorm room.Apr 18, 2013
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Links in the News – from July 2011 to March 18 2012Find web links mentioned on Global BCMar 19, 2013
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3D printer helps B.C. man recover from stroke and inspire othersRyan Hietanen has worked tirelessly to beat the odds, and has found creative ways get his life back on track -- including a newfound obsession with 3D printing.FeaturesMay 9, 2022
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Perth County OPP release suspect descriptions after vehicle stops next to young femalePerth County OPP have released suspect descriptions after a young female says a vehicle stopped next to her while she was out walking.CanadaMar 16, 2017
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As long as people say ‘not in my backyard,’ homelessness will keep growing: Surrey advocate"You know, it's dog eat dog down there. And we really need that better, low income housing."Nov 30, 2017
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Surrey mayor says Whalley strip ‘urgently’ needs supportive housing“Once those tents are gone we can talk about supportive services that need to happen."Sep 13, 2017
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Civilians now being trained as first responders in effort to battle opioid crisis in B.C.Civilians are now being trained as first responders to help tackle the fatal opioid overdose epidemic in British Columbia.HealthNov 14, 2017
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New stats on homelessness in Peterborough city, county reveal a few surprisesThe main causes of homelessness in Peterborough include family breakups and the high costs of accommodation.Jun 21, 2018
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Moving day resistance from people not wanting to leave Surrey’s ‘Whalley Strip’About 170 people who have called 135a Street home will be offered temporary housing either in the form of provincially-funded modular homes -- that are ready for move in -- or shelter beds at a local shelter, based on assessed need.CanadaJun 19, 2018
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Cleanup of ‘Whalley Strip’ not necessarily a quick fix for Surrey business owners"It's going to be a long recovery because they've really suffered."NewsJul 17, 2018
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Surrey to review role of Whalley Strip outreach team now that tent city is goneThe team includes 16 RCMP officers and four bylaw officers.NewsSep 26, 2018
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Vancouver Coastal Health applauds move to ease prescription of heroinThe federal government is pledging to make prescription heroin more accessible outside of a hospital setting.HealthMar 26, 2018