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Basking shark spotted off B.C. coast, expert says sighting is like seeing a ‘unicorn’
August 6, 2024
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says basking sharks were abundant in many areas off B.C. but over the years their numbers in the area have declined.
Shots fired at Surrey business but motive remains unclear
August 6, 2024
Crime scene tape was up at Sukh Hair and Beauty Salon on Monday with dozens of officers canvassing the area. Four large bullet holes could be seen in the glass.
Nanaimo residents concerned after video catches suspected arson
July 30, 2024
A resident shared video showing surveillance video of a man walking in the Wisteria area. The video shows him stopping in the alley and then seconds later smoke can be seen.
B.C. motorist’s dashcam captures brewery van running red light
July 30, 2024
As traffic started moving forward and the cross-traffic stopped, a van from the House of Funk Brewing Co. could be seen driving into the intersection in front of the traffic.
Mislabeled fruit concerns: ‘Grown in B.C.’ may not be true, association warns
June 29, 2024
B.C.'s tree fruit industry is warning B.C. consumers that some of the products on grocery store shelves, labelled as 'Grown in B.C.', could actually be from somewhere else.
B.C. store owner saves senior from falling prey to Bitcoin scam
June 12, 2024
Priya Badesha, co-owner of the Red Rooster Food Store, said she noticed an older gentleman walk into the store and head towards the back where the Bitcoin machine is located.
‘Never seen it like this’: Victoria animal shelter overrun with pets
May 31, 2024
The Victoria Humane Society is now looking for a bigger facility so they can help more animals as the executive director says they are bursting at the seams.
Stanley Park train will be back on track for Easter, including accessible carriages
March 5, 2024
Park board commissioner Jas Virdi also announced on Monday that he will be introducing an emergency motion to reduce or eliminate ticket costs for the accessibility carriage.
B.C.’s child-care space challenges have some calling for public schools to be used
February 29, 2024
According to Stats Canada 2023 data, nearly 60 per cent of B.C. families said they have difficulty finding child care. And school-aged care can be just as difficult.
Selina Robinson steps down as B.C. minister following controversial comments
February 6, 2024
Dozens of people showed up to protest outside a BC NDP caucus retreat on Monday morning, demanding Selina Robinson be removed from her role, following her comments last week.
Babies, birthdays and basketball: B.C.’s good news stories for 2023
December 26, 2023
With the creation of our Feel-Good Friday newsletter, we have provided our viewers with a look at some of that week's good news directly to their inbox.
B.C. farm’s ‘Ugly Potato Day’ feeds thousands as police called for traffic control
December 19, 2023
For the past 13 years, they have been hosting Ugly Potato Day for anyone who wants to come down and receive a few potatoes and squash that they cannot sell to the stores.
Video shows man narrowly missing being hit by cement truck on Port Mann Bridge
December 5, 2023
The video shows a cement truck approaching what appears to be a stopped truck and trailer in the right-hand lane of the Port Mann Bridge against the barrier.
‘Deeply saddened’: Richmond school district on death of teen student and his father
December 5, 2023
Richmond RCMP said officers were initially called to Goldsmith Drive, near No. 2 Road, around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday for reports of “suspicious circumstance(s).”
‘We’re in a crisis’: Vancouver firefighters warn of burnout among record calls
December 5, 2023
"This year we're going to respond to over 70,000 incidents in the city of Vancouver alone," Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services Chief Karen Fry said Monday.
World’s most advanced exoskeleton developed in B.C.
November 16, 2023
The exoskeleton, known as XoMotion, took decades to research and design and is the product of an SFU spin-off company, Human in Motion Robotics (HMR).
City of Saanich moves to ban retractable leashes
November 2, 2023
"Council decided to go in a direction that would mean in our parks you're going to need to use a two-metre leash with your dog," Mayor Dean Murdock said.
B.C. college instructor on leave amid Hamas comment controversy
November 2, 2023
Langara College says instructor Natalie Knight is on leave while it investigates comments she made about Hamas at a recent pro-Palestine protest.
Safety concerns raised about Pemberton horses after 2 die in highway crash
October 21, 2023
Horses are roaming freely and two were killed on the busy highway last week after a car struck them.
B.C.’s first non-alcoholic bar set to open in November
October 14, 2023
They told Global News the aim is to give people who do not drink alcohol the full bar experience and the socializing and mixing that goes along with it.
B.C. landlord fined almost $18K for illegal eviction
October 14, 2023
"What we know of our sister is she would have forgiven the landlord," Kathy Zimmer, Zowalchuk's sister told Global News on Friday.
‘No space for hate’ Fleetwood residents rally against racist graffiti
October 3, 2023
Braden Remillard lives in the area and said on Sunday morning he saw a post on the Facebook Fleetwood Community page and was shocked to see the racist vandalism.
BC Ferries moves meetings online following threats
September 30, 2023
On Sept. 20, during a meeting Diana Mumford was chairing for the Southern Sunshine Coast Ferry Advisory Committee, a member of the public uttered a threat.