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Police officer describes uncertainty of encounter at public hearing into death of Myles Gray

Const. Eric Birzneck says at the ongoing public hearing into Gray's death that he and other responding officers were "going into the unknown" before ascending a staircase on a street near the boundary between Burnaby and Vancouver to find him.

Manitoba-based Hutterite dive team deploys to Okanagan Lake to search for missing paddleboarder

A Manitoba-based team of Hutterite divers is headed to Okanagan Lake to search for a paddleboarder who went missing in September.

David Eby promises perinatal mental health unit at B.C. Women's Hospital

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby pledged Tuesday to fund a dedicated perinatal mental health unit at B.C. Women's Hospital where new parents facing mental health crises could be treated without being separated from their babies. But critics argue the commitment is long overdue.

Heiltsuk Nation still seeking compensation 10 years after Nathan E. Stewart tugboat spill

Ten years after a tugboat ran aground in Haíɫzaqv (Heiltsuk) Nation territory and spilled thousands of litres of fuel, the nation said it is still seeking compensation for ongoing harms, including cultural losses.

B.C.'s major party leaders take questions from media after facing off at debate

Tax total for Canadian softwood lumber exports set at almost 35% after U.S. review

The B.C. Lumber Trade Council says the new figure is down from the combined rate of 45 per cent announced in August last year.

Alleged Tumbler Ridge shooting co-conspirator James Cody Bryant indicted by grand jury

A grand jury in Washington state has indicted an alleged co-conspirator in the Tumbler Ridge, B.C., mass shooting. The indictment of 30-year-old James Bryant for conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country means there is probable cause for prosecutors to pursue the case.

Richmond teacher suspended 2 weeks over sexual posts and nudes

Two Grade 11 students reportedly were shocked by finding Jimmy Ho's profile on or about Sept. 15, 2023, and reported it to other faculty at the school because they felt it was inappropriate, a regulator found.

Car insurance, LNG and affordability: highlights from B.C. party leaders' debate

Cybercriminals may have accessed medical diagnoses in Burnaby school district attack: officials

The Burnaby School District has disclosed information that may have been compromised as part of a September cyberattack on its systems, which it says may include identifying documents and medical information.

Métis leaders in oilsands region say they haven’t been consulted on proposed Pacific Link pipeline

Métis leaders in the Fort McMurray region say Prime Minister Mark Carney has not met with them to discuss the proposed Pacific Link pipeline, despite meeting with the chiefs of nearby First Nations.

TSB: 'Incomplete' risk assessment led to 2022 B.C. plane crash that killed 3

The plane reached 30 metres above sea level before it pitched down and crashed into the water, killing the pilot and two passengers.

B.C. Conservatives vow to scrap NDP's Massey Tunnel replacement, build bridge instead

The B.C. Conservative Party says it will replace Metro Vancouver's aging George Massey Tunnel with a new 10-lane bridge, if elected.

How long can shelter animals be left alone overnight? B.C. advocates want a limit written in law

A North Vancouver man's report of a dog crying through the night at a local animal shelter has ignited a push from pet advocates to write into law how long shelter animals can be left alone.

'It's anyone's race,' say candidates in crowded Vancouver mayoral election

Vancouver mayoral candidates Ken Sim and Pete Fry may view each other as their main rival in the battle for city hall, but the three other big-name candidates reject the label of spoiler.

B.C. NDP backsliding on commitment to preserving old growth, scientists say

The B.C. NDP committed on multiple occasions, most recently in the 2024 provincial election campaign, to implementing the 14 recommendations of the 2020 Old Growth Strategic Review. Scientists who advised that panel say the areas they identified for protection are being auctioned off for logging.

3 Revelstoke mayoral candidates on what is most important to voters

Three candidates are running to lead Revelstoke, B.C.: the incumbent mayor, a city councillor, and the general manager of the Revelstoke Community Housing Society.

Richmond, B.C., restaurant crowned North America's best by industry group

A Richmond, B.C., restaurant has been named the best in North America by a global hospitality and culinary industries group, in a first for a Canadian establishment.

Controversial election image sparks court battle in Richmond

A real estate agent has filed a court petition against the City of Richmond after city council condemned an allegedly discriminatory election graphic he posted online.

Fry and Sim face off in Vancouver, but other mayoral candidates reject spoiler label

Interest in the Vancouver race appears high. The City of Vancouver says more than 103,000 people have voted in advance, up 60 per cent from roughly 65,000 voters in 2022.

Burnaby school district says cyberattack may have leaked student, parent info

The Burnaby School District says in a notice that the ransomware attack it suffered on Sept. 21 affected school websites and portals, internal network services and phone lines.

Recipe: Baan Lao’s Chor Chompoo (Thai Flower Dumplings)

Delicate, pale pink steamed dumplings with a sweet and savoury chicken, preserved radish and peanut filling. Use the recipe to make them at home!

Surrey man receives lighter sentence due to nature of his takedown and arrest

On Aug. 21, surveillance video in Surrey captured a man in a Jeep being arrested around 7 p.m. at Whalley Boulevard and 100 Avenue. 

Vancouver police, school board investigating ‘disturbing online behaviour’

Global News has learned that there was talk among students last week that some male Grade 12 students had created AI content of female students.

BC party leaders campaign on transit, the Massey Tunnel and safety

BC NDP leader David Eby returned to Surrey for the fifth time on Thursday, promising a plan to eliminate the $45 bus pass fee for low-income seniors and allow more to qualify.

Maple Leafs acquire Raty in trade with Canucks

The Toronto Maple Leafs have acquired Finnish forward Aatu Raty from the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for forwards Brandon Buhr and Jacob Quillan.

BC NDP defends actions after reports about confidential land deal

According to confidential documents obtained by Northern Beat, the NDP government has been in negotiations to transfer some 400 parcels of Crown land to First Nations.