Amy Judd

Online Supervisor BC

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• Maple Ridge couple, dog, killed in neighbour dispute, leaving loved ones bewildered

  Bruce, alongside his wife Roxanne and their dog, was killed inside their Maple Ridge home on Wednesday night. The suspect is believed to have died from a self-inflicted injury.

  Crime

  37 mins
• New Westminster councillor questions taxpayer-funded cafeteria at city hall

  'The cafeteria has lost close to $350,000 in tax dollars just in the last three years alone,' Coun. Daniel Fontaine told Global News.

  Politics

  3 hours
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• B.C. Highway Patrol dashcam captures consequences of unsafe driving

  A patrol officer was driving on Mackenzie Avenue South on July 20 when they noticed two drivers passing them who were not wearing seatbelts.

  Crime

  6 hours
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• Miners rescued in B.C. are in good health, caught up on sleep, company says

  Kevin Coumbs, Darien Maduke and Jesse Chubaty, three workers from Hy-Tech drilling, are safe and in good health, the company confirmed on Friday morning.

  Canada

  8 hours
• Miners trapped underground at B.C. mine rescued, more than 60 hours after cave-in

  "We are relieved to share that all three individuals are safe, and in good health and spirits," Newmont officials said early Friday morning.

  Canada

  Jul 25
• Shoplifting on the rise in B.C., but one group says stores have given up reporting

  Save Our Streets in B.C. told Global News that stats show a decrease in certain crimes but that is because many people and businesses have given up reporting to authorities.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• 3rd B.C. man arrested in connection with Ontario businessman’s murder

  'This has had a devastating impact on the victim’s family and our community,' Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich with the Peel Regional Police said in a statement.

  Crime

  Jul 24
• 3 people dead in Maple Ridge following ‘neighbourhood dispute’

  RCMP said that officers were initially called to reports of a neighbourhood dispute on 239th Street and 118A Avenue earlier on Wednesday, at approximately 6:40 p.m.

  Crime

  Jul 24
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• Trapped B.C. miners have access to ‘natural flow of air,’ company says

  Specialized drones have now been deployed at the Red Chris gold and copper mine to assess the geotechnical conditions underground.

  Canada

  Jul 24
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• Trump tariff ‘tantrum’ hurting Wash. businesses amid Canadian boycott, state senator says

  In a release about the event, Senator Patty Murray says U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada is 'driving down businesses and creating chaos for WA State's economy.'

  Politics

  Jul 23
• Communication lost with 3 miners trapped underground at B.C. mine

  Eby, speaking at the premier's meeting in Huntsville, Ont., said the incident happened earlier on Tuesday at the mine in northwestern B.C.

  Environment

  Jul 23
• B.C. couple asked to pay duties on family heirloom returned to them from U.S.

  The couple refused to pay the fees, which included government charges and a brokerage fee. UPS is now holding the package in Canada until the fees are paid.

  Canada

  Jul 22
• B.C. animal charity warns others after being victimized by sophisticated scam

  The Regional Animal Protection Society said it received a message that they were getting a large donation of $95,000 from someone's estate. 

  Crime

  Jul 22
• Teen arrested in stabbing death of 15-year-old near Vancouver’s Robson Square

  Investigators believe the victim, a Surrey resident, was stabbed shortly before 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, near the Vancouver Law Courts at Smithe and Howe Street.

  Crime

  Jul 22
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• Vancouver parking officers to trial body cameras after rise in abuse, assaults

  The City of Vancouver announced that it will launch a six-month pilot program in August, equipping 15 parking enforcement officers with body-worn cameras.

  Tech

  Jul 22
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• Wildfire near Comox Lake now ‘being held’

  Four initial attack crews, two helicopters and air tankers have been dispatched to the fire on Vancouver Island, which is suspected to be human-caused.

  Fire

  Jul 22
• Hijacking suspect in YVR stays quiet during recent court appearance

  Shaheer Cassim was arrested after being accused of threatening a flight instructor, seizing control of a Cessna plane and then flying it over YVR before landing on a runway.

  Crime

  Jul 22
• Leatherback sea turtle sighted in B.C. waters is ‘extremely rare’ expert says

  'I grabbed my phone right away because this ginormous animal was just kind of cruising by us,' Victoria Bradshaw said after seeing a leatherback sea turtle off Haida Gwaii.

  Canada

  Jul 21
• Coquitlam residents upset about proposed redevelopment with no public hearing

  Andrew Merrill, GM of planning and development at the City of Coquitlam, said they know there are concerns about a development project near Roy Stibbs Elementary School.

  Politics

  Jul 21
• Surrey RCMP cruiser struck by SUV while officer responding to call

  Surrey police said an RCMP officer was responding to an emergency call when an SUV struck them at 8:22 p.m. in the intersection of 176 Street and 64 Avenue.

  Traffic

  Jul 21
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• Surrey teen stabbed and killed near Robson Square in downtown Vancouver

  Investigators believe the victim, a Surrey resident, was stabbed shortly before 11:40 p.m. on Saturday, near the Vancouver Law Courts at Smithe and Hornby Street.

  Crime

  Jul 21
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• Recipe: Southland salad

  This salad, with some simple greens, a homemade dressing and lots of garnishes is an ideal one to make when it's hot outside and you don't want to put your oven on!

  Lifestyle

  Jul 20
• Global News Morning BC: Health Matters

  We speak with experts about a wide range of health topics and delve into what it means to be healthy and how to lead a healthier lifestyle.

  Health

  Jul 18
• RCMP investigating after 2 seniors injured in Burnaby hit-and-run

  Mounties said that just before 9:30 p.m., they were called to Willingdon Avenue and Union Street for reports of a motor vehicle collision.

  Crime

  Jul 18
• Charleigh’s story: Mom says reinstating drug funding allows daughter to have dignity

  After weeks of fighting for the B.C. government to reinstate drug funding for Charleigh Pollock, Health Minister Josie Osborne announced Thursday that funding would be reinstated.

  Health

  Jul 18