Alissa Thibault

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• ‘I’m not the same anymore,’ B.C. machete attack victim says she was let down by system

  The survivor of a horrific machete attack in Vancouver three years ago says she feels let down by the system three years into her difficult recovery.

  Crime

  May 21
• More than 2,000 condos sitting empty in Metro Vancouver amid housing crisis

  Bryan Yu, a chief economist with Central 1, told Global News that despite the availability, buyers still seem to be hesitant to purchase homes.

  Canada

  May 19
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• New development pitched for downtown Vancouver would include B.C.’s tallest tower

  In total, the development will create 1,939 new homes, a 920-room hotel, public amenities, a conference space and Indigenous-led reconciliation through art.

  Economy

  May 8
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• Vancouver mayor ‘frustrated’ with slow pace to abolish city’s park board

  Ken Sim asked the provincial government to amend the Vancouver Charter in December 2023, a critical step in his plan to dissolve the Vancouver Park Board.

  Politics

  May 7
• Barber shop that left Chinatown due to crime destroyed in suspicious Vancouver fire

  Bootleg Barbers was one of several businesses destroyed by a suspicious fire on Hastings Street near Nanaimo Street last week.

  Crime

  Apr 29
• Singh makes Vancouver Island push as NDP faces ‘do-or-die’ battle in B.C.

  Singh spent his third consecutive day campaigning in the province, and second day on Vancouver Island where one political scientist says the fate of his party may play out.

  Politics

  Apr 21
• Group extinguishes Stanley Park ‘sacred fire’ but pushes back against Musqueam chief

  Brenda Silvey calls herself a matriarch of the land, and her supporters say they've been holding ceremony with support from hereditary leaders.

  Canada

  Apr 14
• ‘It hurts’: Canucks’ exit from playoff contention a blow to downtown economy

  According to the B.C. Restaurant and Foodservices Association, downtown Vancouver businesses rang up an extra $3 million during every Canucks playoff game last year.

  Sports

  Apr 10
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• He was found in the garbage at a B.C. park. Now this tiny dog has stolen hearts

  Laurie Schildt took over Oscar's care and took him to Canada West Veterinary Specialists & Critical Care Hospital in Vancouver for treatment.

  Canada

  Apr 9
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• ‘Holding our own’: Report details challenges, opportunities facing downtown Vancouver

  The Downtown Vancouver Business Improvement Association's 'State of Downtown' report gives a snapshot of the district's health over the past year.

  Economy

  Apr 3
• 3 men killed in B.C. avalanche after being swept away

  Kaslo RCMP said two groups of skiers were waiting in a staging area below the tree line of the Clute Creek watershed when they were swept away by an avalanche.

  Canada

  Mar 25
• Stick with 25-metre Vancouver Aquatic Centre pool, report tells park board

  Last month park commissioners told staff to review the possibility of including a bigger pool, after community groups pushed back at the loss of the Olympic-sized facility. 

  Politics

  Mar 24
• Downfall of The Bay leaves Vancouver’s downtown retail sector in question

  The iconic retailer is expected to begin liquidating its 80 stores soon, after entering creditor protection earlier this month.

  Economy

  Mar 18
• Offers pour in to help Ukrainian doctor become certified in B.C.

  Since Global News first aired Alex Martsiv's story on Sunday night, dozens of people have made offers to cover the costs of his medical exams and certification.

  Canada

  Mar 17
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• He was a doctor for 17 years in Ukraine. Now, in B.C., he’s a welder

  In February's speech from the throne, the NDP government pointed to efforts to recruit and retain more doctors while allowing doctors to spend more time with their patients.

  Politics

  Mar 17
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• Vancouver’s supportive housing freeze draws support, condemnation

  Supporters and opponents of a controversial plan to freeze new supportive housing in Vancouver are speaking out, a day after city council approved the proposal.

  Politics

  Feb 27
• Sports groups slam smaller pool design for new Vancouver Aquatic Centre

  The Vancouver Park Board says the five-decade-old pool has reached the end of its service life, and the facility has, in some cases, literally begun crumbling. 

  Politics

  Feb 20
• ‘Catastrophic’: Trump aluminum tariff a brewed awakening for B.C. beer industry

  Canada produces plenty of aluminum, but a critical step in turning into cans happens in the U.S. Trump's new tariffs mean Canadian brewers will face a massive cost hike.

  Economy

  Feb 13
• B.C. booze industry hopes to ride wave of ‘buy local’ sentiment

  On Monday, Trump put a 30-day halt on threatened 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods, following a last-minute border agreement with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

  Economy

  Feb 4
• ‘How much would you pay?’ Ad asks roommates to name their price as B.C. rents slide

  A Vancouver woman looking to rent out a room in a shared house says after getting no takers for months, she ultimately asked would-be tenants to name their own price. 

  Economy

  Jan 30
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• B.C. nurse gets sick after someone smoked toxic substance in a bathroom

  A member of the public, who Global News is not naming due to security concerns, said they saw someone go into a bathroom and come out, leaving behind a cloud of smoke.

  Health

  Jan 28
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• Small businesses spend more than 250 hours a year wrapped up in red tape: CFIB

  The report found that the time small businesses spent on red tape increased by 35 per cent since 2020 and from 189 hours in 2020 to 256 hours in 2024.

  Economy

  Jan 27
• Vancouver city council votes to look into residential water metering

  Vancouver currently only meters water usage in apartment buildings, and requires meters to be installed on all new builds and in renovations.

  Environment

  Jan 22
• Vancouver to face double byelection with Adriane Carr retiring

  Global News has learned that not one, but two byelections are in the wind, with long-serving Councillor Adriane Carr set to announce her resignation.

  Politics

  Jan 14
• B.C. nurses fear uptick in abuse as province reinstates mask mandate

  Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health reinstated a mask mandate in health-care facilities to try and prevent the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19.

  Health

  Jan 9