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Jacob New

@jkmnew.bsky.social

Writer/producer at Global BC. One day at a time. he/him

170 Followers  |  391 Following  |  100 Posts  |  Joined: 18.10.2023  |  1.781

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39 year-old missing in central B.C. wilderness found alive | Globalnews.ca Andrew Barber was found by search and rescue crews Friday. He spent nine days in the Cariboo wilderness after his truck broke down on a forest service road.

Andrew Barber was found by search and rescue crews Friday. He spent nine days in the Cariboo wilderness after his truck broke down on a forest service road.

globalnews.ca/news/1132859...

10.08.2025 04:11 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

this is history, I don’t care if it’s preseason, it means something to me

10.08.2025 00:40 β€” πŸ‘ 563    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 10    πŸ“Œ 3

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07.08.2025 19:21 β€” πŸ‘ 335    πŸ” 44    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 4

No further questions at this time

06.08.2025 02:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It's the Rockies but the Jays are going to win it all

06.08.2025 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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Harbour Cruises yacht runs aground off shores of West Vancouver - BC | Globalnews.ca The MV Harbour Princess hit rocks near West Vancouver's Lighthouse Park Sunday morning. One person was taken to hospital after the boat returned to port.

The MV Harbour Princess hit rocks near West Vancouver's Lighthouse Park Sunday morning. One person was taken to hospital after the boat returned to port.

globalnews.ca/news/1131749...

04.08.2025 03:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wildfire northwest of Nanaimo burning out of control, forces evacuations - BC | Globalnews.ca An evacuation order and alert have been expanded for an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, burning on the north shore of Cameron Lake.

An evacuation order and alert have been expanded for an out-of-control wildfire on Vancouver Island, burning on the north shore of Cameron Lake.

globalnews.ca/news/1131681...

03.08.2025 02:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evacuation order issued for fire burning north of Cameron Lake on Vancouver Island - BC | Globalnews.ca The evacuation order, which took effect just before 11 a.m., covers the north side of the lake, including Chalet Road and Little Qualicum Falls Provincial Park.

Fortunately for the communities of Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet, the fire is burning on the opposite side of the lake from Highway 4.

globalnews.ca/news/1131370...

31.07.2025 19:42 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tsunami watch upgraded to advisory for much of B.C. coast after M8.8 quake off Russian coast | Globalnews.ca The magnitude 8.8 quake struck 136 kilometres southeast of Petropavlovsk, Kamchatka, shortly before 4:30 p.m. PST on Tuesday.

A tsunami advisory is issued when a tsunami with the potential to generate strong currents or waves dangerous to those in or very near the water is imminent, expected or occurring.
globalnews.ca/news/1131050...

30.07.2025 03:08 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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15-year-old killed in downtown Vancouver stabbing identified - BC | Globalnews.ca Family has identified the 15-year-old boy stabbed to death in downtown Vancouver on Saturday night.

An online fundraiser organized by family has shared the identity of the 15-year-old boy killed in a stabbing in downtown Vancouver this past weekend.

globalnews.ca/news/1130151...

24.07.2025 02:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Relocating from Surrey to Coquitlam next month. Not sure if there are any Burquitlam gems on here, but anyone have recs for food, parks, etc. for the area?

23.07.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Kits Pool motion on reservation system delayed to September - BC | Globalnews.ca The pandemic-era reservation system for Vancouver's outdoor pools will stick around this summer after a motion to remove it was pushed to September.

There will be no debate by the Vancouver Park Board on removing the controversial reservation system at Kits Pool until mid-September.

globalnews.ca/news/1129703...

22.07.2025 07:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Memorial held for slain Kelowna mother Bailey McCourt | Globalnews.ca Family and friends of McCourt are demanding bail reform as the accused in her death was convicted of domestic violence charges before the fatal attack.

globalnews.ca/news/1129620...

21.07.2025 05:34 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

'Marma the Hutt'

10.07.2025 14:45 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€˜Bomb threats’ made at multiple Canadian airports as police investigate | Globalnews.ca Bomb threats were reported at multiple airports across Canada, but the agency managing air traffic control said service had started to resume at as the police investigate.

YVR has just shared a statement on X:

"Safety and security remains our top priority and a thorough threat assessment was conducted. At this time, flights at YVR are operating normally..."

globalnews.ca/news/1127164...

03.07.2025 13:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Boeser back to VAN. That's crazy.

01.07.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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From Friday at work... starting early has its perks when it comes to morning show guests.

29.06.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Richmond Mayor questioned over Olympic Oval Europe trip - BC | Globalnews.ca As Global News continues to investigate spending at the City of Richmond, there has been a troubling incident involving Mayor Malcolm Brodie.

When Global News attempted to get answers from Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie about a European junket on Tuesday, instead of providing answers, he grabbed the camera.

globalnews.ca/news/1125988...

25.06.2025 01:02 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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Pedestrian struck and killed on Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows - BC | Globalnews.ca Lougheed Highway is closed westbound at Harris Road following a serious vehicle collision early Wednesday morning.

A fatal pedestrian collision has closed Lougheed Highway westbound in Pitt Meadows.

globalnews.ca/news/1124735...

18.06.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Alice Lake Park under evacuation order as Squamish wildfire grows - BC | Globalnews.ca In an online advisory, BC Parks says all visitors should evacuate the park immediately and stay out of the area until further notice.

Alice Lake Provincial Park is being evacuated tonight as the Dryden Creek wildfire burns north towards the park.

globalnews.ca/news/1123727...

12.06.2025 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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He was their β€˜miracle baby’: Horseshoe Bay rallies around family after 4-year-old killed - BC | Globalnews.ca Theresa Morrison of AJ's Brooklyn Pizza Joint, where the father of the little boy who was killed in a bus stop crash at Horseshoe Bay works, organized a GoFundMe for the family.

Tragic
globalnews.ca/news/1120789...

02.06.2025 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

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27.05.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Your articles are top-notch. Wishing you the best at NYU!

21.05.2025 18:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

there are 1,100 words in this article and zero of them are "bus"

14.05.2025 19:05 β€” πŸ‘ 4575    πŸ” 1120    πŸ’¬ 62    πŸ“Œ 18

"how can you not be romantic about playoff hockey?"

11.05.2025 04:03 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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derelict Queen of Sidney ablaze outside of Mission

big old abandoned boats in the fraser river not having a good time of it recently

03.05.2025 15:53 β€” πŸ‘ 186    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 12    πŸ“Œ 5

Tocchet out. Fans had varying opinions on his style, but man. Really paints the picture that #Canucks mgmt touted him as their guy from day one (throwing Boudreau under the bus), only for him to bolt after two full seasons. Vibes are wonderful out here.

29.04.2025 21:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
a screenshot of a confirmation for booking a blood donation

a screenshot of a confirmation for booking a blood donation

The hospitals in our region are under a code orange, massive influx of critical patients due to the tragedy at the Lapu Lapu event.

They will need blood to help the victims and it is a tangible way you can help your fellow vancouverites

it took two seconds to book - do it! blood.ca

27.04.2025 17:26 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 40    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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Nine killed, many injured after vehicle drives into Lapu Lapu festival in Vancouver | Globalnews.ca Vancouver police have not released details about what happened but they did confirm that a driver drove into the crowd at East 41st Avenue and Fraser Street just after 8 p.m. PT.

I woke up thinking about this and feel absolutely sick. I grew up just a few blocks from where it happened and I just can't understand how or why. I'm heartbroken for all the families affected and the people who had to witness such literal horror.

globalnews.ca/news/1115129...

27.04.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 27    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

this is ludicrously expensive (and guess what... they're going to get away with it)

21.04.2025 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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