Martin MacMahon

Vancouver Pride Society says parade will happen next month, despite financial challenges Vancouver’s Pride parade will go ahead as planned next month despite significant financial challenges.

Organizers for Vancouver's Pride Parade say the event will happen next month, despite major financial challenges and a big drop off in corporate sponsorship: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

No records kept on assaults on B.C. health-care workers, despite daily incidents Despite several unions and advocacy groups repeatedly raising the issue of violence in healthcare settings, CTV News has learned that no policing or government agencies keep track of assaults or crimi...

Healthcare workers are assaulted every day — in hospitals, drs offices, ambulances, you name it

How many criminal charges have resulted? Are there more each year? What’s the conviction rate?

No one knows because BC doesn’t keep track
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Abbotsford, B.C., curler left paralyzed by rare condition Brooklyn Aleksic is taking on the fight of her life with a smile, raising her hands along with the beat of a hit pop song in a video shared by her family.

Abbotsford curler Brooklyn Aleksic is taking on the fight of her life with a smile, after the 20 year old woke up paralyzed last month due to a rare neurological condition. More on her story and how to help here: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Potential Iran-Israel ceasefire prompts mixed feelings for some Canadian-Iranians As U.S. President Donald Trump claimed a ceasefire deal was in place between Israel and Iran, some members of the Iranian diaspora in Canada watched on with mixed feelings.

Potential Iran-Israel ceasefire prompts mixed feelings for some Canadian-Iranians in B.C. For some, the continuation of the authoritarian fundamentalist regime is worse than an end to the conflict:

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CTV News Vancouver wins 3 Edward R. Murrow awards The work of CTV News Vancouver journalists has been recognized with three prestigious Edward R. Murrow Awards.

Guys, I just won a Murrow 🫨

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Family in West Vancouver bus tragedy provides update as memorial grows It’s a day of mourning in West Vancouver, following Wednesday’s tragic bus crash which left a four-year-old boy dead – also badly injuring his mother and another woman near the Horseshoe Bay ferry ter...

The mother who was seriously injured and lost her four year old son in Wednesday’s horrific bus crash in West Vancouver has undergone eight hours of surgery and is in stable condition, according to a family friend who spoke with me for CTV Vancouver:

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New Terry Fox collection launches ahead of Marathon of Hope’s 45th anniversary With each step of his Marathon of Hope in 1980, Port Coquitlam’s Terry Fox inspired a nation. Now, the foundation that shares his name is releasing a new clothing and merchandise collection.

New Terry Fox collection launches ahead of Marathon of Hope’s 45th anniversary: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Whitecaps in talks for potential stadium at PNE fairgrounds The Vancouver Whitecaps are eyeing a new stadium at the PNE fairgrounds, the team has confirmed.

Breaking: The Vancouver Whitecaps are eyeing a new stadium at the PNE fairgrounds, the team has confirmed.

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North Vancouver welcomes HMCS Corner Brook hunter-killer submarine The HMCS Corner Brook made quite the entrance as it arrived into North Vancouver, sailing under the Lions Gate Bridge.

North Vancouver welcomes HMCS Corner Brook hunter-killer submarine: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Using chicken embryos, B.C. researchers develop new approach for difficult-to-treat cancers Researchers in B.C. have developed a method to help find personalized and unconventional treatments for young cancer patients.

Using chicken embryos, B.C. researchers develop new approach for difficult-to-treat cancers: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Drivers to receive $110 from ICBC, but critics question constant rebates ICBC is giving out annual rebates to most drivers in the province – again. But critics say it would be better if insurer lowered rates up front instead.

Drivers to receive $110 from ICBC, but critics question constant rebates: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Vancouver Aquatic Centre rebuild could include 50-metre pool – but only if further money raised Local swim groups say they feel let down ahead of a park board decision on the future of the Vancouver Aquatic Centre next week.

Vancouver Aquatic Centre rebuild could include 50-metre pool – but only if further money raised: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

SCOOP: Canada is in advanced talks to participate in the new EU military industry project, highlighting how traditional US allies are teaming up to Trump-proof their military production. The budding deal would see Canada get EU contracts to build in Canadian factories.

@jengagnon.bsky.social Hi Jen. CTV reporter hoping to get a hold of you if you could text/call me at 604-834-1831 — thanks!

I’m working on a TV story related to Ozempic and similar weight loss drugs. Hoping to speak with you if you started using the drug and then stopped. If able/willing to speak with me on this, please call/text me ASAP at 604-834-1831 or email martin.macmahon@bellmedia.ca

Justin Trudeau is cool to the idea of a "middle ground" settlement and will reject any scenario where Canada has to rescind all its counter-tariffs to get partial US tariff relief, a government official tells Bloomberg. Trudeau is set to speak to Trump later this morning.

From forestry to small businesses: B.C.‘s Fraser Valley prepares for tariff pain With U.S. tariffs now in effect, businesses in B.C.‘s Fraser Valley ranging from forestry mills to independent retailers are bracing for the new reality.

From forestry to small businesses: B.C.‘s Fraser Valley prepares for tariff pain: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Another earthquake felt in Vancouver. That seemed stronger than the last one.

Surrey, White Rock companies brace for tariffs George Ivey’s Surrey-based company develops products to clean up environmental messes. But he never thought his company would end up stuck in the middle of what has become a mess of a trade dispute wi...

Surrey, White Rock companies brace for tariffs: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Neighbouring mayors push back against Vancouver’s proposed supportive housing freeze Municipal leaders are pushing back against Ken Sim’s plan to transform the Downtown Eastside.

Some Metro Vancouver mayors are pushing back against Ken Sim’s proposed supportive housing freeze — with an ABC councillor expressing concern about the idea: www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

Ukrainian Orthodox church in Chilliwack listed for sale, prompts petition to save it A Ukrainian Orthodox church has been put up for sale in Chilliwack, following years of declining membership and a rising debt bill.

Ukrainian Orthodox church in Chilliwack listed for sale, prompts petition to save it:

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Respiratory symptoms accounting for one-third of child ER visits: BCCDC Roughly a third of emergency room visits involving children relate to respiratory symptoms, based on BC Centre for Disease Control data as of last week.

Respiratory symptoms accounting for one-third of child ER visits: BCCDC

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Fewer paramedics on shift as BC Ambulance millions over budget BC Emergency Health Services is cracking down on overtime in a cost-cutting measure, leaving more ambulances than usual unstaffed as front-line workers fear patients will face even longer delays.

SCOOP: If you live in BC and find yourself waiting even longer for an ambulance, there’s a reason

BCEHS is in the red to the tune of $200m and cracking down on OT to try and control costs

Spoiler alert: none of the highly paid execs would talk about it
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Mask requirement returning to B.C. health-care facilities In an effort to curb respiratory illnesses, medical masks will once again be required in B.C. health-care settings for staff and patients in most circumstances, effective immediately, the province’s h...

NEW: Mask requirements are being re-implemented in BC healthcare settings

This comes amid a surge of respiratory viruses
#bcpoli
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Should robots have rights? UBC course to explore AI-related legal questions With recent advances in artificial intelligence, legal questions are beginning to emerge about how to manage the situation.

Should robots have rights? UBC course to explore AI-related legal questions: bc.ctvnews.ca/should-robot...

'I use my landline': Some Port Coquitlam residents frustrated with poor cell service While many people in Metro Vancouver have moved on from land lines, in parts of Port Coquitlam, they are still considered a necessity.

While most of us have moved on from landlines, some people in Port Coquitlam say the cell signal is so bad in their home, they’ve had to keep theirs or have even signed up for one: bc.ctvnews.ca/i-use-my-lan...

Drivers appeal for road marking visibility improvements on Sea to Sky Highway Those living along the Sea to Sky corridor are appealing to the provincial government to improve the visibility of road markings along the key highway.

Drivers appeal for road marking visibility improvements on Sea to Sky Highway: bc.ctvnews.ca/drivers-appe...

A year already?! From riding along for a rescued seal release, to covering the Taylor Swift madness -- and plenty in between -- I've really enjoyed Year 1 with CTV Vancouver. Thanks for watching and my gratitude to everyone at the station for helping a radio guy adjust to TV.

Have you seen these girls? Vancouver police searching for missing children Police are appealing for the public's help to try and locate two children who didn’t return to class when the lunch bell rang Tuesday afternoon.

Have you seen these children? Police searching for 2 girls who didn’t return to Vancouver school after lunch: bc.ctvnews.ca/have-you-see...

Vancouver school trustees feud over public access at meetings There were tense scenes at a Vancouver School Board meeting Monday night – with two trustees claiming there is a culture of secrecy.

Vancouver school board trustees feud over public access at meetings: bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-sc...