Grace Ke

British Columbia

Reporter at Global News

news reporter for Global BC.

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Growing need for daytime drop-in sites for homeless, B.C. non-profit says

1 week ago | globalnews.ca | Grace Ke

A Vancouver non-profit says it is being overwhelmed by the demand for daytime drop-in services for the homeless. Most homeless shelters only provide a place to stay overnight and require clients to leave during the daytime. The Kettle Society is one of the few daytime drop-in facilities in the city, offering services such as showers, laundry, meals and referral to other supports. It's a resource that people like Bobby Prasad say has been a lifeline.
Massive rent hike could force Surrey gymnastics club to close after 46 years

3 weeks ago | globalnews.ca | Amy Judd |Grace Ke

A Surrey gymnastics club says it might have to close because of a huge rent increase. The Surrey Gymnastics Society provides instructions for roughly 200 kids from recreational tumblers and school programs to high-level competitors. It has been teaching kids for 46 years. However, the non-profit’s lease on its gym in the Newton Omniplex Centre is up and its landlord wants to increase the rent from $15,000 per month to $21,000.
911 call played at inquest into B.C. university student’s drug death

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little |Grace Ke

Jurors heard the recording of a 911 call on Tuesday as a coroner’s inquest into the drug death of an 18-year-old University of Victoria student entered its second day. Sidney McIntyre-Starko died of fentanyl poisoning in January 2024 after she and a friend collapsed in a university dorm room after consuming drugs found in a box of coolers a friend found on a street corner.
North Van mechanic says planned pay parking will put him out of business

1 month ago | globalnews.ca | Simon Little |Grace Ke

A North Vancouver auto mechanic is warning that a proposed shift to pay parking in his neighbourhood could put him out of business. Dennis Krangle has operated Krangle Automotive in the 300 block of East Esplanade for 29 years. The area is zoned for light industrial and commercial use, which has historically included free street parking, something he says is necessary for a business that requires people to drop their cars off for repair — often overnight or on weekends.
While B.C. grown produce may cost more for now, farmers are urging shoppers to buy local

2 months ago | msn.com | Amy Judd |Grace Ke

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First Nations suspect agriculture in Fraser Valley fish kill

Sep 26, 2024 | msn.com | Simon Little |Grace Ke

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B.C. seniors are struggling to find housing

Aug 19, 2024 | msn.com | Amy Judd |Grace Ke

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Confusion over ‘affordable’ Vancouver rental units

Aug 7, 2024 | msn.com | Amy Judd |Grace Ke

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West End seniors left stranded by broken elevator

Jul 4, 2024 | msn.com | Simon Little |Grace Ke

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Hazel Trembath parents, students left wondering when school will be replaced

Jun 26, 2024 | globalnews.ca | Darrian Matassa-Fung |Grace Ke

A group of Port Coquitlam, B.C., parents are searching for answers as to when their kids’ school will be replaced after it was destroyed by a fire. A rally was held Tuesday at the site where Hazel Trembath Elementary once stood before a suspicious fire engulfed the school last October. Chants of “Rebuilding Hazel” were heard coming from the dozens of parents and students at the rally.