Every week at Global BC, we pick out our stories to bring some positivity to your Friday and weekend.
Here are the five stories we'd like to share:
Richmond resident wins $58 million in inaugural Gold Ball Jackpot 6/49
An individual in Richmond has won the first Gold Ball Jackpot prize in B.C., taking home an impressive $58 million.
The BC Lottery Corporation announced on Friday that Hao Ping Chung won the enormous prize. “I noticed a huge jackpot and purchased a ticket,” remembered Chung. “It still feels unbelievable.”
For the Gold Ball Jackpot, the prize begins at $10 million and increases by $2 million each draw until there's a winner.
This $58 million prize is also the largest jackpot in B.C. won from an online ticket on playnow.com.
‘Vancouver is awesome’: Visually impaired man robbed of cane finds a new residence
Meysam Khataminia had a tough time as a newcomer from Iran four weeks ago.
The man was living in shelters and struggling to find a place to live. Then he was targeted by a thief who attempted to steal his phone but successfully took off with his white cane.
The blind Law enforcement apprehended the suspect and retrieved the cane.
Now, one month later, Khataminia has found a new residence and has even resumed performing as a concert pianist.
Thankful for the support he has received since the theft of his cane, Khataminia exclaimed “Vancouver is awesome.”
“People are amazing here and I adore Vancouver. I love the people.”
Bright bubblegum blue: Stunning herring spawn filmed off B.C. coast
A video capturing a natural occurrence off the Vancouver Island coast is garnering worldwide attention.
Each year, when herring spawn, the water transforms into a turquoise hue resembling bubblegum or cotton candy blue.
Geoff Johnson, a photographer in Ucluelet who manages the channel, always wanted to film the herring spawn and finally got the opportunity. “This year, everything came together perfectly, it was a beautiful sunny day, and I received the heads-up in time,” he remarked.“If you're observing a series of great natural events, you know, there are several that occur around the salmon run, the whale migration, and the herring spawn — all of which take place right here on Vancouver Island.”
Herring play a crucial role in B.C.'s diverse ecosystem, but federal authorities report a decline in their numbers over the years. UkeeTubeSobriety being celebrated at Vancouver comedy club
In a space where recovery gatherings are held once a week, the idea for launching a unique comedy club emerged.
“I wanted to establish a place where those individuals could come and have a good time without needing to drink,” explained Conor Levesque, the founder of By The Hour Comedy.
Levesque's aspirations for a career in show business were thwarted at a young age due to drinking. Now three-and-a-half years sober, he is making a comeback.
This temporary evening venue, which has become a regular weekly attraction, offers an option for individuals in recovery and those interested in sobriety, and offers a range of non-alcoholic beverages.
Cloning a success for B.C. woman's cats
From grief and misfortune comes immense joy, in the form of two kittens named Bear Bear and Honey Bear in tribute to their genetic twin, Bear.
Kris Stewart said that Bear was the cleverest cat she ever had and she wanted his genes to continue forever.
Kris Stewart's thought was that Mother Earth still had more to do with Bear, so she wanted him to live on.
In 2022, Stewart's dear cat Bear died in a car accident.
Right away, she began the process of making a clone of him with the help of a company in Texas. The $50,000 procedure resulted in two new kittens that are exact copies of her original cat.
She said, "You have to save your pennies for it because it’s a little expensive, but things worked out OK for me and I was able to put aside some cash for it."
Her goal is to inform other pet owners that this technology is available.
From a huge lottery win to a successful kitty cloning, here are five positive B.C. news stories to bring a bright spot into your weekend.
She immediately started the process of cloning him with the help of a Texas company. The $50,000 procedure resulted in two new kittens that are genetic copies of her original cat.
“You have to save your pennies for it because it’s a little expensive, but things worked out OK for me and I was able to put aside some cash for it,” she said.
“But, the goal is just to let other pet parents know that this technology is out there.”
