Darrian Matassa-Fung
Online Journalist
Darrian Matassa-Fung is an online journalist with Global BC, based out of Burnaby, B.C.
Darrian began his career in 2019, just months before the global COVID-19 pandemic, as a video journalist at Global Okanagan before joining the online team at Global BC in 2022.
A graduate of BCIT, Matassa-Fung is adept at shooting, writing, and editing his own news stories – both in online and video format – and has a passion for covering breaking news, especially crime and wildfire events.
In his spare time, you can find him outside on the North Shore, riding his bicycle around the Lower Mainland and spending quality time with his friends at their local watering hole.
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Video Archives
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Why kids join B.C. gangs and how can it be stopped?
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How new tech is helping B.C. gangs
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Street-level disputes fuelling B.C. gang conflict, officials say
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Former B.C. high school drug dealer on the lure of a gang lifestyle
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Kelowna’s Knox Mountain Hill Climb returns after two year hiatus
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Kelowna, B.C. fraudster’s crimes were not victimless: B.C. Supreme Court
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Knox Mountain Hill Climb returns to Kelowna this weekend
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Kelowna RCMP vacant staffing levels around 20 per cent: BC RCMP says
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Kelowna Pride Society urging Okanagan residents to support 2SLGBTQ+ community
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Kelowna’s first ever strong person competition held at City Park
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B.C. town apologizes after selling man’s property for taxes owed
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Concerns with potential flooding near Tulameen, RDOS says
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New ridesharing company operating in Kelowna
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RDCO: Major concerns with flooding and landslides on Westside Road
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Province announces investigation into repeat offenders
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Advocacy group holds opioid crisis workshop at Kelowna high school
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Proposed Kelowna highrise development set to climb higher
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Community participates in Peachland watershed cleanup
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Independent advisers to help mentally-ill patients detained under Mental Health Act
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Dad of accused university security guard killer speaks
Author Archives
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B.C. bear interactions with people skyrocketing, leading to more deathsMore than 150 black bears have been killed by BCCOS officers so far in 2023.Environment4 hours
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Sikh leaders from North America meet in Surrey, B.C., in wake of killingSome 200 Sikh leaders met Saturday in Surrey to discuss next steps following allegations of India's involvement in the death of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.Canada6 hours
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B.C. firefighter teaches emergency medicine in UkraineJared Reynolds, who is also a Canadian veteran, spent ten days in Ukraine teaching combat casualty care to Ukrainian front-line soldiers, firefighters and medical officials.Health6 hours
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Thousands partake in Truth and Reconciliation Day events in VancouverThousands of Vancouver community members gathered at numerous events across the city for Truth and Reconciliation Day.PerspectivesSep 30
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As Nisga’a memorial totem pole returned home, sights turn to other artifactsAs work is underway to erect the memorial totem pole, an SFU Indigenous Governance and Education official said more artifacts should be returned to Indigenous Peoples.PerspectivesSep 30
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Alert issued about convicted sex offender living in AbbotsfordConvicted sex offender Hugh Alexander McCurry is expected to be living in Abbotsford, B.C., with several conditions. Police have issued a public warning.CanadaSep 30
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Trucking company fined $3,500 for North Vancouver overpass collisionThe B.C. Ministry of Transportation confirmed that after an investigation of the overpass crash in North Vancouver, the trucking company's suspension was lifted on Sept. 27.TrafficSep 30
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Housing, climate, public safety are focus of fall B.C. legislature sessionNew legislation will aim to 'deliver more homes for people, faster, transition to clean energy, and keep people safe and communities strong,' the B.C. government said.PoliticsSep 29
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Winter tires required for most B.C. highways starting Oct. 1Mounties in Merritt are reminding the public to make sure they have their winter tires on, especially for the Coquihalla Highway and Highway 97C.TrafficSep 29
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$14M for ‘better access to nutritious food’: B.C. food security investmentThe B.C. funding addresses the diverse challenges faced by local community groups and First Nations, and strengthens food security for everyone, according to the province.HealthSep 29
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Homicide in Downtown Eastside under investigation: Vancouver policeNo arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing, according to Vancouver police.CrimeSep 28
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4 plead guilty, including B.C. Hells Angels member, related to ‘large-scale’ drug investigationThe drug operation was operated 'on behalf of a criminal organization,' according to police.CrimeSep 28
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Old growth activists holding ‘day of action’ across B.C.On Thursday, 17 B.C. communities are holding gatherings in a bid to get the B.C. government to listen.EnvironmentSep 28
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Metro Vancouver gas prices spike 10 cents to 214.9 cents overnightDrivers woke up to seeing an astounding 10-cent jump overnight, with gas prices now hovering around 214.9 cents per litre.EconomySep 28
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Security guard pepper sprayed in $10K theft at Metrotown Mall: RCMPAnyone with information regarding the incident or the suspects are asked to contact Burnaby RCMP at 604-646-9999.CrimeSep 27
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Fan-favourite Roberto Luongo to be inducted into Vancouver Canucks’ Ring of HonourThe induction ceremony will be on Dec. 14, 2023, which will be a home game against Florida.SportsSep 27
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TransLink presents accessibility plan amid HandyDART concernsTransLink officials are providing an update on 2023 priorities and goals on Wednesday, and will also be presenting an accessibly report.CanadaSep 27
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New Westminster school trustee resigns after social media fiascoThe board announced Dee Beattie resigned from her position in its meeting on Tuesday. She admitted last June to running a troll account on social mediaEducationSep 27
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Warnings issued for ‘significant fall storm’ on B.C.’s South CoastThe warnings, issued by Environment Canada, said a “significant fall storm” will be hitting the region Sunday night and will last though Monday.WeatherSep 24
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‘I’ll miss him forever’: B.C. teacher remembers fallen RCMP officerA B.C. teacher who knew Const. Rick O'Brien said the fallen RCMP officer was a good friend and colleague when they worked together.CanadaSep 24
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Law enforcement memorial ceremony held in VictoriaThe BC Law Enforcement Memorial committee has decided all future memorial service events will be permanently held in Victoria.CanadaSep 24
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Smoke bomb thrown through Maple Ridge storefront windowA suspect was caught on video smashing in the front window and throwing an apparent smoke bomb into the store.CrimeSep 24
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29-year-old killed in Richmond, B.C., shootingRichmond RCMP arrived at the scene of a reported shooting early Sunday morning and found a victim with grave injuries. The person later died in hospital.CrimeSep 24
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Chinatown ‘stepped up security’ for upcoming Mid-Autumn Moon FestivalMore than 18,000 people attended Chinatown’s Light Up Chinatown when a suspect stabbed three people at random on Sept. 10.CanadaSep 23
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25-year-old Coquitlam man charged with first-degree murder in killing of B.C. MountieLate Saturday afternoon, homicide investigators announced Nicholas Bellemare has been charged and remains in custody.CrimeSep 23