Jon Hernandez

Video Journalist

Jon Hernandez is an award-winning multimedia journalist from Vancouver, British Columbia. His reporting has explored mass international migration in Chile, controversial logging practices in British Columbia, and the global HIV/AIDS epidemic.

Latest from Jon Hernandez

Murder trial to take 6-8 months after man pleads not guilty to contract killing

The first week in a months-long trial for Brandon Teixeira, charged with killing Nicolas Khabra in Surrey, concluded on Friday. The Crown is expected to call two witnesses to the homicide, including a person prosecutors say was in on the killing.

Whistleblower in RCMP probe says he participated in group chats to 'fit in'

Defence lawyers zeroed in on Const. Sam Sodhi's messages in group chats are at the centre of an investigation into three officers facing discreditable conduct and harassment complaints.

Whistleblower testifies at RCMP conduct probe into alleged racist group chat

Coquitlam Const. Sam Sodhi alleges he was bullied, harassed, and witnessed racist behaviour involving three officers.

Fewer B.C. residents travelling south into Washington state, data suggests

Southbound border traffic has dropped since inauguration day, down as much as 45 per cent over the Family Day long weekend. Whatcom County officials believe the trend is likely a combination of the low Canadian dollar and political tensions.

As Vancouver unveils Granville strip revitalization plans, businesses struggle

The proposal includes car-free spaces, higher density, and indoor and outdoor entertainment spaces.

New York City just introduced congestion pricing. Why some experts say it could work in Metro Vancouver

TransLink is facing a $600 million operating deficit by 2026. Previous reports suggest mobility pricing could generate up to $1.6 billion for the transit agency.

Fraser Valley Express adds buses as demand mounts on Chilliwack-Burnaby route

The Fraser Valley Express, which connects Chilliwack with Burnaby, has seen substantial growth in ridership over the past five years and projects more and more riders will jump on and off its buses as municipalities like Abbotsford and Chilliwack continue to grow.
2024 REPLAY

West Vancouver sells public beach access to private buyer

West Vancouver residents cried foul in July after the municipality sold a district-owned oceanfront property and included an adjacent path providing public beach access to boost the selling price. The mayor said including the beach access was key to the sale.

Taking Over: Inside Surrey's police transition

The Surrey Police Service took over jurisdiction from the RCMP on Nov. 29. Getting there wasn't easy. An exclusive photographic look into the largest police force transition in Canadian history.

West Vancouver sells public beach access to private buyer

Nearby residents cry foul after the municipality sells district-owned oceanfront property and includes an adjacent path providing public beach access to boost the selling price. West Vancouver's mayor says including the beach access was was key to the sale.