Jon Hernandez is a Video Journalist at CBC. His reporting has delved into themes of construction and real estate, focusing on topics such as the housing market, residential real estate, and real estate development. Jon's work has garnered recognition and he has been featured in various media outlets.
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Jon Hernandez's coverage focuses on local news in British Columbia and Vancouver, with a strong emphasis on crime-related topics such as murder trials, missing persons, and racial discrimination. Additionally, he covers human rights issues, accessibility concerns, grief support services, and environmental events like flooding.
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- Provide insights or expert commentary related to ongoing criminal cases or legal investigations within the geographic area of focus.
- Offer perspectives from community leaders or experts involved in addressing social justice issues such as human rights advocacy and accessibility initiatives.
- Present data-driven analysis on local environmental challenges like flooding or drought that impact the community.
It's important to note that Jon primarily covers localized stories relevant to British Columbia and Vancouver.
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Developers say construction costs, development fees and overall economic uncertainty are making it challenging to build homes that average buyers can afford.
Extortion cases are mounting in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, with more than 100 incidents reported this year alone. Municipalities are calling for more resources from the province and federal government, while police insist investigations take time.
New | CBC News | Posted: November 10, 2025 2:00 PM | Last Updated: Just now Surrey, Abbotsford and Delta have reported more than 100 extortion incidents in 2025 alone
The province has revoked Pacific Link College's certification — just weeks after students came forward to CBC News alleging the school required them to participate in a political campaign for course credit. Advocates estimate hundreds of students were affected by the closure, putting their visa status in jeopardy.
Deconstruction done in phases as crews navigate boat and train traffic
Proposal would replace decades-old rental building with 21-storey hotel marketed for tech workers
By: Jon Hernandez
Residents in a Mount Pleasant rental building are sounding the alarm over a proposed hotel that they say would displace them. The project is being proposed under the city's Broadway Plan, which was designed with tenant protections in mind. But renters say there's minimal protections when housing is replaced by hotels.
Redevelopment in very early stages, owners say The glass panels that line the hall at Vancouver's Plaza of Nations are boarded up, the flag poles that lead to its main entrance bear no flags.
By: Jon Hernandez
Researchers find dozens of chemicals in tissue of juvenile chinook at sites along Fraser River
Pharmaceuticals and flame retardants are among dozens of chemicals researchers found in juvenile chinook salmon living in the Fraser River estuary.
