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Vancouver Mayor Kennedy Stewart said Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared open to a proposal from the municipality to provide millions in funding for a safe supply of opioids to reduce overdose deaths.

Workers have been without a contract since the end of December last year. 

The B.C. government won't fast track licences for ridesharing companies before the anticipated Metro Vancouver transit strike next week.

North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson will have a lot on his plate with a controversial pipeline and provincial tensions running high.

A woman from Lake Cowichan, B.C., has died and two others are in serious condition following a two-vehicle collision involving an elk on a Vancouver Island highway Tuesday night.

The Vancouver Police Department has confirmed that three officers with a high-profile specialized unit are under investigation in connection with the misconduct of former detective James Fisher.

With job action set to escalate to a complete system shutdown, B.C. premier John Horgan weighs in on the transit strike. Keith Baldrey reports.

University students may be hit the hardest by a complete Metro Vancouver transit strike. The remote locations of SFU and UBC do not help. And the timing, could not be worse. Jordan Armstrong reports.

One labour expert says the two sides remain so far apart, the issue may need to go to arbitration to be resolved.

Vancouver police are warning the public about a high-risk offender living in the city. Brian Abrosimo, 57, a two-time federal offender, is serving the tail end of a 14-year sentence for assault, kidnapping and confinement charges.

SkyTrain workers have voted in favour of job action after months-long negotiations between them and their employer, the B.C. Rapid Transit Company, broke off last week.

Both sides are scheduled to sit down for eight days of mediation starting Nov. 28. 

Kelowna, B.C., is set to host the Canadian men's curling championship for the first time since 1968.

The 2021 tournament will take place at Prospera Place, home of the WHL’s Kelowna Rockets.

A police incident in Langley that drew a large response from RCMP and ERT members is still largely shrouded in mystery this afternoon. Sarah MacDonald reports.

Kennedy Stewart is sitting down with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in Ottawa Thursday to discuss several issues, including transit and housing concerns in Vancouver.

The Vancouver Police Department is warning the public that a high-risk sexual offender service a sentence for sexual assault and kidnapping is currently living in Vancouver.

A Calgary man’s $173 fine for following his friend through a Compass fare gate in Vancouver was thrown out of B.C. Supreme Court on Wednesday. Karl Lusawovana Nunu paid for a fair in September 2018 but his ticket did not activate the gate.

Vancouver police have issued a warning to the public about a high-risk sex offender who is living in the city.

With the holiday season upon us, it might be tempting to splurge on gifts. David Yan from Envision Financial explains the importance of borrowing and spending wisely this time of year.

Crew responded to an overnight blaze that left one man dead at a two-storey home on 74-B Avenue near 208 Street.

Canadians are remembering rock musician and actor John Mann after his death on Wednesday. The lead singer of Spirit of the West is remembered by his friend and Global News contributor Dana Gee.

Tributes are pouring in for the lead singer of Canadian rock band Spirit of the West. John Mann, 57, passed away in Vancouver on Wednesday after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Jay Durant reports.

A heavy police presence in Langley following an early morning shooting. Sarah MacDonald has the details of this developing story.

A Vancouver senior who killed two of his neighbours at a West End high-rise in 2017 has been found guilty of second-degree murder.

Travel Consultant Claire Newell shares tips to keep your home safe and secure when you’re out of town.

Environmental law firm Ecojustice is asking a court to strike down Alberta's inquiry into the role of foreign money financing the activities of charities opposing the oilsands.

Vancouver police are investigating a hit-and-run that caused a car to narrowly miss a bush shelter full of transit users.

Firefighters say five people were in the home at the time of the fire, one of whom did not survive.

Manitoba MP Jim Carr tasked with bringing Western concerns to Ottawa.

One man has died after an early morning house fire in the township of Langley, the coroners service has confirmed.

One man has died after an early morning house fire in the Township of Langley.

Advocates are calling for better support for international students as concerns grow about mob violence in Surrey, B.C., after videos of violent brawls surfaced online recently.

Police were saying little other than the victim sustained a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

Darrell Burnham of Coast Mental Health is joined by past Courage to Come Back Award recipient Sandra Yuen MacKay as they explain the impact of the awards. They are currently looking for nominees for 2020 awards.

Darrell Burnham of Coast Mental Health is joined by past Courage to Come Back Award recipient Sandra Yuen MacKay as they explain the impact of the awards. They are currently looking for nominees for 2020 awards.

Huawei believes the extradition fails to meet the Canadian standard of double criminality.

Ministers will meet for the first time in their new roles later on Thursday afternoon.

UBC Associate Professor Tom Knight sheds some light on the issues at play in the ongoing transit dispute.

Experts from around the world explore how to mitigate the social, political and economic impact of a natural disaster.

Bus passengers in Metro Vancouver can expect yet another day of slower service as transit workers across the region head into the 21st day of job action.

UBC, SFU and BCIT have issued notices saying that classes, labs, tutorials and exams are all going ahead as scheduled next Wednesday, Thursday and Friday — but roads are expected to be much busier and parking could be an issue.

The proposal has provoked dismay online and highlights concerns over universities veiling their decision-making and shirking accountability.

Big city mayors make six figures, but for the vast majority the compensation is similar to a part-time job.

Scotiabank refused to cash two GICs worth $1,500 each bought by Brian Pike in 1991. Bank officials said the institution had no record of the investments even though Pike has the original certificates, which matured in 1992. With interest, Pike is owed $3,240.

A lack of mandatory training in the beauty industry is putting clients at risk of permanent injury, a problem some industry professionals say will continue until the provincial government imposes more regulation.

A lack of mandatory training in the beauty industry is putting clients at risk of permanent injury, a problem some industry professionals say will continue until the provincial government imposes more regulation.

At 100 years of age, the remarkable Eleanor Collins has plenty left to give.

Export pipelines out of Western Canada are running at full capacity and now, operators are finding ways to squeeze more oil through those pipes.

RCMP Sgt. R.A. Van Norman was one many police officers, military personnel and public service employees who lost their jobs due to their sexual orientation. His great niece, also an RCMP officer, is making known the story of his work in the Arctic.