British Columbia news

A first aid and paramedic service provider in Victoria is reeling after nearly $30,000 worth of lifesaving equipment was stolen from its vehicles.

Mayors across Canada are calling for federal leadership on the "national emergency" of overdoses by ensuring provinces provide timely access to addiction treatment and by launching public education campaigns.

Mayors from 13 cities are urging the federal government to lead a nationwide action plan to treat Canada’s opiod crisis

Of the 1000-plus girls playing minor hockey on Vancouver Island, only 300 play on all-female teams. And that's a problem.

A judge has accepted a court challenge against the Musqueam band over a proposed 800 per cent rent increase.

Bernie Williams says she and other indigenous women have already been to hell and back — and now is not the time to give up on a national public inquiry they've spent decades fighting for.

Grain spills from rail carriages offer easy, high-nutrient snacking for hungry grizzlies, but also put the bears at risk of getting struck by trains.

People who grew up skating at the Stardust roller skating rink in Surrey will have one more chance to coast around the floor before the building is replaced with a skyscraper.

Taiwan's Constitutional Court has found the law barring same-sex marriage unconstitutional, paving the way for the country to be the first in Asia to legalize same-sex unions.

Low income people who want to rent in Vancouver will soon have more options. The city announced that eight city owned sites will now be committed to affordable housing. Jordan Armstrong has the story.

Grace McCarthy, a former Social Credit cabinet minister in British Columbia who blazed a trail for women in politics and business, has died. She was 89.

Johanna Wagstaffe goes to UBC where they recreate the Japan earthquake to study impact

Kenneth Fenton has pleaded guilty to two criminal counts in the death of RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett.

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Protesters removed from Imperial Metals' annual conference - British ...
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One person has been arrested, and three others forcibly removed after entering Imperial Metals' annual conference at the Coquitlam Executive Plaza Hotel.and more »

Grace McCarthy, the most influential cabinet minister over the long rule of British Columbia's Social Credit Party, has died.

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Man pleads guilty in crash that killed Mountie in British Columbia
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COLWOOD, B.C. -- A man whose truck crashed into an RCMP officer's cruiser killing a 32-year-old constable pleaded guilty Thursday to two charges in a Victoria-area court. Kenneth Fenton, 28, pleaded guilty to impaired driving causing death and ...and more »

A man whose truck slammed into an RCMP officer's cruiser killing a 32-year-old constable has pleaded guilty to two charges in a Victoria-area court.

The City of Penticton is working with Emergency Management B.C. to secure emergency funding to repair the breakwater that protects the Penticton Yacht Club marina.

Four people have been removed by RCMP after entering the Imperial Metals annual conference at the Coquitlam Executive Plaza Hotel.

Four people have been arrested after entering the Imperial Metals annual conference at the Coquitlam Executive Plaza Hotel.

Over the next two weeks, Global BC will be featuring one of the finalists in the BCAA Play Here contest on Global News Morning. Today we feature W.E. Kinvig Elementary in Newton.

BC Lions quarterback Jonathan Jennings joins Sonia Sunger and Paul Haysom to talk about the upcoming training camp and what fans can expect this season.

A mudslide caught on video near Malakwa created an even bigger problem for one driver.

An assistant professor from Simon Fraser University tests a type of brain therapy — transcranial magnetic stimulation — to treat depression, mental illness and addiction in youth when medication has been unsuccessful.

Online producer Amy Judd shows us some examples of the tributes to the victims of the Manchester bombing and the remarkable story of a homeless man who is now getting help because of his good deed.

Chef Wayne Sychs from Joe Fortes shows us how to make a perfect summer dish – poached spot prawns with a blueberry reduction.

A wildfire evacuation alert has been lifted for Lumby, while Lake Okanagan's water levels continue to rise.

Optometrist Dr. Pavan Avinashi joins Sonia Sunger to talk about the best way to protect your eyes from the strong summer sun and how to pick out good sunglasses.

In a release, Whistler said Dave Brownlie is stepping down to pursue other endeavours.

A viewer sent us this video of his SUV getting caught in a mudslide in Malakwa. His reaction to what happened is making everyone laugh.

The warm weather means more motorcycles will be on the road but Vancouver police are issuing their yearly warning about excessive noise.

British Columbia entered a new stage of political uncertainty Wednesday as the final vote count from an election held more than two weeks ago confirmed the province's first minority government in 65 years.

He owned a share of the 100-metre world record while still a teenager and went on to win an Olympic medal, but Canadian sprinting legend Harry Jerome struggled to outrun the prejudice of his day.

Graco is recalling 1,393"My Ride 65" convertible car seats after the harness webbing failed to meet Canadian standards for break strength.

We all love free stuff so it’s no surprise that Canadians are pledging allegiance to multiple loyalty programs. However, many of us are not bothering to cash in on our rewards.

Wed, May 24: The final count of absentee ballots have confirmed a minority government in BC. Tanya Beja has more.

Wed, May 24: The final count of absentee ballots have confirmed a minority government in BC. Tanya Beja has more.

The Central Okanagan Regional District reports localized flooding in the wake of a powerful windstorm that swept across southern British Columbia on Tuesday.

North Shore Rescue (NSR) is urging hikers who post photos of their adventures online to make sure their followers are aware of the dangers posed by the local mountains.

Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver heads a party with just three MLAs, but those three votes are the difference between either the B.C. Liberals or the NDP having enough support to pass legislation.

A group of 25 tiny teachers are celebrating a year of success helping Okanagan students as young as five learn some big lessons.

Thibodeau and his partner believe they are the victims. They allege they've been threatened and subjected to homophobic slurs.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Wednesday, May 24, 2017.

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UBC student blinded by domestic attack graduates from law school
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As Rumana Monzur was guided to the podium to give a speech to fellow law graduates at the University of British Columbia, a hush fell over the crowd of more than 1,000 people gathered at the Chan Shun Concert Hall. Monzur had come a long way since ...and more »

As Rumana Monzur was guided to the podium to give a speech to law graduates at the University of British Columbia Wednesday, a hush fell over the crowd of more than 1,000 people gathered at the Chan Shun Concert Hall.

As Rumana Monzur was guided to the podium to give a speech to law graduates at the University of British Columbia Wednesday, a hush fell over the crowd of more than 1,000 people gathered at the Chan Shun Concert Hall.

A man found not criminally responsible for killing his three children because of a mental disorder is making slow progress but still faces serious anger issues, a psychiatrist says.

"We did not do anything wrong."

Wed, May 24: The auto-emission scandal is spreading beyond Volkswagen.

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