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The Vancouver Park Board is looking for a "skateboarding host" at the skateboard plaza at Union and Quebec streets.

A year ago, the green lawn next to Victoria's provincial courthouse was a homeless camp, but now, where the tents once stood, there are swing sets and climbing structures.

Saskatchewan MP Andrew Scheer has been elected the new leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, earning enough down-ballot support to overcome strong early numbers by presumptive front-runner Maxime Bernier at the convention in Toronto.

But the federal government is blaming the delay on the plaintiffs.

The victim was left with minor injuries.

The Girl Guides in Penticton don’t just hand out cookies; they are on a mission to keep Penticton’s shoreline clean and have taken the issue to city hall.

Sat, May 27: Saturday Chef Jason Harper from Parallel 49 Brewing Company’s brand new restaurant takes food truck chow to the next level. He shows Lynn Colliar and Jay Janower how to make his duck confit corn dog recipe.

Sat, May 27: Take a break from the heat with one of these coolers, handpicked by Darryl Lamb from Legacy Liquor Store. This is the fourth year in a row that Lamb has brought in a selection of new refreshments. As he explains, this sector of the industry has exploded over that time period.

Sat, May 27: Golfers across BC are taking to the links to support ALS research. They will be playing marathon rounds, with the goal of taking their fundraising efforts to new levels.

Mon, Sep 19: Michael Kuss features one of British Columbia’s scenic small towns.

Sat, May 27: As temperatures warm up, more people are using their balconies and patios. But those outdoor spaces can be a source of conflict within some Stratas. Kaitlyn Herbst explains.

Jason Harper, head chef at Parallel 49 Brewing Company, shares his recipe for duck confit corndog with beer mustard. Corndog Recipe * 20g thyme * 15g rosemary * 12g garlic * 200g salt * 90g sugar * 2 bay leaves * cure duck for 24 hours. * confit at 127F for 13 hours * shred...

Jason Dorland writes about radically changing the way we think and coach amateur sport to keep kids interested and away from yelling adults who use anger as a way to motive.

New Westminster Police are warning about a lethal unknown drug making the rounds following the death of a teenage girl on Friday.

New Westminster Police have issued a warning to residents about a lethal unknown drug making the rounds. Police confirmed one person died after taking the dangerous drug and a second person is in hospital in critical condition. Both individuals had purchased the drug in pill form from the same street-level drug dealer. Police are telling...

Thirty years ago, nearly 300,000 workers across British Columbia walked off the job as part of a general strike against new labour legislation. It was a sweeping show of protest one expert says is unlikely to ever happen again.

"The Liberals do not seem to be learning from their past mistakes of making that cut," said an NDP MP.

A Guatemalan researcher who has dedicated his life to finding justice for the victims of Guatemala's civil war, says delays in Canada's inquiry into missing and murdered Indigenous women could have consequences.

A man fatally stabbed two passengers aboard a Portland, Ore., commuter train after they tried to stop him from harassing two young women who appeared to be Muslim, police said on Saturday.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more brands to its recall list of flour and flour-based products, over further fears of E. coli contamination.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added more brands to its recall list of flour and flour-based products, over further fears of E. coli contamination.

An international panel of researchers convened in downtown Vancouver to discuss latest research regarding the use of medical-grade heroin for treating addiction.

The month-long fasting period known as Ramadan begins this morning, affecting millions of Muslims around the world and thousands across British Columbia.

Salvage teams are working to get the gymnasium ready for a church service on Sunday morning.

The week that was in British Columbia — in photos.

Police said one person is dead and another is in critical condition, after they bought pills from the same street level drug dealer.

Fri, May 26: Another weekend will be spent keeping a close eye on water levels in the BC Interior. Catherine Urquhart has more…

Spring training camp began Friday for the Okanagan Sun of the BC Football Conference. About 50 players returned and seven holes need to be filled. New coaches have been recruited to ensure staff aren’t stretched to thin, which coach Ben Macauley said happened last season. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.

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Fraser Valley realtors warned of illegal practice around foreign money
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The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board (FVREB) has issued an alert to its member realtors, warning about accepting property purchase money from overseas into their private bank accounts. In a memo, the board says such transactions are illegal and violate ...

The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board has issued an alert to its member realtors, warning about accepting property purchase money from overseas into their private bank accounts.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, May 26, 2017.

Popular outdoor attractions in BC are being left covered in trash by campers.

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Fri, May 26: One month after a frightening attack in a Victoria neighbourhood, the attacker is still on the loose. Neetu Garcha reports.

Fri, May 26: Handing out free drugs to addicts is one of the ideas being raised by overseas addiction experts now in Vancouver. Rumina Daya reports.

The Friday, May 26, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Fri, May 26: This year’s 4/20 pot protest cost the city of Vancouver almost a quarter of a million dollars, and now the city and the organizers are arguing over who should pay what. Jennifer Palma reports.

Fri, May 26: Kinder Morgan says it’s going ahead with its controversial Trans-Mountain Pipeline from Alberta to Metro Vancouver. Ted Chernecki reports.

The Tween Lakes RV park in Oyama is living up to its name, but not for long. Kalamalka Lake flooding has caused damage to infrastructure at the north end of the park and the water is creeping into private camping spots. A canal that leads to Wood Lake to the east is rising as well....

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Downtown Eastside charitable non-profit facing eviction
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A charitable non-profit agency, supporting residents on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for the last 16 years, is being forced to find another location to operate, after receiving an eviction notice in April. The co-director of Jacob's Well, Silas Krabbe ...

A charitable non-profit agency, supporting residents on Vancouver's Downtown Eastside for the last 16 years, is being forced to find another location to operate, after receiving an eviction notice in April.

B.C. Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver says his party is "very, very close" to announcing a more formal governing arrangement, following the final results of the election earlier this week.

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24-hour movie marathon returns to Vancouver this Saturday - British ...
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Vancouver's Cinematheque 24-hour movie marathon is back on Saturday, and, after a two-year hiatus, is once again calling the bluff of cinephiles across the ...and more »

Vancouver's Cinematheque 24-hour movie marathon is back on Saturday, and, after a two-year hiatus, is once again calling the bluff of cinephiles across the city.

The attack happened in the 2500-block of Esplanade near Willows Beach around 7:30 a.m. on April 25.

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2 supervised injection sites approved for Surrey
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Health Canada has approved two supervised injection sites in Surrey. SafePoint will be located along the notorious Whalley strip on 135A Street, a location selected after "consultation with the people who are most likely to access services there ...and more »

Health Canada has approved two supervised injection sites in Surrey.

Officials say the animals have become too habituated to human food.