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A hit and run on London Bridge and stabbings at a nearby market Saturday local time that have caused multiple casualties have officially been declared "terrorist incidents," British police said early Sunday.

Police specialists are collecting evidence in the heart of London, the U.K. capital, and more police are patrolling the streets after a hit and run on London Bridge and stabbings at a nearby market — incidents described as terrorism — left seven people dead and dozens of others wounded. Police also shot three attackers dead.

Police specialists are collecting evidence in the heart of London after a hit and run on London Bridge and stabbings at a nearby market — incidents described as terrorism — left six people and dozens of others wounded in the latest attack to rock the U.K. capital.

Is it the responsibility of immigrants to integrate into Canadian society? Or is it the responsibility of Canadian society to create a welcoming atmosphere? Lower Mainland immigration experts and immigrants themselves say the answer is yes to both questions.

Sat, Jun 3: A sinkhole that opened up in the lanes leading into Vancouver’s Granville Island Saturday morning is causing traffic disruptions.

As part of On The Coast's series on racism, host Stephen Quinn sat down with three local artists to hear how they've experienced racism in the arts and entertainment sector, and what they're doing to to change that.

A three-meter sinkhole at the entrance to Vancouver's Granville Island has been causing major traffic disruptions. 

A sinkhole at the entrance to Vancouver's Granville Island is causing major traffic disruptions on a busy Saturday afternoon. 

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Sinkhole blocks vehicle access to Granville Island
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Vancouver's Granville Island is currently closed to inbound vehicle traffic because of a sinkhole that has appeared on the only access road. A section of the northbound lane of Anderson Street gave way on Saturday, forcing city crews to close the ...and more »

Access to Vancouver's Granville Island is currently single lane alternating traffic because of a sinkhole that has appeared on the only access road.

Vancouver's Granville Island is currently closed to inbound vehicle traffic because of a sinkhole that has appeared on the only access road.

Amputee advocates say getting a prosthetic limb can be cost-prohibitive as it's often not fully covered by health care plan.

The community of Cache Creek will say a final goodbye to their fallen fire chief on Saturday.

Craig Plain, a pharmacist based in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, goes to where his patients are whether they are in alleys, shelters and SROs.

Highway 3 was at a standstill for several hours Friday afternoon near Hedley because of a fiery head-on crash.

June is annually proclaimed as BC Seafood Month! To celebrate, we are making mussels with lemongrass, garlic and chillies.

A motorcyclist is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash that shut down a portion of Lougheed Highway for much of Friday night.

Sat, Jun 3: Fill your yard or patio with beautiful scents this Spring and Summer. Gardening expert Scott Pearce from Gardenworks shows Yvonne Schalle some of his favourite fragrant flowers.

Sat, Jun 3: On July 1st, 2017 Canada celebrates 150 years as a nation. Experts from the BC Genealogical Society are helping Canadians explore their heritage with a special seminar series this month.

Sat, Jun 3: June is BC Seafood month. Chef Nathan Fong shows Lynn Colliar and Squire Barnes how to make clams with lemongrass, garlic and chilies. Fong is one of dozens of chefs taking part in the BC Shellfish and Seafood Festival in Comox June 9 to 18, 2017.

Sat, Jun 3: Keep your grill gleaming this Spring and Summer with helpful tips from the experts at Johnstone’s BBQ.

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Lady Cynthia is turning heads in Ladysmith, BC
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Lady Cynthia is a getting a lot of attention in the Town of Ladysmith, B.C., these days. The 115-year-old rhodendron is in full bloom. The plant stands more than nine metres tall and almost eight metres wide and sports more than 4,000 pink blossoms.

A historic rhododendron on Vancouver Island is considered to be one of the world's most magnificent trees, with more than 4,000 pink blossoms.

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

People living in a Surrey neighborhood are outraged by the city's plans for a new route because it cuts right through their beloved green space.

Unless you are the nerdiest of political nerds, before May 2017 you probably hadn't spent much time thinking about who would be the next speaker in B.C.'s Legislature.

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'Daredevil brain' leads to heartbreaking, preventable tragedies
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Four years ago, Lukas Whibley, 17, ran back in the house to grab his wallet and yelled to his mom before heading off to Little Qualicum River, where he climbed a rock face and fell to his death. "Sure it's fun, but think before you jump. It's a split ...

Four years ago Lukas Whibley, 17, ran back in the house to grab his wallet and yelled to his mom before heading off to Little Qualicum River, where he climbed a rock face and fell to his death.

British Columbia NDP Leader John Horgan and Green Party Leader Andrew Weaver have promised a four-year collaboration. Their responses to questions about the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion may reveal how the two might handle the political problem brewing with Alberta.

Police in Ontario say one of two men wanted in connection with a 2012 slaying of a B.C. man has been arrested.

Fri, Jun 2: An update on a building that Vancouver’s mayor has described as disgusting. The city has now deemed the Balmoral Hotel so unsafe, that it’s ordering an evacuation order because it’s at risk of collapsing. Catherine Urquhart has more.

Hundreds of residents in the town of 1,800 have been told to prepare to leave if water levels pose potential danger to life and health.

There are now five new Mobi bike share stations inside Stanley Park.

The Kelowna Falcons opened their 2017 season with a 5-1 win over the Port Angeles Lefties, formerly known as the Kitsap Bluejackets. The rare season-opening win bodes well for the Okanagan team of the West Coast League. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.

Bears will have to be killed if they become fully habituated, conservation officer says.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, June 2, 2017.

The owner of a Thai restaurant in West Kelowna B.C., says he’s not really sure why he's been the victim of a series of attacks dating back over two years.

Fri, Jun 2: The future of the Site C dam is in question once again after a leaked letter to BC Hydro from NDP leader John Horgan. Keith Baldrey reports.

The City of Vancouver says a hotel that is rented monthly by low-income residents is so unsafe that it's evacuating the building at risk of collapsing.

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Fri, Jun 2: A side effect of Metro Vancouver’s hot real estate market is that many restaurants are seeing their rents skyrocket. Jennifer Palma has the story.

Fri, Jun 2: Langley residents are worried that new construction is driving rats into their neighbourhoods. John Hua reports.

The Friday, June 2, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Fri, Jun 2: Squire Barnes tracked down three men who were involved in the notorious Rolling Stones riot of 1972.

Fri, Jun 2: After a brief cool-down, the latest figures show Metro Vancouver’s real estate market is red hot once again. Ted Chernecki reports.

Fri, Jun 2: A Vancouver father and son have been taken into custody for questioning in connection with the disturbing sexual assault of a young woman doing door-to-door canvassing. Rumina Daya reports.

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RCMP members rally outside Surrey MP's office
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Dozens of RCMP officers gathered outside Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal's office in Surrey on Friday afternoon to ask for better wages and working conditions. "We implore the federal government, Mr. Dhaliwal and the treasury board to realize that until we ...

Dozens of RCMP officers gathered outside Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal’s office in Surrey on Friday afternoon to ask for better wages and working conditions.

Three of Canada's major banks along with credit union Vancity say they will refund people who used their credit cards to purchase Pemberton Music Festival tickets after the event was cancelled due to bankruptcy.

A tiny bird, no bigger than the palm of a hand, has bewildered scientists with its months-long flight across the biggest ocean in the world.