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A suspect is in custody after a shooting in the village of Lund left two people dead and another in hospital Saturday morning.

Ancient female beings take centre stage in a multimedia exhibit at the Haida Gwaii Museum, celebrating the role of powerful ancestresses in Haida culture.

She says the program currently being piloted in Ontario could put healthy food on the table for families here in B.C.

The exhibition features the works of 18 two-spirited artists — a term coined in the 1990s to replace derogatory language used to refer to LGBTQ people in the Indigenous community.

Drug users are the solution to addressing overdose deaths and providing services to people before they die alone, says a woman who attended a meeting of health professionals in Vancouver trying to develop new strategies to deal with a growing crisis in B.C.

With only a short time left to wrap and deliver this year's Father's Day gifts, Vancouver-based interior designer, Karla Dreyer has some last-minute gift ideas.

Executive Chef Jeff Park of The Salted Vine Kitchen + Bar shares a recipe for Steelhead Salad with Poached Rhubarb and Ricotta Salata.

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Summer solstice is a special time for local Scandinavians but this year a shortage of a traditional drink is putting a damper on the fun.and more »

Summer solstice is a special time for local Scandinavians but this year a shortage of a traditional drink is putting a damper on the fun.

An Alberta man is in custody after a stabbing outside a Granville Street nightclub sent a young man to hospital early this morning.

Jason Arakgi, the CFL's all-time leader in special teams tackles and one of the club's foot soldiers the last nine years, delivered an emotional speech to stunned teammates following their preseason winover Saskatchewan on Friday night, announcing he's retiring to pursue a job outside football.

Sat, Jun 17: Dads who take pride in their culinary skills will love this gift for father’s day. Scott Pearce from Gardenworks shows Yvonne Schalle how to make an herb planter with a special feature.

Sat, Jun 17: Whether your dad is a golf fanatic or an avid photographer, Christine Tam from Best Buy Canada has you covered for father’s day presents.

The Stanley Park Lawn Bowling Club is celebrating its 100-year history but also celebrating what they say is a much younger, more vibrant club.

Sat, Jun 17: Executive Chef Jeff Park from the Salted Vine in Squamish makes a steelhead salmon salad with poached rhubarb and ricotta salata recipe. He uses a special technique to prepare the salmon fillets.

Sat, Jun 17: Turn your backyard or patio into a personal oasis with a hot tub. In Open House, Kaitlyn Herbst looks at some of the different options available from the experts at Coast Spas.

The Abbotsford police major crime team is now investigating.

With record sales of scooters, motorized skateboard and electric bikes, how should they be allowed on B.C.'s roads, bike lanes and pathways?

A man from Abbotsford is facing charges for allegedly threatening Facebook employees after one of his posts was removed.

The Langley School District is waiting to meet its requirements to hire specialist teachers until provincial government is confirmed.

'It's for those people who are done with those hostel years, sleeping in a dorm, but can't quite afford a really expensive hotel room,' says Pangea Pod Hotel founder.

"Some spending is going to have to happen [and we have to] make sure it's as evidence-based as possible and be responsible about it,' says former B.C. Liberal finance minister Kevin Falcon about uncertain financial forecasts.

A massive fire that broke out at OK Tire in Abbotsford on South Fraser Way and Ware Street is being investigated for possible arson, Abbotsford Police say.

Firefighters responded before 4:30 a.m. Saturday to the incident, where heavy black smoke plumes filled the sky.

Following in the footsteps of major municipalities around the world, Canada's biggest cities are getting closer to regulating Airbnb, the streamlined service that allows homeowners to rent their part or all of their properties out on a short-term basis.

Fri, Jun 16: The smoke could be seen across Metro Vancouver as a massive fire burned a mattress recycling facility in Richmond. Catherine Urquhart has more.

Fri, Jun 16: The Vancouver Whitecaps are in damage control tonight after Global’s exclusive story of how a member of the team’s residency program was sexually assaulted by teammates. Rumina Daya has a follow-up.

Osoyoos and Oliver area residents are criticizing the temporary closure of the South Okanagan General Hospital’s emergency department, scheduled for 6pm Friday to 8am Saturday.

The mother of a Vancouver Whitecaps youth residency program player who was allegedly attacked by teammates is criticizing the club's actions, claiming they discouraged the family from going to police.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, June 16, 2017.

The craft beer business is hopping in Penticton, where five independent micro-breweries are in operation.

Vancouver police are cautioning the public after a series of debit card thefts and frauds. They say thieves targeted intoxicated people in the Granville Entertainment District.

Penticton’s five craft breweries are “tapping” into new-found marketing potential by joining a province-wide beer tourism initiative. As Shelby Thom reports, being added to the “BC Ale Trail” is expected to attract more beer-lovers to the heart of wine country.

Volunteers with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association have joined a host of armed forces pilots and crews in the search for a single engine plane and the people on board; the pilot Alex Simons and his passenger, Sydney Robillard, both 21. The pair were en route from Lethbridge to Kamloops when they stopped...

Interior Health’s controversial decision to privatize some hospital laundry services is now being implemented. In-house laundry services ended at Kelowna General Hospital this week. The change means dozens of people are out of work. But the health authority says the move will save money, and that money can be directed back to patient care. Megan...

The Friday, June 16, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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The interactive art installation will feature a field of sensors and lights that will detect people, changing colours and emitting sounds in reaction to movement.

Facebook employees alerted Abbotsford Police Department to 20-year old Jordan Stallwood's alleged threat.

Federal public service workers and union leaders have been holding rallies across Canada this week as it coincides with national public service week.

High school graduation is supposed to be a time of celebration. But if some students experiment with drugs, B.C.'s provincial health officer says it could also end in tragedy.

Flood water and warm weather have created the perfect storm for mosquitos in the Okanagan. Peak season is on its way through until mid-July. Travis Lowe has the ‘Low Down’ on how the Okanagan is handling the fight.

Volunteers with the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association have joined a host of armed forces pilots and crews in the search for a single engine plane and the people on board; the pilot Alex Simons and his passenger, Sydney Robillard, both 21.

Emptying sandbags onto beaches or into watercourses is illegal under the Water Sustainability Act.

The Whitecaps say their 27-year-old American defender has been suspended pending the outcome of several investigations.

Williams has been suspended by the team pending investigation by the MLS and Vancouver Police.

Vancouver is on pace for more than 400 overdose deaths by end of 2017 with four people a day dying from overdoses in B.C.

Police in Fort St. John, B.C., believe they may have had help from local wildlife in tracking down the owner of a speeding vehicle.