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Victoria fire crews and a fire boat are battling what appears to be a large fire on a barge in the Gorge Waterway

The barge is loaded with crushed cars.

So who is Christy Clark? Who are the BC Liberals? And what do they stand for? Your guess is as good as mine on that one.

As the future of the provincial government hangs in the balance, so too does the future of a proposed 10-lane bridge to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel.

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Canada's highest court has cleared a B.C. woman to proceed with an attempt to file a class-action lawsuit against Facebook over its use of sponsored stories. Deborah Douez said the now-defunct advertising format allegedly used her name and profile ...

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British Columbia is saving lives by giving drugs to opioid-addicted prisoners
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Drugs are sometimes trafficked into Canadian prisons by contract workers, prisoners or visitors, according to Correctional Services Canada. File photo of prisoners in the Baffin Correctional Centre by The Canadian Press. Previous story. British ...

A new exhibit at the Vancouver Art Gallery promises to take visitors through the life of Claude Monet, from his youth as a struggling painter to the garden that inspired some of his most famous work as an established artist.

Tears were flowing as Samantha Falk and Shawn Pettipas of BCAA announced the winners of the BCAA Play Space Contest – including a $100,000 surprise fourth winner.

If you’re planning on taking a road trip with your dog this summer, Mike West is here to help make your trip more fun and safer.

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'Force of nature': BC environmentalist Gwen Barlee, 54, mourned
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Friends, family, politicians and environmentalists across B.C. are mourning the death of Gwen Barlee. Saddened beyond words to hear of the passing of environmental activist and strategic leader @GwenBarlee - too young too soon @wildernews.and more »

'She grew up in the Okanagan, surrounded by the love of nature and the understanding she had a right to say what she believed and to act on what she believed,' says Wilderness Committee colleague.

Many of the tens-of-thousands of sandbags will contain contaminated material and so safe handling and disposal is critical.

As the City of Vancouver continues to grapple with the overdose crisis, the city reports five people died on the week of June 12 alone.

A huge blaze broke out last night in Kerrisdale, destroying several businesses. Jordan Armstrong has an update on the fire investigation at Maple and 41st.

A stubborn fire that broke out yesterday afternoon in a strip of commercial buildings in Kerrisdale flared up once again on Friday morning.

The casually dressed ambassadors have training to help them recognize and defuse aggressive behaviour.

"It is clear that Mr. Lynch has instilled a great deal of fear in victims and they continue to be very fearful for their safety."

Port Alberni RCMP are continuing to search for 49 year-old Shelly Jean Hofmann a year after her disappearance.

BC Ferries has cancelled some sailings between Tsawwassen and the Gulf Islands on Friday due to mechanical problems with one of the vessels.

Coquitlam RCMP are on scene and say a "suspicious device" has been found but are releasing few other details at this time.

Coquitlam RCMP were called Friday morning after a "suspicious device" was found.

Former Liberal Cabinet Minister Bill Bennett urges fiscal conservatives not to desert the Christy Clark Liberals

Vancouver has been rated the most expensive city in Canada, according to a new survey. But it's still relatively affordable compared to the rest of the world.

The Abbotsford School District is recommending improving lockdown and emergency procedures in a review sparked by the stabbing death of 13-year-old Letisha Reimer.

Deborah Douez wants to file a class-action lawsuit against the social media giant over a now-defunct advertising format, which allegedly used her name and profile photo in ads endorsing a company for which she had pressed the "Like" button.

Vancouver is pushing pause on a plan to close the doors of Granville Street bars one hour earlier.

With marijuana legalization one year away, some Canadian licensed producers say it's time to talk about its environmental footprint. Dan Sutton of Tantalus Labs tells us how his company is working to make the weed industry greener.

After a winter of snow and rain, the first heat wave of summer is coming this weekend.

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Supreme Court says woman can sue Facebook in BC courts
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A woman who wants to sue Facebook over its use of "sponsored stories" can pursue her case in British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday. Deborah Douez wants to file a class-action lawsuit against the social media giant over a ...and more »

BC Ferries' Queen of Nanaimo has cancelled all sailings Friday from Tsawwassen to the Southern Gulf Islands due to a mechanical issue.

The Supreme Court of Canada says a woman who wants to sue Facebook over its use of "sponsored stories" can pursue her case in British Columbia.

It’s going to get hot across Southern B.C. this weekend – the first official weekend of summer. Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga takes a closer look at the forecast.

A heat wave expected for Metro Vancouver this weekend has prompted a special weather statement from Environment Canada.

The Liberal government of Premier Christy Clark could fall next Thursday.

If you're going to use pot, you probably shouldn't smoke it. That's just one tip from experts who have examined the scientific research and come up with 10 new guidelines for lowering the risks from cannabis use.

Even in the crazy Vancouver housing market, a new development on Joyce Street is raising concern about rising home prices.

No one has been injured in a three-alarm fire in Kerrisdale Thursday night.

No one has been injured in a three-alarm fire in Kerrisdale Thursday night.

No one has been injured in a three-alarm fire in Kerrisdale Thursday night.

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Overnight blaze in Kerrisdale destroys several businesses - British ...
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A large fire has destroyed several businesses near a busy intersection in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood.and more »

"It's crazy!", the 22-year-old said. "I didn't realize how easy it is to drown."

A simple step onto the wrong rock landed a Kelowna woman into icy rapids earlier this month. She was rescued and it was caught on tape. But that video then thrust the woman into the scalding hot water of social media. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.

A large fire is burning near a busy intersection in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood.

A large fire has destroyed several businesses near a busy intersection in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood.

A large fire has destroyed several businesses near a busy intersection in Vancouver's Kerrisdale neighbourhood.

Dr. Adrian Watson posted the video on Facebook after he saved a seven-week-old Shih Tzu from overdosing.

The report into the deadly incident makes 31 recommendations on school security and safety.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Thursday, June 22, 2017.

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Hot Air's Hot Picks for the Vancouver 2017 Jazz Fest
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From concert halls to clubs to city parks, the TD Vancouver International Jazz Festival features more than 300 performances over 11 days. Hot Air host Margaret Gallagher shines a spotlight on some hot tickets and cool free shows. Seu Jorge, June 22 ...

Ten shows to see at this Vancouver International Jazz Festival, from cool free concerts to hot tickets