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Desperate for relief from unbearable pain following knee surgery, Lorna Bird says she was forced to buy drugs from the Downtown Eastside streets.

The Sooke Hills Wilderness Trail connects Greater Victoria with the Cowichan Valley, filling the gap in the Great Trail on southern Vancouver Island.

Canada's softwood lumber industry is bracing for a second wave of U.S. duties expected to come Monday that could put further pressure on producers, particularly smaller ones, to cut jobs.

Montreal-based artists Christine Jensen returns to the West Coast on tour with collaborator and sister, Ingrid Jensen.

Realtor Steve Saretsky says new data shows a growing percentage of Vancouver condos are being flipped by speculators.

It's been said that Canadians are not brash about their patriotism, but you wouldn't know it from the variety of merchandise, big and small, being snapped up in advance of Canada's 150th birthday July 1.

Five people were taken to hospital with minor injuries early Sunday morning after a collision that that sent a car crashing into a house.

Sun, Jun 25: We wrap up B.C. seafood month with CinCin Executive Chef Andrew Richardson. He makes a salmon dish featured in his CinCin Wood Fired Cucina cookbook, showing Samantha Falk and Squire Barnes how to fillet a fish.

Sun, Jun 25: Team Canada is hoping to impress a hometown crowd upon its return to the Bob Law Memorial Challenge, which brings together top fastpitch softball teams from around the world.

Sun, Jun 25: Travel consultant Claire Newell explains the precautions you should take before taking a trip. She also answers viewer questions about bidding for airline upgrades and purchasing rental car insurance in Europe.

Many employers hire exclusively by online job application systems which means it's more important than ever to know how to leverage keywords and tricks to make your resume stand out.

Media and the public in the region will have to wait for the 'official word' on emergencies, when first responders in the Lower Mainland move to a new digitally-encrypted radio system.

Media and the public in the region will have to wait for the 'official word' on emergencies, when first responders in the Lower Mainland move to a new digitally-encrypted radio system.

Todd Hooge, 47, is a new dad with a thriving Victoria tech-firm, but the recent death of a friend got him planning ahead for his own death, to protect his partner from being left with gut-wrenching decisions.

After six years of wishing she looked better below the belt, Alyssa recently shelled out $4,200 to have part of her labia removed. Labiaplasty is one of the fastest-growing cosmetic procedures in Canada and the U.S.

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Road closures for the Scotiabank Vancouver half marathon
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Road closures will be in effect in Vancouver Sunday morning as thousands of runners participate in the Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon. The event, which also includes a 5-kilometre course, is expected to draw more than 6,500 racers. The 21-kilometre ...and more »

The event is expected to draw more than 6,500 racers.

The Edmonton Eskimos kept a play in their back pocket all night, waiting for the right time.

It took six hours by bus, three by boat and a last stretch on foot wading through waist-high water to reach the Malaysian refugee camp where Canadian immigration officials interviewed some of the 70,000 Vietnamese refugees who were brought to Canada in 1979. Two former visa officers reflect on the physically and emotionally gruelling diplomatic adventure.

The Vancouver Whitecaps played Minnesota United to a 2-2 draw Saturday.

Have you seen Shayla Young? Abbotsford Police need help finding her.

Sean Whyte kicked a nine-yard field goal with no time left on the clock as the Edmonton Eskimos defeated the B.C. Lions 30-27 on Saturday in the opener to the CFL season for both clubs.

Canuck the Crow has made headlines for some of his quirky antics, but the bird is allegedly facing threats to his safety after he attacked a mail carrier.

Francisco Calvo and Jerome Thiesson scored second-half goals and Minnesota United rallied for a 2-2 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

Francisco Calvo and Jerome Thiesson scored second-half goals and Minnesota United rallied for a 2-2 draw with the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

Justice Palbinder Kaur Shergill will be a judge at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Saturday, June 24, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

The Saturday, June 24, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Sat, Jun 24: You may be familiar with Canuck the Crow. The bird had made lots of headlines in the past including riding on the skytrain. But now some are threatening to harm the crow after it attacked a mail carrier. Julia Foy has the story.

Sat, Jun 24: Every BC community has been affected by the devastating impact of the opioid crisis. Today, a memorial was held in Nanaimo to remember those who have lost their lives to a drug crisis spiraling out of control. Kristen Robinson reports

Sat, Jun 24: With soaring temperatures this weekend people have spent their Saturday either soaking up the sunshine or finding it just too hot to handle. The Fraser Valley is facing the possibility of record breaking heat. Jill Bennett reports.

Sat, Jun 24: The B.C. woman who was killed in a terrorist attack in London was remembered today in her hometown of Castlegar. A celebration of life was held for Christine Archibald this afternoon. She was one of eight people who died after a van plowed into pedestrians on London Bridge.

The Strathcona Business Improvement Association wants to improve health, environment and economy of area and is offering a summer series of events to do that.

Summer is here, and it’s bringing with it record temperatures across the Lower Mainland.

The fire was first reported around 1:30 p.m. and is estimated to cover less than half a hectare.

Frederick Lee of Kamloops died a century ago in battle during the First World War but his story is only just being told now.

The primary E. coli contamination is discharge of untreated sewage waste from marinas and recreational vessels according to City of Vancouver and Park Board officials.

After a long, snowy winter, Vancouverites took to social media on Saturday, basking in the first real heat wave of the summer.

Both North Shore Rescue and Coqutilam Search and Rescue were activated Saturday, as the warm weather draws crowds to the trails.

The union representing BC Teachers is welcoming the prospect of a Royal Commission on Education.

The City of Vancouver says its first responders are attending to an increasing number of calls linked to deaths or overdoses caused by illicit drugs.

Chef David Robertson teaches Gloria Macarenko how to make venison carpaccio, slamon gravlax and other simple but exciting dishes using quintessential Canadian ingredients.

Saanich Police are looking for a man in connection with a pair of similar sex assaults in the Gordon Head area.