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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in B.C.'s Kootenay region on Saturday to attend a fundraiser for those affected by wildfires raging across the province. He's asking Canadians to donate to the Canadian Red Cross.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was in B.C.'s Columbia region on Saturday to attend a fundraiser for those affected by wildfires raging across the province.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in B.C.'s Kootenay region on Saturday to attend a fundraiser for those affected by wildfires raging across the province.

Things are slowly returning to normal in some communities in southern British Columbia where the threat of wildfire has been keeping residents on edge for weeks.

Things are slowly returning to normal in some communities in southern British Columbia where the threat of wildfire has been keeping residents on edge for weeks.

Wildfires in B.C. this year have burned through the most territory of any year since 1961 and the summer is far from over.

Report scoring tech talent in North America says Vancouver provides the best value for quality versus cost, citing the low Canadian dollar as a large factor.

A Port Coquitlam veterinary hospital is hoping a sad Facebook post, showing the covered body of a dog that died after being left in a hot car on Friday, will serve as a reminder to pet owners.

Jason Beck, a curator at the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame, knew he had found something special when Joanne Johnson recently presented him with a baseball bat dating back to 1885.

Carol Reid reflects on the emotional impact of the Summer of Love and how it has shaped her as she's aged and lived in Vancouver these last 50 years.

The Celebration of Light will lead to a number of road closures.

Nancy Timbrell-Muckle's dad Robert Timbrell is credited with saving 900 men when he participated in the World War II Dunkirk rescue operation as a 20-year-old sailor.

Sat, Jul 29: Delicious cuisine and recipes cooked up on the Saturday Morning News. Potato salad is a summertime staple. Peckinpah BBQ’s Executive Chef Jesse Jobin shows Lynn Colliar and Shanel Pratap how to make his version, which includes a special ingredient: smoked potatoes.

Sat, Jul 29: Tequila culture is growing in Canada. Darryl Lamb from Legacy Liquor Store shows off some of his favourite varieties.

Sat, Jul 29: Top gardening tips from the folks at Gardenworks. Gardening expert Leanne Johnson from GardenWorks shows Yvonne Schalle how to make stepping stones, using hand mixed cement and large leafs.

Sat, Jul 29: Ian Robertson recently broke his own record, completing 17 climbs on the Grouse Grind in 19 hours. Now he’s shifting his focus to another physical feat: the Red Bull 400 challenge in Whistler.

Sat, Jul 29: In the market for a new grill? In Open House, Kaitlyn Herbst explains what you need to look for before investing in a barbeque.

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Fires compound losses of harvestable timber in BC's Interior
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Williams Lake residents are trickling back into town, but, until the smoke clears, the extent of the damage this season's fires have wrought on British Columbia's forestry sector won't be clear. Major forestry-based employers in the Interior have been ...

Just as recovery efforts following the pine beetle epidemic have wrapped up, the province is facing major wildfires that threaten to burn through what experts say is a dwindling supply of valuable timber stands in the province's Interior.

This week, B.C.’s acting privacy commissioner delivered a legal blow to a controversial Surrey vigilante group that lures, then captures videos of people it claims are pedophiles, posting ambushes online in a bid to shame them.

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'I feel numb': Marrisa Shen's brother speaks about her death
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When Marrisa Shen left her Burnaby, B.C., home on July 18, it was nothing out of the ordinary. According to her family, on sunny days the 13-year-old liked to go for walks in Burnaby's Central Park and listen to music. 'I can't believe she's really ...

A B.C. family can't believe they were reunited with their "miracle" cat, Ivy, which went missing when 100 Mile House was evacuated.

"Keeping cool in some circumstances can be life and death."

It seems unlikely that time will smooth over the large divide between former B.C. premier Christy Clark's fans and her detractors.

Sat, Jul 29: An American teenager has died following an incident at Lynn Canyon park this afternoon.

North Vancouver RCMP say the teen was swimming with friends in Lynn Canyon waters when the current pulled him under.

The BC SPCA said it can take as little as 10 minutes for a pet to overheat and die in a vehicle.

Fri, Jul 28: Concert goers packed Rogers arena tonight to see Ed Sheeran, and tomorrow the Celebration of Light will attract tens of thousands. Add in a couple of cruise ship dockings, and it’s going to be tough to get around. Jennifer Palma reports.

The dog was overheated, with a temperature of about 35.6 degrees, according to the SPCA.

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Mike Reilly ran in a pair of touchdowns and passed for two more as the Edmonton Eskimos took sole possession of first place in the CFL with a 37-26 victory over the B.C. Lions on Friday.

Fri, Jul 28: For Williams Lake residents, going home means returning to a city of closed businesses and charred reminders of why they left. Neetu Garcha has more.

Fri, Jul 28: For Williams Lake residents, going home means returning to a city of closed businesses and charred reminders of why they left. Neetu Garcha has more.

WestJet says it is working with police in Calgary and the RCMP cybercrime unit after some member's profile data was disclosed online.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, July 28, 2017.

Fri, Jul 28: A 16-year-old American boy has been confirmed dead after he was rescued from Twin Falls in North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon.

Officials are aghast that some people are still ignoring campfire restrictions in British Columbia as wildfires fuelled by hot, dry and gusty conditions continue to plague the province.

Fri, Jul 28: A teens condition isn’t known after he was reportedly found unconscious, face down in the waters of Twin Falls, a popular swimming and picnic area in North Vancouver’s Lynn Canyon.

Many lives have been lost in the area.

Many lives have been lost in the area.

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Fri, Jul 28: A smoking foundation is all that’s left of a Monte Lake family’s dream home amid wildfires that have ravaged the province. It was the only home that burned on their street. Nadia Stewart reports.

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Fri, Jul 28: The popular Grouse Grind hiking trail is now part of the Grouse Mountain Regional Park. That could mean improved signage and maintenance. Catherine Urquhart reports.

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Fri, Jul 28: For Williams Lake residents, going home means returning to a city of closed businesses and charred reminders of why they left. Neetu Garcha has more.

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Fri, Jul 28: The cost of rebuilding is up by about $5,000 per home, all because of the price of plywood. Ted Chernecki reports.

Zosia Ettenberg says an app currently being piloted in Langley B.C., relieves her frustrations as a wheelchair user who needs assistance to refuel her vehicle.

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