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With costs mounting, the centre will now only be open for four hours on weekdays and will be closed on weekends

To the cheers of her supporters, Jean Swanson announced Tuesday she’s running for city council, saying she wants to bring a political revolution to Vancouver city hall.

The RCMP is now probing what sparked one of B.C.’s biggest wildfires, as officials prepare more resources on the ground for an expected heatwave. Smoke and warm temperatures are also having an impact on people in Vancouver. As Reid Fiest reports, officials in Alberta are also trying to reduce the risk of a fire.

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How a smallpox epidemic forged modern British Columbia
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After two recent and major disruptions during peak travel times, B.C. Ferries has announced it is fast tracking the launch of the new Salish Raven on the Tsawwassen—Southern Gulf Islands route.

Meteorologist Mark Madryga gets face to face with the tower cam spider nicknamed ‘Charlotte’ by the Morning News crew.

When a baseball player walks up the the plate to bat their brainwaves can predict performance, according to a new University of Victoria study.

Firefighters from United States and Mexico have been engaged to assist the B.C. Wildfire Service.

Darren Ell explains how he is keeping road crews hydrated and healthy during the heat wave on B.C.’s south coast.

All three North Shore municipalities put a similar ban in place two weeks ago.

The premier’s office says Wilson has been paid $550,000 since 2013.

Seven-year-old Sunny is a maltese poodle cross with no teeth and requires a soft food diet. You can meet him at the Vancouver SPCA.

Registered Dietitian Diana Steele looks at the health benefits of watermelon, including its high water content.

Former Liberal leader Gordon Wilson has been let go from his post as the province's LNG advocate. He was first appointed in October 2013.

A Mountie has been charged following a collision with a motorcycle near Vernon, B.C.

The sunshine we’ve been enjoying on the south coast is about to take a turn and not necessarily for the better. It’s going to get hot — very hot. And as Geoff Hastings reports, we’re all being encouraged to be cautious.

People in Whistler, Sunshine Coast and Howe Sound are advised to take it easy this week when it comes to strenuous outdoor activities.

The humpback, named KC, was well known to marine researchers because of a previous injury from a boat strike.

The Criminal Justice Branch says Cst. Megan Valenta faces one count of driving without due care and attention.

Tue, Aug 1: An air quality advisory has been issued as parts of southern B.C. are blanketed in thick smoke from wildfires burning in the province.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he's looking forward to working with Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson on expanding transit infrastructure, improving housing affordability and tackling the deadly opioid crisis.

Hardy, named in honour of the place he was rescued, marked another milestone in his young life.

Tue, Aug 1: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson on their upcoming discussions involving public transit, the opioid crisis and affordable housing, all issues that will involve municipal, provincial and federal governments

CBC News senior correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, Power & Politics host Rosemary Barton, Vancouver local news host Andrew Chang, and News Network anchor Ian Hanomansing will share anchor duties when the flagship newscast relaunches in November.

An Edmonton man who falsely claimed to be a member of the Catholic clergy faces sexual assault and child pornography charges in the alleged sexual exploitation of two teenage boys.

Justin Trudeau is encouraging people to give cash to the Red Cross to help British Columbians affected by the devastating wildfires but says Ottawa won’t match donations.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he "regrets" comments he made about Senator Patrick Brazeau in a recent interview with Rolling Stone magazine. Indigenous activists have accused Justin Trudeau of using hurtful stereotypes in describing the Indigenous senator.

Indigenous advocates denounced Trudeau's comments in the U.S. magazine's August issue where he referred to Brazeau as "the scrappy tough-guy senator from an Indigenous community."

Fire officials were hoping for a reprieve but as temperatures are set to soar, it doesn't look like that's coming.

An air quality advisory is in effect in Metro Vancouver because of smoke and "fine particulate matter" blown in from forest fires hundreds of kilometres away.

The owner of a five-foot-long boa constrictor is asking people in Surrey's Fleetwood neighbourhood to be on the lookout for the missing snake.

Environment Canada is encouraging people to keep cool and drink lots of water as British Columbia's south coast braces for a heat wave, while smoke from wildfires has prompted a separate air-quality advisory for Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

Vancouver-Quilchena MLA Andrew Wilkinson says party needs to ‘regroup’ after losing power, leader.

Speaking on Global BC’s Morning Show Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he doesn’t think differences over pipeline construction will derail his working relationship with B.C.’s new premier.

Speaking on Global BC’s Morning Show Tuesday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau explained why the federal government would not make a direct monetary contribution to victims of the B.C. wildfires.

One day after visiting the B.C. wildfire zone Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appeared at CBC Vancouver and meet Mayor Gregor Robertson later in the day.

The CBC will announce details today of its flagship news program The National, including who will host the show.

Housing affordability is 'a tough nut to crack.'

Video posted online shows smoke rising over the village of Clinton, B.C. just before residents were ordered to evacuate July 30 due to the Elephant Hill wildfire.

Mon, Jul 31: In a new twist on an old scam, ‘notice to appear in court’ emails are appearing in some in boxes but as Anne Drewa reports, if you click on the links your personal information could be at risk.

Mon, Jul 31: Days after she stunned her party by abruptly resigning as the leader of the BC Liberals, Christy Clark told the media she’s done with public life but not before sitting down with Keith Baldrey to explain her decision to leave politics.

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Mon, Jul 31: Temperatures will push 40 degrees in the central and southern interior raising more concerns about the province’s raging wildfire season. Aaron McArthur reports.

Mon, Jul 31: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau got a first glimpse at B.C.’s wildfire crisis as he visited Williams Lake Monday and got an aerial tour of the fire damage in neighbouring communities. Nadia Stewart reports.

The Monday, July 31, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Mon, Jul 31: Temperatures are expected to soar into the mid- to upper-30s smashing records across Southern B.C. this week and as John Hua reports, the special weather statement comes with health warnings.

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Wildfire prompts evacuation alert in East Kootenay region
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An evacuation alert has been issued to 51 properties in the Island Pond area in B.C.'s East Kootenay region due to a wildfire burning nearby. The wildfire broke out 12 kilometres south of Canal Flats on Sunday after a tree fell onto a power line. As of ...

An evacuation alert has been issued to 51 properties in the Island Pond area in B.C.'s East Kootenay region due to a wildfire burning nearby.

Bran is a 15-year-old shepherd cross that is recovering from a drug overdose. “He had marijuana and cocaine in his system,” owner Will Cooper said. “We were completely stunned.” On Friday, Cooper and his wife took Bran and their other dog to Surrey’s Tynehead Park, a popular spot with dogs and their owners. “Bran got...

LGBTQ activist David Myers recalls Vancouver's very first Pride Parade.