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The westbound lanes on Highway 1 near Cypress Bowl Road leading to Horseshoe Bay are reopening after they were closed due to a "serious collision."

The highway is closed after the ramp to 21st Avenue in West Vancouver because of the collision.

The Thompson-Nicola Regional District has lifted an evacuation order for 309 properties in the area, but an alert remains in place.

Just over a decade ago, Timothy Dyck was an aspiring blacksmith who could be found hanging out at metal shops and construction sites looking for materials. Now he owns his own workshop and spends his days doing what he's loved since age 13.

Jaymie Matthews, an astronomy professor at the University of British Columbia, says the maximum eclipse will be seen from Metro Vancouver at 10:21 a.m.

Officers found the cash while they were searching one of the vehicles for a weapon.

Pitcher Reid Hefflick struck out seven batters, hit a homer, and drove in three runs to help lift Canada to a 7-3 win over Venezuela on Sunday at the Little League World Series.

With summer inching to a close, there's a very narrow window to plant cauliflower, cabbages, says Brian Minter

The person died after being found unresponsive on Sunday morning.

It is separate from the 202-hectare, interface Harrison Lake wildfire that's been burning since July.

It is separate from the 202-hectare, interface Harrison Lake wildfire that's been burning since July.

A robot prototype designed by a Vancouver-based robotics firm and researchers is designed to provide extra help to a Richmond, B.C. group home's staff.

IHIT has been called to investigate a suspicious death in Surrey on Sunday morning.

Jerry Lewis, the rubber-faced comedian and director whose fundraising telethons became as famous as his hit movies, has died. He was 91.

Fire crews are battling a blaze that sparked Saturday night on the east side of Harrison Lake.

The BC Wildfire Service says the winds arrived in the province on Friday as forecast but weren't as strong as feared.

"The Coal Miner's Daughter" was first "discovered" in a backyard chicken coop in Southeast Vancouver.

Sun, Aug 20: Registered Dietician Desiree Nielsen looks at several different types of oils used for cooking and dressings. She explains their nutritional properties and which varieties are better suited for salads or frying.

Sun, Aug 20: Family entertainers Bobs and Lolo show off their new app, Run Salmon Run, aimed at helping teach children about the lifecycle of salmon. They also perform the song that inspired the app.

Betty Hung, owner of Beaucoup Bakery, shares a recipes for raspberry pink peppercorn financiers.

The Vancouver-based father and son cobbler duo recently won gold and bronze respectively at a major North American shoe-repair competition.

As the province extends a state of emergency regarding the wildfire crisis, up to 40 per cent of firefighting crews could soon be gone.

On Sunday, property owners in the Loon Lake area of B.C. will be able to return to their community after an evacuation order went into effect on July 14.

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Protest against far-right rally draws thousands in Vancouver
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Around 4,000 people showed up at Vancouver City Hall to protest against a far-right rally on Saturday afternoon. Tensions rose briefly as protesters from opposing sides began yelling at each other, but Vancouver police quickly escorted several far ...and more »

VANCOUVER – Whitecaps head coach Carl Robinson envisioned nights like Saturday when he signed Fredy Montero and Yordy Reyna over the winter. It just took longer than expected to get Vancouver’s dynamic duo clicking together on the same field. Montero cooly slotted home a penalty in the first half before Reyna struck with a stunning...

The fair runs from August 19 to September 4 and features new attractions for Canada's 150th anniversary.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Saturday, August 19, 2017.

An estimated 4,000 people emerged outside Vancouver City Hall to counter anti-Islam and anti-immigration protest, making it known racism isn’t welcome here. Catherine Urquhart reports.

A man from White Rock has been identified as the Canadian killed in Spain’s terror attack on Thursday, when a van rammed into tourists in Barcelona. Ian Wilson was the father of a Vancouver Police Officer. Jill Bennett reports.

A mother’s agonizing wait for justice will finally be over starting next month. Six years ago, her 28-year-old son was killed at a Christmas party in Surrey. An annual memorial fundraiser was held for Bradley McPherson today, just weeks before the man charged with his murder faces trial. Aaron McArthur reports.

The Saturday, August 19, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

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It was billed as two rallies opposing one another, one by groups known to anti-immigration and anti-Muslim. The other, a counter protest by anti-racism coalitions.

A summer tradition in Vancouver is back. The 107th annual Fair at the PNE opened today. There are always new attractions to enjoy. Our Squire Barnes found out what it takes to run a successful fair.

Historical accounts of the gold rush along the Fraser river don't always include the disease and violence wrought by those in the pursuit of riches, but a new carving on display in Hope, B.C. aims to keep one nearly forgotten tragedy on the books.

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