British Columbia news

Sat, Sep 2: Gardenworks expert Peter Fitzmaurice shows how to create a hanging garden masterpiece.

Canadian tight end Adam Zaruba was cut from the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday as part of the team finalizing its 53-man roster.

Sat, Sep 2: Kelly Ann Woods from Gillespie’s Fine Spirits shows Lynn Colliar and Jay Janower how to flex their muddling skills using fresh ingredients from the farmer’s market.

Sat, Sep 2: Chef Erik Heck from WildTale Coastal Grill shows off his decadent lobster gnocchi recipe.

Sat, Sep 2: From laptops to head phones, Christine Tam from Best Buy Canada shows off some of the must-have items for students heading back to school this September.

Andy Cañete uses humour and warmth in his storytelling about his life in Vancouver after being born in Chile. His plays and routines encourage audiences to think about their own identity and the silly side of what all humans have in common.

Hundreds of properties have been evacuated, a popular campground has been emptied and a historic townsite full of wooden heritage buildings is on alert as two wildfires continue to grow near Cranbrook, B.C.

Vancouver police are investigating a possible drug lab in a downtown apartment building on Saturday morning.

One official said he wouldn't be surprised if wildfires that have chewed through more than 10,600 square kilometres of woodland aren't fully out until 2018.

Chef Jefferson Alvarez, co-owner of the restaurant Cacao in Kitsilano, is helping fund a soup kitchen at a children's hospital in Caracas, Venezuela.

Anyone who bought ready-to-go pineapple cups from the Western Family brand recently are being advised by Alberta Health Services to check the date of production after the hepatitus A virus was found in a sample produced Aug. 12.

Fifteen young people from the Moricetown band, near Smithers B.C., spent four months fundraising to pay for a day of flight lessons.

The B.C. Centre for Disease Control is warning consumers that a type of pineapple chunks sold in ready-to-go cups may be contaminated with the Hepatitis A virus.

Police in West Kelowna say the death of a man whose body was discovered inside a vehicle Friday night is now being considered a homicide.

Police in West Kelowna are investigating the suspicious death of a man whose body was discovered inside a vehicle Friday night.

SFU remains confident its NCAA experiment will get back on track.

The province of British Columbia is asking all water users to reduce consumption voluntarily but said it will exercise its powers if necessary to protect ecosystems.

The province of British Columbia is asking all water users to reduce their consumption voluntarily but said it will exercise its powers if necessary to protect ecosystems in the Lower Fraser region.

Many new teachers in B.C. have long faced years of substitute teaching before being offered permanent positions. But the new glut of jobs has resulted in an uptick in interest in what has long been seen as a demanding but satisfying career.

Many new teachers in B.C. have long faced years of substitute teaching before being offered permanent positions. But the new glut of jobs has resulted in an uptick in interest in what has long been seen as a demanding but satisfying career.

While the word 'overdose' is widely accepted in the medical community, it's not actually technically accurate. So are drug users overdosing or are they being poisoned? It could be time to change our language.

Some Liberal MPs are growing skittish as small business owners mobilize to oppose their government's plans to change the tax regime. They are telling Finance Minister Bill Morneau that his proposals need a tweak to stave off an electoral backlash.

Four people have been killed by gun violence since Tuesday. Catherine Urquhart has more.

At least one person is dead and neighbours tell Global News they heard gunshots Friday night.

At least one person is dead and neighbours tell Global News they heard gunshots Friday night.

At least one person is dead and neighbours tell Global News they heard gunshots Friday night.

"I just want to know what you did, it shouldn't be a big secret."

But the BC Wildfire Service was ready for this.

The B.C. government is pouring an extra $6 million to cover dental care costs, glasses and hearing aids for low-income kids.

Premier John Horgan says British Columbia has waived tuition at all 25 of its post-secondary institutions for former youth in care to give them a chance to succeed.

It took two-and-a-half hours of work, but marine mammal rescuers were elated this week after freeing a young humpback whale tangled in fishing gear off the B.C. coast.

"This could be you tomorrow."

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, September 1, 2017.

The Friday, September 1, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

For more than two years, Prince George residents have been trying to save their local roller rink from rising real estate values. Now, a long-time user has stepped in to try and restore the Roll-A-Dome to its former glory.

A rural internet provider refused to let a man out of his contract after his Pressy Lake house burned down in the B.C. wildfire — and later claimed he owed $500 in damaged equipment.

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

Residents of Pressy Lake, which lost dozens of homes to the Elephant Hill fire, say the regional district has given them little information. Nadia Stewart reports.

For many people, retirement dreams are all about relaxation, travel and maybe spoiling grandchildren. But Neetu Garcha has the story of a Prince Rupert couple who work tirelessly to care for wild animals who need help.

The father of 22-year-old Chelsey Gauthier, whose body was found in Chilliwack, speaks exclusively to Global News about what he says ruined his daughter’s life: marijuana. Rumina Daya has the story.

Police confirm that the young men involved in last nights shooting in Abbotsford are linked to other recent gang violence in the Lower Mainland.

As we head into another scorching weekend, it’s no surprise that this summer is shaping up to be one of the driest ever. Jennifer Palma reports on some of the challenges it’s created.

A man and a woman shot this morning in Langley are the third and fourth people to die in gun violence in Metro Vancouver since Tuesday. Jill Bennett reports.

The Vancouver Park Board has decided to keep New Brighton and Second Beach outdoor pools open until mid-September after a record number of visitors and sunshine in the forecast.

If you're going on a road trip over the long weekend, you may want to wait to fill up your car before hitting the road.

The Eastside Pharmacy had been taken off the provincial coverage program during a legal dispute with the province over more than $1 million worth of allegedly invalid claims.

Jose Figueroa, the B.C. man who took refuge in a Langley church for two years, says he’s still fighting to clear his name of unfounded terrorism allegations. Figueroa’s deportation order was dropped two in December 2015 after federal immigration reversed its decision to send him back to El Salvador.

A rare comic book featuring Spiderman’s first print appearance is up for sale. Gareth Gaudin, owner of Victoria’s ‘Legends Comics & Books’ explains why it could fetch up to $1 million at auction.

With hot temperatures and extra dry conditions, Metro Vancouver is warning people using the regional park system to be vigilant about fire safety this long weekend.

A wildfire burning on the St. Mary's Reserve, about 14 kilometres northeast of Cranbrook, forced the cancellations of all flights at a nearby airport on Friday.