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Thanksgiving sweet potatoes with attitude
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Caren McSherry has some tips for preparing side dishes with attitude: make the starters exciting and the salads interesting. "You gotta cook with your sexy," laughed McSherry in an interview with Gloria Macarenko of Our Vancouver. McSherry owns Gourmet ...

Caron McSherry's seventh book is out just in time for Thanksgiving meal planners. She urges cooks of all types to put new zest into the side dishes they present.

Taxpayers are footing the bill to fly sheriffs around British Columbia as the province grapples with a chronic shortage of the courtroom staff and frustrated judges speak out about delayed and stayed cases.

An occupied vehicle and a nearby home were hit with bullets, but no one was injured.

Jeremy Hunka of the Union Gospel Mission sits down with Jennifer Palma on BC1 to talk about how the group manages to feed 3,000 people Thanksgiving dinner…and how it’s the least they can do for those in need.

Reservoirs are at 46 per cent, within the normal range but lower than the previous two years.

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Foodie guide to four new restaurants at Parq Vancouver
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The new Parq Vancouver complex opened a week ago and already has a reputation as a budding entertainment destination with two hotels, a casino and numerous restaurants and bars. On the Coast food columnist Gail Johnson went beyond the gaming ...

On the Coast food columnist Gail Johnson goes beyond the gaming and gambling to focus on the food.

'This man loves his pumpkins,' says friend of gardener.

The suspect vehicle crashed at 200th Street and 68th Avenue, leading to a police chase on foot involving a K-9 unit that ended in a wooded area.

The altercation happened near Granville and Nelson Streets just before 3:30 a.m.

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Your brain distracted: what happens behind the wheel - British ...
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Vancouver police handed out nearly 2,000 tickets last month to people using an electronic device while driving, despite a warning from ICBC that distracted ...and more »

Dr. Linda Hill, a clinical professor at University of California San Diego School of Medicine, researches driving safety issues and explained why cellphones are much more distracting than, for example, the radio or a passenger.

Ask A Dental Expert – Dr. Bruce Ward of the BC Dental Association with information on mouth guards and other dental advice.

Ask A Dental Expert – Dr. Bruce Ward of the BC Dental Association with information on mouth guards and other dental advice.

A look at the week of entertainment news with Dana Gee. It includes a cheesy pitch from Nicholas Cage and a funny moment between Harrison Ford and Ryan Gosling.

Caren McSherry of Gourmet Warehouse shows us how to make fried halloumi with butternut squash

It's believed the victim was stabbed by the suspect, a 30-year-old male, after getting into a heated argument during the party.

Similar to organic farming and the push to preserve heritage seeds, the "slow fish" movement supports sustainable seafood. The Chef's Table Society's annual event brings people seeking ways to encourage the eating of local and maybe lessor known species. Guests get to learn as they eat fine food.

A metal pole impaled the vehicle during the crash, narrowly missing the driver and two children who were in the car with her.

After years of playoff success, the team has struggled to draw fans due to lacklustre performance and pricey tickets.

The intervals in which this discussion happens in British Columbia are shortening, and will continue to shorten.

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Is BC ready for the coming electric vehicle revolution?
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Two of the world's largest auto manufacturers — Ford and General Motors (GM) — made headlines this week by announcing a significant widening of their electric offerings in the near future, seen by many as emblematic as a broader industry move away ...

While electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular in urban centres like Vancouver and Victoria, much of rural B.C. still has concerns.

The Vancouver Canucks are off to a good start, opening its 2017-18 season with a win.

Laid-off Sears Canada workers say the hardship fund set up to help them is pointless because any payout counts as income and is deducted from their employment insurance benefits.

Bo Horvat scored twice and Jacob Markstrom settled down to make 33 saves after allowing a goal on the game's first shot as the Vancouver Canucks defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday night.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Saturday, October 7, 2017.

Daniel Royer, Bradley Wright-Phillips and Felipe scored and the New York Red Bulls clinched the final Eastern Conference playoff spot with a 3-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday night.

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It was meant to be a simple hike with dogs, but turned into a major rescue. As Jill Bennett reports, the case is yet another reminder to be prepared before heading into the backcountry.

Female driver has pled guilty in the death of 22 year old Evan Archibald who was killed two years ago while waiting at a bus stop. His family says the punishment is a slap in the face. Kristen Robinson reports.

Friends honoured the memory of Jordan McIldoon, who loved diesel trucks and motorcycles, with a memorial ride. The 23 year old from Maple Ridge was killed in last Sunday’s mass shooting.

One person has been killed and many drivers were stuck in long delays after two major crashes on BC roads in less than 24 hours. Geoff Hastings reports.

Trevor Harris threw three touchdown passes and the Ottawa Redblacks overcame a 19-point deficit in the second half to defeat the B.C. Lions 30-25 on Saturday.

Many of us wouldn’t think of Thanksgiving dinner without cranberry sauce, but this summer’s record dry weather is having an impact on the local cranberry harvest. John Hua explains.

Police say on Friday a man threatened Bank of Montreal staff with a weapon before leaving with cash.

The BC Lions lost at home to the Ottawa Redblacks.

Officers say man was in a state of crisis, but negotiations ended peacefully.

The B.C. Parents of Special Needs Children organized a conference in Richmond to help parents share their stories, navigate the system and advocate for their children.

The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls is losing two more staffers.

Founding members Neil Osborne and Brad Merritt reflect on year of successes as they play their favourite venue in Vancouver, the Commodore Ballroom.

The leader of B.C.'s Green Party moved to ban foreign buyers from purchasing big chunks of agricultural land earlier this week — a good step, according to locals, but not enough.

The female driver, who was 17 years old at the time of the crash, plead guilty to driving without due care and attention and was fined $750.

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Moose hunt closed in Cariboo areas following wildfires - British ...
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Parts of the Cariboo will be closed to moose hunting this season after the area was ravaged by wildfire this summer.and more »

Parts of the Cariboo will be closed to moose hunting this season after the area was ravaged by wildfire this summer.

Vancouver Whitecaps lose to the New York Red Bulls.

Over the course of the standoff, the man threw a number of items from his window into the parking lot below.

A memorial ride of trucks and bikes drove from Langley to Harrison Lake to honour the 23-year-old from Maple Ridge, B.C.

"They'll move away from cultivation and more towards the synthesizing of new drugs," Rob Gordon predicts.