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About 130 turkeys have been carved at the Union Gospel Mission (UGM) by the dozens of staff and volunteers who served around 3,000 meals.

Okanagan Falls woman Barb McOrmond lost her mobile home to fire Sunday morning, but she's grateful to her neighbours for their generosity in the fire's aftermath.

A Bellingham woman has died after her SUV was forced into a water-filled ditch by an erratically driven motorcycle.

There are some homes with localized flooding but there is no word yet on how badly damaged the homes are in the area.

The town took a trip down memory lane with special screenings of the 1982 film along with tours and costume contests. 'I see all of my small hometown in every frame. It just gives me goosebumps,' says visitor centre ambassador.

Firefighters were struggling to control more than a dozen wildfires whipped by powerful winds that swept through California wine country Monday, which destroyed at least 1,500 homes and businesses and sent an estimated 20,000 people on a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames.

Wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday, killing at least 10 people and injuring at least 100, destroying 1,500 homes and businesses and sending thousands fleeing as flames raged unchecked through high-end resorts and tree-lined neighbourhoods.

More than a dozen wildfires whipped by powerful winds swept through California wine country Monday, destroying at least 1,500 homes and businesses and sending an estimated 20,000 people on a headlong flight to safety through smoke and flames.

An injured hiker was forced to spend a chilly night on a mountain near Lions Bay.

The latest endeavour for the recovery effort of the whales — listed as endangered in the United States and species at risk in Canada — comes to Vancouver this week.

The meal coincides with Homelessness Action Week and comes at a time when a record number of people don't have a place to call home across Metro Vancouver.

The Union Gospel Mission will be serving up more than 3,000 Thanksgiving meals on Monday.

Two people hoping to become the next leader of the provincial Liberal party will be in the Okanagan this week.

Wine makers in British Columbia's Okanagan region are waiting to find out how the wildfire season will affect this year's vintage.

Search and rescue teams used a helicopter to rescue a stranded hiker on Mt. Harvey near Lions Bay.

Some police forces and prosecutors argue that dealers should be held partly responsible for overdose deaths if they knowingly sold the potent opioid fentanyl to customers.

Premier John Horgan has hinted that the province is favouring the drug to be sold at public and private venues, much like liquor.

Since Ashley Judd spoke to the New York Times about her experience with movie mogul Harvey Weinstein, many celebrities, including Meryl Streep, have come forward praising Judd for doing so.

Re-testing of more than a thousand samples from the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics uncovered only one athlete to have taken banned substances, the International Olympic Committee said on Monday.

Family say he passed away Monday morning.

Family say he passed away Monday morning.

Former CKNW reporter, and current Global BC reporter, Ted Field, talks about B.C. broadcasting giant Rafe Mair, who has died at the age of 85.

Former B.C. broadcaster Rafe Mair has died at the age of 85.

The United Gospel Mission is serving up its annual Thanksgiving dinner to those in need in Vancouver’s downtown eastside. Jennifer Palma has more on what it takes to pull off this massive feast.

Researchers found the level of contamination from the neonicotinoid group of pesticides highest in North America.

A few years ago, Arif Dewji, owner of House of Flags and Banners in Coquitlam, B.C., got an odd request from a prospective customer.

A UVic bioengineer believes a new "smart bandage" could transform wound care and help reduce deadly infections.

Mariam Ghaly from Bellingham, Washington, who was seriously injured in a car crash in Surrey last Sunday, has died after spending six days in a coma.

A U.S. woman who was seriously injured in a car crash in Surrey has now died.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Sunday, October 8, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

An investigation is underway into gunfire that occurred outside a luxury home in West Vancouver’s British Properties early Sunday morning. Tanya Beja has more.

An investigation is underway into gunfire that occurred outside a luxury home in West Vancouver’s British Properties early Sunday morning. Tanya Beja has more.

A West Kelowna family who lost their home in a fire says they are still extremely grateful this Thanksgiving. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Residents in a Cloverdale neighborhood were shocked after gunfire rained down on a family’s home and vehicles. Grace Ke has more.

A West Kelowna family who lost their home in a fire says they are still extremely grateful this Thanksgiving. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

The birds at Vancouver’s Olympic Village are getting a makeover, and its set to cost taxpayers. Kristen Robinson explains.

Pitt Meadow woman continues to heal after losing her hands and feet to a terrifying disease. Julia Foy has more. A warning, this story includes graphic images.

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Langley cranberry festival attracts thousands
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Thousands of people attended the 22nd annual Cranberry Festival in Langley, B.C., Saturday. Approximately 60,000 people were at the festival to take in the 16 food trucks, 104 vendors and hours of entertainment — and, of course, to buy fresh ...and more »

Thousands of people attended the 22nd annual Cranberry Festival in Langley, B.C., Sunday. Approximately 60,000 people were at the festival to take in the food trucks, vendors and entertainment — and, of course, to buy fresh cranberries.

If you've been having a hard time finding cranberries for Thanksgiving dinner this weekend, you have only this past summer to blame.

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Bullets strike homes in West Vancouver, Surrey on Thanksgiving Sunday
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Police in the Cloverdale area of Surrey and officers in West Vancouver are both seeking tips after bullets struck homes in the two communities Sunday morning. It doesn't appear that the two incidents are related, despite sharing similar details. In ...and more »

The two incidents are unrelated but police from both jurisdictions are looking for tips from the public.

The home in the posh West Vancouver neighbourhood had been hosting a house party that evening.

The smaller Queen of New Westminster will take Alberni's place for one round trip between Tsawwassen and Duke Point late Sunday evening.

The message ended "with the words that I should be 'blank blank shot,'" said Jangula.