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According to a new poll released by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC), British Columbians want competition and choice when it comes to auto insurance.

A pill for medical abortions was approved for use in Canada in January, but clinic director Dawn Fowler says B.C. is the only province without universal coverage for the cost of the pill through the public health plan.

For more than three years, Veronica Howell has lived with serious injuries from a hit-and-run accident after a pickup truck driver going the wrong way down the street struck the then 22-year-old and left her lying unconscious on the road.

Cassandra Henry said the floodwaters rose steadily Monday evening.

The initiative would give local buyers first crack at new developments in the city.

Reza Moazami, convicted of luring 11 teens into prostitution and sentenced to 23 years jail time, is suing the Attorney General of Canada claiming he was wrongfully denied kosher meals in prison.

Reza Moazami, convicted of luring 11 teens into prostitution and sentenced to 23 years jail time, is suing the Attorney General of Canada claiming he was wrongfully denied kosher meals in prison.

Make this delicious dish at home.

Tues. Oct. 17: A strong storm moved across the B.C. south coast on Tuesday morning, downing trees and knocking out power in Langley. Former B.C. Liberal MLA Peter Fassbender’s son had his car crushed by fallen trees.

One vehicle rolled over onto its roof, while the other went up in flames.

A mature cedar tree fell onto former Surrey MLA Peter Fassbender's son's car outside their Langley home, narrowly missing a mother and her daughter.

"It is not running smoothly everywhere. We want to make sure in B.C. we get a system that works for B.C."

Two vehicles were involved in an accident on Hwy 10 and 168th St. Tuesday morning. One rolled over and a second caught fire with five patients requiring medical attention. One officer directing traffic was side swiped by a passing pickup and was treated for minor injuries

Alexandra Samuel, a Vancouver-based technology writer, said these kinds of social media campaigns can be a powerful way to draw attention to an issue, but she hopes to see concrete change as a result.

Following Alzheimer’s Learning Month in September, Home Instead Senior Care in Vancouver is hosting a Coffee Break fundraiser in partnership with the Canadian Alzheimer’s Society to raise awareness about the disease and related forms of dementia. Members of the public are invited to drop in for coffee and treats, and are encouraged to make a...

People hoping to enjoy certain Okanagan parks will have to wait until next year as crews continue to repair damage following widespread spring flooding.

The public gave voice to what they think of a developer's plans for Steveston's historic waterfront.

A broken jawbone suggests a humpback whale that washed up on shore near Ucluelet, B.C. last week was struck by a large vessel before it died, a marine biologist says.

When Mike Gould first approached the Kimberley Dynamiters Junior B team with the offer of a $7.5 million donation, team president James Leroux couldn't quite believe his ears.

"Mayor Linda Hepner, I just want to say thank you so much for the love, thank you for creating that sign, you and your staff, thank you so much."

Chef Ryan Gauthier of Glowbal shows us how to take spaghetti and meatballs to the next level with truffles.

Check out three Vancouver restaurants that focus on upscale fresh fish while maintaining chill vibes.

Lifestyle blogger Tara Lee gives us her top five list of things to do this October.

Health Matters: Skeletal images of women trending on social media

A storm is moving through on Tuesday morning, with another expected for Wednesday.

Fall weather is in full swing, as much of the province was pounded by heavy winds and rain Tuesday morning. A second storm is expected to hit early on Wednesday.

A storm is moving through on Tuesday morning, with another expected for Wednesday.

Tue. Oct. 17: Dwayne Johnson, ‘The Rock’, took some time on Monday night to thank the City of Surrey and Mayor Linda Hepner for their love and support during the filming of Skyscraper.

People around B.C. are being urged to use caution today as wind and rain warnings are in effect across much of the South Coast and Vancouver Island. Thousands are without power as of 8 a.m. Tuesday.

A recall has been issued for certain Pacific oysters that have been shipped across the B.C., as well as to Alberta, Quebec and possibly other destinations.

Legal counsel for Ivan Henry, who was found to have been wrongfully convicted of sexually assaulting eight women, said Henry will not be settling with five women taking him to civil court.

Transit Police pulled over a young man recently for speeding and that's where the recording starts.

Vancouver Coastal Health has developed a map that helps people in need access free or low cost food.

Bombardier sells majority stake in C-Series program

Canada's top banking regulator has published the final version of its new mortgage rules, which include a requirement to "stress test" borrowers with uninsured loans to ensure they could withstand higher interest rates.

Canada's top banking regulator has published the final version of its new mortgage rules, which include a requirement to "stress test" borrowers with uninsured loans to ensure they could withstand higher interest rates.

The Wildlife Rescue Association of B.C. suggests increased urbanization and wildfires could be factors for the increase in injured birds.

A new twist to the case of the Surrey pastor charged with sexual assault.

"It's tough to know for sure how strict or how much of an impact it's going to have, in terms of maintenance and controlling anything. It's such a murky process," said one realtor.

"It's tough to know for sure how strict or how much of an impact it's going to have, in terms of maintenance and controlling anything. It's such a murky process," said one realtor.

Ultimately, as result of the opioid crisis, many people have stepped-up, people from the DTES who care about their community.

It's going to be a stormy day for many parts of B.C. on Tuesday.

It's going to be a stormy day for many parts of B.C. on Tuesday.

The study by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives looks at differences between men's and women's access to economic and personal security, education, health and positions of leadership in Canada's 25 biggest cities.

An Ontario Liberal is introducing a bill today that would ban employers in the province from requiring women to wear high heels at work.

An Ontario Liberal is introducing a bill today that would ban employers in the province from requiring women to wear high heels at work.

The B.C. Housing minister says residents will see the government's plan to tackle challenging housing crisis "soon."

The oysters were sold from Oct. 9 to Oct. 16.

One of the top female fighters in the world is taking a leap from the MMA cage to join a charity wrestling event in the Okanagan this weekend. Sarah “Cheesecake” Moras will be in Kelowna and Vernon to show off her moves as an enforcer with a wicked armbar. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Monday, October 16, 2017.