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Vancouver’s Santa Claus parade will be back for a 14th year, after Telus Communications signed on as the title sponsor for the Christmas season event.

On Tuesday, a new focus of the investigation is a horse-trailer that has a sleeping compartment for people.

The days of bake sales and coupon-book fundraisers for school playground equipment could soon be over, according to British Columbia’s education minister.

After 33 submissions and years of consultations, an East Vancouver School has a new name.

As Kelowna deals with an illicit overdose death rate higher than Vancouver's, a frustrated local city council asks what it can do to help.

A Night of Comedy in Fort Langley featuring some of the Top Comics in the Lower Mainland. Proceeds benefit the SPEAC program at OPTIONS BC. SPEAC (Suicide Prevention, Education and Counselling) work with youth and teens in Surrey, Langley and White Rock who are considering suicide. This year’s comics are: Patrick Maliha, Kevin Foxx, Michelle...

Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld is facing calls to resign after posting negative online comments regarding B.C.'s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity program (SOGI)

B.C.'s education minister said the task force will deal with pressing issues as they come up, but will have a list of final recommendations by the end of the year.

Megan Peach lost her cat while under evacuation order from 150 Mile House during the wildfires. They were finally reunited this week.

B.C. Transit says it will be getting bigger buses to meet the demand for public transit along Highway 16 between Prince George and Burns Lake — a service that was added in response to the demand for safe transportation along a road known as "the Highway of Tears."

The park states in its report that in order to improve equitable access to dog off-leash areas across the city, it would be beneficial if Translink explores opportunities to allow greater access to dogs on public transit.

B.C.'s housing minister says the province and city are close to a solution to get housing for residents of a long-standing homeless camp in the Town Centre neighbourhood.

Author of Canadian Whisky Davin de Kergommeaux shows Sonia and Squire how to enjoy some interesting Canadian Whiskys

Nutritionist Diana Steele has tips on getting more fibre into your diet. Hint: you might want to pick up a pear!

The central Okanagan unemployment rate is pegged at 5.2 per cent, down from 7.9 per cent last year.

Victoria Police looking for man wanted in series of break and enters in James Bay neighbourhood say Chase Hufnagle could now be on the lower mainland

RCMP are carrying out extensive searches of several properties in north Okanagan after human remains were discovered on a farm near Salmon Arm, along with the disappearances of five women within the last 20 months.

Workers had to be evacuated from the facility Tuesday morning following a leak from one of the production areas.

Brian Whitlock's case in BC Supreme court will continue next week.

Brian Whitlock could be sentenced in BC Supreme court today

In his post, Barry Neufeld said that allowing kids to choose their gender identity amounted to “child abuse.”

It's a chance for Vancouver residents to voice their opinions on proposed regulations council came up with earlier this year.

It's a chance for Vancouver residents to voice their opinions on proposed regulations council came up with earlier this year.

A B.C. First Nation in the southern Interior will host four-day packaged tours for guests to enjoy traditional food, cultural experiences and sleep in teepees.

The public will take to Vancouver City Hall Tuesday night to discuss policy on short-term rentals like Airbnb.

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, plus Russia and nine other producers have cut oil output by about 1.8 million barrels per day since January.

"Construction has turned out to be more extensive than initially anticipated and a 24/7 road closure is necessary to protect public safety."

Victoria-based Olympic rowing legend Silken Laumann knows firsthand the role technology can play in the lives of children with autism.

Andre Eng from House of Knives shows us some tips to allow your children to help in the kitchen safely.

A search has been launched for a 73 year-old-Nanaimo woman who failed to return home Sunday from mushroom picking.

Canadian regulations on sugar claims fall short, and the risks to children playing with toys at the doctor’s office during cold and flu season.

Sir William Macdonald Elementary in East Vancouver has been renamed Xpey’ Elementary in recognition of its status as the Vancouver School Board’s District Aboriginal Focus School.

Wading through online reviews can be tough. Follow these tips to weed out the bad reviews from the bad reviewers.

The 16-year-old was last seen outside Cariboo Hill Secondary School at 8580 16 Ave. in Burnaby on Friday, Oct. 20 at 8:15 a.m.

Dress for Success Vancouver profiles the success story of client Miriam Linderman, to draw awareness to the organization and its worthwhile mission.

The mayor of Queen Charlotte had to open an emergency detour through his yard when heavy rain triggered a landslide, closing the road between his village's elementary and high schools.

Heavy rains are triggering slides, power outages and road closures in northwestern B.C.

While some municipalities in British Columbia are hoping to benefit from the impending legalization of cannabis, the City of Richmond is taking the opposite approach.

While some municipalities in British Columbia are hoping to benefit from the impending legalization of cannabis, the City of Richmond is taking the opposite approach.

What's it like holding a leadership position in an area with vital importance to our society, yet constantly on the receiving end of criticism?

Chilliwack school trustee Barry Neufeld is facing a ton of criticism after posting on Facebook about the LGBTQ-friendly curriculum in B.C. public schools. Catherine Urquhart reports.

It appears a dispute between the Vancouver Park Board and several community centre societies is closer to an agreement.

"What's there to rebuild?"

The City of Vancouver was in B.C. Supreme Court on Monday to challenge the environmental assessment certificate issued to Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project by the previous provincial government.

Ayaz Dhanai had been barred from trading or working in investor relations after regulators say he defrauded investors of more than $188,000 last year.

Three oceans and 145 days into an epic sea voyage, the Canada C3 expedition has docked in Vancouver on the final leg of its 150-day trip from one side of the country to the other.

Surrey City Council won't be making a decision quite yet on a controversial road that would cut through Hawthorne Park.

On The Coast food columnist Gail Johnson sat down with this year’s winner, 26-year-old Connor Sperling, to hear what it takes to become the Top Young Chef of Canada.

It comes after a pair of videos showing Metro Vancouver police on the recieving end of verbal tirades.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Monday, October 23, 2017.