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Friends and family gathered Monday to say goodbye to iconic broadcaster, political commentator and firebrand Rafe Mair.

Julie and Colin Angus have already crossed the Atlantic Ocean once in a rowboat and are now preparing to break a new transatlantic record by sending out a drone vessel to do the same.

The Southsiders – known for their over the top chants, cheers, and energy – are opting to have some of their members stay home due to President Donald Trump’s executive travel ban.

Two male victims were shot — one fatally — in a quiet Surrey cul-de-sac on Oct. 27.

Merritt's mayor wants the province to reconsider its decision to close the popular tourist stop at the junction of the Coquihalla Highway and the Okanagan Connector.

About 40 per cent of those living in poverty are the so-called "working poor," while nearly 120,000 are children and nearly 65,000 of them are seniors according to provincial figures. 

Coquitlam Mayor Richard Stewart has given an emotional appeal in response to B.C.’s overdose crisis. Posting a video on Facebook, Stewart calls for Riverview Hospital to be re-opened. He joined Sonia Deol on BC1 to talk about his call for action.

A month after bringing forward legislation to ban union and corporate political donations at the provincial level, B.C.'s government is doing the same at the local level.

People who were arrested at a protest against energy giant Kinder Morgan are saying what happened this weekend is just the beginning of mass civil disobedience.

ICBC spokesperson says some transactions will take extra time.

The Interior Health Authority temporarily extended hours for mobile overdose prevention sites in Kamloops and Kelowna after receiving warnings about illicit drugs from Abbotsford Police.

On Sept. 17, 59-year-old Victor Hansen of Port Coquitlam was charged with theft after a donation box was stolen from a business in the 1000-block of Nicola Avenue in Port Coquitlam.

A final report into the future of the controversial $8.9 billion megaproject is due on Wednesday.

A team of B.C. researchers has developed a system it says can be used to predict the likelihood of human-caused wildfires in boreal forests, allowing fire officials to focus their preparations and prevention efforts.

The group that lobbies for Canada's energy industry says thousands of jobs are at risk unless it gets flexibility implementing new rules on cutting a major greenhouse gas.

Advocates have long called for a plan to help the 700,000 people who currently live in poverty in B.C. — including more than 120,000 children.

It’s nearly Halloween and parenting expert Andrea Vance has some ideas for kid-friendly activities that are fun for the whole family.

​Former Vancouver Canucks goalie Kay Whitmore has been ordered to return the $384,000 he profited from investing in a $110 million Ponzi scheme run by former B.C. notary public Rashida Samji.

The Monday, October 30, 2017 afternoon weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

The mother of an 18-year-old girl who went missing from Vernon in May says police have asked her for a blood sample for DNA testing.

Strathcona Beer Company has been operational for just over a year and is already making an impact on the community. During Variety Week, Strathcona will be donating proceeds from their beer sales to Variety – The Children’s Charity.

In this age of GoFundMe and Kickstarter campaigns, there are multiple interests all vying for every dollar. To reach potential donors, Variety – The Children’s Charity needs to be creative in its approach to fundraising. Ted Field explains.

The warmer sunnier October days seem to be coming to an end.

Daytime high-temperature records fell from Pitt Meadows to Esquimalt over the weekend as warm weather and clear skies continued over the weekend.

It's another round of pain at the pump for Metro Vancouver.

Legendary musician, Sir Rod Stewart returns to Canada in 2018 for a 10-date tour across the country, playing Rogers Arena April 10th! Tickets go on sale this Friday Nov 3

Kinder Morgan's appeal to the National Energy Board after failing to get the permits it needs from the City of Burnaby, B.C., is just the first of what will likely be many legal challenges facing the Trans Mountain pipeline project in the coming months, according to one legal expert.

Kelowna transit bus drivers observe a moment of silence in honour of stabbing victim.

Benjamin (Monty) Robinson and Kwesi Millington were among four Mounties charged with perjury following a public inquiry into the death of Robert Dziekanski, who was jolted several times with a Taser in the arrivals area of the Vancouver airport.

The university's new sexual assault policy has been in place for about six months.

Jolene Greyeyes is waiting to find out whether she knows any of the five people who died from overdoses within nine hours in Abbotsford, B.C., on Friday.

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear appeals from two men convicted of perjury in connection with a notorious stun-gun encounter in Vancouver.

The Supreme Court of Canada will hear appeals from two men convicted of perjury in connection with a notorious stun-gun encounter in Vancouver.

Great Canadian Gaming has said it has procedures to ensure regulatory compliance are strictly followed.

In the Vancouver Canucks' impressive 6-3-1 start to the NHL season, one thing is crystal clear: rookie coach Travis Green is in total control behind the bench, writes to CBC Sports hockey analyst Tim Wharnsby.

Today kicks off Variety week at Global BC. Variety – The Children’s Charity helps children with special needs in all corners of the province. Global BC Station Manager Jill Krop sat down with Samantha Falk to talk about supporting Variety.

When he was just four-years-old, Anton was diagnosed with a social communication disorder. But, thanks to a grant from Variety – The Children’s Charity, Anton is learning how to express himself more effectively.

A 70-year-old man with dementia is missing in Vancouver this morning and police are hoping the public can help find him.

Pamela Napoleon was found dead in August 2014 after being reported missing by her family.

Pamela Napoleon was reported missing from the Blueberry River First Nation, north of Fort St. John, in July 2014. Her remains were found the next month.

The City of Vancouver hopes to have draft plans for the 8.5 kilometre Arbutus Greenway ready for the spring. On Sunday it revealed the ideas for the space as imagined by 100 residents from across the city.

BC Lion’s star Manny Arceneaux and Chethan Lakshman from Shaw explain their new initiative to help kids take a stand against bullying on the playground and online.

A B.C. man has taken out ads in 110 community newspapers in Alberta and N.W.T. to find a brother he never knew he had — after discovering his now dead mother had a hidden history including Indigenous roots and a long-lost child.

The union representing B.C. performers is encouraging its members to share their stories of sexual harassment at a town hall meeting Monday night.

Lisa Ovies says sexual harassment isn't just a problem in Hollywood - it's happening in Canada too.

It had been three years since the Vancouver Canadians could say this, but the C’s are back atop the Northwest League after capturing their first championship since 2013 and fourth in franchise history.

A Winnipeg ballet instructor who was fired after former students came forward accusing him of taking nude photos of them has been doing volunteer and contract work at a ballet in Victoria.

There were no goals in the first leg of the Western Conference Semifinal between Vancouver and Seattle, making the game on Thursday all the more important.

Shell Busey’s Toolbox, a Thrift store for used tools. All revenues from the new store will go to supporting this much needed local charity: the Surrey Hospice Society.

Direct from London's West End and Broadway the international hit show Let It Be comes to the Abbotsford Centre! The infamous show that has been seen by over 2 million people worldwide is introducing a brand new show for the 2017 touring season!