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A deer with parts of a hammock stuck in his antlers has proven to be surprisingly hard to track down. 

The streets of Abbotsford, B.C., will be lined with blue on Sunday as thousands of police officers from across the country and around the world march in remembrance of their slain colleague.

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Mystery ornament angel spreads Christmas cheer in Vernon, BC
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If you are lucky, you might stumble across a little bit of Christmas in two Vernon, B.C., parks. For the last couple of weeks a woman has been hand-painting Christmas ornaments and hanging them on local trees. She had hoped to remain anonymous, but ...and more »

A Vernon, B.C., woman is hand-painting Christmas ornaments and secretly hanging them from local trees "to make this world a little bit more positive."

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Former Presentation House Gallery finds new North Vancouver home
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After nearly three decades in the making and a $20 million investment, the former Presentation House Gallery — which primarily showcases photography — is being reborn and renamed in a new North Vancouver home. The Polygon Gallery opens this ...and more »

After nearly 30 years in the making and a $20 million investment, the former Presentation House Gallery gets a new home and new name in North Vancouver.

Highway 91 was closed for several hours following the crash, leading to traffic delays for drivers travelling through Richmond on Saturday morning.

A mother whose 20-year-old son died of a fentanyl overdose is now opening a treatment centre in Penticton to help others struggling with addiction.

Police are investigating a string of suspicious fires that occurred in Delta, early Saturday morning.

The gender balance has recently started to tip in British Columbia's forestry industry as more women occupy leadership positions and complete post-secondary studies in one of the province's key sectors.

Chef Thompson Tran from the Wooden Boat Food Company joins us in the kitchen with his hearty Vietnamese twist on a traditional clam chowder.

As the historic Orpheum theatre turns 90 we’re joined by Vancouver Civic Theatres’ Krista Edwardson who tells us about the venue’s glamourous history and about what’s planned for the big birthday celebrations.

Kaitlyn Herbst goes in search of some Holiday décor inspiration at the Kids Help Phone Homes for the Holidays seasonal self-guided tour.

Maple Batalia is remembered in a new documentary that tells her story through her friends and family. It screens at the Vancouver International South Asian Film Festival.

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Highway 91 reopens after overnight crash in Richmond, BC
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Traffic is moving again in both directions after an overnight multi-vehicle crash shut down a section of Highway 91 that runs through Richmond. According to DriveBC westbound and eastbound lanes were both cleared just after 9:30 a.m.. One of the ...and more »

An estimated 12,000 people suffer from Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in B.C. The disease affects women three times more than men.

Two reports on the effect cancelling the Site C dam would have on jobs and energy costs in B.C. were released this week, as the province questioned how the B.C. Utilities Commission arrived at some conclusions in its analysis of the project.

Labour advocates say the case highlights the need to include sick leave in the province's labour code, but small businesses argue they're already struggling and sick pay legislation could put them at risk.

Labour advocates say the case highlights the need to include sick leave in B.C.'s Employment Standards Act, but small businesses argue they're already struggling and sick pay legislation could put them at risk.

One of the vehicles involved reportedly drove into a concrete barrier in the middle of the highway, prompting the closure between No. 6 Road and No. 7 Road.

One of the vehicles involved reportedly drove into a concrete barrier in the middle of the highway, prompting the closure between No. 6 Road and No. 7 Road.

Four cars were destroyed and a family was forced out of their home after a string of suspicious car fires in Delta overnight.

Investigators can't say yet if the fires are linked, but due to their proximity and timing, they haven't ruled out arson.

A decision has been reached that child killer Allan Schoenborn will recieve escorted leaves into the community. The BC Review Board releasing its decision late afternoon on November 17, 2017. Catherine Urquhart has the details.

Arts Umbrella will take over the South building on Granville Island previously used by Emily Carr University. The move will increase the Arts Umbrella's space from 14,000 square feet to 50,000 square feet.

Premier Horgan says the NDP is following through on plans to combat B.C.'s opioid crisis; new facility was initially announced by the B.C. Liberals.

Premier Horgan says the NDP is following through on plans to combat B.C.'s opioid crisis; new facility was initially announced by the B.C. Liberals.

The Kelowna Rockets began by making it look easy, getting two goals in about the first two minutes of play Friday night.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, November 17, 2017.

It was made in Nanaimo. But the province didn't really answer why it wasn't in use over the summer.

A coroner's jury has called for changes to the design of B.C. ambulances following the death of a man who fell out of an emergency vehicle and died in Quesnel last year.

"This is absolutely not true, it's garbage."

WARNING: DISTURBING CONTENT. The video was believed to have been filmed somewhere on Vancouver Island.

A portable sprinkler system, called a “Firebozz,” could help significantly decrease the amount of damage caused by wildfires. As Neetu Garcha reports, many hope the “Firebozz”can be put to use by next summer.

A disturbing video sent in by a Global viewer is raising questions about the treatment of animals.. The video shows the mistreatment of a young deer. Aaron McArthur has the story.

In 2016, the NDP had questioned whether there was a link between the bonds and Chinese investors in B.C. real estate.

A B.C. baby is believed to be the youngest person to be diagnosed with hemolytic uremic syndrome, or aHus. As John Hua reports, this comes at the same time that a UBC student is fighting for the government to cover the cost of a lifesaving drug for the same disease.

The public funeral will be held Sunday, and as Jennifer Palma reports, thousands of people are expected to attend.

A Burnaby wildlife rescue facility says they are seeing twice as many song birds in distress this fall than in previous years. As Linda Aylesworth tell us, they believe this year’s record-breaking wildfire season is to blame.

Federal Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale announced $300 million over five years. The money will be spread amongst the provinces. Keith Baldrey has more on how the money will be used here in British Columbia.

Premier John Horgan committed $101 million to a 105-bed mental health centre at the Riverview Hospital site in Coquitlam. Jill Bennett has more on when the doors will be open, and whether it’s enough to tackle the opioid crisis.

A new report reveals troubling findings when it comes to accessing early childhood education (ECE) in Canada,

A newly released advent calendar with a marijuana twist is raising eyebrows in Vancouver.

A panel has decided against changing custodial conditions for a British Columbia man who killed his three children during a psychotic break.

"I will now live in consistent fear that he will move ahead with his threats against me, because as he has said, I am 'unfinished business,'" the children's mother said in a statement.

Du was fatally shot by police in 2014 after being observed in mental distress and weilding a two-by-four.

RCMP are seeking the driver of a truck that dragged a trailer that used a dolly in place of its left wheels on the morning of Nov. 16, 2017.

Police believe the attack may be related to another that took place near Victoria Drive and East 64th Avenue on Oct. 29.

Police believe one masked man could be responsible for two recent sex assaults in East Vancouver, and they’re asking members of the public to keep an eye out for a possible suspect.