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Train derails near Hells Gate, BC
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A Canadian Pacific Railway train has derailed near Hells Gate, B.C. in the Fraser Canyon as a result of a rock slide early Thursday morning. Canadian Pacific Railway spokesperson Jeremy Berry said initial reports say one locomotive and seven empty ...and more »

Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson takes questions on the city's new housing strategy on CBC Radio One's On the Coast.

"The goal would be to save lives, get better data and hold their dealers accountable."

A video posted to YouTube in October shows a cyclist nearly hitting a pedestrian, flipping off a driver and then running a red light.

The federal government had a fairly large presence in B.C. last week, and no doubt Premier John Horgan hopes he sees many more visits from his federal counterparts, especially if they bring with them large bags of cash.

Though the stakeholders have met to discuss how to ensure safety near the Stuart Wood temporary shelter in Kamloops, B.C., a children's advocate is calling for a public forum to ask officials questions.

Chester was found stranded on a beach near Tofino in 2014. His death leaves just one cetacean living at the facility.

The Tenors’ Fraser Walters drops in to preview a new holiday track and info on where you can see them live.

Food and lifestyle expert Cassandra Anderton of Good Life Vancouver shows us some new kitchen gadgets that will make cooking easier for the home chef.

Chester the false killer whale, has died, according to the Vancouver Aquarium.

Savvy shoppers are scoring some big deals this Black Friday, but as Jordan Armstrong explains – it appears even more people are turning to online shopping this holiday season.

Here are your five things to do for Friday, Nov. 24, 2017.

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday November 24, 2017

The mail was found in a minivan in the Morgan Creek area.

WestJet Link will connect the Alberta communities of Lethbridge, Lloydminster and Medicine Hat and the B.C. communities of Cranbrook and Prince George to WestJet's network hub in Calgary.

Officials say an unknown quantity of fuel has leaked into the Fraser River.

B.C. government seeks public input on electoral reform referendum ...
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Beginning Nov. 23 and open until Feb. 28, the public is invited to fill out an online questionnaire and make comments on various aspects of the electoral system, ...and more »

Beginning Nov. 23 and open until Feb. 28, the public is invited to fill out an online questionnaire and make comments on various aspects of the electoral system, including their preferred voting system, ballot design, and the distribution of public funding for designated groups to campaign.

The girl was walking to school when a stranger grabbed her around the waist.

Maybe it's because online shopping has taken over or maybe it's because storming the doors of the nearest big box outlet is really a south of the border thing.

Five landslides in separate spots closed the stretch earlier in the week.

The coast guard says two people were on board when it overturned in heavy rain Thursday night around 7 p.m.

Lifestyle expert Carey McBeth shows us three things you can do to make sure your holiday house party is a success.

A Canadian Pacific Railway train has derailed near Hells Gate, B.C. Crews are working to ensure fuel has not leaked into the Fraser River.

A Canadian Pacific Railway train derailed Thursday morning. Officials have confirmed Friday morning that the derailment resulted in a fuel spill into the Fraser River.

A section of Highway 1 covered in a series of mudslides could be partially reopened as early as noon today.

Movie critic Dana Gee takes a look at the films coming to theatres this weekend.

CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. fired back at Aurora Cannabis Inc. — which formally launched its hostile takeover bid Friday — saying the Vancouver-headquartered marijuana producer's management 'has not demonstrated an ability to execute competently' and its all-stock offer is based on an 'inflated Aurora share price.'

Aurora Cannabis Inc. formally launched its all-stock hostile takeover bid for CanniMed Therapeutics Friday, on the condition that the medical marijuana producer cancel its own planned acquisition of Newstrike Resources Ltd.

Brandi and Viva lost their husband/father, Joel Urnom, to Pancreatic Cancer in 2014. He died within 4 months of being diagnosed. A new national research partnership between the Pancreatic Cancer Canada Foundation (PCCF) and Cancer Research Society (CRS) has just been established and it’s the first of its kind solely committed to the fight against...

Five Coast Guard, RCMP and Indigenous vessels from the Haisla Nation were taking part in the search.

The Victoria Royals are honouring the legacy of residential school victim Chanie Wenjack and singer Gord Downie.

Despite an increase in energy-efficient LED bulbs, surface light pollution has increased around the world, according to a team of international researchers led by Christopher Kyba, who's originally from Alberta.

A month after the Tragically Hip frontman’s passing, his brother Mike Downie reminisces about his legacy and the foundation that hopes to continue his work to improve the lives of first nations people.

The NHL season has hit the quarter-pole, but there have already been several developments, disappointments and surprises that have caught our eye this fall. That includes the emergence of a hot shot in Vancouver, a flat start in Edmonton, and a record-tying beginning in the desert.

In the first of a five-part series, CKNW looks at the various factors that led to an unprecedented situation, and if there’s anything that can be done to prevent more families from having to go through such prolonged life-altering conflict.

The Sobeys grocery business plans to cut about 800 office jobs across Canada.

The call is out for nominations and applications for the city of Vancouver’s next poet laureate. The city is looking to award the role to someone from Musqueam, Tsleil-Waututh or Squamish Nation as part of its commitment to being a “city of reconciliation.”

Strange behaviour by bowhead whales in Cumberland Sound, Nunavut, left researchers perplexed — until they realized the whales were using boulders like pumice stones to exfoliate their skin.

Metro Vancouver Mayors are set to discuss housing affordability near SkyTrain stations, after a study found many transit users can't afford to live there.

You know how after browsing online, the ads you see are suddenly about whatever you were looking for? Now a Marketplace investigation reveals it's not just ads that your browsing history affects — it's also the prices you're offered.

The majestically dumb comments Conservative MP Peter Kent made about marijuana earlier this week suggest that the Tories' re-branding efforts are not going particularly smoothly.

Owner not losing sleep over what might have been

Long lines and delays continue this hour for drivers hoping to travel the highway between Chilliwack and Hope.

A $38 million renovation at YLW has doubled screening capacity for outbound luggage. Scanning machines can now process 900 bags an hour. The improvement will keep flights on time, help increase flight capacity and meet American safety guidelines. Doris Maria Bregolisse reports.

As winter approaches, some Metro Vancouver non-profits say they’re struggling to find enough volunteers to meet the needs of the people they serve.

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

Mines minister: "It's an issue that shouldn't have happened in the first place."

The fire chief of Fort St. John is warning 911 callers to give detailed directions to their homes now that dispatch services for northeast B.C. have been moved to Vancouver Island.

The number of pedestrians hit by cars doubles at this time of the year. Linda Aylesworth talked to an expert about what drivers and pedestrians can do to keep everyone safe.