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Police said it was snowing heavily at the time.

If you haven't been to Halifax, it's hard to picture just how big the explosion was. To put the blast in perspective on its 100th anniversary, CBC Radio has plotted out what the explosion might look like if it were to happen today in other waterfront Canadian cities.

If you haven't been to Halifax, it's hard to picture just how big the explosion was. To put the blast in perspective on its 100th anniversary, CBC Radio has plotted out what the explosion might look like if it were to happen today in other waterfront Canadian cities.

The Morgan Bridge on Heywood Armstrong Road has been impassable since early May.

Things really never have been worse.

An improperly secured ventilation hatch is being blamed for sending two workers at Prince Rupert's container terminals to hopsital.

Lifestyle blogger Tara Lee tells give us her list of the best things to do between Christmas and New Year’s.

You can get news updates from Global News and Corus Radio newstalk stations on voice assistants like the Google Home or Amazon Echo. Here's how to set them up.

Penticton registered massage therapist Jesse Brown admitted to a number of professional breaches, including conducting a sexual relationship in a treatment room.

Patrick Levesque and Jamie Beuthin of MASC give us the lowdown on some last minute gift ideas for men.

WARNING: This story contains images some may find distressing.

WARNING: This story contains images some may find distressing.

People on Vancouver Island and in Metro Vancouver hoping for a white Christmas this year will likely see their dreams come true, according to Environment Canada.

"The integrity of the investigation outweighs the need to notify the public of the particulars.”

A Kitsilano home containing several supposedly empty suites was destroyed by an early morning fire Friday. Neighbours say that although tenants had been evicted months ago, there may have been people living in the home illegally. Jordan Armstrong reports.

The woman’s husband and the girls’ father, is facing three second-degree murder charges in connection with the death of his family.

Two vehicles collided on Renfrew Road in Shawnigan Lake, B.C., just before 8 a.m.

“That is nowhere near healthy for any dog, let alone one who was left outside in extremely cold weather without access to adequate shelter."

Police believe the shooting was targeted.

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday Dec 22, 2017

Integrated Homicide Investigated Team says more details will be announced at a 1 p.m. PT media availability.

The Integrated Homicide Investigated Team has a four-door Kia under a tarp at Ridge Meadows Hospital after a Friday morning shooting killed one man in Maple Ridge.

The Integrated Homicide Investigated Team has a four-door Kia under a tarp at Ridge Meadows Hospital after a Friday morning shooting left one man dead in Maple Ridge.

Police released a sketch and a description of a suspect they are seeking.

The recording indicated that the train was travelling at about 128 km/h in a 48 km/h zone.

Travel writer Alicia Haque brings her ethical Christmas gift list

Located at a former hostel, the shelter will offer a range of services, including case planning, meals, health services and counselling.

For host or guest, On The Coast’s master of wine Barbara Phillip has suggestions on what to serve and what to bring as a gift this month.

As part of our Month of Giving Back we talk to Candice Miller and Nicola Schmidt about Pony Pals Therapeutic about riding therapies for children and adults facing challenges.

Salmon migrating through rivers and streams in British Columbia use all their strength, but new research says even tiny amounts of diluted bitumen weakens their chances of making it back to spawn.

The fire, called in at approximately 5:30 a.m. PT, has engulfed the entire top floor of a three-storey home, which is close to other homes. Flames have made their way across the roof.

A new study from the Sauder School of Business at UBC found that consumers with a price-conscious mentality — that is, whose main goal is to save money — view retail employees as less human than their less thrifty counterparts.

The streak of cold weather continues for much of B.C.

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BC's top 10 Facebook videos of 2017
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This past year was a record-breaker for B.C., with heavy snowfall and unprecedented floods and fires. CBC Vancouver's most-watched Facebook videos of 2017 capture some of the biggest stories of the year, as well as a few light-hearted moments and ...

Slippery snow, a solar eclipse and a flaming meteor captivated British Columbians this year.

Flames appeared to be concentrated on the top floor and the roof.

Early Edition host Rick Cluff will host his final show Dec. 22.

The Early Edition's Rick Cluff hosted his final show Dec. 22.

Friends and family have raised tens of thousands of dollars to help out the bartender hurt in Tuesday's crash on the Burrard Street Bridge.

Usage of all transit services are up for 2017, except for the West Coast Express.

The Vancouver Canucks fell 5-4 in overtime to the San Jose Sharks.

Think you have a stressful job? Meghan Agosta has two. The veteran Canadian hockey forward is also a cop in Vancouver. Lucky for her, she loves both jobs.

A CBC News analysis of every toy recall in Canada over the past decade has identified the most-common safety hazards as small parts that break off or are easily swallowed and contaminants such as lead, phthalates or bacteria. The good news, however, is that inspections have improved in recent years, and problem toys are now recalled faster.

The Brooks project is the first of several renewable energy projects to be constructed in Alberta as the province shifts away from coal power plants.

She was last seen near Brentwood Mall at around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.

She was last seen near Brentwood Mall at around 5:15 p.m. on Thursday.

Kevin Labanc scored 1:53 into overtime and the San Jose Sharks beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-4 on Thursday night.

The Copper Island Inn and Pub in the Shuswap community of Scotch Creek went up in Flames Thursday evening.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Thursday, December 21, 2017.

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