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Queen Elizabeth reflected on the past year's tragedies and family in her Christmas message broadcast today.

Miracle 135A is a volunteer-driven event that provides food and and care packages to people living on Surrey's notorious 135A street.

A contractor explains the preparation and chemistry it takes to make icy roads safe for drivers.

"We're trying to make it a good Christmasy environment. And help people find housing."

A 3-vehicle crash in B.C. this week claimed the life of a Regina, Sask., woman, whose husband is in serious condition in the hospital.

Robyn Massey lives in a women's shelter in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. She says Christmas can be a "challenging" time of year for homeless people. But after "many Christmases" Massey has finally reconnected with her family.

A 121-metre suspension bridge in a small Nisga'a village in northwest B.C. has been lit up in memory of loved ones as part of a new Christmas tradition aimed at helping community members dealing with loss over the holiday season.

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From devastating fires to a winter season that just wouldn't quit, 2017 was another year for the weather record books.and more »

Brenda and Gord Gartley are finally home for the holidays.

From devastating fires to a winter season that just wouldn't quit, 2017 was another year for the weather record books.

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Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for north and west Vancouver Island.
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Environment Canada has issued snowfall warnings for north and west Vancouver Island.

The winter solstice is here and as the hours of daylight begin to slowly creep back to us, master gardener Brian Minter says that turning to gardening can help maintain mental and physical health during some of the darkest days of the year.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Christmas message released a day before the holiday highlights diversity and Canadians' reputation for being helpful, warm, compassionate and generous year round, and not just during this time of year.

Adrian Pearce has held on to an unopened gift from his high school sweetheart since 1970. His recent search for his old flame was unsuccessful, but he continues to bring out the mystery present every Christmas.

Adrian Pearce has held on to an unopened gift from his high school sweetheart since 1970. His recent search for his old flame was unsuccessful, but he continues to bring out the mystery present every Christmas.

As the year draws to a close, Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey sits down with B.C. Premier John Horgan to take a look back at 2017. What were the highs and lows and what is his favourite Christmas song?

Global BC’s anchors, reporters and meteorologists take a look at their favourite stories of 2017 and why it was so memorable for them.

In an interview with Global BC’s legislative bureau chief Keith Baldrey, Green party leader Andrew Weaver says the BC NDP should have stopped the Site C dam project.

Gardener Niki Ottosen gives out backpacks filled with comfort items to Victoria's homeless after coming across so many people living without daily necessities in the parks she works in.

Michael McCain's 21-year stint playing Santa Claus started after his very first time in the role. But for him, playing Santa comes with rewards far beyond monetary value.

Stressed out about pulling off the perfect holiday for family and friends? Experts say you're not alone, and advise you to remove those festive rose-coloured glasses and for sanity's sake, quiet those self-imposed expectations.

A man suffered serious injuries after being shot near a restaurant near 135 Street and 105A Avenue in Surrey just before 9 p.m.

In a year-end interview, John Horgan pointed out what the B.C. NDP has to do if it wants to govern for all British Columbians.

Paul Stamets looks nothing like his TV counterpart, but he's just as enamoured with fungi. In fact, he believes mushrooms can help save the planet.

In a one-on-one interview with Keith Baldrey, Green Leader Andrew Weaver says he wants to find a way to work with the NDP

In a one-on-one interview with Keith Baldrey, Green Leader Andrew Weaver says he wants to find a way to work with the NDP

Sobeys Inc. says they removed over 300 products from the shelves at Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Thrifty Foods, Foodland, FreshCo and Lawton’s Drug Stores

In the midst of all the stories of the week, it seems animal stories consistently resonate with people.

Another loss for the Vancouver Canucks Saturday night.

Surrey RCMP are investigating after a shooting in Whalley Saturday night.

The Gary Effect has gone international — the annual project that sees a pair of Winnipeg sisters hand out wrapped Christmas presents to everyone they meet has spread to Victoria B.C., and all the way in Mexico.

Kyle Brodziak had a goal and an assist as the St. Louis Blues snapped a three-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Saturday, December 23, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

There was a strong sense of Christmas spirit in Surrey’s Whalley strip today. It’s well known for being a tough neighbourhood but today a group of volunteers made sure the people living on the strip are not forgotten. Kristen Robinson reports.

Neighbours and complete strangers rallied around a couple from Maple Ridge after they lost their home because of a rent-to-own scheme. Today, they were finally able to go back home. Julia Foy has more on this Global exclusive.

A lot of people are dreaming of a white Christmas. Our meteorologist Yvonne Schalle is tracking what’s going on and where and when we could see some snowfalls

“Handsome” the mastiff was found so badly neglected that he had to be seized by the SPCA. Jill Bennett has the latest on the generous Langley businessman who decided to help. And a warning, this story does contain some disturbing images.

A North Vancouver high rise is the centre of a crime scene this weekend. A well-known gangster was found murdered in an apartment Friday night. Nadia Stewart has the latest.

A Dollarama store in Penticton is getting a lot of attention on social media for all the wrong reasons. It shows a verbal dispute between a store employee and a group of female customers.

Dozens of dogs are getting used to the Canadian winter in Cranbrook. That’s after they were forced to be evacuated from a shelter in California because of the devastating wildfires. Neetu Garcha has more.

The Saturday, December 23, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

"I'm a friend of Christian, your passenger in the accident. Thank you for your action in making sure he survived the accident. I wish you a speedy recovery."

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A cherished diamond ring has been returned to a woman in British Columbia, thanks to the dogged work of a homeless man on Vancouver Island.and more »

A cherished diamond ring has been returned to a woman in British Columbia, thanks to the dogged work of a homeless man on Vancouver Island.

It's a tough time of year. Give yourself some room to breathe.

Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old man in North Vancouver Friday night.

The Queen of Burnaby, built in 1965, was pulled from service by BC Ferries in May. It's now being auctioned off to the highest online bidder.

The Queen of Burnaby, built in 1965, was pulled from service by B.C. Ferries in May. It's now being auctioned off to the highest online bidder.

The flyers, which claim to have been produced by the KKK, describe transgender people as "freaks" and "an abomination."