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"They said my kidneys have to become healthier in the three months."

B.C. voters have turned down two previous referendums on electoral reform in 2005 and 2009. Premier John Horgan says the coming 2018 referendum will likely be B.C.'s last.

True North launched operations out of Vancouver last January, in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's travel ban.

A Via Rail train from Vancouver to Toronto experienced a mechanical failure due to extreme cold and ended up in Spy Hill, Sask., stalling the Christmas Day travels of 98 passengers, but the tiny community stepped up to make sure they were taken care of.

A Via Rail train from Vancouver to Toronto experienced a mechanical failure due to extreme cold and ended up in Spy Hill, Sask., stalling the Christmas Day travels of 98 passengers, but the tiny community stepped up to make sure they were taken care of.

A Via Rail train from Vancouver to Toronto experienced a mechanical failure due to extreme cold and ended up in Spy Hill, Sask., stalling the Christmas Day travels of 98 passengers, but the tiny community stepped up to make sure they were taken care of.

"There's definitely a lot of buzz about Vancouver or Canada being the destination of choice now that America has gone in its direction."

Among the changes: deeper discounts for good drivers and higher premiums for those with a bad record.

Metro Vancouverites woke up on Christmas morning to find a dusting of the white stuff on various parts of the region.

Throughout the year, a Vancouver group called Mission to Seafarers provides outreach work to crew members to help them cope with social isolation and every season they bring Christmas treats to the men and women working on board.

Teenagers at Ditidaht Community School wrote and recorded song in English and their traditional language because 'we want everybody to know that we are still fighting for our culture,' student says.

Vancouver artist Heather Johnston holds many of the city's stories and memories, captured with her camera lens.

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What's open and happening in Prince George on Christmas Day
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Whether you find yourself alone in the city or are looking for something to do with family and friends, there's plenty to take in around Prince George on Christmas Day. Get outside. Outdoor exploration group, the Caledonia Ramblers, will be leading an ...and more »

Whether you find yourself alone in the city or are looking for something to do with family and friends, there's plenty to take in around Prince George on Christmas Day.

More than 1.2 million hectares burned.

They shocked us, they made us laugh, they warmed our hearts.

Neighbourhoods are all aglow with twinkly lights and holiday trimmings — some houses opt for a traditional look while others experiment with the latest festive accessories.

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A look back at Christmas decoration trends of 2017
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Neighbourhoods are all aglow with twinkly lights and holiday trimmings — some residents opt for a traditional look while others experiment with the latest festive accessories. Stacey McLachlan, executive editor of Western Living magazine, has been ...

Emergency responders across the province are spending the holidays on shift rather than at home with family, including staff at the Pacific Region Joint Rescue Co-ordination Centre.

The Guardian
Five things to do at Royal BC Museum: all of British Columbia in one place
The Guardian
VICTORIA — Walk into the Royal British Columbia Museum and find yourself staring deep into the heart and soul of Canada's western-most province through the darkened hues of an Emily Carr rainforest canvass or the psychedelic paint job on John Lennon's ...and more »

Vancouver Police say the victim of a stabbing in downtown Vancouver on Sunday isn't co-operating.

A 78-year-old woman is dead and several others were taken to hospital after a crash in downtown Vancouver on Sunday afternoon.

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British Columbia Regulator Warns Against Unregulated Broker LionsTradeFX
Finance Magnates
The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has issued an official warning on its website, listing LionsTradeFX.com as a company suspected of illegally offering services within the region. The warning provides information that the company has ...and more »

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Sunday, December 24, 2017. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

The Sunday, December 24, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

An Alberta family’s Christmas travel plans to the Okanagan were almost derailed by thieves. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, their trip was saved. Jules Knox has more.

It’s been a violent holiday weekend on the Lower Mainland after a series of targeted shootings in less than 72 hours. Paul Johnson explains

Paul Chung has received his first dose of Soliris but his family is now worried he’s only covered for a short time – and that the province won’t pay for more. Grace Ke explains.

Friends of a Vancouver taxi driver are praying for his recovery after he was involved in a head-on collision on the Burrard Street Bridge. The crash leaving him and a passenger seriously hurt and in hospital. Kristen Robinson reports

Our meteorologist Yvonne Schalle has the latest on the snow hitting the south coast as cities prepare the roads for slippery conditions.

A young singing sensation from Port Moody is giving back this holiday season. 12-year-old Ty Waters is using his talent to support music therapy. Neetu Garcha has the story.

A Fort McMurray family had their truck, trailer and Christmas gifts stolen on a road trip to Kelowna.

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Woman, 78, killed in 2-vehicle collision in downtown Vancouver ...
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A 78-year-old woman was killed and six others sent to hospital after two cars collided in downtown Vancouver Sunday afternoon.and more »

A 78-year-old woman was killed and six others sent to hospital after two cars collided in downtown Vancouver Sunday afternoon.

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According to his agent, Alex Burmistrov is no longer a member of the Vancouver Canucks, let alone the NHL.

"It still isn't as good as compared to last years. I guess people are used to getting around the closure, but some people are still avoiding the area."

Six people are injured in crashes every hour between Christmas Eve and Boxing day, according to statistics from the public insurer.