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Bernard Richard, the Representative for Children and Youth for British Columbia, said it is too early to tell if child protection services failed the two girls, but his office will be looking into the matter.

“When you came to work on Christmas Day you likely didn’t think you would be faced with the horror you experienced," reads part of the note.

Police have identified the victim in Thursday's homicide in Abbotsford.

Here are your five things to do for Friday, Dec. 29, 2017.

The name Benjamin is set to become the most popular moniker for B.C. boys in 2017, as perennial favourite Olivia tops the girls category once again.

Fri. Dec. 29: Here are your five things to do for this weekend.

Richard Desautel had been facing charges under the wildlife act for hunting Elk near Castlegar.

Frustrated drivers told Global News they couldn't get through to police or DriveBC for updates on when they could get moving again.

Anita Moore from the Credit Counselling Society gives her top five financial moves everyone should make in the new year.

If you named your child Benjamin or Olivia this year, you're not alone.

Fri. Dec. 29: Here is part eight of Global BC’s top stories of 2017 from the perspective of our reporters.

Due to a dwindling congregation, the Knox United Church is merging with St. Andrew's and leaving the site it has called home since 1922.

On Dec. 28 at 2:40 p.m. Surrey RCMP arrested Richard Mantler, 46, for several property and related offences.

The boy, from Slocan, was in a red Toyota Matrix that went off Highway 23, down an embankment and into Arrow Lake at approximately 3 p.m.

Fri. Dec. 29: Here is part seven of Global BC’s top stories of 2017 from the perspective of our reporters.

The South Granville Business Improvement Association says the City of Vancouver could do more to protect retailers as taxation, gentrification and changing consumer habits are making it a challenge for some small businesses to stay afloat.

Health Canada says it has requested testing data from Claire's Stores Inc. following reports that asbestos has been found in certain cosmetic products sold by the international retailer of youth-oriented jewelry and accessories.

An underwater search is underway for 10-year-old British Columbia boy who is missing after the car he was in veered into Arrow Lake near Nakusp, B.C., during snowy, icy weather.

RCMP confirm the body of a 10-year-old British Columbia boy has been recovered after the car he was in veered into Arrow Lake near Nakusp, B.C., during snowy, icy weather Thursday.

RCMP confirm the body of a 10-year-old boy has been recovered after the car he was in veered into Arrow Lake near Nakusp during snowy, icy weather.

Julie Payette has issued a decidedly informal request to Canadians in her first New Year's message as governor general — "stay active."

Tech guru John Biehler lets us know the five tech trends he thinks will be big in 2018.

The Vancouver Canucks took down the Chicago Blackhawks 5-2 at home on Thursday night.

Residents of the homeless camp are worried Thursday's tent fire was set deliberately.

Movie critic Dana Gee gives us her top five list of movies from 2017, including Dunkirk, The Shape of Water and The Florida Project.

Conditions aren't expected to improve as thousands of customers dealt with outages after ice storms in the Fraser Valley.

When it comes to B.C. animal stories in the news you would be hard-pressed to make up better fiction. In 2017, a sea lion grabbed a girl by the dress and pulled her into the ocean, a teenage boy painted his family's horse pink and then there was a mysterious blob in Stanley Park.

Abbotsford, B.C., residents are being urged to stay home if possible, and exercise extreme caution while driving if as freezing rain continues pelt the region.

Abbotsford, B.C., residents are being urged to stay home if possible, and exercise extreme caution while driving if as freezing rain continues pelt the region.

With the retirement of Chief Justice Beverly McLachlin, the Supreme Court of Canada now comprises three judges from Quebec, three from Ontario, one from Newfoundland and two from Alberta.

It's a big day of campaigning for people looking to become the next leader of the B.C. Liberal Party.

With a room rate of $745 a night, Whistler beat out 20 other Canadian cities as the most expensive destination to pop the champagne and ring in 2018, according to a survey by Cheaphotels.org

Fire and hydro crews were busy dealing with several back-to-back calls for fallen power lines and branches in Abbotsford and Mission overnight.

Fire and hydro crews were busy dealing with several back-to-back calls for fallen power lines and branches in Abbotsford and Mission overnight.

Campaigning in 2015, Justin Trudeau's Liberals promised to "build a government as diverse as Canada." Two years later, progress has been made, but the ideal is still a ways off.

Friends of Clara Forman say she was a shining example of a mother, friend, wife and colleague. Forman and her two daughters were remembered Thursday during a candle light vigil in Kelowna. The three were killed in their home before Christmas. Jacob Forman, father and husband, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder....

The 27-year-old Richmond resident was hit near the intersection of Garden City Road and Sea Island Way on Wednesday.

The pedestrian was rushed to hospital on Wednesday with critical injuries.

An Alberta family says it will stop at nothing to bring their missing loved ones home and is holding a fundraiser on Friday to help with their efforts.

More Canadians are spaying and neutering their cats, but feline overpopulation continues to be a problem across the country, according to a new study from an animal welfare organization.

Dispatchers at E-Comm release the Top 10 terrible 9-1-1 calls for 2017. As Jordan Armstrong reports, they would be funny if it weren’t for the fact they take resources away from people who really need them.

Snow, rain and ice has resulted in a nightmare for people heading to Whistler for the New Year’s long weekend. Aaron McArthur has the latest on the road conditions from just outside Squamish.

The World Health Organization has added excessive video gaming to its list of mental health disorders. John Hua has more on the signs that someone is getting too much of a good thing.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is looking into what appears to be a targeted hit in a rural area of Abbotsford. Paul Johnson has the latest from near where the body was found.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Thursday, December 28, 2017.

A thoroughbred horse has been attacked again in Anmore, this despite extraordinary measures by its owner to protect the animal. Nadia Stewart has more on what conservation officers are looking for.

An animal protection group wants to build a new vet clinic but construction is being delayed by the name that was chosen. Lynn Colliar explains.

Clara Forman is being remembered as a dedicated mother who had a passion for fitness. Her coworkers spoke at a vigil Thursday evening to remember the slain woman and her two young daughters.

Starting Jan. 1, people with a high risk of HIV infection will be able to access pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PrEP, at no cost. The treatment was developed in B.C. but its high cost made it inaccessible to many.

The Thursday, December 28, 2017 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.