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A man and woman from the Lower Mainland are currently in custody, facing several charges related to dangerous driving, fraud and possession of stolen property in Vernon.

A 45-year-old West Kootenay man faces possible drug-related charges after his erratic driving prompted police to pull him over.

"We’re not planning to be arrested but we are planning to do everything we can legally to challenge this project."

A public hearing, ordered by the Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner, is underway into allegations of misconduct by a Vancouver police officer two years ago. Const. Brian Hobbs is accused of unlawfully arresting and handcuffing a man in his own home.

High rental costs, low margins and a lack of staff are pushing small businesses out of Vancouver but leaning on vulnerable temporary foreign workers won't necessarily fix the issue, according the director of the labour studies program at Simon Fraser University.

Crews are monitoring the Nechako River in Prince George, B.C., after a rapid rise in temperature led to flooding in one neighbourhood.

Crews are monitoring the Nechako River in Prince George, B.C., after a rapid rise in temperature led to flooding in one neighbourhood.

Two Surrey men have been charged in an ongoing investigation that's believed to be linked to gang wars in Metro Vancouver.

Two Surrey men have been charged in an ongoing investigation that's believed to be linked to gang wars in Metro Vancouver.

Premier Horgan is expected to promote bilateral trade between B.C. and key Asian government and business leaders. Bruce Ralston, Minister of Jobs, Trade and Technology, and George Chow, Minister of State for Trade, will accompany the premier in all three countries. Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Lisa Beare will accompany the mission to China.

Was it a crashing UFO? A meteorite? There’s no shortage of theories on the cause of an electrical flicker seen across the Lower Mainland and as far away as Vancouver Island and Washington state on Sunday night.

Futurist Nikolas Badminton predicts the top trends for 2018 including artificial intelligence in the real world and smart cities.

Despite its promises made before the October byelection, the VSB won't be able to restore funding to French language programs, according to a recent report.

Restrictions contained in a growth strategy imposed by other municipalities in the Capital Regional District plan blocked Juan de Fuca for years from adding water service.

Interior Health continues to warn 15- to 19-year-olds to get immunized following an outbreak of meningococcal disease in B.C.'s Southern Interior.

Ride hailing will be the focus today as an all-party committee of the legislature meets in Vancouver. NDP, Green and Liberal MLA’s will hear from expert witnesses and debate issues related to bringing services such as Uber to the province. Jordan Armstrong reports.

An elderly couple escaped a burning log home on 8th Avenue in Langley Township Monday morning thanks to a functioning smoke alarm. The fire did substantial damage and is under investigation

Nine- and 10-year-old hockey players raised thousands of dollars for the BC Children’s Hospital through a tournament held in the Okanagan over the weekend.

Officers seized a number of weapons, bulk powder cocaine, heroin, and drug processing material and equipment.

Well a car crash in Delta appears to be to blame.

Two dogs in Essex County have H3N2 canine influenza, according to the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit.

Style expert Susie Wall recaps the fashion from the red carpet at the Golden Globes.

Public speaking coach Lauren Ferraro on the powerful speech given by Oprah Winfrey at Sunday night’s Golden Globes

For the first time, ridesharing company Uber will make its pitch to a committee of B.C. MLAs — although legislation allowing the company to operate here could still could be months away.

ET Canada’s Sangita Patel looks at Sunday’s Golden Globes, the first major awards program of the #MeToo era.

In some cases, guards supervise 70 inmates

Male MPs must help to usher in a culture change on Parliament Hill and combat sexual misconduct, says veteran NDP MP Nathan Cullen, who is looking to work with colleagues of all stripes to address inappropriate behaviour often viewed as a "public secret."

MLAs from B.C.'s three major political parties will be in Vancouver to begin hearing expert witnesses and debate concerns around bringing services like Uber to the province.

The BC Home and Garden Show is back to get you and your outdoor space ready for spring! Feb 21 - 25 at BC Place , tickets are available now!

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Registration opens for the gift card offer from Loblaws. It comes after the company admitted to an industry-wide price fixing scene. But a consumer advocate says don’t get the card. Kristen Robinson explains.

Registration opens for the gift card offer from Loblaws. It comes after the company admitted to an industry-wide price fixing scene. But a consumer advocate says don’t get the card. Kristen Robinson explains.

The province’s police watchdog is investigating the actions of a Vancouver Police officer after a pedestrian was struck last night.

IHIT has been called to Cloverdale after a man died under suspicious circumstances. Grace Ke has the story.

The son of a woman accused of making racist rants says there’s more to the story. He says his mother suffers from mental illness. Tanya Beja has more.

Two men were shot while in a parking lot in Vancouver. And a house in Burnaby was left sprayed with bullets. Paul Johnson has that part of the story.

The Canucks have gone on a four-game losing slump after losing in Montreal on Sunday night.

Volunteers in Brackendale, B.C., counted an additional 250 bald eagles during an annual census of the birds this year, countering 10-year lows in their numbers.

Brendan Gallagher scored in the third period to break a tie as the Montreal Canadiens posted a second straight win with a 5-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

In B.C.’s 2018 property value assessment, residential property on Tsawwassen First Nation lands went up nearly 45 per cent, the largest average increase seen in the province.

In B.C.’s 2018 property value assessment, residential property on Tsawwassen First Nation lands went up nearly 45 per cent, the largest average increase seen in the province.

 "We didn't operate this weekend we're not operating next weekend, so everyone is kind of in a state of limbo."

In her mid-20s, Sherry Strong started each morning by downing a half litre of Sarah Lee Ultra Chocolate ice cream.

Have a hacking cough, the chills and full body ache? You're not alone as health officials in B.C. say influenza infections continue to climb, but they are also asking most people with the illness to avoid going to hospital to seek treatment.

The federal and provincial governments are putting money into a program that matches people who own land, with people who want to start a farm.

An Okanagan resident says a speeding snow plow has toppled his fence.
“This has to stop. I can't do this anymore. They're not helping us.”

A Prince George history professor has identified three historic factors he believes led to the city's reputation for crime and disorder.

On Saturday, a petition was set up calling for the event to be cancelled. By Sunday afternoon, it has garnered more than 2,000 signatures.

"The mother, she's on maternity, his wife. And he was the only breadwinner for the family, and so he's badly hurt."

The pair was only discovered missing after they did not check out of their local accommodation near Golden B.C.