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The City of Vancouver is reminding residents to submit their empty home tax paperwork by Friday's deadline, but it's keeping mum on how many homeowners have declared empty homes.

Two Albertans were rescued by a helicopter Monday morning after getting stuck in deep snow while snowmobiling with a group in Sicamous, B.C. Sunday.

A pedestrian was hit by a CP train at a crossing in Chase, B.C., which is approximately two hours north of Kelowna.

RCMP say a 57-year-old man is lucky to be alive after he was hit by a passing train in Chase, B.C., on Sunday.

ICBC is reporting an annual net loss of more than a billion dollars. Jordan Armstrong and Keith Baldrey report on how the government plans to deal with this crisis.

A rain storm has hit B.C.’s South Coast hard and that’s caused flooding and landslides across parts of central Vancouver island. In Lantzville a mudslide washed out a road taking a woman down a 75 foot embankment.

After a successful run as a play, concert and documentary, the music of "Freedom Singer" is set to become an album.

Vancouver-based Penelope Hedges went through six months of chemotherapy and successfully battled ovarian cancer, but found life after treatment to be an unexpected challenge.

Failure to submit will result in an automatic assumption that the home is vacant and will be subject to the tax, which is one per cent of the assessed home value.

The 470-tonne main bridge span for the new Johnson Street Bridge was lifted into place Sunday, but the old bridge remained closed to traffic Monday after high winds delayed the project by one day.

Kamloops Blazers head coach Don Hay broke a Western Hockey League record on Saturday night, becoming the coach with the most career wins in the league's history.

The government is not planning on a financial bail out for the insurer.

An level 2 emergency operation centre has been activated in the regional district of Nanaimo after a landslide occurred in Lantzville and flooding hit Parksville and Whiskey Creek.

After learning that public auto insurer is facing a financial loss of $1.3 billion in its third quarter, what will the BC NDP’s do about ICBC?

David Eby explains what news of ICBC’s losses mean for the NDP’s upcoming budget set to be released in February.

Attorney General David Eby tells the media at a press conference on Monday why his government is just telling the public now about the crown corporation’s projected $1.3 billion loss.

B.C. Attorney General David Eby answers a question about how the NDP plan to get ICBC costs under control and will there be insurance rate increases?

At a press conference Monday, Attorney General David Eby is asked by a reporter if a corruption inquiry will be ordered following ICBC’s projected $1.3 billion losses.

Attorney General David Eby responds to a question at a press conference Monday about replacing British Columbians’ ability to get car damages adjudicated.

B.C. Attorney General David Eby updates the public on the financial status of ICBC and the impact the projected loss of $1.3 billion will have on British Columbians.

West Jet will add another nine flights to Kelowna from Vancouver each week.

Financial crisis at B.C. public auto insurer is deepening with net losses now pegged at $1.3 billion by fiscal year end, instead of the originally forecasted $200 million.

Vancouver food blogger Lindsay Anderson travelled across Canada collecting local recipes. Now she's back to share her favourite meals to fight off rainy-day blues.

The projected loss now stands at $1.3 billion for the entire fiscal year.

Four people were sent to hospital following a crash in Kelowna early Monday morning.

Bad road conditions appear to be responsible for a single vehicle crash that left a Castlegar bus precariously perched on a retaining wall.

"So far, 30 to 50 millimetres have fallen over Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, 70 to 150 millimetres over Howe Sound, and in excess of 200 millimetres on parts of West Vancouver Island," Mark Madryga says.

Dana Gee is Popping in with all the latest pop culture news including: No president Oprah, the latest Big Little Lie cast rumours and a Harry Potter cruise.

Certified Sleep Consultant, Kim Valade, shares some tips and advice that will help you get a good night’s rest.

Pamela McDonald from BC Securities Commission has important information that will help you get to know your investment better. Your questions answered by the Global BC experts.

Scott Tilley from Roberts Creek, B.C., came across signals he wasn't expecting when he was hunting the sky for a secret military satellite.

Every passing week in Metro Vancouver seems to offer more opportunity for change in this fall's municipal elections, as more politicians announce they'll be standing down. But opinions vary on how different the political landscape will look after Oct. 20.

British Columbia has almost double the rate of medically assisted deaths compared to the rest of the country. That makes the province a testing ground for the practices and controversies surrounding assisted dying. This is especially true on Vancouver Island where 3.5 per cent of deaths are medically assisted.

One person slammed the idea, saying, "You want to profit off the deaths of 2,000 people? It's in really poor taste."

Could your snoring have long-term effects on your health?

It turns out snoring can damage more than your relationship, it can also take a toll on your health. But what should you watch for?

The Vancouver School Board will consider changing policies when it comes to naming and renaming schools at Monday night’s meeting. A motion put forward by chairperson Janet Fraser, says the names of schools don’t adequately represent the city’s historic multicultural heritage. Trustee Allan Wong says there is still wiggle room around newly built Crosstown Elementary’s...

Andrea Reimer, Vancouver's deputy mayor, is a long-time First Nations ally. Now Reimer is wrestling with a surprise discovery and the complicated issues it brings with it: she herself has Indigenous ancestry.

Andrea Reimer, Vancouver city councillor, is a long-time First Nations ally. Now Reimer is wrestling with a surprise discovery and the complicated issues it brings with it: she herself has Indigenous ancestry.

CKNW Welcomes North America's Largest Leadership Summit for Sustainable Business comes to the Vancouver Convention Centre March 14 - 16

Just Announced! Def Leppard and Journey will play Rogers Arena October 1st! Two of the most iconic rock bands have joined forces again for a North American Tour! Tickets on sale February 3, 2018

The Surrey Hospital Foundation Celebration of Care Gala is happening February 24th at the Boundary Bay Airport! All funds raised will go to the Children's Health Centre at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

Video shows seven killer whales, ranging in size from two to eight metres, scraping bodies up and down the pebbly beach.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Sunday, January 28, 2018. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

Vancouver Coun. George Affleck says the Granville Entertainment District would be safer if there were more outdoor attractions and patios rather than just night clubs.

A couple in Sechelt captured a stunning moment with a pod of orca whales on camera.

Neighbours are weighing in over a sign that was put up in Kelowna by a man who is fed up with his neighbour. Jules Knox has more.

Our Legislative Bureau Chief Keith Baldrey breaks down the numbers released from ICBC and what that could mean for drivers.

The Sunday, January 28, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Hundreds packed a baseball diamond in South Delta today to remember 14-year-old Kyle Losse. The baseball player died in hospital following a vaping incident. Tanya Beja reports.