British Columbia news

Boardings were up across all modes of transit, except for the West Coast express.

B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson says he's given up on softer approaches to address court vacancies.

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.

Sukhjit Malhi is in custody after being charged with breaching a court order and possession for the purpose of trafficking fentanyl.

The All Native Basketball Tournament in Prince Rupert, B.C., is facing controversy after telling a 19-year-old he can't play with his team due to residency issues.

Cameron Eugene Ratelle, 39, has been convicted of a sexual assault against a minor.

He's been convicted of sexual assault against a person under the age of 18, and against university women living on Ontario campuses.

"Water is so important across all the provinces," said an environmental campaigner.

Premier John Horgan has opened the door once again for the B.C. government to move Family Day one week later.

The human remains discovered in an Abbotsford field this week belong to a woman who went missing nine months ago, police say.

Avalanche Canada has issued a public warning for a wide swath of B.C.’s Interior, warning that recent heavy snowfall has primed the slopes for slides over the Family Day long weekend.

A play about the famous Preston Rivulettes premieres in Kamloops, B.C., on February 22.

Stress on the road can lead to dangerous driving, distraction and road rage.

Global News sat down with several of Canada's top athletes and medal contenders to discuss their goals, dreams and what fuels their quest for Olympic glory in PyeongChang.

The chair of Vancouver's Renters Advisory Committee says that while new provincial Airbnb taxes will generate some income to address B.C.'s affordability crisis, what's really needed is more regulations on the businesses themselves.

Travel expert Claire Newell has a few of the pet peeves flight attendants don’t want you to do on your next flight.

Premier John Horgan responds to a question about how the province plans to support the wine industry.

BC Liberal leader Andrew Wilkinson says the pipeline dispute with Alberta is an embarrassment, and isn't helping either province.

The federal government has dispatched officials to British Columbia for talks aimed at ending an escalating feud between the government in that province and in Alberta over the proposed expansion to Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.

The animals have been walking on plowed highways to avoid deep snow, according to a conservation officer — but poor visibility and speed have also been factors.

The B.C. government has just announced plans to raise the minimum wage to $15.20 per hour over the next 3 years. Premier John Horgan says there will be increases every year on June 1st. Jordan Armstrong has the details.

Officers with the Port Mann Traffic Services were doing a routine patrol on Highway 1 Tuesday, when they pulled over a driver with an unusually still and quiet passenger.

The video shows multiple vehicles driving through intersections in about a 10 minute span.

School bus service has been suspended in the Cariboo because of hazardous road conditions. Parents are asked to drive their children to school and teachers are expected to attend work.

Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna told the House of Commons that “officials that are in British Columbia right now having discussions” to end the province’s trade war with Alberta.

Municipalities along the northern Alberta-B.C. border are torn in the trade battle between the provinces, Peace Country mayors say.

The British Columbia government will raise the minimum wage to $15.20 an hour by June 2021.

Great Value popping corn, sold at Walmart stores across Canada, has been recalled because of the presence of insects, after a similar "extraneous material" recall was issued for Selection brand popping corn in December.

The B.C. NDP promised to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour during the election campaign.

What exactly is happening with the trade spat between British Columbia and Alberta?

Stock markets tumbled Thursday with the Dow Jones industrial average shedding more than 1,000 points. Both the Dow and the broader S&P 500 have shed 10 per cent from their recent highs, putting them into a correction.

Stock markets tumbled Thursday with the Dow Jones industrial average shedding more than 1,000 points. Both the Dow and the broader S&P 500 have shed 10 per cent from their recent highs, putting them into a correction.

Admiralty Trail and Trail 7 are off-limits to the public until further notice.

It's true that police always get their "man...nequin."

Premier John Horgan said the increase is "long overdue" but the move is receiving criticism from both an industry group and a labour group for different reasons.

Premier John Horgan said the increase is 'long overdue.'

Premier John Horgan is set to speak at JJ Bean café in North Vancouver at 11 a.m. PT.

Travel expert Claire Newell has recommendations for how you can easily take a quick vacation.

Perry Ehrlich from ShowStoppers explains why the 2018 Variety telethon will be a special one.

JP Morgan Chase says the Canadian dollar is one of the worst performing currencies when it comes to volatility.

Lifestyle expert Carey McBeth gives us her top picks for Family Day activities for every type of family.

Dianne Wraight has undergone a mastectomy after two bouts of breast cancer. She'll be modelling designs by AnaOno, which specializes in lingerie for women with mastectomies.

Dashcam video has surfaced online of drivers doing very bad things in Richmond, B.C.

As Alberta and British Columbia remain locked in a trade war over wine and an oil pipeline, experts say both provinces still have a few limited options to raise the stakes.

From kindergarten to Grade 7, students tested out their stick-handling skills during a road-hockey tournament.

There's a shortage of certified organic goat milk for human consumption because one of B.C.'s main farms is in the middle of a baby goat boom.

The Panel talks Ontario’s plan to deal with a “Buy American” policy in the U.S. and the sour grapes between BC and Alberta

British Columbia Premier John Horgan held off on ratcheting up a trade war with Alberta Wednesday, but experts say both provinces still have a few limited options to raise the stakes.

The Olympics are usually a boon for bars equipped with televisions to broadcast high-stakes games and competitions — but the big time difference between Olympics host Pyeongchang and many Canadian cities will mean watching late at night or early in the morning.

Birds might sit on their eggs for weeks to keep them warm until they hatch, but deep-sea fish called skates have found a less boring and time-consuming way to incubate their eggs - using geothermal energy.