British Columbia news

A 36-year-old man who was caught in an avalanche near Golden, B.C., last week has now died.

Mooshew the dog is staying at the Coast Inn of the North in Prince George as part of a partnership with the Prince George Humane Society.

Here are your five things to do this weekend for Friday, Feb. 16, 2018.

January housing data offered a first glimpse into the likely impact of the new federal mortgage standards.

While virtually everyone says they're pleased to hear the bridge will be retired, the NDP's plan to replace the aging span has earned less universal acclaim.

Police in Washington State say a school shooting may have been averted after a grandmother phoned 911 to report her own grandson.

Months of gruelling training comes down to just one moment at high-level competitions and, for many athletes, the mental strains can be as challenging as the physical ones.

Fast skiing and precise shooting make for an excellent winter sport.

Make these delicious recipes at home.

Miss Andie of Ladysmith, B.C., has won Best in Breed at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.

B.C.'s backcountry adventurers are in for yet another weekend of risky avalanche conditions as a forecasted snowstorm tracks toward the province.

Dog behaviour therapist Sandy Yates looks at whether getting two dogs at once is a good idea.

Celebrate the Year of the Dog! Here are your five things to do this weekend around British Columbia.

In advance of his appearance at the Wellness Fair, Tojo shows us how to make grilled portobello sugomori and tuna sashimi salad.

In the throne speech, the B.C. government said it would allow municipalities to create rental-only zones in order to help increase the supply of purpose-built rental housing. It's an idea that developer Aly Jiwan sees as a step in the right direction.

Sonia Furstenau cites 'doublespeak' in the federal government's decision to OK pipeline in exchange for Alberta climate plan support.

The province announced its plans to replace the well-past it’s prime Pattullo Bridge. Jordan Armstrong has details of the time line and what will happen to the old bridge.

Realtor named Kaminder Rai shot in Kerrisdale is city's sixth homicide so far in 2018.

Goldie is not small, she weighs almost 60 pounds, but she was no match for the angry otters.

The vintage club, known for its neon glare, saucy signage and seven decades of bad behaviour, will host A Steady Rain in its "intimate" upper rooms, where stars such as Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra once retired for private after-parties.

Premier John Horgan announced Friday morning that the province is taking over operating the span from Translink once it is completed in 2023.

The B.C. government will build a new replacement for the Pattullo Bridge, with construction scheduled to begin in the summer of 2019 and completion in 2023.

Global BC meteorologist Mark Madryga says it has been primarily rain across the region on Friday, except for wet snow at higher elevations.

Fortunately, only one person suffered minor injuries.

Chef David Robertson of Dirty Apron shows us a west coast take on a Lunar New Year meal with his Peking BBQ Duck Hotpot.

Elderbeary, a mascot meant to promote the idea that a senior's life can be active and fun, has become an unintentional symbol for a growing problem: a shortage of volunteers willing to spend time with Canada's aging population.

A Greyhound bus has crashed north of Prince George, B.C., injuring at least one person, according to Emergency Health Services.

The B.C. government is set to make an announcement on Friday, which will likely be a replacement plan for the Pattullo Bridge. Richard Zussman has a preview along with a ride-sharing report and ICBC.

Months after the U.S. Treasury lifted a label designating Vancouver's PacNet Services as a "significant transnational criminal organization," the payments processor is facing a lawsuit from B.C.'s Director of Civil Forfeiture.

The newest residents of Squamish, B.C., are full of energy and entrepreneurial spirit, but are creating demands the city finds challenging to meet, Mayor Patricia Heintzman said.

When people walk by the the staircase outside the main entrance of Harm Wolding’s wine shop in New Westminster, they usually say one of two things: “Is that ever ugly?” or “Why would anyone ever decide to put a staircase there?”

Is the balance on your credit card larger than your savings account? You aren’t alone, according to a recent survey. Begging the question, are Canadians too comfortable with debt?

"Understand that you're just giving money away, you don't necessarily know who is behind these initiatives."

Female RCMP members say a secret Facebook group restricted to male RCMP members reinforces the boys' club nature of the force at a time when it is facing harassment lawsuits.

The B.C. government is expected to announce a replacement, and the manner by which it will be paid for.

The B.C. government is expected to announce a replacement, and the manner by which it will be paid for.

A well known Vernon family has pleaded with Canadian officials for help to find a loved one missing in Mexico.

A well known Vernon family has pleaded with Canadian officials for help to find a loved one missing in Mexico. Gloria Miller, the wife of David Chambers, was last seen this morning during a dive in Banderas Bay off the coast of Puerto Vallarta, according to family.

The motion calls for an exemption for residents who frequent their homes but don’t live there full-time.

U.K. trade envoy to Canada, Andrew Percy is in British Columbia for talks with industry and government officials.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Thursday, February 15, 2018.

Michelle Obama says social media magnifies feelings of political and cultural division, underlining a need for people to get out of their online silos. The former U.S. first lady made the remarks Thursday at a sold-out event in Vancouver.

"People just ask why, why wasn’t there something else that could have been done?" her father asked.

This comes as tensions escalate between B.C. and Alberta, with the federal government saying it's determined the project will be built.

The mystery surrounding the timing of the Pattullo Bridge's replacement — and how it will be funded — may be resolved Friday morning.

Citing the overwhelming success of the sporting event, Vancouver organizers of the Rugby Sevens tournament are bidding for four more years. Squire Barnes reports.

The Thursday, February 15, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

UBC study says many parents ignoring children screen time recommendations A new study by UBC says many parents are ignoring doctors’ recommendations that children aged two years and under should get no screen time on computers, tablets or mobile devices. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

The Lunar New Year is one of the most celebrated events around the world and is considered a public holiday in several countries. For those celebrating in British Columbia, it can be challenging to plan festivities when the New Year falls on a work day.

In a news release, police say the assault to took place Jan. 17 at approximately 6 p.m. PT on the grounds of John Maclure Elementary School in Abbotsford.