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It was meant to be a gift from her dying mother. But not only is Coralee Stevens not allowed to live in the condo she inherited, it is also costing her thousands of dollars in fines.

A $31.5-million US victims' fund that started as a GoFundMe effort announced plans Friday to pay $275,000 to the families of each of the 58 people killed in the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history.

It took the team just 12 minutes to take more deposits than Las Vegas collected in an entire month.

Premier John Horgan described Barrett as the most captivating political orator he has ever seen and will likely ever see again.

Vancouver police and the RCMP's dive team have returned to New Brighton Park this weekend to continue their investigation into the disappearance of Su Yi Liang.

A Vancouver animal-rights group says unregulated rescues might cause more harm than good, and wants to set up an accreditation process to end an upwards trend in unqualified shelters.

The #HowIWillChange conference is aimed at how men can change their attitudes and behaviours when it comes to sexual violence.

During the First World War, Canada interned more than 8,500 enemy aliens in 24 camps across the country. Historian Don McNair has been studying the Vernon internment camp for two years and is gearing up to do a presentation on his findings.

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VanDusen Botanical Garden opened a new backyard bird garden this month, just in time for spring.

There were tributes and tears at the University of Victoria Saturday morning, as former B.C. premier Dave Barrett was remembered at on official state memorial.

Su Yi Liang vanished on Jan. 8. Police say they have evidence her car was seen at New Brighton Park that day.

BC Hydro employees spotted the deer's head sticking out of the frigid water.

An incident east of Bridal Falls on Highway 1 stopped eastbound traffic Saturday morning.

The Clinton Museum in B.C.’s Interior is gathering stories and items to be part of its exhibit on the 2017 B.C. wildfires.

If doctors aren't able to recognize certain diseases in particular racial groups, it could lead to lower-quality care for patients with darker skin tones, a new study finds.

Stand-up comedian Ryan Hamilton tells us about his latest Netflix show ‘Happy Face’ and his show in JFL NorthWest.

Chef Jesse Jobin from PeckinPah makes a delicious savoury cornbread that will make the perfect side dish.

Brent Mutis from the BCHL joins Jay to talk about the playoffs

Lynn and Jay go behind the scenes to find out more about this weekend’s Monster Jam Truck Show

The folks over at Gardenworks are celebrating succulents as they demonstrate a beautifully botanical tablescaping project.

From vacuuming tips to handing uses for a lint roller – Kaitlyn Herbst finds out some quick cleaning hacks that will help you tidy in a hurry.

An upcoming course teaches dog owners to spice up Rover’s walk with challenging moves.

Crews helped save a deer stranded in the frozen waters of Okanagan Lake.

Artists are one group hit particularly hard by Vancouver’s affordability crisis, losing studio space and homes as real estate prices soar, and many are left wondering if there is still room for artists in the city.

Every winter in B.C. brings stories of highway crashes in poor road conditions and demands that tougher regulations be in place for maintenance contractors.

A B.C. grandmother claims her dream trip to the nation's capital was ruined by the reek of pot and the sound of revellers outside the door of her Airbnb rental.

It was a great week for feel-good news. Here's why.

"To me this is a real slam-dunk winner for wild salmon and First Nations down in Washington State," said UBCIC Vice President Bob Chamberlin.

The Vancouver Canucks lost 4-3 in overtime to the Nashville Predators Friday night.

There was a 9 per cent dip in home sales in Feb 2018 compared to Feb 2017

The virus can kill a rabbit 36 hours after it's infected.

The virus can kill a rabbit 36 hours after it's infected.

A code of conduct, a hotline, and ongoing discussions about sexual harassment following #MeToo are leaving some actresses in Hollywood hopeful that change is starting to happen at ground level.

An Ontario MPP says sales tactics used to sell Bell services — revealed in a CBC hidden camera investigation — are "beyond reprehensible" and suggest the province may have to ban such door-to-door sales.

Third-party dealers are selling cheap, pirated live TV channel subscriptions and it's catching on with Canadians. A study suggests that 6.5 per cent of North American households have accessed these black market services.

The tsunami is spreading far from the epicentre of the Jaspal Atwal earthquake. It doesn't discriminate between political parties.

Washington State senators voted Friday to ban Atlantic salmon farming in state waters.

A win has been elusive this season for the Kelowna Rockets in their games against the Everett Silvertips. But that’s maybe because the Silvertips lead the Western Conference, ahead of Kelowna by 7 points. Kelowna lost 4-2 against Everett Friday night.

It’s a spaghetti competition, but the judges don’t need their taste buds to pick a winner. This contest is all about weight, and just how much a bridge made entirely out of pasta can support. As Jules Knox reports, the bridges took hours to build but mere seconds to fail.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, March 2, 2018.

Rabbit owners should take precautions to protect their pets after almost 30 wild rabbits were found dead in the Nanaimo area in the last 4 days.

Leave the phone when you're behind the wheel. If you don't, it could cost you big time.

Sometimes playing with your food can be a good thing.
Students in the 35th annual Heavyweight Spaghetti Bridge Competition at Okanagan College spent hours building their creations. The ingredients are simple: pasta and glue.

"I don't even want the full $29,000. I'll take a settlement but they're not even willing to negotiate," he said.

The Friday, March 2, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Woodpeckers are vandalizing Vernon's art centre, racking up thousands of dollars of damage to the exterior of the building.

The fashion hub for South Asian style is Metro Vancouver, where they have some advice for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau after his controversial trip to India. Sonia Deol reports.

The Loblaw chain has recalled some of its pre-packaged cooked shrimp because it could contain harmful bacteria.Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

Richmond RCMP say they’ve identified and located the man caught on video kicking a city librarian. Paul Johnson has the latest.