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The leader of a secretive group in upstate New York who allegedly coerced female followers into having sex with him and getting branded with his initials has appeared in federal court in Texas.

Norooz is celebrated for 13 days by Iranians and people from diverse communities from around the world. Iranian-Canadian dancer and Miss Vancouver World Lia Fallah performs a dance that honours the cultures of Iran.

The unfolding international data mining scandal has numerous ties to B.C. Here's a few of them.

The City of Vancouver and business owners in Yaletown have reached a truce on a plan to eliminate parking spaces to allow fire trucks to access the neighbourhood's narrow streets.

The City of Burnaby is turning to Canada's highest court in the dispute over construction of Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.

An all-female taxi service is preparing to launch on Vancouver Island, in a growing trend across the country of women-specific services popping up in an industry typically dominated by men.

After nearly three hours of debate Monday night, Richmond city council decided to delay its decision on whether there should be further restrictions on the size of homes that are built on farmland.

Regional district officials declare a local state of emergency following flooding in the area of Willowbrook, south of Okanagan Falls, B.C.

The Vancouver Canucks say defenceman Chris Tanev will miss the rest of the season with a sprained knee. He also missed time with a fractured leg and a puck to the mouth that cost him several teeth.

It was a close call for drivers in Delta after a car was seen driving down the wrong side of Highway 99 before colliding head on with a Toyota Rav 4. RCMP are looking for witnesses who may have seen the Volkswagen driving the wrong way on March 25.

Health Minister Adrian Dix says 37,000 more MRIs will be done by this time next year in the public health-care system.

We like to think Vancouver is accessible to everyone to get around. But that’s not the experience of Ben Dooley, a man in a wheelchair, who was stranded on the Skytrain system after elevators stopped working.

Transit Police say two suspects have been identified in relation to the attack of a 61-year-old woman while on a bus in Surrey.

The new powers will allow the coast guard to quickly enlist pre-approved companies for help with icebreaking services as needed without having to go through a formal bidding process.

One of the co-founders of the Canadian firm at the heart of the Brexit spending scandal could soon find himself forced in front of a House of Commons committee, if the NDP gets its way.

The province is aiming to conduct 225,000 MRI exams in the 2018-19 fiscal year, up from 188,000 this past fiscal year.

Jodi Dunlop from the BC SPCA introduces us to an animal looking for a forever home.

After a year-and-a-half of consultation and research, the province's e-mountain bike policy is awaiting final approval as trail groups wait to see how the controversial new bikes will be regulated on the hills.

Mayor Derek Corrigan says the city intends to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to consider a lower court decision that denied Burnaby leave to appeal a ruling by the National Energy Board.

Mayor Derek Corrigan says the city intends to ask the Supreme Court of Canada to consider a lower court decision that denied Burnaby leave to appeal a ruling by the National Energy Board.

Mayor Derek Corrigan also says the city shouldn't have to pay to police a protest against the project, since the city never wanted it in the first place. Alberta Premier Rachel Notley called the comments "irresponsible."

Mayor Derek Corrigan also says the city shouldn't have to pay to police a protest against the project, since the city never wanted it in the first place.

Dashcam footage shows a Volkswagen driving the wrong way down B.C.'s Highway 99 before a multi-vehicle crash that left three people injured on Sunday.

Dashcam footage shows a Volkswagen driving the wrong way down B.C.'s Highway 99 before a multi-vehicle crash that left three people injured on Sunday.

A climate-change liability bill was introduced to the Ontario legislature this week and a Victoria-based environmental lawyer says British Columbia should follow suit.

The City of Richmond is trying to figure out what to do with monster homes built on designated farmland but councillors were not able to make a decision Monday night. Catherine Urquhart reports.

As some banks cut ties with cryptocurrency companies, some Canadians are getting caught in the cracks and falling into a regulatory vacuum.

The non-profit is asking people to use their cards to buy and donate non-perishable food, or donate the equivalent amount in cash.

British Columbia's economy is forecast to remain strong through 2020
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VANCOUVER — British Columbia is predicted to have solid economic growth through 2020 by a trade association of credit unions. Central 1 Credit Union says 2017 was a year of "stellar growth" and the positive momentum will continue in B.C. for the next ...and more »

Around 370 firefighters from Yahk to the Castlegar area and up to the Slocan Valley will soon be paid $15 an hour for call response and training.

Cancer survivor and registered holistic nutritionist Hanna Rakowska explains how to create diets she says can help prevent cancer and other diseases.

Cancer survivor and registered holistic nutritionist Hanna Rakowska explains how to create diets she says can help prevent cancer and other diseases.

The fatal collisions happened on Friday and Monday, around 65 kilometres apart.

Shawn Pettipas from BCAA joined Global News Morning to announce the kick off of BCAA’s Play Here contest. Three lucky communities will receive a $100,000 play space revitalization!

The worker fell through the glass awning.

A worker is in hospital this morning after falling through a glass awning at the Hotel Georgia while cleaning. WorkSafe BC is now investigating.

A B.C. man arrested in connection with an attack on a man with autism is set to appear in Ontario court today. Jordan Armstrong has the details.

West Kelowna mayor says he's still fighting to get his city exempted from the tax, which he says will hurt the local economy.

The project at Kennedy Hill is slated to finish by the summer of 2020, and will involve late-night closures of Highway 4 in both directions.

It can be a hassle to replace a lost or stolen passport while enjoying the warm rays of sunshine on your yearly getaway, here are some tips to prevent the headache.

According to his bio, Walton was first elected mayor in 2005 and also served as a school trustee and councillor during 23 as a city official.

As the spring thaw lays bare the discarded waste of winter, many Canadian fitness enthusiasts are trying to spread the word about plogging, an eco-friendly exercise mashup that combines the endorphin rush of jogging with the environmental benefits of picking up trash.

Glenda Hyatt is just one of B.C.'s wheelchair and scooter users disappointed with hoops and hurdles that prevent people from getting coverage for a mobility aid.

The trial of a University of B.C. student accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student in his residence begins this week in Vancouver provincial court.

Parmvir Singh Chahil was arrested last Friday in Windsor, Ont., and was charged with one count of aggravated assault.

Canadian whistleblower Chris Wylie is testifying at a U.K. parliamentary committee about his allegations that his former employer Cambridge Analytica improperly harvested details of 50 million Facebook users.

The province isn't disclosing how it plans to track the success of the tax.

Do you read your news online? Enjoy takeout? Live in an apartment building? Canadians’ changing lifestyles have transformed what we put in the blue bin. And that’s led to big challenges — and ballooning costs — for municipal recycling programs.

"Everything was happening too quick," said one person who attended the meeting.

The Penticton Vees lost 4-2 in game 7 of their playoff series against the Trail Smoke Eaters Monday night.