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A popular Squamish restaurant has been badly damaged in an early morning fire Tuesday. Despite the devastating loss, the community is rallying around the owners as they face the challenge of rebuilding.

The NDP government has amended Wildlife Act regulations to help enforce the ban on grizzly bear hunting.

Big, loveable Kingston is being cared for by the BC SPCA, and is looking for a forever home.

A RCMP officer in B.C.'s West Kootenay region has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a fatal shooting three years ago.

Firefighters were called to Fergie's Cafe on Squamish Valley Road on Tuesday just before 5 a.m., where they found flames rising from the structure.

A longtime city councillor, Marvin Rotrand, is again calling on the Montreal police force to allow its officers to wear turbans and hijabs.

A B.C. energy-storage company will showcase the power of its lithium battery on international waters next year.

The emergency alerts may look like text messages, but will sound like anything but.

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Gas stations in Gibsons temporarily ran out of gas on Monday night after visitors from out of town filled up on cheap gas.

What was initially thought of as a rare sighting of Velella velella is likely the new normal.

What was initially thought of as a rare sighting of Velella velella on Tofino beaches is likely the new normal with warming oceans and plankton bloom.

Kelowna and West Kelowna are among the areas covered by planned tax on some vacant homes aimed at increasing housing affordability.

Eighteen years ago, ahead of the 1999 NHL draft, former Vancouver Canucks General Manager Brian Burke watched identical Swedish twins Henrik and Daniel Sedin at the World Juniors in Winnipeg.

Dozens of young adults are getting a special opportunity to work in provincial parks. As Jordan Armstrong reports, today marks the launch of a new student ranger program.

"The ratings remain well supported by the province’s diverse and growing economy, positive outlook, ample fiscal capacity and low debt burden.”

While the nurse was at a client’s home to provide foot care services, he put his hands under the client’s underwear.

The province has launched a B.C. Parks student ranger program, in part funded by the proceeds generated from the sale of specialty license plates.

Witness video captures the flames as fire ripped through Fergie’s restaurant just before 5 am Tuesday morning.

Mounties say the photographs were taken by a Promontory Elementary School security camera.

“No one should have to face financial ruin or potential homelessness when facing eviction from a manufactured home park."

Global BC sports anchor Squire Barnes joined Global News Morning to talk about the exciting legacy that Daniel and Henrik Sedin will leave with the Canucks when they retire at the end of the season.

On April first the provincial licensing fee for home inspectors jumped 36% and it is scheduled to climb another 25% each year, for the next two years. Home inspector Paul Friesen joined Global News Morning to explain how those costs are getting passed on to the consumer.

A Nova Scotia man has finally had his lifetime ban from Victoria’s Empress Hotel lifted. It was the result of an incident 17 years ago involving pepperoni and a flock of seagulls. Kristen Robinson explains.

Trying to shed some pounds this season? Dietician Diana Steele has some advice on cutting down calories in your typical meals and snacks.

The winner will receive $6,000 from Canada Council for the Arts, a 10-day writing residency at Banff Centre and will have their work published on CBC Books.

There will be a shortage of between 2,000 to 4,000 bee colonies, which could cost blueberry growers over $12 million in lost fruit, one expert says.

The operators of one of Vancouver's last independent movie theatres say they have received an extension from their landlord to save the venue.

Canadian television and film executive Catherine Tait will become the first woman president and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada.

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#SaveTheRio has just been given more time.

Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer is using his two-week parliamentary break to woo supporters in the Okanagan Valley.

The final playoff series of the KIJHL Hockey League continues with games between the Revelstoke Grizzlies and Kimberley Dynamiters. The Revelstoke Grizzlies were down 2-0 in the series before winning game three Monday night on home ice. Doris Maria Bregolisse has highlights.

They're putting a new mask on their goalie. And introducing plenty of new practices at Rogers Arena.

There are concerns that some B.C. blueberry farmers could face financial losses, all for the lack of pollination. Jill Bennett explains why some beekeepers are refusing to put their hives in blueberry fields.

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Goalie Jacob Markstrom has just unveiled his new mask, which features puzzle pieces, and will be auctioned off to support programs helping kids with autism. The Canucks organization has also marked World Autism Awareness Day by announcing that Rogers Arena is now fully “autism aware,” meaning staff have been trained to assist people with autism....

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Even if you don’t know anything about cryptocurrencies like ‘Bitcoin’, you could be unknowingly helping criminals cash in on it. Our Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has what you need to know.

B.C. travelers say their cruise ship voyage from Miami to Los Angeles was one they won’t forget… for all the wrong reasons. John Hua reports.

A 30-hour telethon is underway, hoping to raise a million dollars to save Vancouver’s Rio Theatre. Grace Ke takes a look at the last-ditch attempt to save the venerable venue from the wrecking ball.

Vancouver Canucks fans are paying tribute to Daniel and Henrik Sedin, who announced this will be their last season in the NHL. Squire Barnes reports.

Ottawa has announced a new multibillion-dollar infrastructure deal with British Columbia, just a week after a report found the federal government was falling behind on the spending program.

Ottawa has announced a new multibillion-dollar infrastructure deal with British Columbia, just a week after a report found the federal government was falling behind on the spending program.

The announcement of the retirement of Daniel and Henrik Sedin has many remembering their huge contribution to the community. Aaron McArthur has that part of the story.

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

The alleged victim suffered cuts and bruises after being punched several times, police say.

The deal unlocks federal money previously earmarked for big-ticket transit projects in Metro Vancouver.

Canucks players and staff react to the announcement by Henrik and Daniel Sedin that they will be retiring at the end of this NHL season.