British Columbia news

The Tsilhqot'in Nation has signed a first-of-its-kind agreement with the federal and British Columbia governments that recognizes the First Nation as a full partner in wildfire response.

The photos of her husband have faded but the memories haven't.

A replica of the building that once housed Copp's Shoes in New Westminster, B.C. has found new life in Lego.

In Fort St. James, B.C., a council meeting over a proposal to ban marijuana sales left some people feeling burned. The Wednesday meeting was disrupted after 89 people attended to voice their opposition to the ban and were kicked out after shouting at councillors.

Top gardening tips from the folks at Gardenworks. From mojito mint to italian parsley – Michelle from Gardenworks shows you how to make the perfect spring herb garden.

Comic books and plastic toys meld with family history in Kim Stewart's new exhibit in Prince George, B.C.

It’s the global dancing phenomenon – as Riverdance celebrates it’s 20th anniversary with a worldwide tour – two of it’s stars join us to tell us more…and show us a few steps.

Delicious cuisine and recipes cooked up on the Saturday Morning News. Seasons in the Park executive chef, Joseph Thomas, shares his recipe for a mouth-watering pasta – that will make the perfect quick and easy dinner.

Kaitlyn Herbsts finds out what the recent housing industry changes will mean for mortgage prices.

Interventionist and addiction counsellor talks about his upcoming conference and offers advice on how addiction can affect families. We also hear from former NHL goaltender Clint Malarchuk about how addiction and mental health battles almost cost him his life.

She’s a rising star in the country music world – Meghan Patrick joins us to talk about her new record.

The Saskatchewan Rush defeated the Vancouver Stealth 20-10 in B.C. on Friday.

The parade gets going at 10 a.m. and ends at 5 p.m. on Saturday.

The widow of the author who wrote a viral New York Times essay elicited tears from the crowd as he shared his story at the TED conference Friday evening.

Jean-Marc Fournier and Philippe Couillard have called on Ottawa to work with provincial governments on the pipeline impasse.

As donations from an online fundraising campaign for the Humboldt Broncos surpass $11 million, people are thinking about where that money will go and how it can best be used to help the families of those killed in the April 6 bus crash, as well as rebuild the lives of those who were injured.

There are 162 municipalities in British Columbia, but that number could go down by one in a matter of months.

Tassis Vix, 31, a veterinary assistant with a 10-year-old daughter, was struck and killed in the 21800 block of Lougheed Highway Thursday night.

Police and city staff say there’s a growing number of thefts from coin-operated parking meters. A Vancouver meter technician has invented a secret weapon they hope foils vandals siphoning people’s hard-earned silver and gold.

A couple from the North Okanagan lost everything in a fire this week and are trying to rebuilt their lives in time for the birth of their first child, due in May.

Former NHL goaltender Clint Malarchuk has gone through both physical and mental trauma in his life and, after two brushes with death, he's sharing his story and advocating for better mental health support.

His team was nervous about getting on a bus after what happened to the Humboldt Broncos, so Nipawin Hawks coach Doug Johnson took them for a practice run.

The United States, France, and Britain have launched military strikes in Syria tonight.

Gage Archer is a 'Kid Hero', according to GoFundMe.

Vancouver Police are investigating after a man intentionally reversed a pick-up truck into a police vehicle.

"We sit in council some days form nine o'clock in the morning until after 11 o'clock. Which is a tough thing to be able to do, but it's also really tough if you've got a little baby at home."

The Vancouver Whitecaps gave up a pair of second-half goals in a 2-0 loss to Los Angeles Football Club Friday night which snapped Vancouver's 11-game Major League Soccer home unbeaten streak.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 with Chris Gailus and Sophie Lui for Friday, April 13, 2018.

B.C.'s Ministry of Education is converting Prince George School District 57 into a ward system, against the wishes of the elected school board but with the support of the mayors of the outlying communities of Mackenzie and Valemount.

"Certain neighborhoods that are getting new communities, new community plans, new zoning, are suddenly seeing 100 per cent increases on the property value."

Mt. Washington has announced the resort will become entirely smoke-free starting June 1.

The leader of a secretive group accused of coercing female followers into having sex and getting branded with his initials faced a federal judge Friday who ordered him to remain behind bars weeks after his arrest in Mexico.

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The Friday, April 13, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

The widow of a Victoria police officer who was in a coma for 30 years after an on-duty accident is talking to Global News after her husband passed away. Kylie Stanton has the story.

The Municipality of Whistler wants ICBC to collect parking fines from delinquent drivers before it will renew their insurance. Ted Chernecki reports.

RCMP are looking for the driver who struck a young mother in Maple Ridge, and left her to die in a ditch. Nadia Stewart reports.

North Vancouver families who’ve been renting in the same building for generations in some cases, are worried that new development will cost them their homes. Jill Bennett reports.

Abbotsford police are asking for the public’s help in finding a stolen go-kart that will be of limited use to the thief, but means the world to the people who built it. John Hua reports.

One of the winning teams in Science World’s annual environmental contest brought a piece of B.C. history back to life. Linda Aylesworth has the story.

As hundreds of Canadians coast-to-coast wore their jerseys in support of Saskatchewan's Humboldt Broncos, so did one 13-year-old a world away in Uganda, who owes a debt of gratitude to Canada’s hockey world.

Kelowna-based Flair airlines is expanding its offerings across the country, adding service to Victoria, Prince George, Calgary, Saskatoon and Halifax.

David Eby says 30,000 people took a 20 minute survey in March about changing rules around vehicle insurance.

U.S. President Donald Trump, along with France and the U.K., launched what he called "precision strikes" against targets associated with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons, saying the strikes were a bid to deter future chemical attacks.

U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the military to launch "precision strikes" on targets associated with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons capabilities.

"At the end of the day, we're alive, and it's all sticks and stones," Larry Gilchuk said.

Three funerals Friday in communities across Saskatchewan for two players and the bus driver from last weeks tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos. 16 people died in the bus collision with a semi-truck. 12 more funerals are set for the coming days. Aaron McArthur reports.

A popular winery near Okanagan Falls says it’s business as usual– even though the property is under an evacuation alert due to the threat of flooding. Shelby Thom reports.

Former federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would never treat Quebec the way he is treating British Columbia in the ongoing battle over pipeline.

Keith Baldrey: "All three leaders have entrenched positions regarding the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project and are in no position to abandon them."