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The display, Vortex, is constructed from plastic trash that has washed up on B.C.'s shores.

The Ministry of Environment says little brown bats and other species may be hiding in nooks and crannies of trailers, campers, trucks and other vehicles.

The Fraser River is expected to reach crest its banks in some areas of the Fraser Valley on Saturday.

Five groups representing small pot growers and sellers delivered an open letter on Friday to federal Justice Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould and her B.C. counterpart David Eby. The letter urges immediate action from both ministers ahead of legalization.

Adam Meade, executive chef of Stanley Park Teahouse, prepares chorizo and mussels.

Bulimia is a lonely, secret, shameful disorder, says Vancouver author and artist Janet Ford. She illustrated how it feels to live with it and now those drawings are compiled in a new book, 100 Days of Bulimia.

Police say the woman was walking southbound on Pauline Street when she heard a man yelling on Friday.

"It's actually a real tragedy to tear those children apart, make them go to different schools and then have families try to juggle all that with everything else that's going on."

The province is concerned bats infected with white-nose syndrome could accidentally be brought into B.C.

Around 3,000 homes and businesses in the Kootenay Boundary region are still a no-go zone, including most of downtown Grand Forks. On Saturday, the focus is getting evacuees back home.

Chef Adam Meade from the Teahouse in Stanley Park, shares his recipe for mussels and chorizo, perfect for a summer dinner party.

Jeff Tambellini talks to Jay about becoming the new head coach of the Trail Smoke Eaters.

With summer almost here Kaitlyn Herbst gets some expert advice on how you can make the most of your patio space — and how to deck it out in style.

The U.K. capital introduced a congestion charging scheme in 2003, which established a zone in the central area of the London Metropolitan Region that costs drivers £11.50 ($20) to enter daily.

Police are looking for a man involved in an alleged sexual assault in busy area of downtown Abbotsford on Friday.

Warmer weather means the perfect temperature to start growing your own fresh basil. Scott from Gardenworks shares his top tips and advice, from the different varieties to where to plant them.

Tasha Bukovnik tells us about their upcoming kitten yoga event, where you can practice yoga and come away rescuing an orphan kitten. We also get a live demo of what kitten yoga entails.

Our community reporter Michael Newman gets a preview of the Cloverdale Rodeo Parade with parade marshalls Sonia Sunger and Paul Haysom.

Tournament Director, Margot Davis, and Dave Zibrik from Point Grey Golf talk about the upcoming Freedom 55 Financial Open.

Residents and local businesses are banding together to ward off floodwaters.

The 40 units will be located at 7300 Elmbridge Way.

A group of Canadian Tire employees in B.C. found out the hard way that even petty theft from an employer is enough to get fired, with no compensation for years of service.

A Vancouver man has been sentenced to 20 days in jail and more than $1 million in forfeitures after making bitcoin trades with federal agents posing as drug dealers.

Dawn Mortensen lived in Squamish for two decades. She married a born-and-bred local man, raised a son, and delighted in the easy access to outdoor adventure.

Kits Pool is set to re-open Saturday after months of renovations and millions of dollars in repairs.

Seabird Island Community School's annual naming ceremony is part of an effort to provide students with an Stolo-centric education and to re-introduce traditional cultural practices that were lost due to the ongoing legacy of colonialism.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle tie the knot in Windsor today and some dedicated Royal watchers in Victoria will be wearing their finest for the occasion.

Here’s a breakdown of what an average renter pays for a condo versus an owner.

The federal government confirmed Friday that B.C.'s use of the courts to fight the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion constitutes the kind of political delay that could trigger taxpayer-funded compensation for the builder.

The premiers of British Columbia and Alberta will join their counterparts from Western Canada and the North at meetings next week in Yellowknife, but John Horgan doesn't expect any drama over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation team says the body belonged to 42-year-old Richmond man Gregory Joseph Scuby.

Well-wishers are gathering around Windsor Castle and millions of people are getting ready to take in the pomp and splendour of today's royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. CBCNews.ca will bring you live coverage of it all starting at 4 a.m. ET.

Well-wishers are gathering around Windsor Castle and millions of people are getting ready to take in the pomp and splendour of today's royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. CBCNews.ca will bring you live coverage of it all starting at 4 a.m. ET.

Guests are arriving at St. George's Chapel and crowds are gathering on the streets of Windsor as the wedding ceremony at 7 a.m. ET for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle approaches. CBCNews.ca is carrying live coverage of it all.

Police in Washington state have arrested a 55-year-old man in connection with the double homicide of a Vancouver Island couple. Paul Johnson explains what led to the break in a case that’s been cold for more than 30 years.

An unborn child is dead after a 31-year-old pregnant woman and a 23-year-old man were shot at an East Vancouver home early Friday. Rumina Daya reports.

Flood fears are rising across B.C. as we head into the May long weekend. Jill Bennett has a look at what’s being done to mitigate any potential damage.

A man “well-known to police” has been arrested for an alleged assault caught on camera at a SkyTrain platform last month.

A man “well-known to police” has been arrested for an alleged assault caught on camera at a SkyTrain platform last month.

Drivers in Metro Vancouver saw gas prices spike ahead of the May long weekend and although pump prices are expected to drop over the next few days, summer road trips could be impacted. Ted Chernecki reports.

The Vancouver School Board is looking to change some catchment boundaries in an effort to maximize under used elementary space but as Nadia Stewart reports, parents fear it could led to sibling separation.

Cooler temperatures have helped slow snow melt to more manageable rates.

A new evacuation alert was issued Thursday night for three separate areas on the lakeshore in Osoyoos as water levels creep higher. Shelby Thom reports.

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The Friday, May 18, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

An estimated 100,000 people came out to catch a glimpse of the royal couple after their wedding at Windsor Castle on Saturday.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were all smiles as they rode in a horse-drawn carriage and waved to crowds of well-wishers after their wedding ceremony at St. George's Chapel.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were all smiles as they left St. George's Chapel as the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

An estimated 100,000 people came out to catch a glimpse of the royal couple after their wedding at Windsor Castle on Saturday.