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"I pray to God that we find him."

This weekend, volunteers will cart 16,000 books from 241 Dominion Street, the McBride and District Public Library’s home since 1967, to its new location a few blocks down.

It's been 2 weeks since flooding began in some areas, forcing thousands from their homes.

It's been 2 weeks since flooding began in some areas, forcing thousands from their homes.

It's been 2 weeks since flooding began in some areas, forcing thousands from their homes.

Plastic pollution is a significant challenge facing the world but some researchers wonder why the plastic straw itself is being singled out, when there are hundreds of plastic items making their way into the environment.

An airplane and a helicopter were sent to the scene, and two search and rescue technicians parachuted to the crash site and assessed the injured person, who was then transported to hospital.

"Even a small skiff could actually cause enough of a wake to flood people's homes."

If you want to take in new culinary experiences but are feeling a little “done” with restaurants, On The Coast food columnist Gail Johnson has you covered.

Officials hope to have evacuation orders for most of the 3,000 properties impacted in the area lifted in the next two days.

Officials hope to have evacuation orders for most of the 3,000 properties impacted in the area lifted in the next two days.

Massive flames could be seen coming from the structure on 256th Street in the Township of Langley.

The Canadian global affairs and economics journalist and MSNBC host talked to host Stephen Quinn about the increasing use of cultural identities as political weapons.

For more than seven years, John Atkin and Andy Coupland have been running the blog, Changing Vancouver, which features before-and-after photographs of the city, gathered mostly from the City of Vancouver archives and taken by Coupland.

"It means that a small community working together can keep on going for a hundred years."

Award-winning bartender Shaun Layton tells us what we can expect from Vancouver Craft Beer week and shares his recipe for a beer cocktail.

Hundreds of Iranians — despite holding post-graduate degrees, jobs and high-tech skills — continue to face unfair delays when they apply for permanent residency status, advocates say.

Dog behaviour therapist Sandy Yates gives her expert advice as Declan, Lynn’s one-year-old Irish Wolfhound, joins us in the studio.

Ten-year-old Logan Engen from Grand Forks proves that there is more than one way to help a community dealing with a disaster. His solution? Iced tea stand.

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British Columbia Burning
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British Columbia Burning By Bethany Lindsay MacIntyre Purcell Publishing. Last summer's devastating fire season was definitely one for the history books — it destroyed the most territory, saw the single largest fire in B.C.'s history and held the ...

From sampling maple syrup to outdoor activities, Yvonne Schalle has some of the top things to see and do in the South Okanagan.

Washington State officials said it was only the second cougar-related fatality in the state in the last 94 years.

When couples split, who gets to keep the ring?

Language teachers from the Tsleil-Waututh Nations in B.C. find connecting with Indigenous language educators from neighbouring Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation, other Salish nations in the United States and even the Maori of New Zealand has benefited their programs.

Across B.C., a number of health care professionals are using Indigenous languages to connect with patients.

Staff from the District of Mission are building temporary dikes in anticipation of potential flooding.

Staff from the city of Mission are building temporary dikes in anticipation of potential flooding.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Saturday, May 19, 2018. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

British Columbians were among the millions of people around the globe to tune in to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle say I do in a trail-blazing ceremony. Jill Bennett reports

The Saturday, May 19, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Search efforts are underway in the Cowichan Valley this weekend for a missing father of two. Kristen Robinson.

Police and rescue crews issue a safety warning for long weekend. Nadia Stewart reports.

With the threat of the second wave of flooding behind them, Grand Forks residents shift focus to recovery efforts. John Hua has the latest.

Watch the online edition of Global News Hour at 6.

Police say emergency vehicles are in the area, but the public is not at risk

The creative minds behind Toy Story's Buzz Lightyear and The Incredibles' Edna Mode aren't just actors and storytellers — they're technical virtuosos.

The pilot was the only one aboard. Their condition remains unknown.

Ever been confronted with a situation and thought to yourself: "There should be a law against that?" If so, NDP MP Nathan Cullen has a contest for you.

They were left with nothing but their bathing suits and mobile phones.

City councillors in Richmond, B.C., have approved a contentious proposal to build temporary housing for homeless people for the next five years.

Kei Kamara scored from the spot in the 10th minute of second-half stoppage time and the Vancouver Whitecaps tied FC Dallas 2-2 on Saturday.

The one-way fare is $2 for adults and $1 for seniors and youth.

Patio season has arrived in many parts of the province, and with that comes the season for summer beer and brewery visits.

North Shore Rescue says 2018 is shaping up to be their busiest year yet.