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Othman Hamdan was acquitted last September of three terrorism charges but immigration officials arrested him on grounds that he poses a danger to Canadians.

B.C. Premier John Horgan says it would be a "different discussion" on the Trans Mountain pipeline if the plan was to refine the bitumen in British Columbia rather than ship the raw product to Asian markets.

Zanocco said the LDB's corporate loss prevention team noticed an anomaly, bringing this incident to the company's attention.

A family of thrilled travellers got the star treatment Wednesday after Cheryl Spangler arrived in Vancouver as the city's 25 millionth cruise passenger.

The unsuspecting Illinois woman who marked the milestone was awarded a gift bag, an on-board credit and a suite upgrade.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her government is doing everything it can to get construction on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion back on track this summer.

A North Vancouver family was boating on the Indian Arm Monday when the two youngsters were found in the cabin groggy from exposure to carbon monoxide.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said her government has been working closely with the federal government and Kinder Morgan to get the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project back on track. But have the feds done enough? Notley said the proof will be in the pudding.

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said she will not reveal her timeline on when and where Bill 12 will roll out, but said furious work is underway to make sure it can be put in place very quickly.

The Kelowna Fire Department is performing a swift water rescue from Mission Creek in the Rutland area.

HUB Cycling hosts annual Rush Hour Challenge, pitting cyclists against drivers and transit riders.

B.C. Premier John Horgan says "full and frank" conversations were had with his western counterparts at meetings in Yellowknife on a number of interprovincial issues, despite the continuing dispute with Alberta over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion.

The family, from North Vancouver, were boating on the waters of Indian Arm on Monday, May 21, on a 27-foot vessel equipped with an inboard engine.

Tourists stayed away from the South Okanagan this May long weekend over concerns about flooding in the region.

On Tuesday, Transportation Minister Claire Trevena managed to convince BC Ferries to leave prices as they are by offering up more money to offset the rising fuel costs.

Vancouver police have released a video showing citizens the steps to take in the event they are faced with an active deadly threat.

Tech expert Andy Baryer from Get Connected Media shows off the latest voice activated devices.

It’s a major milestone for Vancouver’s cruise ship industry. The 25 millionth passenger arrived in the city — marking decades of growth. Jordan Armstrong reports.

The victim reported that she was asleep in her vehicle at Tannery Park on Monday afternoon when a stranger broke in and assaulted her, according to an RCMP news release.

Mary Lavin says even though she was signed up for the first event, she now finds herself on the waitlist for the second one.

At a news conference Wednesday, Chief Const. Adam Palmer will share a video about what people can do when faced with an active deadly threat.

Alberta is drawing a diplomatic line in the sand at the Western Premiers' Conference in Yellowknife over the Trans Mountain pipeline.

Father of 2, Ben Kilmer, went missing on May 15. His work van was found on a rural road outside of Duncan, B.C., with blood inside and the engine still running.

Father of 2, Ben Kilmer, went missing on May 15. His work van was found on a rural road outside of Duncan, B.C., with blood inside and the engine still running.

Police say a man, described as being in his 40s or younger, drove up and tried to convince the child to get in his car.

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British Columbia and Quebec are getting new area codes
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Residents of British Columbia and Quebec will soon have new area codes. B.C. will implement a new 627 area code on May 4th, 2019. Like most new area codes, the 627 one is designed to help with the growing number of phone numbers in the province.and more »

About a dozen of those fires are said to be out of control but are not threatening homes or structures.

Planning on tying the knot? Lifestyle expert Carey McBeth has ideas for your destination wedding.

Starting May 4, 2019, the 672 will become the fifth provincial area code, joining 604, 250, 778 and 236.

Pilots at Flair have also voted in favour of job action, although negotiations are ongoing.

Former Global BC Anchor Tony Parsons is joined by Audiologist Colin VanBergen to discuss Parsons’ hearing loss. We learn how he was diagnosed and how new hearing aids have helped him.

East 1st Avenue is expected to be fully closed between Clark and Nanaimo from mid-June through August and work is already underway. Jordan Armstrong has a look at how this is going to affect traffic this summer.

New area code 672 for British Columbia
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VANCOUVER, May 23, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Starting May 4, 2019, an additional area code will be introduced in British Columbia. The introduction of the new area code 672 is the result of a decision by the Canadian Radio-Television and ...

Passengers with tickets booked on WestJet say they're in limbo as the company continues contract negotiations with its pilots.

Passengers with tickets booked on WestJet say they're in limbo as the company continues contract negotiations with its pilots.

With just over a week until the deadline set for abandoning its Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, no suitors have publicly emerged to step into Kinder Morgan's shoes.

How do you tax a McDonald's Happy Meal toy? A B.C. Supreme Court lawsuit seeks an answer.

A veteran employee of the B.C. Liquor Distribution branch is among those arrested following four-month investigation into theft of 1,000 bottles of hard liquor.

A veteran employee of the B.C. Liquor Distribution branch is among those arrested following four month investigation into theft of 1,000 bottles of hard liquor.

Growing numbers of millennials faced with precarious employment or wanting something other than a traditional nine-to-five job are turning to franchising.

The report will be unveiled at the next TransLink Mayors' Council meeting.

Nine properties in Twin Lakes have been given evacuation orders, and soldiers will be working through the night to help save their homes.

"We're looking for people who want to invest in the property of the Rio Theatre. So basically, a real estate investment."

"We scratched our heads as soon as it was eliminated, because obviously there is a need for life-guarding there," said one local surf instructor.

According to 2004 media reports, the suspect was sentenced to eight years in prison after he was found guilty of stabbing his ex-girlfriend in the neck.

A Surrey woman is back home after heading to Windsor and getting a front-row spot at the wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Tanya Beja talked to her about her once-in-a-lifetime experience.

TransLink’s new tap to pay system will allow riders to use their credit cards and mobile pay apps, but as Ted Chernecki reports, there are some quirks in the system you should be aware of.

After its record-breaking opening weekend, new numbers have been released on how much money the movie “Deadpool 2” injected into the B.C. economy. Nadia Stewart reports.

We’re hearing the 911 call made during a deadly cougar attack near Seattle, WA and getting some advice on what to do if we find ourselves face to face with one of the big cats. Kylie Stanton reports.

A Saskatchewan couple’s road trip to B.C. ended in a near-death experience when they were swept off the road by a landslide. John Hua reports.