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B.C. will vote on potentially changing the way it elects politicians in October and November.

June is supposed to be a celebratory month for high-schoolers, but students and staff at Belmont High School in Sooke are mourning the loss of Grade 10 student Dorrian Wright.

June is supposed to be a celebratory month for high-schoolers, but students and staff at Belmont High School in the Victoria area are mourning the loss of Grade 10 student Dorrian Wright.

June is supposed to be a celebratory month for high-schoolers, but students and staff at Belmont High School in the Victoria area are mourning the loss of Grade 10 student Dorrian Wright.

Style experts Alykhan Velji & Jason Krell roll out their 2018 Father’s Day Gift Guide. A hint, food and drink are a good start.

Early Childhood Consultant Julie Romanowski with tips on what to do when children misbehave.

Business analyst Robert Levy looks at what the latest harsh rhetoric from the Trump administration will mean for the Canadian economy. Other topics include efforts by leading companies to set a green example and an end of an era at Starbucks.

A Nanaimo teen’s grad dress was stolen from her front porch, so the community stepped in to help.

The program pairs retirees with seniors who need help around the house with repairs and odd jobs.

Initial reports from the Ministry of Environment said the spill was 100 litres.

A new interactive art project is blending the history of North Vancouver’s waterfront with the present.

Our food columnist profiles a unique type of Spanish ham that goes way beyond what you would take in your lunch box in elementary school.

An escalating trade fight between the United States and Mexico may impact B.C. apple growers in the Okanagan, experts say.

Isobel MacKenzie says notions of a “silver tsunami” driving up health care costs are not as dire as presented in the media and on the contrary, seniors are some of the biggest contributors to the well-being of society.

Inter-Cultural Association of Victoria CEO Jean McRae says it makes sense for the pool to add services for newcomers because large numbers of them seem to be settling down in the surrounding North Park neighbourhood.

What do you have when you take 11,000 pastry shells and 500 kilograms of ricotta cheese? Those make up the cannoli ingredients, Cannoli King needs for The Drive's Italian Day this Sunday. You can expect to see the popular Cannoli King food truck on the day-long event, but be prepared for long lines as the treat has become a real Italian Day staple.

The world is facing a plastic waste crunch, and Canada is trying to lead the way out in hopes of saving the environment, the economy and the blue bin in everyone’s homes.

U.S. President Donald Trump's post-G7 Twitter outburst came out of the blue — and it was one that left Canadian officials at a loss to explain the U.S. president's pique over statements at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made during his summit-closing press conference.

It's been four years since Janice Antoine and Percy Joe learned the Trans Mountain pipeline had contaminated their land. Now they're wondering who to call about cleaning up the underground oil spill that went unnoticed for more than 40 years.

Environmentalists say a plastics charter agreed to by five leaders at the G7 Summit in Quebec is encouraging, but should be binding.

A month after flooding hit Grand Forks, dozens of people are still left with uninhabitable homes.

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"It was just so incredible," says Langley B.C.'s John Gunther about the horse becoming the 13th Triple Crown winner.

"It was just so incredible," says Langley B.C.'s John Gunther about the horse becoming the 13th Triple Crown winner.

Teenager Alphonso Davies scored one goal and set up three others as the Vancouver Whitecaps defeated Orlando City SC 5-2 Saturday to win their first game on home turf in over a month. Davies three assists sets a Whitecaps record.

"I almost collapsed when he went across the wire, it took all my breath away," said breeder John Gunther.

The novel tells the story of a B.C. grandmother who, after losing her job, takes to growing marijuana in her basement.

The lawyer for the complainant said her client still wants Galloway to grant permission for the release of an unredacted copy of the initial investigation report.

Ministry of Environment originally said the May 27 spill at the Darfield station was around 100 litres. In fact, it was 4,800, the company says.

Federal officials estimate Canadians were scammed out of nearly $100 million last year.

Vancouver Green Party councillor Adriane Carr says she will run for council, but not mayor, in the Oct. 20 municipal election.

Justify and Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith captured the Triple Crown after successfully winning the Belmont Stakes on Saturday.

Bookies are giving the club an even worse shot at hoisting hockey's holiest trophy next year.

Jasmine Netsena grew up in B.C., moved to New York to pursue music, but then returned to the North. A cross-country ski trip inspired her to return to music, and now she's the recipient of a $10,000 songwriting prize.

The Malahat Highway was closed in both directions north of Aspen Road early Saturday afternoon after a serious crash.

The Malahat Highway was closed in both directions north of Aspen Road early Saturday afternoon after a serious crash.