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A 12-year-old girl drowned after her legs were sucked into a drain pipe whose cover had been removed by several children playing in Dawson Creek's man-made Rotary Lake, the B.C. Coroner Service has found.

Acting Captain Steve Fraser introduces Lola, a golden retriever tasked with helping staff deal with occupational stress.

The head of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says the federal government's financial adviser has raised the possibility of getting involved in the Trans Mountain pipeline project but there's been no political pressure applied. 

There's no way to predict when B.C. roads will see a string of fatal crashes like the ones that took the lives of five people this weekend, according to RCMP.

Have you ever heard in your life a bigger load of crap from an American trade official?

James Conway has been in Chilliwack since last year, but neighbours recently discovered just how close he is to families and an elementary school.

A trove of letters newly donated to the University of British Columbia gives voice to the teenage experience of Japanese Canadians.

​The head of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board says the federal government's financial adviser has raised the possibility of getting involved in the Trans Mountain pipeline project but added there's been no political pressure applied.

Despite not coming from a political background, Ken Sim says he has what it takes to be mayor of Vancouver because of his business experience — something he believes is needed to address the city's affordability crisis.

Under cross-examination, neighbour Erwin Adam broke down several times on the stand as he said he regrets not following up with the RCMP when they failed to follow up with him.

On a busy Sunday afternoon a bear came running through Rocky Point Park.

Acclaimed opera singer Erin Wall, who grew up in Vancouver, is back in town performing with the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra's production of Peter Grimes.

Little Mountain residents were promised in 2007 that they'd have the opportunity to move back into new units within just a couple of years — but, more than a decade later, less than a quarter of the social housing units have been replaced.

One pilot was killed and another was seriously injured when the helicopter collided with the ground near the Campbell River airport in October 2017.

Premier John Horgan met with Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran about concerns over the speculation tax on Monday.

Premier John Horgan met with Kelowna Mayor Colin Basran about concerns over the speculation tax on Monday.

Tragedy in North Vancouver’s Lynn Valley early Monday where a mother and young child have lost their lives in an apartment complex fire that has also forced dozens from their homes. Paul Haysom reports.

Tacofino’s Chef Stefan Hartmann makes a tasty ribeye taco. BC, Global News at Noon BC, food, recipe, Stefan Hartmann, Tacofino, tacos, cooking, catering, kitchen

The B.C. government has launched a two-phase review of BC Hydro in an effort to find cost savings and direction for the Crown utility.

Visitors to popular Rocky Point park in Port Moody were surprised by a black bear Sunday as it ran through a crowded picnic area and playground.. Global BC viewer Bob Morrisette managed to captured the excitement.

The B.C. government is launching a two-phase review in an attempt to reign in rate increases at BC Hydro.

Starbucks is closing about 1,100 Canadian locations this afternoon for training on race, bias and inclusion.

West Shore RCMP believe the woman behind the wheel of the northbound vehicle was impaired by alcohol. 

Yvonne Schalle scouts Prince Rupert as a vacation destination

It was an outburst that came out of the blue. Just a few hours after agreeing to the joint communique with G7 allies – Donald Trump tweeted that he is abandoning American support for the document. And who did he blame and name call? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. For more on this we’re joined by...

The rescue parrots have come a long way since they were among 584 collected from the World Parrot Refuge in Coombs, B.C., in 2016, after the owner of the sanctuary died.

The Canadian dollar was trading lower Monday morning after U.S. President Donald Trump continued his attacks on Canada and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Josie Heisig from Destination BC outlines three easy trips you can enjoy in Northern BC.

Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, the founder of HeadsUpGuys, talks about helping men battling depression. He is joined by Howad Blank who discusses his own issues with depression

The Vancouver Street Soccer League is preparing to head north to Alert Bay, B.C., for a First Nations soccer tournament this week.

Paul Haysom is live in North Vancouver Monday after a huge fire ripped through an apartment building. Two people have been killed in the blaze and dozens of people have been displaced.

North Vancouver RCMP say 2 family members are dead following an early morning fire at a Lynn Valley housing complex in North Vancouver

A mother and her young son are dead after an early morning fire at a housing complex in North Vancouver.

Two people are dead and 16 others have been sent to hospital following an early-morning fire at a Lynn Valley housing complex in North Vancouver.

Two people are dead and 16 others have been sent to hospital following an early morning fire at a Lynn Valley housing complex in North Vancouver.

A total of 16 people were taken to hospital, but the extent of their injuries is not clear at this time.

A Kelowna, B.C. physician has developed a smart phone app that helps parents identify and manage concussions in their children

Adriana Brown stepped quietly down the darkened hallway of the apartment building, stopped in front of the last door on the left — suite 232 — and took a deep breath. Then she knocked. A few seconds later, she stood face to face with her birth father, a man she had never met in person.

The memorial for 19-year-old Olivia Malcom was held on what would have been her 20th birthday. Around $100,000 dollars has been raised for a bursary in her name.

The Rosode Invitational started in honour of Ranbir and Bahadur Rosode, two brothers who died of heart disease 20 years ago. Since then, the event has evolved to encoure children and teenagers to stay "anti-drug" and "anti-gang."

Police in Surrey say a man in his late 30s is facing alcohol-related charges after a woman was hit by a car crossing the street at 72 Avenue and 144 Street.

The family of a doctor killed by a speeding driver has launched a petition demanding tougher consequences for dangerous driving.

How much concern is there about the anti-Trudeau Trump tweet here in BC? Our Paul Johnson found out.

How much concern is there about the anti-Trudeau Trump tweet here in BC? Our Paul Johnson found out.

Police believe a drunk driver may be to blame for yesterday’s fatal crash on Vancouver Island. Kristen Robinson has more.

Police believe a drunk driver may be to blame for yesterday’s fatal crash on Vancouver Island. Kristen Robinson has more.

Last weekend a 19 year old woman from a prominent lacrosse family was killed in Ladner after being hit by a suspected drunk driver. Today, hundreds filled Queens Park arena in New Westminster to pay tribute. Grace Ke has the story.

Last weekend a 19 year old woman from a prominent lacrosse family was killed in Ladner after being hit by a suspected drunk driver. Today, hundreds filled Queens Park arena in New Westminster to pay tribute. Grace Ke has the story.

The group of nine were on an overnight canoe trip when bad weather stranded them.

The group of nine were on an overnight canoe trip when bad weather stranded them.