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Monday's efforts are being run primarily by members of the First Nation who are volunteering with an RCMP dive team and a sonar team on hand. 

Washington and British Columbia have more similarities than differences when it comes to winemaking and need to stand together, says the president of Washington State Wine.

Police on Vancouver Island say the remains of two people have been discovered near Ucluelet.

Andy Baryer with Get Connected Media discusses the latest in technology news and shows us a few new gadgets.

Suman Virk, an anti-bullying advocate and mother of murdered Vancouver Island teen Reena Virk, died over the weekend. Global News spoke with Virk in 2012 about the loss of her daughter and frequency of bullying.

The proposed system would replace the region’s three zones with fares that gradually increase depending on the number of kilometres travelled between stations.

A relative confirmed to Global News Suman Virk died on Saturday, adding the loss has been difficult for the entire family which is focused on taking care of one another and grieving. 

Authour Todd McLeish explains how the sea otter made a return in numbers after nearly being hunted to extinction in his new book “Return of the Sea Otter.”

Housing Minister Selina Robinson says the $550-million fund will be a major step forward in making sure there is more safe and secure housing available.

A B.C. salmon fish-farming company says the Land Act requires the government to give the company 60 days notice if it plans to evict the farms, which it has not yet done.

Nine pipeline protesters found guilty of criminal contempt by a judge in B.C. Supreme Court Monday morning are facing fines of up to $3,000 or 150 hours of community service.

The B.C government is pledging $550 million over the next 10 years to build and operate 1,750 new units of social housing for projects, both on- and off-reserve in Indigenous communities.

The dash cam video, which was shot from a witness's car, shows the driver approaching the intersection of Oak Street and 41st Street. 

A judge has released video of a deadly crash that claimed the life of a Vancouver doctor. Rumina Daya was in court this morning — arguing for that video to be made public and has the latest details. **Warning: Viewer discretion is advised**

Vancouver police are defending street checks, arguing they are not arbitrarily carding people despite allegations of racial bias.

BC residents are experiencing the first heat wave of the year, and people are looking for all kinds of ways to cool down. As Paul Haysom reports, there are several special weather statements and warnings in place, and it will be a few days before we see some relief.

Dash cam video of the deadly car crash that killed a Vancouver doctor has been released to the public by his family and a B.C. judge. Dr Alphonse Hui was struck at the intersection of 41st and Oak in 2015 when a driver doing 140 km/hour hit his car. **Warning: Viewer discretion is advised**

TransLink is proposing a move to charge commuters based on how far they travel on SkyTrain, SeaBus and future rapid rail projects.

Indigenous protesters in Washington State are promising a Standing Rock-style confrontation over the controversial pipeline expansion project.

The celebrated artist, whose paintings would sell for more than $1 million, was also known as a recluse, refusing even to attend his own openings.

A newly renovated space on Pandora Avenue opens Monday and will include 10 consumption booths, reception and post-use areas along with rooms for counselling and medical help.

Monday temperatures are expected to hit the high 20s on the South Coast and reach up to 35 C in the Interior.

Monday temperatures are expected to hit the high 20s on the South Coast, and reach up to 35 C in the Interior.

Monday temperatures are expected to hit the high 20s on the South Coast and reach up to 35 C in the Interior.

The heat will stick around until at least Wednesday.

Rick Appel is torn about leaving Vancouver, a city where he built a 17-year teaching career, to move his family to Comox.

The World Health Organization says compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a mental health condition, in a move that some critics warn may risk stigmatizing young players.

The World Health Organization says compulsively playing video games now qualifies as a new mental health condition, in a move that some critics warn may risk stigmatizing young players.

"When we compare around the lower mainland district, seemingly they do have several more officers."

Dozens of sail boats, paddle boards, kayaks and rowboats left Victoria Sunday for the unique human-powered adventure race up the B.C. Coast.

There were more than 130 residential schools in operation across Canada between the 1870s and 1996.

Tourism in Canada is on the rise thanks in part to an increase in travellers from China. But can industry numbers reach pre-9/11 levels?

The B.C. government is reviewing the leases of 20 fish farms that expire on June 20. Opponents are upping their pressure campaign in hopes the government will commit to ending fish farming in the ocean. But supporters say that would be a huge blow to an industry responsible for thousands of jobs.

A social worker from B.C. is calling for legislative change since discovering an Ontario children’s aid society was allowed to disclose her identity after she’d reported a concern anonymously.

A social worker from B.C. is calling for legislative change since discovering an Ontario children’s aid society was allowed to disclose her identity after she’d reported a concern anonymously.

Heat Laliberte is a former foster kid from Saskatchewan who took every opportunity he could to learn to cook and hone his craft — making artisanal bacon.

An earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday, killing at least four people and injuring more than 300.

A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday, killing at least three people and injuring more than 300.

A strong earthquake knocked over walls and set off scattered fires around metropolitan Osaka in western Japan on Monday morning, killing at least three people and injuring dozens.

Liping Wong Yip didn't set out to write a book when she started researching her in-law's family tree. But after years of work, she released her book From Wah Lee to Chew Keen, tracing the family's journey from China to Quesnel over 100 years ago.

For Canadians with mounting consumer debt, it may be useful to know that when you die, your surviving family members won't be required to pay unpaid bills such as credit card debt.

A BC Lions fan clad in underwear and jersey steals the show at the seasonal opener Saturday night. Kristen Robinson explains.

A BC Lions fan clad in underwear and jersey steals the show at the seasonal opener Saturday night. Kristen Robinson explains.

North Vancouver’s Jordy Bellerive is one of three WHL players injured in a bonfire at a bachelor party in Calgary.

The 60th anniversary of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge accidents was marked with a ceremony to honour the men who lost their lives

North Vancouver’s Jordy Bellerive is one of three WHL players injured in a bonfire at a bachelor party in Calgary.

Hang on to the shades and the sunscreen this week as temperature peak above seasonal highs. Grace Ke reports.

Hang on to the shades and the sunscreen this week as temperature peak above seasonal highs. Grace Ke reports.

The drink's impressive marketing advertises it as gluten-free, Keto diet-compatible, rich in sodium and a source of electrolytes.

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