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The port city has grappled with tent cities, and hopes to end homelessness by transitioning residents from shelters into modular homes.

The former Premier of B.C., Ujjal Dosanjh, says angry voters will lead to election extremism if proportional representation happens.

Ujjal Dosanjh says there are many reasons why proportional representation should be rejected in Canada. He says it will lead to the rise of fringe parties.

The project will gather data on fish populations managed jointly between Canada and the U.S. to see if the robot vessels, or Saildrones, can measure underwater conditions more efficiently than their large research ships.

One spring day last year, Marika Skye Winthrope was driving to work when she got an emergency message from home. Her developmentally disabled brother was trying to tell her that something was seriously wrong with their mother.

Travel expert Claire Newell joins Sonia Sunger with tips on getting through airport security quickly and not getting help up by Transportation Security Administration.

Mark Madryga tours the Crescent Heights home up for grabs in the Hometown Heroes Lottery.

In order to cover a $30 million shortfall to fund big ticket transit projects, the provincial government has approved a 1.5 per cent increase in the gas tax.

"When violence hits our community, the efforts and performance of police are often called into question. As your police chief I fully accept this."

The administrative centre of the Queen Charlotte Islands, before they were renamed as Haida Gwaii.

The Similkameen people once mined ochre out of red mountainsides in the Princeton area.

No one's really sure how Prince George got its name.

Port Moody has a key position at the easternmost point of Burrard Inlet.

Metro Vancouver mayors have approved an ambitious $7-billion transit and transportation infrastructure deal — but it comes with a surprise increase to the gas tax.

The Salmon Arm Secondary student has been charged with uttering threats.

Police arrived to find the house completely engulfed in flames.

Are you a fan of theatre concession snacks, candy and popcorn? Then you're in luck.

Trustees voted six-to-one after a meeting Wednesday night.

Country music artist JoJo Mason talks about his music and being the headliner of Canada Day at Canada Place.

The government of Canada is issuing a sweeping ban on the possession of some handheld lasers near airports in an effort to prevent cockpit attacks.

Marcel Lawson, 36, was wanted for sex offences in Ontario.

An international group of scientists is warning that without urgent protection, B.C.'s rainforests are at risk of disappearing.

Just in time for the Canada Day long weekend, gas prices across Metro Vancouver are set to rise. In some areas, they could go up by another three cents on the weekend. Paul Haysom is live with the details

Movie theatre operator Cineplex has launched a program to offer delivery of concession stand snacks — popcorn, hot dogs, candy, nachos and soft drinks — to customers in their homes in 60 communities throughout Ontario, Alberta, B.C. and Quebec this week.

Hundreds of parents, students and teachers gathered in the gym of J.N. Burnett Secondary School Wednesday night to express their views on the code of conduct program related to gender identity.

"For many years, certain Lower Mainland casinos unwittingly served as laundromats for the proceeds of organized crime." That's just the beginning of Dirty Money, a scathing report authored by Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP deputy commissioner.

"For many years, certain Lower Mainland casinos unwittingly served as laundromats for the proceeds of organized crime." That's just the beginning of Dirty Money, a scathing report authored by Peter German, a lawyer and former RCMP deputy commissioner.

When it comes to Vancouver and bike lanes, it seems like everyone has an opinion.

When it comes to Vancouver and bike lanes, it seems like everyone has an opinion.

The answer was always right in front of them. But the bodies tasked with overseeing gaming in B.C. couldn't stop fighting long enough to see it.

The answer was always right in front of them. But the bodies tasked with overseeing gaming in B.C. couldn't stop fighting long enough to see it.

A Global News investigation has found police are reluctant to investigate suspected stolen vehicles found by border officers at eastern Canada’s busiest port.

The three person team is headed by Vancouver-West End MLA Spencer Chandra Herbert.

"People aren't exactly sure how to share the road."

The number of opioids reported missing to Health Canada from pharmacies and hospitals increased significantly between 2012 and late 2017, a CBC investigation found.

The gateway to B.C.'s Central Coast.

Someone wanted to run a railway to Port Edward. But then they chose the area that would become Prince Rupert instead.

There were hopes that a sizable port could be established in Port Coquitlam, but it never happened.

Port Clements received a government wharf after the village was named after the area MP.

The population of Port Alice rises or falls with the opening and closing of the pulp and paper mill there.

The 1964 Alaskan earthquake reverberated as far as Port Alberni, where giant waves lapped up against the city amid a tsunami.

Initially part of Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows would become its own municipality in 1914.

Penticton is a major destination for vacationers and those who love a nice glass of wine.

Prospectors were after gold. But then a number of them stopped in the Pemberton Valley on the way and grew seed potatoes.

One of Peachland's early pioneers was a prospector who tasted peaches and decided he would find more treasure in fruit growing than gold.

One hiker died and another was rescued after the pair got lost in the area around Eagle Mountain on Wednesday.

One hiker has died and another has been rescued after getting lost in the area around Eagle Mountain on Wednesday night.

One hiker has died, and another has been rescued, after getting lost on Eagle Bridge on Wednesday night.

After a stormy, six-hour public hearing on Tuesday night, New Westminster city council has unanimously approved a modular housing unit in Queensborough.