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Smoke from a 545-hectare wildfire burning on the northeast side of Kamloops is affecting air quality on the north side of the Thompson River.

Standing in his house, looking out his patio door, Kamloops resident Glen Hamilton sizes up his intruders: a swarm of six-legged elm seed bugs.

On Friday night, the winds picked up, and the wildfire burning on East Shuswap Road near Kamloops took off.

The lineup at Uncle Tetsu, a popular Japanese cheesecake franchise that opened a branch in Burnaby eight weeks ago, snakes endlessly as the sweet smell entices customers.

Temperatures are expected to push past 35 degrees in some areas, while Metro Vancouver can still expect hot weather throughout the week.

International post-secondary students contribute big bucks to B.C.’s economy, a new report says, but that cash could be at risk due to rising tuition fees.

At viewing parties for both teams, fans were nothing but smiles ahead of the historic match-up.

Christophe Bonzon from Chez Christophe is whipping up a fresh summer tart and discusses their 5th anniversary.

Despite record construction activity in downtown Victoria, B.C., the city's housing crisis is far from over and one affordable housing organization is pushing to make zoning policy changes a priority in the upcoming municipal elections

France won its second World Cup title by beating Croatia 4-2 on Sunday in Moscow.

Realtor, Gary Serra, gives his expert advice on current real estate market for those looking to buy and sell their properties.

High-alpine mountaineers, climbers and skiers accept the inherent risks because the pursuit of adventure is worth it.

Faith can exempt you from paying union dues. But how religious do you have to be?

Robert Alan Bogunovic told the B.C. Labour Relations Board his religious and political views had become irreconcilable with his membership in the B.C. Teachers Federation. The board says it was more of a political disagreement.

Crews were unable to find lone man reportedly living inside the house on East 50th Avenue.

This fall, B.C. will choose whether to keep our current first-past-the-post electoral system, or change to a system of proportional representation. Here's what you need to know.

"The neighbourhood assisted in moving a vehicle that was blocking access, so it was very impressive."

The Queen of New Westminster had more problems with one of its propellers and needed to be tested Sunday morning.

The Queen of New Westminster has a problem with one of its propellers and needs to be tested Sunday morning.

Vancouver Whitecaps forward Alphonso Davies is an ordinary teenager with an extraordinary potential. While he might become Canada's first men's soccer superstar, don't expect the humble young man to boast about his talents.

A police presence gathered outside the Trump Tower in Vancouver on Friday night, but then left almost as quick as it came.

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

Four thousand people took part in this years’ “Rugged Maniac” at the Cloverdale rodeo grounds.

The East Shuswap Road wildfire near Kamloops exploded to 500 hectares under strong winds and dry conditions and as Global Okanagan’s Jules Knox reports, crews managed to save an eagle’s nest from the path of the flames.

The world’s steepest 400 metre race returned to Whistler after being smoked out by wildfires in 2017, and as Kristen Robinson reports, a recovering quadriplegic was among the hundreds tackling the grueling uphill battle.

A gang of raccoons is terrorizing an Abbotsford neighbourhood where dozens of pet cats have been attacked in recent weeks. Jill Bennett reports.

A group of scientists and volunteers is travelling the ocean in an attempt to determine just how much trash is floating in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. Nadia Stewart reports.

Sunday will be a big morning for venues around the region, with thousands expected to turn out to watch the World Cup Final.

The attacks appear to be unprovoked, and even coordinated between the raccoons.

A group of raccoons is caught on home surveillance camera in what looks like a coordinated attack on a family’s pet cat, which survived with serious injuries.

The 220 volunteers of the hospital auxiliary have donated more than $10 million to the hospital over the past 15 years.

Retired Global BC managing editor Clive Jackson had everything lined up for the trip of a lifetime...before it all fell apart.

White Pine Beach's resident bear has returned, prompting Metro Vancouver to ban any food on the beach.

When marijuana becomes legal later this year, all supply and distribution will happen through the B.C. Liquor Distribution Board. But will it be able to meet the demand for its product?

Roadway was closed for more than four hours due to accident.

DriveBC says there are detours, but can't say when the roadway will reopen.

As much of B.C. blisters under a heat wave, wildfire officials say they're seeing an uptick in fire activity.

Bowen Osoko of the Victoria Police Department says the victim, whose name has not been released, may have been acting absent-mindedly when he stuck his hand inside the hollow post.

The transportation ministry said a 28-year-old pipelayer was chipping away at rock when his hammer slipped, penetrating his boot.

"I was like, 'No I don't have ID. Do you go swimming with ID in your back pocket?'"

Four thousand people were expected to participate in this years Rugged Maniac. Participants on the 5km course made their way through the fairground encountering 25 obstacles. Some of these included crawling through mud, jumping over fire, bouncing on a trampoline and pulling your own weight. This family friendly event finished with a fun ride down...

Video taken on Thursday shows a Surrey family confronting a resident who sent a caretaker over to them to prove they lived at this townhouse complex. The family says they were the only one questioned for using the pool.

"Instead of getting ourselves into an awkward situation we decided to cancel it for this year."

Police say they've received several similar reports this year, and remind the public to look before touching.