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An all-party special committee struck to appoint a new Representative for Children and Youth has unanimously recommended Jennifer Charlesworth for the job.

Fostering Change BC organizer Dylan Cohen lead a protest in downtown Vancouver Monday to call attention to the plight of youth who are aging out of foster care.

Fostering Change BC organizer Dylan Cohen lead a protest in downtown Vancouver Monday to call attention to the plight of youth who are aging out of foster care.

A wildfire near Kamloops, B.C., that was burning all weekend is under control, according to the B.C. Wildfire Service.

A Richmond woman is dead after being hit by a car Friday while crossing an intersection.

The proposed changes include streamlining the review process for larger homes and increasing sizing requirements.

The B.C. NDP government has launched a new labour agreement model aimed at getting more apprentices, Indigenous, under-represented groups and local residents working on infrastructure projects.

Jeroen VanderWolf from the Keg whips up some teriyaki beef skewers, one of the dishes available at the Keg Lounge for Vancouver’s summer fireworks festival.

There are a few patches of the province rated at extreme risk and the largest is on southern Vancouver Island, stretching almost from Nanaimo to Victoria.

Horticulture fans are flocking to the Bloedel Conservatory in Vancouver for a special sight and smell. a rare plant known for its extreme stench is in bloom. Paul Haysom describes the unique smell and asks people why they are so fascinated with this flower.

A 35-year-old man is recovering in hospital from serious injuries following the latest targeted shooting in Surrey, B.C.

The B.C. government has introduced a Community Benefits Agreement that will prioritize local, Indigenous, women and apprentice workers for provincial projects.

Parenting expert Christine Pilkington outlines everything you need to bring to the outdoor pool for a day with your kids.

Some seasick sailors ended up getting a bit more of a response to their call for help than they may have expected on Sunday.

Premier John Horgan unveiled a list of major infrastructure projects including the Patullo Bridge replacement and Highway 1 improvements between Kamloops and Alberta

Ned Bell, chef ambassador of a new gourmet dining experience that takes you high above North Vancouver, shows off one of the meals they are serving up.

Ned Bell, chef ambassador of a new gourmet dining experience that takes you high above North Vancouver, shows off one of the meals they are serving up.

A dramatic helicopter rescue was needed for a man who fell off a rope swing behind a rugged waterfall in the Okanagan.

One of the key differences between this scam and previous similar ones is how suddenly the question of investment comes up and the relatively small amounts of money being requested, says the B.C. Securities Commission.

Members of Justin Trudeau's youth council are urging the prime minister to withdraw his decision to buy Kinder Morgan's Trans Mountain pipeline.

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Summer heat wave settles in over parts of southern British Columbia
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VANCOUVER — Environment Canada has issued weather warnings as parts of southern British Columbia brace for several days of withering heat. The weather office says the inner south coast — including eastern Vancouver Island, the Sunshine Coast, ...and more »

Crowds are gathering at a Vancouver conservatory to witness the rare blooming of an exotic plant known for its size and stench.

The Vancouver-based duo Winsome Kind brings feelgood folk pop to the CBC Musical Nooners stage on Monday, July 16.

In a recent video posted to Instagram, Adam Hadwin was preparing for this week's British Open by hitting balls in his backyard in Phoenix. It may seem counterproductive, climate-wise, except it was during an Arizona monsoon — and the Canadian golfer was there in full rain-gear, smiling away.

A joint rescue effort by Kamloops Fire Rescue and the B.C. Wildfire Service prevented two eaglets from perishing when wildfire flames threatened their nest.

Temperatures are forecast to hit the high 20s on the coast and high 30s inland, prompting warnings and help to cool down for people who are homeless or vulnerable.

Temperatures are forecast to hit the high 20s on the coast and high 30s inland.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been one year since the BC NDP government came to power. Online reporter Rochard Zussman looks at how the party is doing.

A former member of the Christian denomination says she was abused as a child — and because there were not two witnesses to the incident, her case was dismissed by the church.

Protest organizers against the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project say they believe the number of people arrested for civil disobedience will rise or even surpass the number arrested fighting to stop logging in Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island more than two decades ago.

Protest organizers against the Trans Mountain Pipeline expansion project say they believe the number of people arrested for civil disobedience will rise or even surpass the number arrested fighting to stop logging in Clayoquot Sound on the west coast of Vancouver Island more than two decades ago.

Environment Canada is urging people to be aware of the risks from hot weather.

Environment Canada is urging people to be aware of the risks from hot weather.

Officials say the flower's stink will be at its putrid peak starting at 7 a.m. Monday.

While Canadian bus companies have said they could fill some of the transportation gaps that will be left when Greyhound ends its service in Western Canada, it will not be enough to meet the needs of commuters who had relied on national carrier.

A trade war might be bad for the economy, but not bad enough to stop short-term hikes in U.S. and Canadian borrowing costs.

"They've taken the equivalent of us being able to buy a cow in the last week, so about eight to nine thousand dollars."

Much of B.C. is basking in the summer heat but it can be dangerous and as Grace Ke reports, Environment Canada has issued an extreme heat warning for the Fraser Canyon, including Lillooet and Lytton.

The honour system is a long standing tradition at farm stands across B.C. but as Kristen Robinson reports, one customer in Vernon is repeatedly breaking the rules and it’s all been captured on video.

A major crash in Richmond Sunday caused a power outage that impacted Vancouver International Airport and all of Sea Island. Neetu Garcha reports.

The first youth Kabaddi World Cup is being held in Surrey and as Jill Bennett reports, organizers hope the event will help young people turn their back on gangs and guns.

It was an emotional ride for French and Croatian soccer fans who gathered in Vancouver to watch Sunday’s final World Cup match in Russia. Kristen Robinson reports.

The deal would see the iconic Art Deco building saved in exchange for allowing a six-storey condo complex next door.

With nearly 1,400 homeless in Victoria and rental vacancy numbers sitting below one per cent, the staff at Pacifica Housing, a charity that connects the homeless with a place to live, are asking for help.

Surveillance footage from Mama’s Farm in Vernon shows thieves stealing eggs and meat from the farm’s public fridge without leaving money for what they took.

The 14 women aboard the Sea Dragon spent three weeks collecting seawater samples that will be analyzed by the labs at Ocean Wise.

The 14 women aboard the Sea Dragon spent three weeks collecting seawater samples that will be analyzed by the labs at Ocean Wise.

The 14 women aboard the Sea Dragon spent three weeks collecting seawater samples that will be analyzed by the labs at Ocean Wise.

A climber has been airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg in a fall on Mount Ogilvie near Hope, B.C.

A climber has been airlifted to hospital after breaking his leg in a fall on Mount Ogilvie near Hope, B.C.