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A similar advisory was put into place during the region's last hot spell at the end of July.

"All the way from the U.S. border right up to almost the border of the Panhandle with Alaska we've got fires of note," said Forests Minister Doug Donaldson.

Everyone knows the satisfaction of having an itch scratched and researchers at the University of British Columbia say cows appear to feel the same way.

Seattle City Attorney agrees to drop criminal trespass charge if David McClearn stays away from Safeco Field and stays out of trouble for 6 months.

A motorist says a fire is burning alongside Highway 3, approximately six kilometres south of Hedley, B.C.

Pitt Meadows has one of Metro Vancouver's smallest populations. The political tension here, however, may be among the highest.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh shares his thoughts on the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion at an event held in Burnaby, B.C., where he announced his plans to run as an MP in the Burnaby South riding.

With no date set for a byelection in the Burnaby South riding, what will federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh do next?

Wildfires burning in Washington state plus the Similkameen and Okanagan have created smoky skies from Osoyoos to Salmon Arm.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh explains how he plans to win the Burnaby South riding after Kennedy Stewart vacated the seat to run in the Vancouver mayoral race.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh answers reporters’ questions Wednesday about how he plans on representing the riding of Burnaby South and will he move to British Columbia.

Six people have died, including two visitors from the United States, following a highway crash in Alberta's Jasper National Park on Tuesday afternoon.

Attempts to save a sick killer whale off Vancouver Island have been hindered by fog and the whale's location.

Federal New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh announces he will run in the Burnaby South byelection, a seat recently vacated by Kennedy Stewart who stepped down to campaign as the next Vancouver mayor.

Federal New Democrat leader Jagmeet Singh announces he will run in the Burnaby South riding, in a seat that was recently left vacant by Kennedy Stewart. Singh, who was elected in October as party leader, does not yet hold a seat in parliament.

Kristina Stoyanova with Get Connected Media joins Sonia Sunger to discuss the best cameras for beginners and professionals.

Lifestyle expert Tina Barkley joins Sonia Sunger with unique ways to keep your kids busy before school starts back up.

The City of Victoria is taking a big step toward First Nations reconciliation, but the move is not sitting well with everyone.

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ended speculation and announced he will run in the upcoming Burnaby South federal byelection.

Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has ended speculation and says he will run in the upcoming byelection in B.C.'s Burnaby South riding.

The City of Victoria is planning to remove the statue of John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister, from the front steps of city hall.

The City of Victoria is going to remove a statue of John A. MacDonald outside of Victoria city hall.

The two fires burning in the northwest part of the province are the B.C. Wildfire Service's top priority.

"We've ruled out any foul play here," said assistant fire chief David Boone.

A group of humpback whales came just metres from the dock of Great Bear Lodge in Port Hardy over the long weekend.

Although the species isn't out of the woods yet, the team at the Vancouver Island Marmot Recovery Foundation in Nanaimo can't hide their joy at news of the litter.

Gelato Maestro James Coleridge will open three Uno Gelato Vancouver locations in Kitsilano, Stamps Landing and Burrard Landing in early August 2018.

Police say neighbours spotted a four-year-old crying on a small ornamental balcony on the third floor.

The girl climbed out some time before 11 p.m. as her parents slept.

Crews continued to work overnight to contain the fire burning in the Nanaimo Lakes area.

An Alberta woman who was reported missing in B.C. over the weekend has been located, according to Golden RCMP.

The move by Saudi government officials, which includes the withdrawal of student scholarships, comes amid a diplomatic row between the kingdom and Canada, after a tweet from Global Affairs called for the release of a Canadian prisoner.

The move by Saudi government officials, which includes the withdrawal of student scholarships, comes amid a diplomatic row between the kingdom and Canada, after a tweet from Global Affairs called for the release of a Canadian prisoner.

The move by Saudi government officials, which includes the withdrawal of student scholarships, comes amid a diplomatic row between the kingdom and Canada, after a tweet from Global Affairs called for the release of a Canadian prisoner.

Six people have died, including two visitors from the United States, following a fiery highway crash in Alberta's Jasper National Park Tuesday afternoon.

Six people have died following a highway crash in Alberta's Jasper National Park.

Marg Leehane, co-owner of Great Bear Lodge north of Port Hardy, B.C., decided it was worth waking up her guests at 6 a.m. PT Saturday when the whales approached the docks.

Marg Leehane, co-owner of Great Bear Lodge in Port Hardy, B.C., decided it was worth waking up her guests at 6 a.m. PT Saturday when the whales approached the docks.

Marg Leehane, co-owner of Great Bear Lodge in Port Hardy, B.C., decided it was worth waking up her guests at 6 a.m. PT Saturday when the whales approached the docks.

Correctional Service Canada said 57-year-old John Norman Mackenzie is currently serving a life sentence for second-degree murder, armed robbery and other offences.

A man serving a life sentence for second-degree murder has escaped from a Mission prison.

'When you love something, you just want more of it,' Seth Rogen wrote to Twitter confirming the news.

"Unreliable" radios reduced the effectiveness of troops helping fight wildfires in British Columbia last year, documents released to Global News show. 

Air conditioners and fans can be a hard-to-find commodity and restocking shelves to keep up with demand is a challenging prospect. Retailers and experts say careful planning is required by stores to keep British Columbians cool during the summer.

Air conditioners and fans can be a hard-to-find commodity and restocking shelves to keep up with demand is a challenging prospect. Retailers and experts say careful planning is required by stores to keep British Columbians cool during the summer.

'I gave up and was like, ‘I’m dying.’ Luckily, a miracle happened,' Belal Ajami said.

One woman living in the area said she saw large flames and embers flying through the air when the fire was in its early stages.

For almost a year, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he doesn't need a seat. Now he'll run for one in B.C. - and he'll have to fight for it.

Fire investigators initially believed everyone may have escaped after flames tore through an East Vancouver home Tuesday morning but a closer inspection revealed a grim discovery. Kristen Robinson reports.

Witnesses tell Global News the man walked to the road to flag down help.