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A group of homeless campers in Saanich have moved again, this time from private property to provincial land behind a Saanich fire hall.

The world's leading climate scientists are urging action on climate change at an international panel this week and calling on governments to do more, leading some to ask how this might play out at the local level.

A B.C. couple took part in an out-of-this world maternity photo shoot, recreating the classic Alien birth scene.

An explosion Tuesday knocked out a 91-centimetre line and another pipeline is supplying natural gas on a reduced basis.

For some people, Halloween is the season of giving.

For some people, Halloween is the season of giving.

Are you a leaf peeper? One of the best parts of fall is stepping outside to drink in the fall colours. We asked Global BC viewers to send us some of their favourite photos of the fall foliage, and they delivered in spades. Here’s some of our favourite fall photography from around B.C.

A woman evades an alleged attacker with help from a good Samaritan.

Here are the candidates running to be mayor of B.C.'s second largest city.

Forget pumpkin pie, why not elevate the flavours (and wow your guests) with a Pumpkin Crème Brûlée?

The summer may be over, but gardening doesn’t have to be. Gardeners can still plant during the fall, and prepare for next year’s growing season.

A grassroots clean-up effort saw more than 1,000 needles collected from the Cowichan River and shoreline, where members of the homeless community have set up camp.

At least two of the crashes resulted in people being sent to hospital, while one knocked out power in Port Coquitlam.

No arrests have been made, but police say they do not believe there is a risk to the general public.

John MacArthur’s family has been in the business since the 1960s, when Victoria was the holly capital of Canada. There used to be almost 30 holly farms in the area, but now he estimates there are fewer than five.

Leading breast reconstruction surgeon, Dr. Nancy Van Laeken, joins Jenn to talk about an event happening on Wednesday called “BRA” Day.

October is Dyslexia Awareness month and a new campaign called Mark it Read, has been launched to raise awareness and help support those living with dyslexia. Cathy McMillan with Dyslexia BC joins Jenn with more.

"What happens with the older generation when you go out to walk your dog and you go to have your grandchildren here and you are met by 19 year old-plus drug addicts?"

Despite culling, wolves are returning to areas they haven't inhabited for years — spurring one B.C. author say some people are getting too close for safety.

Who doesn't love macaroni and cheese? Here's a classic take, and a way to elevate the dish.

"The suspect allegedly chased after the female, tackled her and dragged onto a property located in the 2000 block of Richter Street,” said RCMP in a media release.

A charity that supports at-risk women, girls and children recently launched a petition to ensure that all children get the Canada Child Benefit.

A charity that supports at-risk women, girls and children recently launched a petition to ensure that all children get the Canada Child Benefit.

A Victoria lawyer has a blunt solution to the backlogs in B.C.’s court system and the inability for some to afford legal representation. He has a motion before the Law Society of B.C. that would compel lawyers to take on a certain number of cases, pro bono.

A Victoria lawyer has a blunt solution to the backlogs in B.C.’s court system and the inability for some to afford legal representation. He has a motion before the Law Society of B.C. that would compel lawyers to take on a certain number of cases, pro bono.

Stephen Harper linked the rise of populism in recent years with the security of blue collar jobs, saying those opportunities or lack thereof 'absolutely' play a role.

When Roland Dittus needs groceries, he first has to walk two kilometres, trespassing across a working railway bridge, to reach his car. He follows the same path on the way home — the only difference is that he’ll be carrying bags of supplies.

The province is anticipating high traffic volume when online marijuana sales go live. It says it's been working for months to crash-proof the website.

In his 300th NHL game, Bo Horvat scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night.

After his late father was denied medicinal marijuana, hereditary chief Wil Marsden pledged to supply anyone in need in his community with cannabis oil.

B.C.'s Jaye Edwards, who flew Spitfires and bombers during the war, received a special birthday message from Cmdr. Chris Hadfield.

Voters casting ballots in advance polls in Vancouver over the weekend say they're working hard to make sense of the 158 candidates, and one experts warns that the long list may prompt some to just stay home.

Bo Horvat scored the tie-breaking goal in the third period, leading the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Florida Panthers on Saturday night, but Canucks rookie Elias Pettersson was forced to leave the game.

With marijuana legalization just days away an anti-smoke group rallies for stricter rules around put use in multi-unit buildings. Jill Bennett reports.

On Vancouver Island the remnants of drug addiction are polluting the Cowichan River and some residents say they have had enough. Kristen Robinson reports.

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Independent candidate Kennedy Stewart is facing heat after audio from a phone call surfaced of his campaign manager verbally abusing a rival supporter. Paul Johnson reports.

With one week to go to the municipal elections, a wide range of candidates to pick from and now allegations of voter fraud, how ready are we to choose our civic leaders? Nadia Stewart reports.

Kennedy Stewart's Vancouver mayoral campaign is making no apologies for trying to remove unproven online claims he's funded by unions.

In Surrey, fraud allegations are rocking the boat, while Vancouver voters risk drowning in a sea of independents.

Jonathan Robichaud was initially charged last month after a parent came forward with allegations their two young sons had been sexually assaulted.

Candidate Tony Dong said the SOGI policy benefits everyone, not just LGBTQ kids, by teaching acceptance and respect as well as challenging prejudices.

After Benjamin Manea, the owner of Walla Artisan Bakery and Cafe, was diagnosed with ALS, he thought he would have to shut down his bakery.

Jerry Ambrozuk lived under a false identity for 24 years after crashing a plane in a Montana lake and leaving his girlfriend to drown.

In a speech to about 200 teachers at a conference in Edmonton Saturday, Premier Rachel Notley argued that killing hundreds of thousands of jobs in the resource sector will stop progress on climate change. Anti-pipeline activist Tzeporah Berman said that is absurd.

Jerry Ambrozuk was arrested in Dallas Taxas in 2006, 24 years after crashing a plane in a Montana lake, and leaving his girlfriend to drown.

The British Columbia government says a new agreement between a group of Indigenous people and the provincial and federal governments is consistent with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Kelowna is hosting the world mixed curling championship this week. A team from the Toronto area is representing Canada.

Revelstoke RCMP releases dashcam footage showing a near head-on collision between a commercial truck and passenger bus on the Trans-Canada Highway.

In a plea deal with U.S. authorities, Jerry Ambrozuk managed to avoid serious jail time for his role in his girlfriend’s death.