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Global News asked Nanaimo's mayoral candidates four questions — about cleaning up city hall, homelessness, attracting visitors and any other issue they thought was important.

On World Food Day, a B.C. teen presented a petition to the federal government calling for a law banning food waste. Justin Kulik, 17, says grocery stores should be forced to donate food to charities or food banks. Reid Fiest reports.

Locations of the rotating strikes have yet to be determined.

Two art galleries that have helped foster Vancouver talent worldwide are losing their home. As of 2020, the structure at 525 Great Northern Way is making way for the new Broadway transit line, and the province says there's no turning back the SkyTrain.

The lack of affordable housing, homelessness and outgoing city council's handling of a plan to develop part of a popular lake park are issues top of mind for voters in Penticton as they prepare to head to the polls on Oct. 20.

The provincial government is moving ahead with a controversial tax that targets secondary homes left vacant by homeowners.

Th business of cannabis has come a long way in a short time, and, with increased access to the drug due to legalization, researchers are looking forward to more opportunities to study it in order to provide better information to the public.

The provincial government is moving ahead with a controversial tax that targets secondary homes left vacant by homeowners, along with properties held by foreign owners.

Seaplane pilot Gareth Morgan was possibly struck by an elbow or camera while piloting a sightseeing tour near Sydney, Australia on New Year's Eve, says company owner.

The Delta Police Department says the 160 bikes retail for between $3,000 to $6,000 each and include the Slayer Carbon 50, Altitude Powerplay, Pipeline and Altitude models.

Legal cannabis is set to usher in a wave of high-value, age-restricted parcels in the mail system, and delivery companies say they're ready.

A Vancouver Island nanny accused of sexually abusing the children in his care is facing more charges.

The panel recommends the federal government adopt standards developed by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature, which prohibits industrial activities in marine protected areas.

Advanced voting in municipal elections is underway and there are a lot of candidates to wade through before making a decision.

The Union Gospel Mission is hosting an advance voting station on Tuesday morning with their mobile voting service.

As of tomorrow cannabis will be legal across Canada and if you’re planning to fly with pot, you need to be prepared. At Vancouver International Airport, officials are sharing the do’s and don’ts of travelling with marijuana. Tanya Beja has our top story.

A dispute over the language used at a Richmond condo's strata meetings has ended in a settlement.

A dispute over the language used at a Richmond condo's strata meetings has ended in a settlement.

Hugo, the 10 year old Pit Bull Terrier is currently under the care of the BC SPCA, Hugo is mild mannered and kid friendly and waiting for his forever home.

The B.C. Government has introduced the details around the controversial speculation tax.

With less than 24 hours until marijuana is legal in Canada, the only municipality in B.C. to have a legal pot shop is set to take the final step in approving the store.

With less than 24 hours until marijuana is legal in Canada, the only municipality in B.C. to have a legal pot shop has officially approved the store's licence.

Dietitian Diana Steele explains ways to moderate your sodium intake and the surprising health benefits.

Dietitian Diana Steele explains ways to moderate your sodium intake.

The big question that faces the city is massive growth and development that needs a local government to lead and meet those needs.

Brooke McAlary, author of “Slow”, sits down with Sonia Sunger to discuss her new book and ways to live a more minimalist life.

Brooke McAlary, author of “Slow”, sits down with Sonia Sunger to discuss her new book and ways to live a more minimalist life.

The latest post on the Enbridge website says earth sampling near Prince George shows mineral and metal composition is well below provincial and federal standards for urban and residential areas.

Some 33 per cent say they are undecided heading into Saturday's civic election, up from 26 percent last week.

Signs are going up around Vancouver International Airport (YVR), warning travellers that carrying marijuana across international boundaries is illegal.

Reporter Tanya Beja is at Vancouver International Airport Tuesday morning as officials there get ready for the legalization of cannabis on Wednesday. They are holding a press conference Tuesday.

Their home in the 3500 block of Price Street caught fire just before 7 a.m.

The union filed the complaint in the spring, claiming the Chilliwack school board had failed to hire enough teachers to fill demand.

"I think it's important to remember this is not the first time universities have faced this issue."

Last week the Vancouver Aquarium met one of its biggest rescue challenges — transporting a massive Steller sea lion suffering from bullet wounds in Ucluelet to safety.

Last week the Vancouver Aquarium met one of its biggest rescue challenges — transporting a massive Steller sea lion suffering from bullet wounds in Ucluelet to safety.

Police are still investigating whether speed was a factor

The cyclist suffered what are believed to be serious injuries.

'Everybody in my circle is trying to figure out what's next — a lot of us are waiting to see which way the wind blows. The black market has two or three more years in it,' says grower in Nelson, B.C.

What started with a joke and ended with a $550,000 purchase has proven to be a wild ride for Tracy LeBeau of Kamloops, B.C.

Most of the attention focused on Vancouver's election has been on the mayoral race. But who gets elected to council is almost as consequential because little can be done without them.

The survey also found parents who use cannabis are more likely to feel equipped to educate their children.

Millions of visitors to Canada's national parks can add cannabis to their camping kits. Parks Canada said people can consume marijuana at their campsites after it becomes legal Wednesday.

A B.C. man is wanted by Toronto Police for allegedly getting naked and going for a dive in the shark tank at Ripley’s Aquarium last Friday night – and as Kristen Robinson reports, he’s also accused of getting violent at another Toronto tourist attraction.

Kelowna's four mayoral candidates squared off on topics of homelessness, transportation and leadership in an election debate Monday afternoon.

B.C. could be feeling the effects of last week’s natural gas pipeline explosion much longer than previously revealed. The province’s natural gas utility, FortisBC, now says it could be months— rather than weeks— before the end of voluntary natural gas rationing.

B.C. could be feeling the effects of last week’s natural gas pipeline explosion much longer than previously revealed. The province’s natural gas utility, FortisBC, now says it could be months— rather than weeks— before the end of voluntary natural gas rationing.

Is B.C. ready for the legalization of marijuana on Wednesday? Tanya Beja reports.

Advocates for people with dyslexia say more funding is needed for adequate diagnosis and treatment for the learning disability. Jennifer Palma reports.

Should you invest in the growing sector of producing legal marijuana in Canada? Our Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has some advice from the experts.