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The City of Kelowna says the B.C. government's proposed speculation tax could have unintended consequences.

Humans know not to marry their cousins. But the endangered Vancouver Island marmot doesn't have much choice. One Vancouver Island researcher is now looking into the potential problem of marmot inbreeding.

A group of researchers, including astronomers from the University of Victoria, is one step closer to understanding what the early universe was like, with the discovery of one of its oldest-known stars.

Omid Roudiani was accused of punching 36-year-old Richmond resident Joshua Albertson who was heading home with his wife after a night out.

A closer look at the four men who want to lead Kelowna: Incumbent mayor Colin Basran plus challengers Bob Schewe, Bobby Kennedy and Tom Dyas.

Advance voting numbers are up considerably in some Metro Vancouver cities, but it’s too early to say whether that means anything for the outcome of Saturday’s civic elections, according to a pollster.

It’s official, marijuana is now legal in Canada. Paul Haysom takes us inside B.C’s first legal cannabis store in Kamloops.

October's long dry spell in the northwest of British Columbia may be coming to an end with rain in the forecast. But damage from the prolonged drought, which reached a level 4 warning in some areas, has already impacted wildlife in the region.

October's long dry spell in the northwest of British Columbia may be coming to an end with rain in the forecast. But damage from the prolonged drought, which reached a level 4 warning in some areas, has already impacted wildlife in the region.

B.C. solicitor general says local governments, not the provincial government, are the ones making the decisions when pot stores will open in their communities.

Canucks' Brock Boeser breaks the dead-lock only 34 seconds into overtime giving Vancouver a 3-2 win over the Penguins on Tuesday evening.

Police believe surveillance video captured the murder of Sumeet Randhawa.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team is hoping video footage will solve the murder of a Surrey man who was killed in a brazen daylight shooting last Thursday.

Two Prince Rupert men who have advocated for cannabis legalization for years reflect on the significance of the legal change.

The stolen black Hummer H3 pictured on the tape was used in the shooting that killed Sumeet Randhawa on Oct. 11, IHIT says.

B.C. has entered the world of legalized recreational marijuana without any major snags.

Located at 8902 Milton Street, the land is currently home to a parking lot. It is adjacent to the where the Fraser Arms Hotel used to operate. According to a statement, the hotel was purchased by Musqueam in 1991.

Located at 8902 Milton Street, the donated land is currently home to a parking lot. It is adjacent to the where the Fraser Arms Hotel used to operate. According to a statement, the hotel was purchased by Musqueam in 1991.

The first B.C. Cannabis Store opened in Kamloops this morning.

The first B.C. Cannabis Store opens in Kamloops at 10 a.m.

Reporter Paul Haysom is live from inside B.C.’s first legal pot shop in Kamloops. He says it looks like an Apple store.

Online sales officially launched at midnight with 85 strains and dozens of other accessories being offered.

Reporter Paul Haysom is live outside the only B.C. government pot shop in the province Wednesday morning, on legalization day. The first person in line drove up around 2 a.m.

A recent study by Clean Energy Canada has found there aren’t enough electric vehicles in B.C. to keep up with demand.

With each passing week and each incident of gang-related crime, the issue of public safety seems to dominate the race to replace Surrey First mayor Linda Hepner.

With news this month that a major $40-billion liquefied natural gas project is going ahead — connecting Dawson Creek in the northeast to Kitimat in the northwest — the major question in each community is who is best positioned to manage the money.

In B.C. the first government-run cannabis store is located in Kamloops.

Dispensaries selling pot are clearing their shelves, and in many cases, holding blowout sales as recreational pot becomes legal across Canada.

We're down to one final debate.

We're down to one final debate.

It was a debate full of numbers, but the question at its core was a human one: which plan can make housing affordable for the majority of Vancouverites?

The man and woman lost their way and were losing daylight, but had enough cell coverage to call 911.

British Columbians aged 19 and older can now legally purchase non-medical cannabis.

Here's a province-by-province list of government-run, private and online outlets where you can get your hands on some bud.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers issues strike notice, Will online orders of marijuana be stuck in the mail as legalization becomes a reality? Sarah MacDonald explains.

The Okanagan Sun of the BC Football Conference are preparing for the Cullen Cup semi-finals after finishing the regular season in first place. As the team heads into playoffs, ten players will be cut from the roster. Doris Maria Bregolisse explains.

He has dementia and is unlikely to ask for help

He has dementia and is unlikely to ask for help

An audio recording of a conversation between police and the accused in the murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa has been released.

Ridge Meadows RCMP are looking for the heartless criminal who stole an adaptive bike from a special needs student. Linda Aylesworth reports.

Brock Boeser fired a wrist shot by Casey DeSmith's stick and into the net 34 seconds into overtime to lift the Vancouver Canucks to a 3-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.

The Tuesday, October 16, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

An audio recording of a conversation between police and the accused in the murder of Japanese student Natsumi Kogawa has been released.

Vancouver Police are asking for the public’s help finding a man wanted B.C.-wide after he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet while out on bail on Oct. 15.

Vancouver police have arrested a man wanted B.C.-wide after he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet while out on bail on Oct. 15.

Vancouver police have arrested a man wanted B.C.-wide after he removed his electronic monitoring bracelet while out on bail on Oct. 15.

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave. Weight-loss surgery could reduce the threat of heart problems for people who have type 2 diabetes and are severely obese.

Following record-breaking years of wildfire in BC, forestry experts are calling on the government to endorse more controlled burning in the province’s forests. As Doris Maria Bregolisse reports, fighting fire with fire is a traditional practice that reduces risk.

"We have to come to some middle ground where people are willing to take a certain higher level of risk than we are today," forestry consultant Bruce Blackwell said.

Canada Post workers could begin rotating strikes across the country as early as Monday. Sarah MacDonald has the details.