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Labour Minister Harry Bains says recruiters will have to obtain a licence and employers will be required to register. If there are complaints about violations the government will have more power to investigate and audit the employer's records.

BC Solicitor General Mike Farnworth explains what would happen if Surrey opted out of the current RCMP policing contract, one of the promises Surrey’s mayor-elect Doug McCallum made in his election campaign.

Customers are less than impressed with the forced change, saying e-billing isn't always convenient or fair — especially to seniors and anyone who doesn't understand or can't access the internet.

The federal government gave The National Energy Board (NEB) 22 weeks to deliver a new assessment, a timeline that's too short according to environmental lawyer Eugene Kang with West Coast Environmental Law.

Life is starting to return to normal for some residents of Old Fort, B.C., who had to evacuate after a slow moving landslide threatened their homes earlier this month but many continue to live in limbo.

All 34 people on board a whale-watching boat are safe after the vessel's engine caught fire Tuesday morning.

The vessel Jing Yu, operated by Wild Whales Vancouver, was in the Strait of Georgia when a mayday call was sent at about 11:45 a.m. PT, according to the Joint Rescue Coordination Centre.

The engine did not catch fire but there were some fumes seen by the passengers.

Mike Agerbo from Get Connected gives Global News viewers a preview of the highly anticipated Huawei Mate 20 Pro phone from China.

Dietitian Diana Steele discusses everything you need to know about drinking bone broth, including the nutritional value of collagen that is found in bone broth.

Meet Baby! She’s a gentle geriatric Husky that came into the BC SPCA as a stray and is now looking for her forever home.

An unofficial recount shows incumbent Cindy Fortin and challenger Harry Gough each with 804 votes.

Jerome Drayton, who held the Canadian record in the men's marathon for 43 years, isn't surprised 2012 Olympian Cam Levins broke it Sunday in his debut marathon at Toronto.

Kennedy says bottom line is 'the loudest voice gets the money.'

On day one of Variety Week, generous donors raised more than $100,000, meaning Variety will be able to help 40 kids.

The Hitching Post Restaurant, one of the oldest restaurants in the province at approximately 115 years old, was destroyed by an overnight fire on Tuesday.

An overnight blaze has razed the Hitching Post Restaurant, one of the oldest restaurants in B.C.

An overnight blaze has razed the Hitching Post Restaurant, one of the oldest restaurants in B.C.

On average, Canadians have been steadily living longer over many years, but a new report says that 'alarmingly,' it's expected to change.

Life expectancy in B.C. has declined, partly due to opioid overdoses, says a new report by Canada's chief public health officer.

Adam Foote was named head coach of the WHL's Kelowna Rockets on Tuesday morning.

Leaders of B.C. First Nations and environmental activists gathered in Vancouver on Tuesday morning to slam the federal review process for the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

Vancouver's mayor-elect and the president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs are holding a press conference to address the federal review of the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project.

Variety cannot provide all of its incredible grants without the dedication of suppliers across the province – suppliers such as Motion Specialties. Motion Specialties provides adaptive equipment and mobility solutions to children with special needs. Anne Drewa has more.

Residents of West Trail are being asked to drink bottled water after someone trespassed at the Lower Lookout Reservoir.

There are about 150,000 street trees in Vancouver and, just like shovelling snow in the winter, it's up to residents to take care of the sidewalks in front of their properties.

"Man, that's a good hockey team."

“It’s quite simple: We need to stop logging. We need to stop wrecking their habitat… If you take away where they live and you take away what they eat, it’s game over," said Bateman, 88.

The outdoor recreation gear and clothing retailer is promising to increase the diversity of people represented in its advertising after being called out on social media.

Doug McCallum says he aims to meet his two key promises within two years: a new local police force to replace the RCMP and scrapping the already-approved LRT and building SkyTrain instead. But that could be hard to do.

Doug McCallum says he aims to meet his two key promises within two years: a new local police force to replace the RCMP and scrapping the already-approved LRT and building SkyTrain instead. But that could be hard to do.

"The region and province may also have a say as to how the money is allocated," Hardie said.

The dust is settling on a hard-fought campaign and a dramatic election night that saw Vancouver elect a brand new mayor.

Officers are speaking to witnesses and canvassing the area for possible surveillance video.

B.C. still only has one licensed cannabis store, leaving dozens of Vancouver shops in limbo, with customers patronizing those willing to work outside the new legal regime.

Mystery shoppers who paid 36 visits to major cellphone retailers in the Ottawa area say they encountered a general lack of knowledge, misinformation, and a total lack of adequate information in writing.

A 16-year-old has non-life threatening injuries after an attack in Surrey Monday night. The suspect fled the area of 147th Street and 83rd Avenue before police arrived.

Canadians are buying more cars than almost ever before, but a closer look reveals they’re taking longer and longer to pay them off, too.

Canada Post workers continue their rotating strikes in a number of cities across the country. Tanya Beja tells us how the job action is expected to affect service, including B.C.’s referendum on proportional representation.

"We are working very hard at getting it open as quickly as humanly possible," spokesperson Kelly Fehr said.

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals and set up two more to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-2 win over the Vancouver Canucks on Monday.

"By updating our approach to imagery to be more inclusive, we hope that more people will see themselves as part of the co-op and feel welcome at MEC."

That, too, was reversed. But the guest said he'll never use Airbnb again.

Keith Baldrey breaks down the electoral reform referendum packages now that they’re starting to be mailed out across B.C., including the questions asked on the ballot and what you need to know about proportional representation.

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Patrick was born with Goldenhar Syndrome, a rare disorder that typically involves the incomplete development of the ear, nose and jaw. In addition to his challenges with Goldenhar Syndrome, Patrick also struggles with speech apraxia. Variety has provided Patrick with weekly speech and language sessions and as Aaron McArthur explains, it’s helping Patrick discover his...

Two days after Vancouver's municipal elections, former Non-Partisan Association (NPA) mayoral candidate Ken Sim has conceded the election.

A Vancouver man turned to Consumer Matters for help after a dispute over damages from an Airbnb rental turned his getaway into a nightmare. Anne Drewa reports.

The Monday, October 22, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Now that you can order marijuana online and have it delivered to your door, some are wondering why British Columbians still can’t order alcohol online. Kristen Robinson investigates.