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Unionized lumber employees in B.C.’s Interior will be in position to start striking on Wednesday.

Premier John Horgan said the government is planning to introduce legislation in the spring to gradually phase in targets for the sale of electric cars and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles and will take steps to make those vehicles cheaper.

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The clerk of the B.C. Legislature, Craig James, and sergeant-at-arms Gary Lenz have been put on administrative leave with pay and benefits. Global News caught up with a stunned James as he was being escorted from the building.

Young adults, between 25 and 35 are the hardest hit by social isolation in Metro Vancouver, according to a report.

The Electronic Recycling Association (ERA) announces a donation of over 500 laptops, computers, printers and cell phones to individuals in need this GivingTuesday. Every year this non-profit aims to donate more equipment than the last. This year they have succeeded with their donations totalling to 547 devices, a 50% increase from 2017.

Residents say urban deer are damaging local landscape, need to be removed from park.

The E. coli strain currently suspected of making people sick in both Canada and the U.S. is the same one that caused a similar outbreak last year, prompting questions about why regulators aren't issuing a mandatory recall.

The Public Health Agency of Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they are working to determine the source of an outbreak of E. coli infections on both sides of the border.

The Public Health Agency of Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration say they are working to determine the source of an outbreak of E. coli infections on both sides of the border.

One in five children in B.C. live in families that struggle to pay bills, rent and living costs, according to the report released by First Call B.C. Child and Youth Advocacy Coalition, covering statistics from 2016.

A man found murdered under the Golden Ears Bridge has been identified by police as a full-patch Hells Angel. IHIT believes Chad Wilson’s death was targeted and now they want to speak with anyone who was close to him. Neetu Garcha has the latest.

The clerk of the B.C. Legislature, Craig James, and the Sergeant-At-Arms, Gary Lenz, have been put on administrative leave with pay and benefits.

The clerk of the B.C. Legislature, Craig James, and the Sergeant-At-Arms, Gary Lenz, have been put on administrative leave with pay and benefits.

Developing: A shocking turn of events at the B.C. legislature Tuesday, after the Sergeant-At-Arms and Clerk of B.C. Legislature were put on administrative leave.

Man matches 10 numbers for win; retirement, trip to Maui are part of new plans.

Two key officials at the British Columbia Legislature have been placed on indefinite leave over what an official says is a criminal investigation.

The two most senior administrative employees of the B.C. Legislature have been placed on administrative leave.

Violette Baillargeon was in Mexico City for a union conference when she decided to visit the stadium where the caravan of nearly 3,000 travellers was staying for a few days of rest. Baillargeon had been tracking the caravan with students in her Spanish 11 class for several weeks before her visit.

Violette Baillargeon was in Mexico City for a union conference when she decided to visit the stadium where the caravan of nearly 3,000 travellers was staying for a few days of rest. Baillargeon had been tracking the caravan with students in her Spanish 11 class for several weeks before her visit.

The referendum to change the electoral system in British Columbia is a tied race according to a poll released on Tuesday from Research Co.

A man who was killed and dumped under the Golden Ears Bridge in Maple Ridge on the weekend has been identified as a member of the Hells Angels.

Men wearing Hells Angels insignia were seen crossing police tape on Sunday afternoon, at the scene of the homicide.

At a press conference held Tuesday, Cpl. Frank Jang of IHIT identified 43-year-old Chad Wilson of Maple Ridge as the victim of Sunday’s homicide under the Golden Ears Bridge.

Coby is a 7-year-old Doberman and Rottweiler cross. This friendly dog is currently in the care of the BC SPCA and needs a forever home. Coby is a little overweight and will need a lot of walks.

Park staff don't know where the otter came from or how it got there.

Sonia Sunger meets player Jet Rivers ahead of the team’s B.C. tour and learns a few tricks.

Kelowna RCMP have cordoned off a home following reports of shots being fired.

Laine led his team to a 6-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks with a hat trick, putting up two even-strength goals and an empty netter.

In their first committee meeting since the municipal election, park board commissioners voted unanimously to approve $35,000 in funding for new trans and gender diverse programs in Vancouver's community centres.

In their first committee meeting since the municipal election, park board commissioners voted unanimously to approve $35,000 in funding for new trans and gender diverse programs in Vancouver's community centres.

Council rejected the proposed rezoning of 600 West Queens Rd., following contentious public hearings that took place in the summer under the previous municipal government.

A covert operation by the B.C. Conservation Officer Service led to thousands of dollars in fines for three men including two who were busted trying to buy illegal venison.

Dietitian Diana Steele explains how to help reduce the duration of cold and flu symptoms by boosting your vitamin C and zinc intake.

The New York Yankees hooked up with Seattle for a trade on Monday, acquiring pitcher and Ladner, B.C. native James Paxton for top pitching prospect Justus Sheffield and two other minor leaguers.

The New York Yankees hooked up with Seattle for a trade on Monday, acquiring pitcher and Ladner, B.C. native James Paxton for top pitching prospect Justus Sheffield and two other minor leaguers.

New York Yankees acquired James Paxton, the 30-year-old left-hander from Ladner, B.C., from the rebuilding Seattle Mariners on Monday for top prospect Justus Sheffield and two other minor leaguers.

Surrey city council has voted unanimously to approve free two-hour parking at city hall and in the area surrounding Surrey Memorial Hospital.

The decision came in a city council meeting on Monday evening.

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Provincial economic growth will slow in British Columbia: Central 1 Credit Union
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The B.C. economy is expected to slow down next year, but that could be good news for home buyers. Central 1 Credit Union is out with a new report, forecasting growth in the provincial economy will slow by 0.7 per cent next year, to 2.7 per cent. READ ...and more »

While northern BC booms, the rest of the province will slow, following a robust period of expansion.

Beef producers will be closely following the investigation into a case of bovine tuberculosis discovered in a cow slaughtered in southern Alberta.

An Abbotsford mother says her son could have been a casualty of the city's ongoing gang war if it wasn't for the support her family received at the South Asian Community Resource Office.

An Abbotsford mother says her son could have been a casualty of the city's ongoing gang war if it wasn't for the support her family received at the South Asian Community Resource Office.

An Abbotsford mother says her son could have been a casualty of the city's ongoing gang war if it wasn't for the support her family received at the South Asian Community Resource Office.

Following thousands of live shows over the span of 40 years, Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison, with the late Lois Lilienstein, have had a front row seat to changing family dynamics.

Davidetta Carter, a 23-year-old student from Monrovia, Liberia, alleges B.C. college owner Sunanda Kikla took a $300 US application fee from her and 10 other students. She says Kikla refused to return her money and wants Canada to investigate. Kikla has claimed students were informed application fees were non-refundable.

The owner of a private college in Surrey, B.C., is facing accusations she took thousands of dollars from African students, a Global News investigation has uncovered.