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Canada takes on Russia on New Year's Eve at Vancouver's Rogers Arena.

Canada takes on Russia on New Year's Eve at Vancouver's Rogers Arena.

Line-ups for fuel formed at the Petro Canada gas station in Penticton, where the price was set at 99.9 cents.

Shortly before 8:30 a.m. Sunday, emergency services were called to the intersection of 13th Street and Bellevue Avenue. 

This past year had a number of memorable characters play crucial roles in the province's biggest stories. Here are the 2018 newsmakers of the year.

A 34-year-old Vancouver resident has died after getting stuck in a clothing donation bin near Ambleside Park in West Vancouver.

Family members say 28-year-old Melissa Joe of the Cowichan Tribes was a good Samaritan checking on friends when she was killed by a falling tree.

Salt Spring Island residents and businesses have planned a New Year's Day Blowdown Brunch, and invited BC Hydro crews to join them to express gratitude for restoring power after the December windstorm.

All the taxi fleets will have as many cars as possible on the road this New Year's Eve, including those recently granted a licence.

Public transit is free from 5 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Currently, Liam is leading for the most popular boy's name and Olivia is leading for the most popular girl's name.

Fire fighters in Surrey are mopping up a blaze that gutted a two-storey home. As Sarah MacDonald reports, the blaze broke out Monday morning in the Bolivar Heights neighbourhood.

No one was hurt in the blaze, but neighbours say this is the second time the house has gone up in flames in only a few months.

Telus says it is relocating close to two dozen technicians to the region to restore service. It hopes to have service back by Jan. 15 for Thetis Island customers.

Trail markers that were intentionally removed contributed to the man and his 6-year-old getting lost in West Vancouver, rescuers say.

As trees toppled during the height of the windstorm on Dec. 20, 2018, 28-year-old Melissa Brenda Joe left the safety of her parents’ Duncan home to visit her friends and relatives living in a homeless camp near Boys Road and the Trans Canada Highway.

Here is a roundup of some of the free public events happening around the valley.

Environment Minister George Heyman discusses the province’s climate plan in year-end interview with Global reporter Richard Zussman

Environment Minister George Heyman discusses who will pay for new carbon reduction plan in year-end interview with Global reporter Richard Zussman

Environment Minister George Heyman speaks to Global News online reporter Richard Zussman about his greatest achievements in 2018.

Officials are anticipating thousands of people at Jack Poole Plaza for Concord's NYE Vancouver.

Technology expert Mike Agerbo reviews the top tech news and shows us some unique gadgets that will be coming on the market in 2019.

After round-robin play at the Vernon Curling Club, both Okanagan teams are headed to the semifinals — but face stiff competition.

Jeanne Socrates, who left Victoria in October, has put one of the most difficult parts of her journey behind her as she tries to set a record as the oldest person to sail around the world non-stop, alone and unassisted.

Reporter Sarah MacDonald is at Jack Poole Plaza Monday morning as officials are getting everything ready for the Vancouver New Year’s Eve celebrations. Thousands of people are expected to attend.

The Park Board says the English Bay Jan. 1 dip is the highlight of the year for many people, while one swimmer keeps coming back for the unique competition that's part of the event.

Twenty-five-year-old Kalon Fraser lost part of his leg when he was 18, but that hasn't stopped him from competing in mixed martial arts.

When Victoria’s city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags at checkout counters, Jessica Walker of Munro’s Books applauded the decision — albeit, with a few hesitations.

The same promoter who allegedly owes children's performers Sharon and Bram an estimated $15,000 is being accused of leaving a trail of bills in the Castlegar area following the Kootenay Country Music Festival.

Spirit North, which aims to improve the health and well being of Indigenous youth through outdoor sport and play, is expanding from Alberta to more places in B.C. and into Saskatchewan and Manitoba in the coming year.

This has been a record-breaking year for North Shore Search and Rescue, which fielded 142 rescue calls in 2018.

Every part of Okanagan Valley was affected by either smoke, fire alerts or evacuations.

A whole host of federal tax changes come into effect in the new year. Some will hit your paycheque, others your bills — and if you're a small business owner, there are a few changes coming for which you've likely been preparing for months.

Instead of a subscription to stream TV and movies on demand, a growing number of companies want to sell you a subscription for on-demand, unlimited fitness sessions. Peloton, Echelon and Fly Anywhere are three U.S. companies that want to cater to Canadians with a convenient way to work out.

Watch Global News Hour at 6 for Sunday, December 30, 2018. For the latest news and video, go to globalnews.ca/bc.

The Sunday, December 30, 2018 evening weather forecast for Vancouver, British Columbia and the surrounding area.

Sunday’s deadly crash isn’t the first such accident in this area of Langley. Julia Foy reports on what we should have learned from the previous tragedy.

A freight train slammed into a car on the Langley bypass Sunday morning. As Tanya Beja reports, an elderly couple dies despite frantic efforts to save them.

A young Cowichan Tribes mother killed when a tree fell on her tent during the Dec. 20 windstorm is being remembered as someone who put the lives of others before hers. Kristen Robinson reports.

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"What the video tells me is that it's probably the simplest explanation," said former RCMP expert David McKay.

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Homeowner John Ribalkin, known for building an elaborate Christmas lights display to raise money for charity, says he'll be taking a year off.

Huge crowds of skiers and snowboards packed the local ski hills looking to take advantage of great conditions on Sunday. 

Large crowds took advantage of all the new snow that’s fallen on local mountains this weekend. Grace Ke reports.

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Mike Racicot, known as "Treehouse Mike," died on July 26 while on a wingsuit flight in Switzerland.

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