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Family of an elderly couple who died after their Camry was hit by a Langley train say they were hard-working and devoted grandparents who emigrated from Germany in the 1950s and raised their family in B.C.

Vancouver’s Polar Bear Swim is one of the oldest in the world.

British Columbia is welcoming its first baby of 2019 and he didn’t wait long to ring in the new year.

The BC Assessment numbers are out for 2019 and the most expensive homes from a year ago have all lost assessed value.

British Columbia is welcoming its first baby of 2019 and he didn't wait long to ring in the new year.

2019 will likely be another year for record-breaking extreme weather events around the world. But climate policy and new developments in green energy technology are offering some hope.

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Sold 16405 Shares of Discovery Communications Inc. (DISCA)  BharataPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lowered its stake in shares of Discovery Communications Inc. (NASDAQ:DISCA) by 25.4% during the ...

British Columbia’s most expensive homes took a value hit in 2018  Global NewsThe BC Assessment numbers are out for 2019 and the most expensive homes from a year ago have all lost assessed value.

A growing number of doctors are prescribing visits to museums and art galleries, but what does the science say?

In a wide-ranging, year-end interview, Environment Minister George Heyman brought up the idea of funding to encourage people to buy into B.C.'s new climate plan.

From a B.C. Lion tackling a pantless fan to hot dog water as a health drink, 2018 had some wacky headlines.

Weighing in at eight pounds, three ounces, the baby boy showed good timing in beating all comers for the title.

Weighing in at eight pounds, three ounces, baby Dominik showed good timing in beating all comers for the title.

The mayor of the fast-growing city talks housing, public safety, local policing and, yes, the SkyTrain.

Twenty-four-year-old Ryan Paterson is making a name for himself in the world of snowboard filming.

A large group of New Year’s Eve partiers in Whistler got a little too rowdy last night, leading to multiple arrests. RCMP officers responded to a large fight between numerous people, using pepper spray to break up the brawl. Warning: Video may be disturbing to some viewers.

Mounties had to use pepper spray to break up the fight between the two groups.

"We were deeply touched," said Serik Imanbayev, one of the only English-speaking staff members with the team.

Food, transit and ICBC rates are a few things that'll be more expensive this year.

Doctors say statistics about people who have survived the brain-damaging effects of opioids is imperative to providing them with care and resources so they can become as functional as possible.

East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC) Holding Boosted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp  BharataPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp boosted its position in shares of East West Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:EWBC) by 30.0% during the 3rd ...

Global BC rang in 2019 with tens of thousands of people at Jack Poole Plaza, and it all led up to a dazzling fireworks show over the water.

The federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans has ordered the owners of two islands in B.C.'s Fraser River to take "corrective measures" after they allegedly destroyed fish habitat in a crucial area for the survival of salmon, steelhead, and endangered white sturgeon.

Sun Peaks Is British Columbia's Best Hidden Gem  Outside MagazineWith 4,270 acres of skiable terrain, Sun Peaks is Canada's second-largest ski area. And while size matters, it's just one of the reasons it's such a great, and ...

Sun Peaks Is British Columbia's Best Hidden Gem  OutsideWith 4,270 acres of skiable terrain, Sun Peaks is Canada's second-largest ski area. And while size matters, it's just one of the reasons it's such a great, and ...

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A hiker was airlifted off Abbotsford’s Sumas Mountain on Monday after she was injured on a local hiking trail.

New details are emerging about the elderly couple killed Sunday when their vehicle collided with a train at a marked crossing in Langley. Tanya Beja reports.

For the fifth time in four years, someone has died while trying to gain access to a clothing donation in B.C. and as Rumina Daya reports, some want the bins off the street until the ‘death trap’ design can be improved.

Preparations are in full swing across B.C. for the countdown to 2019 and as Aaron McArthur reports, the biggest party will be at Jack Poole Plaza in downtown Vancouver.

Global BC will be broadcasting live from Vancouver’s New Year celebrations including the countdown to 2019. Sophie Lui has a preview.

Global BC will be broadcasting live from Vancouver’s New Year celebrations including the countdown to 2019. Sophie Lui has a preview.

Knowing your blood pressure numbers, cutting back on processed foods and getting appropriate exercise are just some of the tips medical experts have for keeping New Year’s health resolutions. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.

B.C.’s capital city is jumping on the World Juniors’ bandwagon but you might be surprised which team hockey fans are embracing. Kylie Stanton has more on the Team Kazahkstan craze.

British Columbia’s NDP government is facing several major challenges as it heads into the New Year – including ridesharing, the Nanaimo byelection, the future of the Speaker, tax hikes and ICBC. Keith Baldrey reports.

Environment Canada has issued winter storm warnings for sections of the North Coast and South Klondike Highway.

Vancouver police are urging people taking part in New Year’s Eve festivities to celebrate responsibly and plan ahead for both crowds and a heightened police presence.

Family members have identified the couple as Christian Wantke, 90, and Irmgard Wantke, 88.

There were 40,565 babies born in this province in 2018 and the names Liam and Olivia are the top-ranking boys' and girls' names, according to Vital Statistics B.C.

Here is a look at what will no doubt be some of the top political stories of the upcoming year.

More than 1.349 million hectares burned as wildfires spread across the province.

Officials fear diesel spilling from the crashed truck may be fouling Vavenby's drinking water, again.