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In each case, the driver was handed a $368 ticket for use of an electronic device, but additional penalties stack up to leave the driver on the hook for far more.

B.C.'s Court of Appeal is hearing a reference case that asks whether the province can create a permitting system for transporters of hazardous substances through its territory.

RCMP divers have located a vehicle that went into a West Kootenay river on the weekend, but so far there is no sign of two missing teenagers.

In addition to athletic events, the new stadium will also be used for campus community events, recreational activities and student orientation.

A Saanich police officer said the incident has prompted authorities to ask parents to talk to their kids about safety.

WATCH: The Liberal government announced its last budget before the fall election. Here is part three of Global BC’s coverage that aired on BC1. Including interviews with Andrew Scheer and Jagmeet Singh.

Ross Stores INC (ROST) Shareholder British Columbia Investment Management Corp Upped Its Holding by $3.60 Million | Thorold News  Thorold NewsInvestors sentiment decreased to 0.85 in Q4 2018. Its down 0.09, from 0.94 in 2018Q3. It dived, as 61 investors sold ROST shares while 232 reduced holdings.

A distracted-driving ticket doesn't come cheap. But that wasn't enough to dissuade one Vancouver motorist from using his cellphone right after.

WATCH: The Liberal government announced its last budget before the fall election. Here is part two of Global BC’s coverage that aired on BC1.

Ben Tyner, 32, has been missing since late January after he was last seen leaving the ranch he worked at near Merritt, B.C., on horseback.

The Vancouver Rape Relief and Women's Shelter has a policy that some of its core services are only offered to women who are born female.

WATCH: The Liberal government announced its last budget before the fall election. Here is part one of Global BC’s coverage that aired on BC1.

The B.C. Teachers' Federation has elected Teri Mooring as the union's new president.

The 2019 federal budget includes a tantalizing pitch for prospective first-time home buyers — one that could see Canada's housing agency contribute up to 10 per cent of the purchase price of a home and bring down the mortgage load for borrowers.

Dairy farmers and others hit by recent trade deals are getting $3.9 billion in compensation for lost market share.

The B.C. Coroners Service says 90 people died of suspected overdoses in January this year, down from 130 in January 2018.

The federal government argues B.C.'s proposed legislation must be struck down because they would give the province a "veto" over pipeline projects.

In the wake of two record-breaking wildfire seasons in B.C., the provincial government is increasing the budget for wildfire management by 58 per cent to $101 million.

Finance Minister Bill Morneau tabled a pre-election budget today designed to calm Canadians worried about retiring with financial security, getting the skills they need to land new jobs, or being able to afford a first home.

New data released by the B.C. Coroners Service shows 2019 started with a short-term slowing of the opioid crisis in B.C.

BC Hydro is vulnerable to cyberattacks on smaller, localized parts of the grid, according to B.C.'s auditor general.

Two employees that were fired last year for engaging in sexual activity while at work must be re-hired by the City of Vernon, a B.C. Labour Arbitration panel has ruled.

Canadian women are paid 25 per cent less than men, and the gap widens further when it comes to bonuses and profit sharing, according to a new study.

Saanich Police say no one was seen touching the needles when they responded, but officers spoke with kids and parents at the scene and collected the needles for proper disposal.

British Columbia's Entrepreneur Regional Pilot Opens As More Than 30 Communities Sign Up - Immigration - Canada  Mondaq News AlertsMarch 19, 2019 - More than 30 communities across British Columbia have enrolled to be part of the province's new Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot.

Ben Tyner was reported missing on January 28 when his riderless horse was discovered on a logging road off Highway 97.

Toronto police say they will be going to B.C. this week to pick up a murder suspect who was arrested in Nanaimo on Friday when police stopped him while he was riding a bicycle without a helmet.

The changes will affect the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Fraser Health Authority, and the Island Health Authority.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation welcomes new leader  Kimberley BulletinTeri Mooring will take over as president this summer.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation welcomes new leader  Nelson StarTeri Mooring will take over as president this summer.

Vancouver police have released video of a 2018 assault in Yaletown in the hopes the public can help identify the suspects.

With the first warm weather of the year appearing this week, British Columbia's emergency officials and river forecasters are keeping a close eye on water levels.

British Columbia Teachers' Federation welcomes new leader  Cloverdale ReporterTeri Mooring will take over as president this summer.

Vancouver Police are looking for two men involved in an altercation on March 31, 2018 outside of Pierre’s Champagne Lounge in downtown Vancouver.

Man arrested in British Columbia on murder charge in Toronto  National PostNANAIMO, B.C. — The RCMP says a man wanted for murder in Toronto was arrested last week in British Columbia.Police say they stopped a man who was ...

Man arrested in British Columbia on murder charge in Toronto  Times ColonistNANAIMO, B.C. — The RCMP says a man wanted for murder in Toronto was arrested last week in British Columbia.Police say they stopped a man who was ...

British Columbia Teachers' Federation welcomes new leader  Chilliwack ProgressTeri Mooring will take over as president this summer.

The heat wave is expected to break more records in many parts of the province over the next couple of days.

Start your day strong and stay fueled with these energy boosting foods recommended by dietitian Diana Steele.

Sleep deprivation can be as risky for drivers as alcohol. Using a ‘sleep suit’ Certified Sleep Educator Alena Krizek demonstrates how risky it can be to get behind the wheel when you are fatigued.

A new surveillance plane is set to help monitor fisheries and catch illegal activity in the waters off Vancouver Island. Contracted by Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the aircraft will be based out of Campbell River Airport.

Spring break activities that are sensory friendly. Some children require a quiet, calm play atmosphere. Healthy Family Expo co-founder Kay Protheroe runs down a number of options, including a sensory-friendly space at this year’s Expo.

How to Spend 48 Hours in Golden, British Columbia  Powder MagazineSituated at the junction of the Kicking Horse and Columbia Rivers, Golden, was made by the railroad. The whistle of the Canadian Pacific still echoes throu.

Air Canada has grounded its Boeing 737 Max 8 jets until at least July 1, saying the move is intended to provide customers with certainty as they book flights and travel in the coming months.

Symantec Co. (SYMC) Position Lifted by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp  Baseball Daily NewsBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lifted its position in shares of Symantec Co. (NASDAQ:SYMC) by 70.9% in the fourth quarter, ...

An international team of researchers collected thousands of samples and pioneered a new DNA testing method to learn more about salmon survival in the North Pacific in the first comprehensive study in the region in decades.

Centurylink Inc (CTL) Shares Bought by BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp  Baseball Daily NewsBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in shares of Centurylink Inc (NYSE:CTL) by 12.0% during the 4th quarter, ...

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Boosts Position in Edison International (EIX)  PressOracleBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp lifted its position in shares of Edison International (NYSE:EIX) by 10.1% during the 4th quarter, ...

A man is in critical condition after he was found caught trapped by the heavy steel lid of a dumpster.

A man is in critical condition after he was found trapped by the heavy steel lid of a large donation bin in Vancouver.