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Pharmacists are warning people to know the difference between allergy symptoms and those of the common cold.

Natasha Aruliah, an expert in bystander intervention, shares tips on what bystanders should do when they witness harassment.

Quinn Hughes won't be looking to put on a show when he makes his NHL debut with the Vancouver Canucks.

First accident took place Tuesday afternoon; second accident was Wednesday morning.

Valé​rie Thé​orêt, 37, and 10-month-old Adèle Roesholt were mauled to death last November by a grizzly outside their remote cabin north of Mayo, Yukon.

"Please cut it down, concentrate on driving," said Sgt. Chad Badry.

Police have not released the identity of the victims "as it will not further the investigation at this time."

It was a very different story last spring, when Osoyoos experienced near-record flooding.

The report found the bear was injured by multiple porcupine quills and "emaciated and would not have been capable of hibernation given its complete lack of body fat."

Friends and neighbours have now identified the man who usually drove the dark coloured car involved in Tuesday's collison as 22-year-old Davy Hao.  His mother and older brother, Mike, were also found dead in the vehicle.

The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) has identified the three victims of Tuesday's fatal single-vehicle crash as a mother and two sons.

Katie Budd, one of the passengers on the B.C. Ferries vessel that crashed on Tuesday, is frustrated at what she describes as a complete lack of communication and leadership during the incident.

Richmond RCMP are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect in a robbery.

Ride-share companies are pushing for a standard Class 5 licence, but the province insists it is sticking with a commercial Class 4 requirement. Uber and Lyft say they're disappointed, adding it will make it much more difficult to attract drivers in B.C.

Ironically, the couple have never watched a full episode of the blockbuster fantasy epic.

A Chilliwack Mountie has been charged in relation to a motor vehicle incident last year in which an elderly woman was seriously injured.

"All of these investigations, they're important to someone," said Andy Watson with the BC Coroners Service.

Despite piles of evidence debunking any link between vaccines and autism, eight per cent of British Columbians who responded to a new poll still believe there's a connection.

Ahead of the much hyped final season of ‘Game of Thrones ‘, the fifth of six thrones hidden around the world was discovered in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

A youth advocacy group is calling on the province to tighten regulations around child labour, arguing that B.C. has some of the most lax regulations around children working in North America.

Two separate incidents caused massive delays for riders on the Canada and Expo lines Wednesday morning.

Police surrounded a home in Surrey that is believed to be connected to a deadly crash that’s being investigated by IHIT. Sarah Macdonald has the latest.

University of British Columbia expands smart parking deployment  SmartCitiesWorldThe Canadian university uses Eleven-x's LoRaWAN-based intelligent parking solutions to provide data and insight on all accessible parking space across the ...

Tech expert Kristina Stoyanova shows off the latest and greatest gadgets for travelling

Ministry of Environment says act amendments will expand parks, strengthen protection of sensitive lands.

A death at Joyce-Collingwood closed the station to trains and people for three hours.

A death has closed Joyce-Collingwood Station to trains and people.

Municipalities like the City of North Vancouver are ditching their free charging stations and switching to a fee-based system. Here's what you need to know about why they're doing that.

Club16 trainers Alex Klochek and Taylor Haldane show some easy stretches for runners preparing for the Sun Run. They also speak about the benefits of working out with others.

The two SkyTrain lines are facing separate problems, leading to major delays for commuters.

Sonia Sunger chats with VPD Chief Adam Palmer and Deputy Chief Steve Rai about the VPD Pipe Band’s upcoming trip to India.

There's little or no recourse for people to defend themselves against a practice that is often illegal and creates a risk of overdose, the study says.

The poll found a large majority of British Columbians are concerned about the recent measles outbreak, but there is still a sizable "anti-vax" population as well.

Canada's Minister of Border Security and Organized Crime Reduction is set to meet with B.C.'s attorney general on Wednesday to discuss next steps to address money laundering in the province, days after the latest federal budget was announced.

Heightened efforts are underway to halt the flow of dirty money, Organized Crime Reduction Minister Bill Blair said Wednesday.

B.C. Travel: 5 unique hot springs to visit in British Columbia  Vancouver SunThese five B.C. backcountry hot springs take a little planning to get through but are well worth it for the soak and scenery.

"If your business model is predicated on a predatory practice targeting those with the least means then look elsewhere," wrote Port Coquitlam mayor Brad West.

'We have been working on this quietly for years,' Seth Rogen said.

The B.C. Coroners Service has launched a new interactive map marking locations where unidentified remains have been discovered with the hope of generating fresh tips that could help determine into who they are and how they died.

WCRRC Releases Study on British Columbia's EPR System for Packaging  waste360New report details a lack of transparency and results from British Columbia's packaging EPR system.

If you plan to take in a ball game this July, attend an outdoor wedding in August or go to a music festival in September, you might want to make a backup plan.

If you plan to take in a ball game this July, attend an outdoor wedding in August or go to a music festival in September, you might want to make a backup plan.

A B.C. family is seeking answers from airlines after a 15-year-old girl spent the night alone on the floor of the Calgary International Airport. The girl was flying from Kelowna to visit family in Fort St. John.

Air Canada and WestJet "dropped the ball," says the mother of a 15-year-old B.C. girl who was stranded alone overnight at the Calgary International Airport because of a flight delay, a route change and a complex ticketing error.

A B.C. family is seeking answers from airlines after a 15-year-old girl spent the night alone on the floor of the Calgary International Airport. The girl was flying from Kelowna to visit family in Fort St. John.

A B.C. family is seeking answers from airlines, after a 15-year-old girl spent the night alone on the floor of the Calgary International Airport. The girl was flying from Kelowna, B.C., to visit family in Fort St John, B.C.

Casinos in British Columbia may soon stop using cash  CalvinAyre.comBritish Columbia (B.C.) has been embroiled in a casino money-laundering scandal that dates back several years, but which doesn't seem to have a permanent ...

As a paramedic specialist, Bryan Twaites is part of a medical network that doesn’t have the privilege of shutting down for the night.

As a paramedic specialist, Brian Twaites is part of a medical network that doesn’t have the privilege of shutting down for the night.

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Raises Position in Altria Group Inc (MO)  Highlight PressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp increased its holdings in Altria Group Inc (NYSE:MO) by 15.9% in the 4th quarter, according to the ...