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Comox Valley workers, low-income residents impacted by temporary Walmart closure

The temporary closure of the Walmart in Courtenay, B.C., due to a recent fire is reverberating across the Comox Valley, affecting workers and customers who rely on the store for affordable goods and groceries.

How are party leaders promising to improve public safety in B.C.?

Public safety in communities across B.C. is a major issue this election. What are B.C.'s party leaders promising to make your neighbourhood safer?

Fact-checking the B.C. NDP's record — and major parties' promises — on seniors care

The B.C. NDP promised to add 5,400 new long-term care beds to the system in 2024. They also pledged to expand access to home care, to enable seniors who want to live at home to continue to do so. Here’s a look at what they delivered and what the major parties are promising to do if elected.

Loved You Can See Everything? Thank Canada

The Elizabeth Holmes documentary You Can See Everything, from Canadian comedian and director Nathan Fielder, is taking the world by storm. A grocery list of Canadian creatives are behind it.

Guilty verdict issued in 2024 Surrey home-invasion murder of Tori Dunn

The man accused of killing Surrey, B.C., resident Tory Dunn during a home invasion two years ago has been convicted of second-degree murder.

Accused Tumbler Ridge co-conspirator enters not guilty plea in U.S. court

James Cody Bryant entered a not guilty plea in a Seattle courtroom Thursday, for the charge of conspiracy to murder persons in a foreign country.

Bombers have one last chance at playoff bid but Lions stand in the way

The B.C. Lions (10-7) have already clinched a playoff spot and will host the West Division semifinal on Oct. 31 regardless of what happens when they take on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (8-9) in Vancouver on Friday.

Another round of resignations at Interior Health as 5 neurologists leave posts

Doctors of B.C. says the resignations are a result of a growing workload and lack of consultation on how care is administered.

Dog killed after Grand Forks woman seriously injured in attack

A Grand Forks woman suffered serious injuries after a neighbour's dog broke through a fence and attacked her in her backyard. The dog has since been put down.

Comedians tackle problem of too much stuff in show playing in Vancouver

They have more wealth — and junk — than any generation. As the boomers age and downsize, these art and theatre projects may hit a little harder.

Canadian woman dies in U.S. after fears of detainment prevented her from seeking medical care

Last month Paige Adamson was stopped at a U.S.-Canada border crossing and interrogated for hours about whether she had unlawfully voted in a U.S. election. She died at home on Sunday after a fall, telling friends she was scared of being detained if she sought medical care.

Advance voting for B.C. provincial election down 11% compared to 2024: officials

Elections B.C. says advance voting turnout for the provincial election this year was down 11 per cent compared to 2024.

A closer look at Courtenay-Comox, one of B.C.’s tightest election races

Vancouver Island's Courtenay-Comox is one of the ridings people are keeping a close eye on. B.C. Conservatives Leader Lorne Doerkson and NDP Leader David Eby have both visited the region in the last few weeks.

Video captures woman allegedly assaulting driving instructor in Langley

Video circulating online appears to show a woman assaulting a driving instructor in a Langley parking lot while saying, "Go back to your country."

Health care a major election issue as B.C. doctor says he’s hit breaking point

Dr. Kevin McLeod posted online on Thursday, raising concerns about the current system and calling on the next government to make people in highly paid positions accountable.

Ballots cast on election day in B.C. to be counted by hand

Elections B.C. says votes cast on election day on Saturday will be tallied manually, due to "short time frames and complex operational logistics of a snap election."

What you need to know about B.C. party platforms ahead of Saturday's election

B.C.'s five top parties have released campaign platforms intended to sway voters on their vision for the future of the province.

Penticton mayor-elect says he looks forward to tackling public safety, fiscal responsibility

Penticton's new mayor-elect says he is ready to roll up his sleeves and get to work on several key issues.

Vancouver Island's Duncan Showroom closing its doors at the end of November

The Duncan Showroom has been around in some form or another for over 23 years. But its artistic director says that the lease isn't being renewed, and its time to find a new location, or close the doors of the beloved venue.

Electricity emissions are rising in Canada. Indigenous communities could help

In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we see how Indigenous communities are helping Canada electrify and build more clean energy, find out why a statue of Florida's governor was cast in a metal that melts in the Florida heat and check out the impact of snow-saving technology at a B.C. ski resort.

Yaga TV show packed with lore and Canadian talent — including Hudson Williams

There's big buzz around Yaga, the new Crave show premiering Friday and featuring Hudson Williams in his first major role since Heated Rivalry. But the entire cast of the witchy series is packed with Canadian talent, including Carrie-Anne Moss and stars from Schitt's Creek and Letterkenny. We've got a primer featuring lore from the show and insight from its creator.

Fact check: Are B.C. election candidates using AI-generated photos?

CBC’s Fact Check team analyzed 335 photos from candidates in the B.C. election to confirm whether any were AI-generated. Here’s what we found.

Conservatives hold advantage with B.C. election day one day away: poll

The poll shows the BC Conservatives at 44 per cent, up one from the last poll, while the BC NDP are still five points behind at 39 per cent, and the BC Green Party at 13 per cent.

Serbians set to fly from Vancouver to Toronto to vote in parliamentary election

As British Columbians hit the polls this weekend to vote for their new premier in a snap election, Serbians across the world will vote in a snap parliamentary election on Sunday.

Canadian woman dies in U.S. over fear of crossing through B.C. for medical care

A U.S. immigration lawyer says his Canadian client died after failing to seek medical care over fears she would be detained and deported by U.S. authorities.

Former SFU manager given conditional sentence after stealing over $180K

A former manager at Simon Fraser University has been given a conditional sentence of two years less a day, to be served in the community, after pleading guilty to theft.

Convicted murderer attending McGill law school was ‘the most brutal and evil,’ former prosecutor says

Former prosecutor and retired judge, Rick Miller, told Global News that Ewart is "as bad as they come."

Voters head to the polls for B.C. provincial election

Voters will cast ballots for 93 MLAs after a snap election was called last month.

Crews fight apartment building blaze in downtown Victoria

Crews are on scene fighting a fire at a building in downtown Victoria on Saturday morning, and road closures are in effect.

Fresh out of high school, this 18-year-old was just elected school board trustee in B.C.'s Interior

Meet Samuel Robson, one of the youngest elected officials in the province.

From broom closet to big league: Kajaks co-founders celebrate 65 years of community track and field

Started by Doug and Diane Clement in 1961, the Richmond, B.C., club has produced more than 50 Olympians.

Low taxes, big projects: Salmon Arm’s new council sets priorities

Salmon Arm's newly elected city council is a blend of incumbents and fresh faces, all with the stated goal of keeping taxes low while enhancing local infrastructure — from sewage to recreational facilities.

B.C. election results: Live numbers from the 2026 vote

British Columbians voted in the 2026 provincial election on Oct. 24. Previously, the provincial election was set to take place in 2028, but David Eby called a snap election.

BC election 2026: Find your riding, local candidates

Use the Global News riding look-up tool to find your riding and candidates in the 2026 provincial election. BC NDP leader David Eby called the snap election in September.

B.C. election 2026: Polls open across the province

It is B.C. election day, the final day for residents to vote in the provincial election. Polls are open until 8 p.m., but anyone still in line can vote.

B.C. election: Conservative Leader Lorne Doerkson wins 3rd term in Cariboo-Chilcotin, CBC News projects

Convicted B.C. murderer who attended McGill's faculty of law now back in custody

Jeffrey George Ewert, a convicted murderer who has stirred controversy while attending law courses at McGill University, is back in custody while authorities look more closely at his case.

Lorne Doerkson to become next B.C. premier amid projected majority win for Conservatives

5 reasons why Lorne Doerkson is the next premier of British Columbia

Even by the standards of British Columbia politics, this was an election for the history books.

These B.C. NDP cabinet ministers lost their seats on election night

Six former NDP cabinet ministers are projected to lose their seats to Conservative challengers in B.C.'s snap election, as of early Sunday morning.

OneBC interim Leader Dallas Brodie defeated in Vancouver

OneBC interim Leader Dallas Brodie has been defeated in her riding of Vancouver-Quilchena.

B.C. books to get lost in this autumn

Cozy up by the fireplace with a hot apple cider and a book by one of B.C.'s many local talents.

North Vancouver graduates-to-be have a night to remember as party boat gets stuck in the mud

About 150 Sutherland Secondary School students who were celebrating their graduating year were stranded for hours on Friday night after their party boat ran aground in the Burrard Inlet.

3 Scots, $50,000 in cash, and knee-deep snow: The wild race to open Prince George's first bank

The Pioneer Bankers tells the story of a little-known race for wealth by horseback, canoe and foot across 1910 British Columbia.

Voter turnout in B.C.'s snap election lower than 2020 COVID-19 pandemic vote

A political scientist says the turnout may have affected the results of the election — a humbling defeat for the B.C. NDP, whose leader David Eby called the election a little over a month ago.

What to expect from the new B.C. Conservative government

The incoming B.C. Conservative government under Lorne Doerkson ran its campaign on promises to rein in B.C.'s ballooning deficit and reversing many of the B.C. NDP's policies over the last nine years.

BC premier-designate Doerkson says province ‘chose change’ in election

The man who was previously a relatively unknown backbench MLA took the reins of the party as an interim leader heading into the election.