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BC Ferries spokesperson Amanda Wawryk shares what travellers need to know to navigate the Thanksgiving long weekend, including busy sailings, potential delays and tips for smoother travel.

B.C.’s move to permanent daylight time could create some confusion for travellers flying between Vancouver and destinations that still change their clocks. Stephen Smart, head of communications for YVR, explains what the change means for flight schedules, connections and passengers.

We are learning more about the victims in a fatal grizzly bear attack in Bella Coola on Monday. And with the U.S. election results last night, will British Columbians feel more comfortable travelling to Washington and the States?

Major Vancouver brands like Lululemon, MEC and Arc’teryx are expanding their second-hand sales programs as demand for pre-owned merchandise grows, and travel from YVR to the U.S. declines again for the 20th straight month. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

British Columbia Premier David Eby held a press conference Tuesday where he urged citizens of the Canadian province not to travel to the U.S. and to buy Canadian products rather than American. This comes amid repeated trade war escalations from U.S. President Donald Trump.

For many families and businesses, travel is increasingly becoming a luxury that fewer and fewer people can afford. A case in point is the exponential rate hikes set to go in effect next month, if you park a vehicle at one of three B.C. regional airports. All of them are run by Transport Canada. Cohan...

It’s the last long weekend of summer, and BC Ferries is expecting a busy few days ahead. Spokesperson Amanda Wawryk joins us with what travelers need to know before heading to the terminal, including reservations, potential delays and how to avoid long waits.

Amid a flurry of fossil fuel projects, the federal government is making a $2 billion investment to help fund energy-efficient retrofits to one million homes across Canada. Touria Izri has our top story. And, FBI files share more insight into the firearms used in the deadly school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C. earlier this year....

Highway 1 through Burnaby, B.C., saw major delays after a double fatal crash on Wednesday morning. RCMP said that two passengers died in a sedan that collided with a pickup truck that was travelling eastbound in the westbound lanes. The driver of the pickup truck was arrested and transported to Burnaby detachment for investigation.

A cruise ship passenger in medical distress was rescued about 200 kilometres off Port Hardy, B.C., in a pre-dawn operation Saturday. A Cormorant helicopter lowered two search and rescue technicians onto the ship before the patient, a travelling companion and medical personnel were hoisted aboard and flown to Comox.

The new wave of lawsuits against OpenAI in the aftermath of the Tumbler Ridge, B.C. shooting. The new extension of the federal gas tax holiday. The United Nations’ warning about when Earth will surpass a critical climate change benchmark. Plus, the new Heritage Minute honouring a small Canadian town’s big help to stranded travellers on...

Food trucks are pretty common place these days. But how about a coffee cart on two wheels? A Vancouver man is trying to popularize it, as he travels across the country. Jay Durant reports in This is BC.

The B.C. Lions are on a four-game winning streak as they travel to Ottawa this Sunday. Wide receiver Jevon Cottoy talks about what is going right for the club now they are on this roll

B.C.’s premier is asking British Columbians to avoid travelling to the United States and support local businesses as the trade war heats up. This as the federal government fires back at the U.S. with counter-tariffs and offers new support measures for Canadian workers. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.

Former Global BC cameraman Randy Mennie captured a pod of upwards of 10 orcas, including calves, breaching in Boundary Pass Thursday morning. The whales repeatedly breached for about half an hour as they travelled between East Point on Saturna Island and Pender Island.

The latest on the Bald Range wildfire. Premier David Eby was in Penticton on Wednesday, touring the wildfire area and speaking to evacuees. People planning to travel to the Okanagan are looking to cancel their accommodations and face not getting a refund.

It’s one of the busiest travel weekends of the year, and today marks the final push as many British Columbians head home from the B.C. Day long weekend. Executive Director of Communications Jeff Groot speaks with Global News Morning about how BC Ferries has handled the holiday rush.

B.C. Premier David Eby travelled to Penticton on Wednesday to tour the areas devastated by the wildfires. He said he has heard stories of bravery, resilience and determination during his visit. He said the province will be there for everyone who needs their help as they begin to return home and rebuild.

If you’re flying with WestJet over the BC Day long weekend, you now have more flexibility as the airline prepares for a possible flight attendants’ strike. Martin Firestone, President of Travel Secure, joins us to explain what options are available and what travellers should consider.

WestJet has cancelled multiple flights ahead of a possible work stoppage by flight attendants and with hours before the deadline many long weekend travelers are worried about getting stranded. One week after the village of Clinton was evacuated due to wildfires some residents wonder why more support from the air isn’t being provided. A man...