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Passengers and their furry friends are getting an upgrade on BC Ferries — with certain vessels expanding their pet areas. Dogs and cats now have larger designated areas on the upper decks of vessels travelling on the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay and Horseshoe Bay to Langdale routes.

BC Ferries and the Vancouver International Airport are expecting one of the busiest travel long weekends of the year. Troy Charles has the latest, and some advice on how to avoid Easter frustration.

Easter weekend travel crunch from ferries to flights, and the challenge for thousands to get where they’re going. A climate action controversy as the province responds to the question about holding back a carbon tax increase. And where B.C.’s most famous wildfire-fighting weapon will land in retirement.

A shocking video of indoor drug use at a Maple Ridge coffee shop; long weekend travelers run into big backups at the border; plus, the Easter bunnies at a Vancouver beach, and a warning from the Park Board.

Most heavy commercial vehicles travelling on B.C. highways will be required to have speed limiter devices installed by the end of this week. The mandatory measure is one of several the province announced back in December to improve road safety.

B.C. health officials warn measles are making a troubling comeback, with travel and lapses in vaccinations causing the surge. We hear from the Good Samaritan who stopped at the scene of a fatal hit-and-run on Vancouver Island, trying to render aid to a cyclist. A DoorDash driver was caught on camera taking the tip jar...

Rural patients in B.C. face more obstacles and worse outcomes than urban dwellers. Not only do patients have to bear the cost of travel and accommodation, they also lose critical support systems and suffer from stress. Aaron McArthur has the story.

If you needed more proof the pandemic travel slowdown is over, look no further than YVR. As many B.C. families head off on spring break, a million travellers are expected to pass through the airport over the next few days. Andrea Macpherson reports.

Ronald McDonald House is expanding the services it offers families who have to travel for medical treatment. Stephanie Mosher. Ronald McDonald House BC & Yukon’s Vice President of Philanthropy, tells us about the charity’s latest campaign.

A man was sent to hospital with a gunshot wound and suspects were arrested, in a multi-jurisdictional robbery that spanned from Abbotsford to Coquitlam. A woman was killed and two others were left in critical condition after a serious crash on Highway 1 in Burnaby. After a decade of absence, a Cranbrook company kickstarts a...

A Vancouver Island man has spent half a century travelling great lengths for a hobby that requires him to get a little dirty while dusting off some B.C. history deep in the ground. Bill Wilson has built an impressive collection of rare soda and beer bottles.

Depending on who you ask, spring in Victoria may very well be the best time to visit. As the days grow longer and the weather turns from cold to sun-filled, the B.C. capital wakes up with beautiful flowers, greenery and views. Katie St. John from AMA Travel joined us on ‘Global News Morning’ with all...

The arrest of a suspect in the death of a Vancouver Island cyclist and the murder charge that indicates it was intentional. Forgiveness for the accused in a random and allegedly racist bear spray attack. And a travel disaster on a dream trip to Maui.

A woman travelling home to B.C. from Mexico says she was recently pulled off the plane before takeoff because she had to use the washroom several times. The company apologized for her experience, saying passengers who are believed to be unwell can be removed “in the name of safety.”

We’re learning more tonight about a devasting helicopter crash in northern B.C. that left three dead and another four injured. Italian media are reporting the majority of those on board were international travellers, and as Cassidy Mosconi reports, it was one of those passengers who called for help.

Canada is known to be cold but the biting winds and bitter temperatures blanketing the west have shattered records in some areas and there’s no immediate end in sight. Winter warnings and watches cover the entire country tonight, from coast to coast to coast. Across Eastern Canada, there are warnings, watches, and travel advisories as...

Canada is known to be cold, but the biting winds and bitter temperatures blanketing the west have shattered records in some areas and there’s no immediate end in sight. Winter warnings and watches cover the entire country tonight, from coast to coast. Across Eastern Canada, there are warnings, watches and travel advisories as some powerful...

A foggy start to the day disrupts travel plans, mild weather puts a damper on winter sports, and an Okanagan musician wins two BC CMA Awards.

Residents and a mayor call for changes after three more deaths this week on Highway 5 in B.C.’s Interior. An Abbotsford man is wondering where to turn after Manulife cancelled his policy for failing to report a hospital visit. History was made on the B.C.’s North Coast when a tug travelled from Prince Rupert to...

From ferries to flying, B.C. travellers are in for a busy holiday weekend, but will it be as chaotic as last year? Parents of children from a Port Coquitlam school that burned down say their kids’ new commute is costing them valuable learning time. And Global BC honours a long-time camera operator as he gets...