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Summer travel season kicks-off in B.C.It’s the unofficial start of the summer travel season, most kids are out of school, and with the weather warming up for the Canada Day long weekend, families are hitting the road. Andrea Macpherson looks at what you can expect on the roads and ferries over the coming days.Global News at Noon BCJun 28
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Weather causing problems at start of B.C. long weekend travelMany British Columbians are hitting the road as we head into the long weekend. As Troy Charles reports, one of the wild cards for some will be the weather with wind and even snow in the forecast for parts of the province.Global News at Noon BCMay 17
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Dino fever has hit the Okanagan Heritage MuseumThe museum is about to host new travelling exhibit from the Royal BC Museum that digs into the prehistoric history of B.C. by detailing the dinosaurs that once roamed our province. Global’s Travis Lowe got sneak peek a day before the exhibit opened to the public.Jun 5
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 29The school district in Surrey has recieved a sizeable investment from the province for new spaces amid a shortage and overcrowding crunch. A community group in the Comox Valley starts raising money to save a grove of trees they thought was parkland until a company proposed logging it. A look at the impact of the...Global BCJun 29
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: June 25A motion to crackdown on metrovan travel costs. Three years after a wildfire destroyed Lytton, bureaucracy is slowing down reconstruction. And how protection from the elements is becoming a key demand for Metro Vancouver commuters.Global BCJun 25
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B.C. couple on a sailing adventure across the Atlantic have been found dead in Nova ScotiaThere has been a tragic end to a sailing adventure for a B.C. couple. The pair set off last month to travel across the Atlantic but were found dead in a life raft. Troy Charles has more on the mystery surrounding what may have happened.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 12
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Six-hour flight for B.C. family turns into 3-day nightmareWhat was supposed to be a six-hour WestJet flight from Thunder Bay to Victoria turned into a three-day nightmare of bouncing from city to city for one B.C. family. What made it worse is two of the three travellers were in wheelchairs. Kylie Stanton has their storyGlobal News Hour at 6 BCJul 10
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B.C. charity declares June 17 Hope Air DayA B.C. charity is declaring June 17 as Hope Air Day. It’s in honour of a service which allows patients in financial need to travel around the province for medical appointments and surgeries – free of charge. Aaron MacArthur reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 17
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Vancouver Whitecaps face potential lawsuit over Lionel Messi no-showAfter soccer superstar Lionel Messi did not travel to Vancouver for a match with the Whitecaps, fans expressed frustration on social media. Now, one fan is taking his anger to B.C. Supreme Court. As John Hua reports, the ticketholder wants the Whitecaps and the MLS to be held accountable for Messi’s no-show.Global News Hour at 6 BCJun 7
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This is BC: Graphic artist catches The Tragically Hip’s attentionA graphic artist who designed Hip-themed Canadian travel posters has caught the attention of the band. The art is now being sold across the country. Jay Durant has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 26
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‘Where is Messi?’: Soccer fans demand compensation after Whitecaps vs. Inter Miami matchLionel Messi’s absence disappointed fans as he missed the much-anticipated match between the hometown Whitecaps and Inter Miami at B.C. Place in Vancouver. Despite Messi’s absence, the crowd set an all-time attendance record, with over 51,000 fans packing the stadium. Inter Miami cited Major League Soccer’s grueling travel schedule for the absence of Messi, Luis...CanadaMay 26
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BC Ferries expanding pet area on some vesselsPassengers 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.Global News Morning BCApr 23
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Busy Easter, spring break travel long weekendBC 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.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 28
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: March 28Easter 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.Global BCMar 28
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: March 29A 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.Global BCMar 29
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Speed-limiting devices to improve commercial truck safety on B.C. highwaysMost 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.Global News at Noon BCApr 3
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Rural vs urban health care divideRural 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.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 19
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Busy spring break travel starts at Vancouver International AirportIf 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.Global News at Noon BCMar 15
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: March 4B.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...Global BCMar 4
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AMA Travel: Spring in VictoriaDepending 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...Global News Morning EdmontonMar 1