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Watch ‘Global News at 6 BC’ for the latest news in British Columbia.

Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre offered sympathies for British Columbia’s Tumbler Ridge community on Wednesday, after a fatal shooting at a secondary school left at least 9 dead and dozens others injured.

Finance Minister Brenda Bailey delivered the budget on Tuesday and many people were not happy with some of the changes. Canadian immigration officials are investigating almost 300 suspects linked to the extortion crisis in British Columbia, according to figures released to Global News.

New numbers released to Global News show the epidemic of extortion plaguing British Columbia’s South Asian community has quickly become an even bigger crisis. In fact, Canada Border Services Agency officials say the number of foreign nationals being investigated in Canada has almost tripled – currently sitting at a whopping 296. Aaron McArthur reports.

The City of Peachland has abandoned a plan to take land from a church to build a new firehall. Dr. Lauren Capozzi, British Columbia’s first-ever cancer physiatrist, is leading a transformative initiative at BC Cancer – Kelowna.

Despite being more than 5,000 kilometres away, Nova Scotians are mourning the lives lost in British Columbia. As Ella Macdonald reports, school districts and emergency services share messages of solidarity, from a province that knows the devastating impact of gun violence far too well.

On Monday, British Columbia Premier David Eby pitched Vancouver to become the home for the new international headquarters of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB). The bank helps address financing challenges facing governments and industries for NATO members and allied nations.

Thursday was declared a day of mourning in British Columbia following the devastating mass shooting that left eight dead in the quaint, northeast community of Tumbler Ridge two days prior. Rather than delivering a typical throne speech to mark the first provincial legislative session in Victoria, Thursday’s gathering opened with a heartfelt tribute dedicated to...

As Regina’s executive committee plans for the future of the city, many residents want current conerns dealt with first. Reactions from around the country pour in for people of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia following one of Canada’s deadliest shootings in history. The Saskatchewan chamber of commerce meets to discuss recent moves from Mark Carney and...

The Saskatchewan chamber of commerce meets to discuss recent moves from Mark Carney and the federal government. Reactions from around the country pour in for people of Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia following one of Canada’s deadliest shootings in history. Canada 211 is expanding their services launching a new app to better help Canadians with non-emergency...

A spotlight is being focused this weekend on a debilitating disease, that health experts say needs greater awareness. It’s sickle cell disease, and it’s hoped increased attention will lead to more research and better care for those living with the condition in British Columbia. Travis Prasad reports.

Flood conditions have improved in British Columbia’s Comox Valley, with warnings downgraded or lifted across several rivers and waterways. Officials say about 150 people were affected by the flooding, with all evacuation orders and alerts now cancelled in the Comox Valley.

Shades of 51st state rhetoric, when it comes to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest claims of taking over Greenland, an autonomous terrority of Denmark. As Angela Jung reports, the current international controversy has locals of Danish descent concerned.

Conservatives and Liberals each accused the other of obstruction on the topic of extortion in British Columbia during question period on Wednesday, with Conservative MP Tamara Jensen saying police had been in her driveway over the weekend “investigating reports of shots fired on my street.”

Hundreds of protesters were at the University of British Columbia on Thursday when OneBC leader Dallas Brodie showed up to speak.

A frightening surge in extortion threats and shootings in British Columbia has communities on edge and is putting increased pressure on police and governments to take action. As Neetu Garcha reports, comments from the head of the RCMP’s extortion task force have sparked public backlash and a warning from the province’s premier.

It’s a heartbreaking case that’s ended up in the British Columbia Supreme Court, but those working on it expect to continue to Canada’s highest court. The case in question started with the story of Sam O’Neill – a 34-year-old terminal cancer patient who didn’t want to end up passing away as she did.

We are taking a look at the impact of the influx of Chinese EVs on British Columbia’s ports and economy after Prime Minister Mark Carney’s deal with China. And the government has rejected a request from the hospitality industry to allow restaurants and bars to stay open longer on 2026 World Cup game nights.

As legislation surrounding medical assistance in dying (MAID) has evolved, there have been several debates along the way. Some key issues around access are in the spotlight this week as a new charter challenge gets underway in British Columbia. Health reporter Katherine Ward brings us the latest and how some doctors predict rules in other...