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Firefighters in Maple Ridge worked overnight to contain a fire burning in steep terrain near the UBC Malcolm Knapp Research Forest. Officials say there is currently no risk to nearby homes, but the public is being urged to stay away from the area.

BC offers free contraception and a new study shows the impact having access to this type of medication can have on a population. Dr. Elizabeth Nethery, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC and Dr. Laura Schummers, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC join Jennifer Palma with more on their findings.

It’s the final stretch of the B.C. Conservative Leadership race. Voting is now underway with five candidates competing to lead the party. Global News Morning speaks with UBC Political Science lecturer Stewart Prest about whether the new leader will be able to unite the party.

A UBC professor is doing his part to help improve seatbelt safety, especially for women. As Kylie Stanton reports, he’s teaming up with Toyota to develop a more inclusive design in hopes of keeping everyone safe.

Mohkam Singh Malik says recruiters are offering international students thousands of dollars to carry out extortion crimes. Global News Morning speaks with the UBC student and member of Surrey’s Livability, Social Equity and Public Safety Committee about who is being targeted and why.

June is ALS Awareness Month. The disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a debilitating and fatal condition. Dr. Erik Pioro is the Director of the ALS and Related Disorders Clinic at UBC, as well as an ALS Society of BC Professor and the Chair of ALS Research, and joins Jennifer Palma with more.

A big step for Canada as the federal government tries to diversify and grow the economy with new economic partners, as an LNG deal is signed with Germany. Werner Antweiler, Economics Professor at the UBC Sauder School of Business joins Jennifer Palma.

UBC Pharmaceutical Sciences Professor Brian Rodrigues explains how generic semaglutide differs from the name brand version.

A new UBC study says the ground rubber tire fill used in modern artificial turf generates contaminated runoff that can be deadly for coho salmon. Grace Ke reports.

Seven families impacted by the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge earlier this year have filed lawsuits against OpenAI and its founder Sam Altman, in a San Francisco court on Wednesday. The plaintiffs are seeking one billion dollars in damages. Alan Mackworth, professor emeritus of computer science at UBC joins Global News Morning to discuss more.

The RBC Training Ground Program stopped in Halifax at the Canada Games Centre on Snday, giving young athletes a chance to showcase their speed, strength, and endurance. Nova Scotian Olympian, Hannah Mitton, was on hand to help inspire participants as they chase their own Oympic dreams. Kendra Gannon reports.

We check in with local sailor and RBC Olympian Madeline Gillis as she gets set to take part in RBC Training Ground this weekend at The Canada Games Centre in Halifax.

The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) is hitting pause on production of “Northland Tales” after widespread backlash over what critics are calling a “sting” attempt targeting cops, Conservatives, and those with heterodox views. In this Wednesday’s “Hot Takes” segment, ‘The Ben Mulroney Show’ welcomes back guests Regan Watts, Founder of Fratton Park Inc., and Andy Gibbons,...

The BC Conservatives are gaining momentum in B.C. A new Leger poll titled ‘British Columbia Pulse Check’ has the party pulling ahead of the BC NDP among decided voters. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has the details.

From Laval to the White house Lawn, one proud Canadian fighter looks to crash Americas Birthday celebration at the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C. next month. Professional Mixed Martial Artist and sixth ranked Bantamweight fighter Aiemann Zahabi sits down with host Brayden Jagger Haines ahead of the biggest fight of his career.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Vancouver meeting with Premier David Eby about the economy and energy. This comes days after the PM announced an agreement with Alberta outlining the timeline for a proposed pipeline to B.C.’s coast. Ben O’Hara-Byrne has more.

The BC Lions are on the island for Saturday’s pre season game in Langford’s Starlight Stadium. Leos general manager Ryan Rigmaiden joins Jay Janowers on Global BC Weekend Morning.

Creating custom timepieces takes incredible precision and years of practice. In “This is BC” Jay Durant introduces us to a North Vancouver watchmaker who has designed a piece that’s catching the eye of collectors worldwide.

Motor racing has been a passion for a B.C. family for decades. Now a fourth generation is heading to the track, continuing the tradition started by his great-grandfather. Jay Durant has more in This is BC

B.C.’s hospitality industry is celebrating a new trial program by the provincial government that will allow bars, pubs and restaurants to buy liquor from liquor stores, and not just from the liquor Distribution Branch. Aaron McArthur reports.