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The provincial government has controversially allowed a wolf hunt in parts of B.C., in hopes of protecting the endangered caribou population. But a new UBC study has found that the hunt may not improve the calves’ survivial, particularly when it comes to the terrain. Paul Johnson explains.

It’s one of the largest technology conference’s of its kind in Vancouver. UBC’s BluePrint conference takes place at the university’s downtown location at Robson Square. Grace Co, co-president at UBC BizTech and Angela Huang, BizTech BluePrint’s event director joins Global News Morning to talk more about the event and how the next generation of Vancouver’s...

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

UBC researchers say they’ve made a breakthrough that will revolutionize stem cell therapies to treat cancer, autoimmune disorders and other conditions. Aaron McArthur reports.

UBC Political Science Professor Max Cameron specializies in Latin American politics. Global’s Jordan Armstrong spoke with him on the U.S. capturing of President Maduro, and Donald Trump’s statements on now “running” Venezuela.

Some high-end vehicles are damaged, and residents fear could be written-off, following a water main break on Vancouver’s west side overnight Friday. A spotlight is being focused this weekend on sickle cell disease, a debilitating condition that health experts say needs greater awareness. The provincial government has controversially allowed a wolf hunt in parts of...

More than 3,000 Canadian women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year and about 2,000 will die from the disease. But now there’s new hope in the fight against the disease. UBC’s Dr. Gillian Hanley explains how a simple surgery could improve survival rates.

It’s a major breakthrough in the treatment of genetic skin conditions. Researchers at UBC have developed a topical therapy that could cure a range of skin diseases. We speak with lead author and UBC Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Dr. Sarah Hedtrich about how the gene-editing treatment works.

Princeton’s mayor has penned a letter to the provincial government raising concerns about much high gas prices in town compared to other Okanagan municipalities. And, UBC Okanagan researchers have advanced their work on developing a non-invasive, accessible way to reduce uncontrolled hand tremors.

This month marks two years since Sidney McIntyre-Starko died in a toxic drug overdose while at the University of Victoria. Elyse Robinson with UVic HARD Law and Devin Galway, Law Students for Decriminalization & Harm Reduction at UBC, join Jordan Armstrong with more on how the recommendations from the report by former Abbotsford Police chief...

New mandatory front of package labelling has hit Canadian grocery store shelves. The initiative from the federal government is aimed at helping consumers make healthier choices. Registered dietitian and PhD student in human nutrition in UBC’s faculty of land and food systems, Julia Chen joins Global News Morning to talk about the changes that came...

Lung transplant recipient Ted Harris and his thoracic surgeon Dr. John Yee discuss his treatement and recovery. They also talk about how proceeds from the Millionaire Lottery help support VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation.

Researches at the University of BC Okanagan are using technology to develop a new hand brace. They’re hoping it helps patients with neurological conditions. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.

When you think of university sports, it’s not often curling comes to mind. But that’s about to change with the “granite rocks” set to return to UBC Okanagan. And as Travis Lowe reports, it’s thanks in part to a national championship that was held in Kelowna.

The BC Green Party says it will not be renewing its agreement with the NDP. Green Leader Emily Lowan says there are stalled commitments from the governing party, and it’s time to move on. Aaron McArthur reports.

After living for years off grid on the B.C. coast, a woman is now hoping to share her love of the wild with others. She is launching a tour company to give people a glimpse of what it’s like to live in nature. Jay Durant has more in “This is BC”.

The BC Conservatives and interim leader Trevor Halford are zeroing in on Kelowna to listen to local business leaders who say crime and disorder are terrorizing their livelihoods. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, they say the BC NDP is not doing enough to help.

Looking at next steps for when Tumbler Ridge Secondary students eventually return to class, as the community continues to grieve following the mass shooting. Rally held in Vancouver Saturday for the Global Day of Action in Solidarity with the Iranian People. Artist killed in Lapu-Lapu Day Festival tragedy has her artwork displayed in an exhibition...

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The Vancouver Whitecaps will be staying at BC Place for 2026, accepting the province’s proposal for a one year lease deal. The news came Thursday, only a couple of days after a deal was tabled that would see BC Place operate at ‘net zero.’ Ravi Kahlon, Minister of Jobs and Economic Growth joins Global News...