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As BC Housing moves residents out of the Luugat SRO on Granville Street, following complaints about crime and public disorder from businesses, one man says his father was evicted into homelessness. Kristen Robinson reports.

Despite the fact taxpayers paid millions to convert the former Howard Johnson Hotel on Vancouver’s Granville Street into an SRO, BC Housing has refused a Global News request to see the inside of the hotel as it moves its residents out. Kristen Robinson reports.

Wildfires have ramped up in the province with one near Pemberton and the fires in the Fraser Canyon still raging. New data from the non-profit Angus Reid Institute finds majority support for the long awaited proposal for a new pipeline from Alberta to B.C.

We have the latest on the wildfires burning in the province after many areas received lightning overnight. And Global News has learned that Metro Vancouver CAO Jerry Dobrovolny could be on his way out.

Forestry company Canfor says it is permanently closing its Northwood pulp mill outside Prince George, B.C., resulting in the loss of 300 jobs. WestJet flight attendants have voted 99.4 per cent in favour of a strike, which could leave many facing potential flight disruptions amid summer vacations.

B.C. wildfire officials provided an update on Tuesday about the latest fire situation in the province. The B.C. nurses say negotiations are resuming and Vancouver police have a warning about electric scooters.

We have the latest on the nurses’ strike as job action continues. And there were more rural emergency room closures over the weekend, sparking concerns as people travel for festivals and enjoy the great outdoors.

Striking B.C. nurses expand their job action to Vancouver Island. Fire crews try to get the upper hand on the Brunswick Creek Complex wildfires. The community is stepping up to help dozens of New Westminster residents, after their apartment building was destroyed by fire this weekend.

The main battle front against the Brunswick Creek Complex fires is shifting to the Nicola Valley this weekend. Dozens of New Westminster residents scrambling to find homes after a devastating apartment building fire. After weeks behind a road block, Pacific Boulevard around BC Place Stadium is now set to reopen next week.

The latest on the Brunswick Creek wildfire complex burning near Boston Bar as a music festival in Merritt this weekend will draw thousands. And a Victoria resident has started a petition calling for an end to public funding for a residence for the official opposition leaders.

A log cabin that was the setting for multiple films and TV shows shot in B.C. over the years is now for sale.

We have the latest on the Brunswick Creek wildfire complex burning near Boston Bar. More structures are destroyed and the fires are still growing. And the latest on the B.C. nurses’ strike.

We have the latest on two wildfires burning near Boston Bar. One wildfire has grew in size to more than 8,000 hectares. And we are looking further at the polarizing decision by the federal government to buy thousands of unsold completed condo units.

U.S. and Canadian law enforcement have executed a major enforcement operation against Indian organized crime groups connected to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang and the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. We break it down for you and look at the next steps.

A vigil was held on Sunday night for the six people presumed drowned when their boat capsized. And we talked to the mother of the captain. In addition, we have the latest on the Brunswick Creek wildfire burning near Boston Bar.

An all-out effort is underway to get the upper hand on an out of control wildfire near Boston Bar. Some Metro Vancouver residents are being warned of murky tap water this week. A White Rock business blindsided by a higher than expected property tax bill.

Team Canada’s historic World Cup run comes to an end. Emergency room closures at three Interior B.C. hospitals. The Burnaby Urban Search and Rescue team returns from its deployment in Venezuela.

We have the latest reaction to the proposal of another pipeline to the Lower Mainland from Alberta. And the coroner’s inquest into the death of Tatyanna Harrison continued.

Prime Minister Mark Carney was in B.C. on Thursday to meet with Premier David Eby. They announced a mult-billion deal that funds transportation, clean energy and commits to strengthening child care in the province. Carney also welcomed Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada. They discussed opportunities to deepen economic and security partnerships.

It’s Canada Day and 60 new Canadians took their oath of citizenship at the annual Canada Together event. And July and August are expected to be the busiest months ever for the Canada Place cruise terminal.