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Police say it's too soon to say if the death is considered suspicious.

Mounties were called to a bank in the 5500 block of Sunshine Coast Highway just before 4 p.m. PT for a report that a man was trying to make a fraudulent transaction, according to a police statement.

CKNW’s Future of Work series focuses on how British Columbia’s job market is going to evolve and how to help workers get the best possible employment opportunities in the future.

With gas prices spiking, some commuters are feeling the pain at the pump, while others have turned away from gas altogether.

Organizers say a recent bout of good weather in the Fraser Valley has allowed the tulips to progress quicker than expected, with the low bloom in full effect this coming weekend.

The project team says a hot construction market on Vancouver Island has pushed up the cost of materials and labour.

KF Aerospace will be looking for 75 more employees but expects hiring to be a challenge due to low unemployment in the region.

IN PHOTOS: P.E.I. Wave plays British Columbia in under-19 ringette action  The GuardianP.E.I. Wave and British Columbia One played in under-19 action Tuesday at the Credit Union Canadian Ringette Championships at MacLauchlan Arena. British ...

Five Williams Lake nurses are in Kamloops undergoing accelerated training in perinatal care so that maternity services can resume at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital. The hospital had to suspend obstetrical services at the end of February due to a critical shortage of maternity nurses.

According to police, Thomas Askey "may behave in a way that presents a risk to [himself] or the public."

British Columbia to expand firefighter occupational disease coverage to wildfire fighters  Toronto StarFirefighters who have battled B.C. wildfires, fire investigators and crews working for Indigenous groups will be eligible for greater access to job-related health ...

B.C.'s French school board has been granted leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada over its claim the provincial government has chronically underfunded French language schools. 

An independent expert says many of B.C.'s professional health colleges have demonstrated "a lack of relentless focus on the safety of patients," and he's recommending the province rip up the current regulatory system and start from scratch.

Harry Cayton's report comes after a year of news about regulatory problems within some colleges, including board members at the College of Chiropractors who were spreading anti-vaccination misinformation.

Harry Cayton's report comes after a year of news about regulatory problems within some colleges, including board members at the College of Chiropractors who were spreading anti-vaccination misinformation.

Mounties say Christopher Askey, 50, did not return to the Coquitlam facility after leaving on a day pass.

If you find a discarded needle, city says call 250-469-8801 and select the needle collection option.

Nat Geo Untamed host Felipe DeAndrade shares a sneak peek of the presentation he’s making at the Elements Film Festival at TELUS World of Science.

J17 is now showing little sign of "peanut head," a misshapen head and neck caused by starvation, according to the Centre for Whale Research.

Successfully appealing a property assessment can save the owner money — but when too many people do it, the city takes the hit.

Be prepared before you board your next long-haul flight with these expert tips from travel consultant Claire Newell.

"As the suspect was climbing inside of the vehicle, the officer advised him that he was a police officer and that he was under arrest," said Cpl. Jodi Shelkie in a media release.

A team of three lawyers released a statement on behalf of David Sidoo on Wednesday.

With both the Trans Mountain expansion and Keystone XL pipeline projects in court limbo, attention is turning to alternative ideas to expand Canada's ability to continue to get its oil to market.

Geophysics Showing Lots of Near-Surface Potential at British Columbia Project  Streetwise ReportsThis small-cap explorer has been running airborne surveys as well as soil sampling to prepare for the upcoming drill season.

Growers say the prices of labour, land and supplies have made it difficult for local farmers to compete with cheaper imports of the berry from countries like Mexico, Chile and Serbia.

Growers say the prices of labour, land and supplies have made it difficult for local farmers to compete with cheaper imports of the berry from countries like Mexico, Chile and Serbia.

On Parkinson’s Awareness day, second generation person with Parkinson’s Peggy Mutch describes what it is like living with the disease and some of the challenges when looking for treatment in BC.

Patrick Fox was arrested last week for breaching the conditions of his probation.

An overnight fire completely destroyed Jack’s Public House in Surrey. 152 street was closed in both directions betwen Fraser and 91st Avenue. Neetu Garcha has more details.

Ben Tyner, 32, has been missing since late January after he was last seen leaving the ranch he worked at near Merritt, B.C., on horseback.

Intense snowfall on the Okanagan Connector prompted RCMP to issue a travel warning late Thursday.

The region smashed its previous record last Thursday, hitting 167.9 cents.

Residents of Green Tree Estates have until December to move out — but park is being actively demolished.

Flames broke out at Jack's Public House around 3 a.m.

Flames broke out at Jack's Public House around 3 a.m.

Coun. Doug Elford says gun violence has reared its head again.

Former B.C. premier Mike Harcourt is renewing his pitch for a major public transit project in Metro Vancouver, proposing a $9.4 billion heavy rapid transit line from Lougheed Mall all the way to UBC.

Jack's Public House in Surrey has been heavily damaged by fire.

Jack's Public House in Surrey has been heavily damaged by fire.

The fire grew to 95 hectares in size, according to the Lil'wat First Nation.

A critic calls for the City of Vancouver to make alterations to the timing of traffic lights to give pedestrians a head start at crosswalks.

BRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp Has $43.29 Million Position in 3M Co (MMM)  XNewsPressBRITISH COLUMBIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT Corp boosted its stake in shares of 3M Co (NYSE:MMM) by 5.9% during the 4th quarter, according to its ...

The city alleges Green emailed city council to say "he did not trust the city and would not wish to work with people he didn't trust."

Maple Ridge Mayor Mike Morden told a communications consultant, in a staged interview, that homeless people were "basically raping and pillaging all of our community and our businesses." The comment raised eyebrows.

British Columbia introduces legislation that would require new cars to be zero-emission by 2040 | Leadership  Business Chief CanadaUnder recently proposed legislation, British Columbia could see all cars and light-duty trucks sold be zero-emission by 2040. The legislation, which was tabled ...

Leaving family violence can be extremely difficult, but not knowing your rights can make it so much worse.

Leaving family violence can be extremely difficult, but not knowing your rights can make it so much worse.

Sleep-deprived Canadians are driving a boom in products designed to help them get a good night's rest. Despite the lack of evidence that they work, weighted blankets, diffusers, 'smart' mattresses and bedtime stories for grown-ups are selling fast.

From how concrete is mixed for road construction, to plans to help homeowners manage increased flooding, Canada's building rules are being rewritten due to climate change, according to briefing notes for a senior government official seen by CBC News.