Tag: RCMP

RCMP seek witnesses in Summerland-area wildfire probe, say man in viral video not suspect

Penticton RCMP are asking for witnesses and video as investigators work to determine what started the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

Senior B.C. officials push back on claims that a minister is under investigation for collaboration with China

Premier David Eby said he has never been briefed on any investigation into a B.C. cabinet minister, rejecting claims by former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart about alleged foreign interference.

Independent Investigations Office determining if mandate met for Tumbler Ridge investigation

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is taking steps to determine if it needs to investigate the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge that claimed nine lives last week.

Update: Two Go Fund Me’s launched for victims of Tumbler Ridge shootings

The BC RCMP’s Major Crime unit has assumed conduct of the investigation, and is working to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

Man drowns in Christina Lake

RCMP have confirmed a drowning on Friday off a public beach at the south end of Ritchie Road.

Christina Lake woman loses $1,500 in phone scam

A woman said she was contacted several times on the phone by a man who claimed that she had won a sweepstakes.

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

RCMP seeking two men after explosion outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s North Van office

RCMP have released images of two men they believe were involved in an explosion last month in North Vancouver, which damaged the front door of the building housing the constituency office of B.C. NDP MLA and cabinet minister Bowinn Ma.

No injuries after early morning blast outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s Vancouver office

North Vancouver RCMP say no one was injured in an early morning explosion outside an office building in North Vancouver.

B.C. launches $5M fund for police to tackle property crime, street disorder

British Columbia is setting aside up to $5 million for a new police program aimed at curbing property crime and street disorder in urban centres.

Watch out for grinches trying to steal Christmas

RCMP are reminding the public to take steps to protect their packages delivered to their homes this Christmas season. Packages...

ICBC Winter Impaired Driving Campaign underway

ICBC and the RCMP are raising awareness around impaired driving as we get into the holiday season. The Winter Impaired...

RCMP officer reportedly shot on forest road near Midway

Updated Story The BC police watchdog has been called in to investigate the incident where a police officer has been...

RCMP to rollout body-worn cameras in B.C.

The rollout of body-worn cameras among B.C. RCMP is set to begin soon, with Cranbrook RCMP and Cranbrook Highway...

RCMP shares tips for a spooky but safe Halloween

With spooky season in full swing, RCMP detachments are sharing some key safety tips to ensure this years Halloween...

BC Highway Patrol launches Distracted Driver and Occupant Restraint enforcement campaign

The BC Highway Patrol is tightening its focus on seatbelt use and distracted driving this month for its Distracted...
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

B.C. NDP Leader David Eby is facing criticism after confirming his family benefited from a $10-a-day child care program his government froze to new providers.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

B.C. Conservatives propose income tax cuts as NDP, Greens unveil election promises

B.C.'s major political parties are pitching tax cuts, frozen auto insurance rates and education improvements as the provincial election campaign continues.

B.C. Conservatives drop Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate over racist social media posts

The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
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