Tag: Police

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

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

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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.

More police to be on roads during month of May

News My Powell River Now Staff -
More police will be on the roads in May to do dangerous driving enforcement. RCMP say it’s High-Risk Driving Month...

Man found with multiple warrants after cabin break and enter

News Justin Waddell -
A man who police say had multiple warrants was arrested after allegedly breaking into a cabin. Police say the break-in...

Police investigating after man allegedly stabbed

News Justin Waddell -
Powell River RCMP are investigating an alleged stabbing after a man tried to prevent a theft. Police say the incident...

Crime on the rise in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Statistics Canada has released the numbers on crime in municipalities across the country. In Powell River,...

RCMP issue fraud warning after resident asked to buy Steam cards to free son

News Justin Goulet -
Story by James Wood, 95.7 Coast FM POWELL RIVER, B.C- A phone scam involving gaming cards has led to a...

RCMP investigating window smashing

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C. - Over the last week, Powell River RCMP have responded to 96 calls for service. In one...

Canon “powershot” camera stolen from vehicle

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, BC- The Powell River RCMP continues to see a high number of thefts from vehicles. In his latest...

Employee uninjured after struggle with thief

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- Police in the area are looking into a theft at a business on the 7000 block...

Son charged in mother’s death to appear in court this week

News Justin Goulet -
SALT SPRING ISLAND, B.C.- A 22 year old is set to appear in court this week to face a...

Thief scared off by dogs in Powell River

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- A would-be thief had his efforts thwarted by dogs. In a media release, Constable Ron Palmquist said...

Police investigating sexual assault

News Justin Goulet -
POWELL RIVER, B.C.- The Powell River RCMP is investigating a sexual assault. The incident happened in the early morning hours...

RCMP Investigating Armed Robbery

News Justin Goulet -
The Powell River RCMP are investigating an armed robbery at Smoke on the Water on Glacier Street. Sergeant Kevin Day...

Police Investigating B-and-E’s Believed to be Related

News Justin Goulet -
Powell River RCMP is looking into two attempted break-and-enters that they believe are related. Sergeant Kevin Day says someone tried...

IIOBC Seeking Witnesses in Qualicum Officer-Involved Shooting

News Justin Goulet -
The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On October 12th, RCMP responded to reports of a...
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2026 BC Election
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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
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Eby defends family’s use of $10-a-day childcare program

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Great BC Shakeout encourages earthquake preparedness this week

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Vancouver Island and Sunshine Coast residents can take part in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill this week.
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