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Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

RCMP My Powell River Now Staff -
RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

Enforcement campaign focuses on drivers adjusting to road conditions

RCMP My Powell River Now Staff -
October is the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, and police are reminding drivers to slow down when conditions deteriorate.

MP Gunn continues push for retired police dog veterinary care

Politics Bill Kingston -
When a federal police dog retires after service, the responsibility for health care transfers to the owner.

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

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

RCMP looking for help to identify ‘persons of interest’ in active investigation 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Powell River RCMP said an investigation is underway to identify people of interest after a young woman was provided with transportation to Willingdon Beach.  

Vancouver Island issued fewest tickets for failing to slow down and move over in April

RCMP My Powell River Now Staff -
Vancouver Island drivers had the lowest number of tickets in the province last month for failing to slow down and move over for flashing lights. 

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

Politics Emily Joveski -
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

RCMP Darin Bain -
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.

Motorcyclist dies after veering over centre line, into truck in Halfmoon Bay

RCMP Tyler Hay -
A fatal collision between a pickup truck and a motorcycle closed a section of the Sunshine Coast Highway in Halfmoon Bay on Tuesday. 

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.

Police say ‘hijacking’ of small plane in Victoria ends peacefully at Vancouver Airport

Provincial Emily Joveski -
Richmond RCMP say a suspect was arrested at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) after the alleged "hijacking" of a small plane Tuesday afternoon. Police say they were able to help the plane land safely around 1:45 p.m. and the suspect was taken into custody. They say the suspect was the sole occupant of the plane.

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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

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

RCMP investigate single vehicle rollover near Sproat Lake 

News Justin Baumgardner -
An investigation is continuing to determine why a vehicle rolled over near Sproat Lake, and so far, RCMP says...

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.

Powell River drug investigations up significantly in 2024

City of Powell River Bill Kingston -
Drug investigations in Powell River spiked in 2024. Statistics from the Powell River RCMP show drug investigations were up 85...
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