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Port McNeill RCMP drug trafficking investigation nets 3 arrests

A drug trafficking investigation in Port McNeill has led to three arrests and the seizure of drugs, cash, firearms, tobacco and vehicles.

B.C. expands program targeting repeat property offenders

The B.C. government says it will expand a pilot program aimed at repeat property offenders by establishing 12 new regional hubs across the province with a $16-million investment over two years.

B.C. Conservatives support federal bill to classify intimate partner killings as first-degree murder

B.C. politicians are voicing support for a federal Conservative bill that would classify the killing of an intimate partner as first-degree murder. 

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. 

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.

BC resident loses $1,500 in fraud scam

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Police are warning residents of a fraud scam after a Powell River resident lost $1500. According...

Police Recover Stolen Helicopter Parts

Mounties in the region have recovered roughly $100,000 worth of stolen helicopter parts. Police says the items were taken...

IIOBC Seeking Witnesses in Qualicum Officer-Involved Shooting

The investigation continues into an officer-involved shooting earlier this month. On October 12th, RCMP responded to reports of a...

RCMP reminding residents to report all types of thefts

RCMP is reminding people to make sure you report thefts, even if they are minor. Mounties in the Comox Valley...

Break-in at Cordero Lodge

RCMP is searching for suspects after a break-in at a lodge. Cordero Lodge on East Thurlow Island was broken...

Going on a trip? Make sure your home is secured

If you are heading out of town over Christmas, RCMP is reminding you to make sure you property is...

Arrest made in fatal hit and run

An arrest has been made in a fatal hit and run that took the life of an 18-year-old man...
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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.

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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