Tag: RCMP

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

RCMP My Tri-Port 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 Tri-Port 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.

RCMP, DFO combine efforts for Salmon Days enforcement 

Fish & Wildlife Tyler Hay -
Port McNeill RCMP and conservation officers issued multiple tickets during an enforcement campaign at the Salmon Days fishing derby. 

Quick thinking resident saves Alert Bay otter with CPR 

Fish & Wildlife Tyler Hay -
A young otter in Alert Bay has recovered after becoming tangled in a fishing net. 

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.

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

RCMP My Tri-Port 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.

Port Hardy RCMP investigate targeted shooting at vehicle

RCMP Tyler Hay -
Police in Port Hardy are investigating what they believe was a targeted shooting after finding a vehicle with bullet holes in it earlier this month.

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.

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.

More police to be on roads during month of May

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

cfni Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

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

Environment
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

Environment
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

Economy
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

2026 BC Election
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

2026 BC Election
The B.C. Conservatives have dropped their Victoria-Beacon Hill candidate after racist social media posts and comments appearing to support violence surfaced.
- Advertisement -