University RCMP adds low-frequency sirens drivers can feel
University RCMP has introduced low-frequency emergency sirens to its police vehicle fleet, giving officers another way to alert drivers, cyclists and pedestrians who may not hear a conventional siren.
Driver seriously injured after vehicle collides with moving train in Maple Ridge
A 54-year-old man was seriously injured after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road and collided with a moving train in Maple Ridge on Monday night.
RDKB FireSmart rebate funding exhausted as 2027 program remains uncertain
Residents hoping to submit a new application for help paying for wildfire mitigation work will have to wait for another funding round after the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary exhausted its available 2026 FireSmart residential rebate money.
RCMP seek help finding Nikki Hitgano, last seen at Prince Rupert cruise ship terminal
Prince Rupert RCMP are asking for the public’s help finding a 39-year-old man who was reported missing Sept. 1.
Family of Burnaby senior killed by stray bullet appeals for information
The family of an 85-year-old Burnaby man killed by a stray bullet inside his home is appealing for anyone with information about the shooting to come forward, after investigators said they had identified a group of youths believed to have been involved or to know what happened.
Kamloops RCMP renew appeal two years after injured man found roadside
Kamloops RCMP are renewing a public appeal for information more than two years after a man was found seriously injured beside a highway and later died.
Giant floating island travels 30 kilometres across B.C. reservoir
A tree-covered floating island roughly the size of two football fields has been found after drifting about 30 kilometres across Williston Reservoir in northeastern B.C.
Police seek witnesses after man stabbed near Lund
Powell River RCMP are seeking witnesses after a 45-year-old man was admitted to hospital with multiple stab wounds following an alleged attack along Highway 101 near Lund.
Nanaimo police dog Neon carries RCMP working-dog lineage
Nanaimo RCMP Police Service Dog Neon #1173 is part of a breeding and training program that develops potential police dogs from puppyhood through formal service training.
BC SPCA contest returns with chance to put your pet on a beer can
Four pets will be featured on limited-edition Yellow Dog Brewing labels in the fifth annual fundraiser
Man wanted for first-degree murder may be travelling in B.C. backcountry
An Ottawa man wanted for first-degree murder may be travelling through or camping in remote areas of British Columbia, according to Ontario Provincial Police.
Chilliwack RCMP renew appeal two years after suspicious death of Tania Langley
Chilliwack RCMP are renewing their appeal for information two years after the disappearance and death of Tania Langley, saying investigators continue to consider the circumstances surrounding her disappearance suspicious.
Man expected to survive after alleged attack near Lund
A 45-year-old man is expected to survive after an alleged attack along Highway 101 near Lund left him with multiple stab wounds, according to Powell River RCMP. Police said they were contacted Aug. 30 after the man was admitted to hospital.
B.C. judge narrows WestJet passenger-rights lawsuit over flight-delay reimbursements
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has narrowed a consumer lawsuit challenging WestJet’s handling of passenger expenses during flight disruptions, striking portions that sought to recover money for affected travellers while allowing the broader case against the airline to continue.
Sixth B.C. Conservative MLA shifts to Independent status in less than two weeks
A sixth B.C. Conservative MLA has left the party’s caucus in less than two weeks, with Abbotsford South MLA Bruce Banman announcing Thursday that he will sit as an Independent.
UBCO Heat open Canada West soccer season Thursday against Trinity Western
The UBC Okanagan Heat will begin their 2026 Canada West men’s soccer season Thursday in Kelowna, hosting the Trinity Western Spartans at Nonis Sports Field.
B.C. reports 138 suspected unregulated-drug toxicity deaths in June
British Columbia reported 138 deaths due to suspected unregulated-drug toxicity in June, an average of about 4.6 deaths each day, according to preliminary data released Tuesday by the BC Coroners Service. The service’s previous bulletins reported 109 deaths in May 2026 and 147 deaths in June 2025, although all three monthly figures remain subject to revision.
Ian Paton leaves B.C. Conservative caucus, says he and Peter Milobar plan new party
Delta South MLA Ian Paton has left the B.C. Conservative caucus and says he intends to establish a new provincial party with Kamloops Centre MLA Peter Milobar.
RCMP renew appeal one year after Dillen Bain found dead in burned vehicle
Major crime investigators are renewing their appeal for information one year after 25-year-old Dillen Bain was found dead inside a burned vehicle near Kamloops. The BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit says Bain’s death is being investigated as a homicide and is seeking information about what happened before his death on Aug. 23, 2025.
IIO investigating after youth seriously injured in Nelson police custody
The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating after a youth sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries while in custody at the Nelson Police Department. The incident occurred Aug. 11, according to an IIO release.