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Centennial Pool reopened after being damaged

This City of Campbell River said Centennial Pool has been reopened after a break-in prompted a temporary closure.

Campbell River RCMP seeking witnesses following two armed robberies

Campbell River RCMP are investigating two separate armed robberies at convenience stores in the city.

Centennial pool closed as police investigate break in

The Centennial Outdoor Pool in Campbell River is closed while police investigate damages to the change house.  

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. attorney general welcomes proposed federal bail reforms targeting repeat violent offenders

B.C. Attorney General Niki Sharma said proposed changes to Canada’s bail laws reflect the province’s push for tougher rules...

B.C. tables bills to strengthen laws against sexual violence

The British Columbia government has tabled two bills aimed at addressing sexual violence, as leaders returned for the fall...

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.

Alpine Road standoff ends peacefully, Campbell River RCMP

A standoff has ended peacefully in Campbell River after a person barricaded themself inside a home last week.   RCMP...

RCMP seize significant amounts of drugs and cash in traffic stop  

An RCMP traffic stop in Langford has turned up a significant quantity of drugs, cash which has led to...

Major drug bust thwarts organized criminal activity, RCMP

Over 240 kilograms of cocaine have been taken off the street after RCMP seized 210 bricks in three separate...

Sooke man receives six years in jail for killing 7-year-old girl  

A 49-year-old man will face six years in jail for causing the death of a child while operating a...

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...

Powell River RCMP respond to threats to use hot oils against prowlers

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – The local RCMP detachment is investigating disturbing comments that were made on Powell River networking...

Campbell River Axe Attacker Sentenced to 18 Months

A Campbell River man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison. Dan Van Do attacked three men...

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