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

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

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

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

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.  

Three new RCMP West Coast Marine Services vessels will be built in Campbell River 

A contract worth about $74.7 million to build three new RCMP marine patrol vessels has been awarded to a Campbell River boatyard in partnership with a UK based ship designer. 

EDM students back in class after brief disruption from nearby police incident

Students returned to École des Deux Mondes at about 9:30 a.m.

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

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

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.

Evacuation exercise planned for Campbell River neighbourhood

Campbell River Search and Rescue volunteers and RCMP will conduct evacuation exercises May 5 in the South McPhedran Road and South Dogwood Street area.

RCMP seize large quantity of drugs after executing search warrant

Campbell River RCMP say a 31-year-old man has been released after being arrested in connection with drug trafficking in the region. 

28-year-old Campbell River man arrested for mischief after early-morning vandalism incident

A 28-year-old Campbell River man was arrested for mischief early Feb. 24. The City of Campbell River said it is aware of the incident and that some local businesses were damaged and vandalized.

Independent Investigations Office determining if mandate met for Tumbler Ridge investigation

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.

Campbell River council looks to recover costs for ‘nuisance behaviour’ 

City of Campbell River says a 'cost recovery system' would deter drain on city resources.

Tour de Rock rolls through Campbell River Tuesday

The Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, a fourteen day cycling fundraiser, is making its way through Vancouver Island and will pass through Campbell River.

Tour de Rock riders begin annual ride down island

Vancouver Island’s annual pediatric cancer fighting cycling event, Cops for Cancer Tour de Rock, has begun.

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.

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