RCMP Federal Investigators take down Mexican drug cartel-linked organized crime group in BC
RCMP Federal Policing investigators in BC have arrested 3 men as part of enforcement actions against a transnational organized crime group connected to Mexican drug cartels, believed to be involved in the importation of cocaine into Canada. Investigators have also seized 23 firearms, several thousand rounds of ammunition, multi-kilos of illicit drugs, and other items […]
First presumptive positive (human) case of H5 avian influenza detected in B.C.
An individual in British Columbia has tested presumptive positive for avian influenza (also known as bird flu) caused by the H5 influenza virus, the first detection of avian influenza due to the H5 virus in a person in B.C. This is also the first detection of a presumed human case of H5 avian influenza acquired in Canada. […]
RCMP officer stabbed during arrest in Surrey
An RCMP officer in Surrey is recovering after being stabbed when they were conducting an arrest of a suspect in connection with an alleged vehicle theft. On Oct. 28, 2024 the Surrey RCMP’s Auto and Property Crime Target Team (PACTT) began an investigation into alleged thefts of motor vehicles in Surrey and on Nov. 5, […]
Premier’s statement on Indigenous Veterans Day
Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Indigenous Veterans Day: “The flag atop the British Columbia Parliament Buildings has been lowered to half-mast today to mark Indigenous Veterans Day. This solemn day honours those Indigenous people who have served or are serving with the Canadian Armed Forces. “Many thousands of First Nations, Métis […]
BCCDC Public Advisory - Passenger with measles travelled through Vancouver International Airport
Travellers are being alerted to potential exposure to measles on flights to and from the Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Oct. 16. A passenger with measles arrived at the airport in Vancouver on Oct. 16 and departed on another flight that evening. People who were on the same flights or who were at YVR during […]
OP/ED: Business Association Letter to Leaders
Following announcement of the provincial election results on October 28, 2024, the BC Chamber of Commerce together with other business and industry associations released the following open letter addressed to the party leaders. Dear Leaders, On behalf of the undersigned business associations, we extend our appreciation for your commitment and willingness to serve British Columbians. […]
Kelowna RCMP: A family’s 18-year plea
The Kelowna RCMP, along with the parents of Aaron Derbyshire, are making a plea to the public to come forward with any information regarding his disappearance in 2006. This year is the 18th anniversary of Aaron going missing. He was last seen the night of September 29, 2006 in the 200-block of Leon Avenue leaving a […]
Quarry Road mudslide kills one in Coquitlam
On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 at 12:30 p.m. Coquitlam RCMP responded to a report of a mudslide on Quarry Road between Calgary Drive and MacIntrye Road in Coquitlam. One home had been swept away with the mudslide. Canada Task Force 1 – Urban Search and Rescue and Coquitlam Fire and Rescue located the resident in […]
Fatal motor vehicle incident near Merritt
On Oct. 5, 2024 at roughly 3:50 p.m., frontline Merritt RCMP officers attended a serious single motor vehicle incident on Hwy 5 north of Juliet Road, according to RCMP Cpl. Brett Urano. He said a four-door sedan travelling northbound had gone off the road at a high rate of speed eventually rolling before coming to […]
Kamloops: Arson suspected in Red Bridge fire
Police are seeking information from the pubic related to yesterday’s fire that destroyed the Red Bridge and is being investigated as arson. On Thursday Sept. 19, 2024, around 3:25 a.m., Kamloops and Tk’emlúps Rural RCMP Detachment frontline officers were called to assist Kamloops Fire and Rescue (KFR) at the Red Bridge, which was fully engulfed […]
