A joint investigation between the RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR), Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has resulted in arrests, charges and convictions of multiple individuals in Australia in connection with a major drug exportation operation. This operation, which began in 2022, involved significant quantities of methamphetamine discovered hidden in jugs […]

The BC RCMP is releasing the official confirmation of the deceased victims of the February 10, 2026 Tumbler Ridge shooting. As the community continues to process this profound loss, it remains essential that the focus stays on the victims, their families, and all those affected by this tragedy. Victims from Tumbler Ridge Secondary School  Abel Mwansa: 12-years-old […]

Question: I have seen several cases of helpful citizens pulling cars out of the ditch with ropes and chains. Often times this obstructs other vehicle traffic, sometimes in both directions. Last night in the dark several vehicles had close calls with ‘helpers’ out on the road in the dark. I always understood it was illegal […]

PFAC report highlights forestry problems, but political will remains the barrier to real reform The Provincial Forest Advisory Committee’s (PFAC) newly released report on forest management acknowledges long-standing problems in B.C.’s forestry system, but ultimately fails to address the core reasons meaningful reform has stalled for decades, says Wildsight. While the report includes some positive recommendations — […]

A record 575 people in British Columbia received the gift of life in 2025, thanks to the incredible generosity of 232 organ donors, including 146 deceased donors and their families and 86 living donors. This is the highest number of organ transplants ever performed in the province in a single year. (Full annual summary available […]

Got your quota yet? It was a jab that I heard often at the roadside and some days I really wanted to respond to it. “Yes, thank you. This ticket means I get a new toaster!” Somehow I don’t think the driver would have seen any humour in it. Seriously though, I was only been […]

The Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit of British Columbia (CFSEU-BC)    and RCMP Federal Policing Pacific Region (FPPR) is notifying the public that John Potvin has been extradited to Canada and is now in custody in this jurisdiction. On Sept. 20, 2025, the public was notified that John Potvin, who was wanted  on a Canada-wide […]

More people in B.C. can now get timely, personalized addictions care as government expands Access Central, a phone line that provides a single point of entry to connect people to certified health providers, and comprehensive, people-centred care. “Supports like Access Central make a real difference for people on their road to recovery,” said Josie Osborne, […]

Four months after the BC Extortion Task Force was announced, the BC RCMP is providing a brief update on its ongoing efforts to advance investigations. January 17, 2026, marked four months since the BC Extortion Task Force began its official operations. While this date marks the official announcement of the Task Force, joint force operations […]

On Monday, Jan. 12, 2026, Rentals.ca released a report indicating that rental asking prices in British Columbia for apartments continue to lead the country in declines, down 12.1% in the past three years. In Vancouver, apartment rental prices have fallen by 7.9% compared to this time last year and have dropped 13.8% over three years. […]