On Aug. 7, at 12:20 p.m., emergency crews responded to a serious two-vehicle collision at Emerald Lake Road and Hwy 1, near Field, according to RCMP Cpl. James Grandy. Grandy said evidence at the scene suggested a pick-up truck carrying two passengers from the United States crossed the centre-line, striking an oncoming mini-van carrying three […]

Murals planned for Vancouver and Nelson will showcase the importance of wolves to environmental health while challenging viewers to consider the impacts of the government’s ongoing aerial kill program. WeHowl, a non-profit focused on protecting wolves, has partnered with Drift Mural Co. to develop the first mural as part of the Vancouver Mural Festival, taking […]

On July 28 at approximately 7 p.m., RCMP in Merritt, BC, responded to a report of a plane that crashed two km north of the Merritt Airport, east of Hwy 5A. Upon arrival, emergency crews located the crash site, where they identified both the pilot and passenger deceased. The airplane was a two-seat homebuilt amphibious […]

Through the remainder of the summer impaired driving campaign, BC Highway Patrol will increase impaired driving enforcement – with a focus around special events – in an effort to eliminate fatalities on BC highways. From the beginning of the summer impaired driving campaign, BC Highway Patrol has been conducting an extensive number of road blocks […]

RCMP in Tofino are investigating after a report of an aircraft crash and fire resulted in the deaths of two people and serious injuries to a third. RCMP said that on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at 12:48 p.m., the Tofino RCMP received a report of a plane crash on a runway at the Long Beach […]

Residents of nearly 30 communities will be safer during emergencies with provincial funding for emergency operations centres that will enhance local governments’ and First Nations’ response to emergencies. The RDCK EOC will receive $29,650 for equipment and training, while the Nelson EOC will get $30,000 for an enhancement project. Emergency operations centres (EOCs) are essential […]

People in British Columbia will benefit from a cleaner environment and reduced waste from single-use plastics as new regulations come into effect. People will see less plastic waste in their communities as the next phase of the CleanBC Plastics Action Plan comes into effect. Beginning Monday, July 15, 2024, plastic shopping bags will no longer […]

The Small Business BC Awards celebrate business excellence in our province. During the past 20 years, we have seen over 6,000 businesses engage with this contest. For our 21st year, there are offering four Award categories, each with a cash prize of $5,000 for the winner. “The Small Business BC Awards are an opportunity to […]

This past week has been marked by several fatal motor vehicle incidents on highways throughout British Columbia. Between Friday, July 5, and Wednesday, July 10, 2024, there were 19 accidental motor-vehicle-related deaths reported to the BC Coroners Service (BCCS). Twelve of those deaths occurred during three incidents reported in the Interior Health Authority. Collisions reported […]

A single vehicle motor vehicle crash late Tuesday night has left three people dead RCMP said in a media release. RCMP said that on July 9, 2024, at approximately 10:30 p.m., Columbia Valley officers responded to a report of a single vehicle motor vehicle collision on Westside Road, near Panorama Drive, in Wilmer, BC, which […]