Therapy/trauma dog here to ease struggling local children (with photo gallery)
One of the region's newest, cutest and coolest new residents is promising to be a blessing for the entire West Kootenay, having already captured hearts in both Castlegar and Nelson. Introducing Pheonix, a three-and-a-half-year-old Alaskan Malamute (much like a Husky, but generally a calmer, lower-energy breed) who's actually...
BC aims to stop profits from crime in wake of Pickton book
Murderers and others convicted of serious crimes will not be able to profit from their crimes through memoirs or memorabilia and inflict further anguish on their victims and families, under proposed legislation introduced today. If passed, the Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act will target those who attempt to benefit from the...
IIO BC called in to investigate double fatal police shooting
The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) has been notified to deal with a double fatal police shooting Thursday in the Village of Granisle, which is located north of Topley on the shores of Babine Lake. RCMP received a call at approximately 12:33 p.m. Thursday (April 21) to a neighbour dispute involving...
RCMP concerned with increase in speed on highways; 13 vehicles seized in past week
The West Kootenay Traffic Services/Nelson IRSU are concerned with the recent increase in speeding vehicles on highways in the region. Acting OIC South East District John Ferguson said in a media release drivers should not increase speed thanks to an early spring that has seen highway crews clean up roads. "We still have wild...
Don't get scammed again — CRA issues warning
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is advising the public that during tax time scammers are on the prowl looking to steal your hard-earned money. The CRA said in a media release there is a scam making its round that asks taxpayers to share personal information over the phone. The CRA says this is a scam. "If you get a call or ...
BREAKING: Trail fugitive captured by Calgary Police Fugitive Unit
A Trail fugitive is back in police custody after a collaborative effort between BC and Alberta police resulted in him being arrested in Calgary March 30, acccording to Trail RCMP Cpl. Mike Wicentowich. An extensive manhunt, including massive social media outreach was launched to find Joel Andrew Hutchinson, 30, after he failed...
Early April Fool's prankster in Cranbrook
Cranbrook RCMP are looking for a prankster playing April Fool's joke a day early. Key City RCMP received several reports Thursday (March 31) morning from vehicle owners with the wrong license plates on their vehicle. RCMP said it appears that sometime Wednesday night someone played an early April Fool’s prank. Police, trying...
Oliver RCMP on hunt for vandals responsible for damaging Telus cellphone tower
The South Okanagan experienced cellular and internet interruptions after vandals knocked down a Telus owned cellphone tower in Oliver (Thursday) March 17. The damage now has Oliver RCMP investigating the willful damage. The sole intent appears to be one of causing willful damage, as there is no evidence of theft of materials...
UPDATE: RCMP Returned Kidnap Victim and Arrested Lash Leroux
RCMP acted on a tip and were able to arrest susected kidnapper Lash Leroux, and to return the 50-year-old female victim to medical care. Original Story: RCMP in Prince Geroge are urgently asking for the public’s assistance to locate a female kidnapped from the local hospital. Cpl. Craig Douglass said just before 1 p.m. on...
BC RCMP warn of scams that hijack your computer
The RCMP have received reports from residents that they have been 'locked out' of their computer and received pop-up message stating that their computer has been frozen by the police for a criminal investigation. In some cases the pop-up provides a list of possible offences, while in other cases the pop-up may list a specific...
