RCMP collar alleged child predator
A proactive online investigation by the BC Integrated Child Exploitation (BC ICE) Unit has resulted in charges of Making Child Pornography and Arrangement or Agreement to commit a sexual offence against a child. On March 10, 56-year-old Ronald Gardner, of no fixed address, was arrested and subsequently charged with the above...
Sierra Club calls Petronas approval a betrayal of salmon and climate
Sierra Club BC released the following statement from campaigns director Caitlyn Vernon in response to the announcement by the federal government that it has approved the Petronas fracked gas plant: “Today is a terrible day for anyone who cares about salmon and the future of our climate. The math is simple: we can’t keep...
Province get green light from Feds on PNW LNG
Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement about Canada’s approval of Pacific NorthWest LNG facility proposed for northwest British Columbia: “The Province of British Columbia welcomes today’s decision by the federal government to approve Pacific NorthWest LNG, as recommended by the National Energy Board. “This is...
New 'winter ready' rules for drivers on BC highways begin October 1
It's a reminder that winter is really just around the corner as the BC Ministry sends out information about the provincial winter tire rules come into effect as of Saturday, October 1. The rules mean drivers are required to equip their vehicles with winter tires if they plan to travel on certain highways in the North, Southern...
Province offers project assistance funding for arts
Project assistance funding is now available for British Columbia’s museums, visual artists, media artists, and community and professional arts organizations through the BC Arts Council. Four project assistance programs are currently accepting applications: Museums and Visual Arts Organizations – assistance supports projects...
Illicit drug deaths in the province remain high
The number of illicit drug deaths continued to drop slightly in August but the number of deaths from illicit drug use remains significantly increased from previous years, the latest statistics from the BC Coroners Service show. In the first eight months of 2016 (Jan. 1 through Aug. 31), the total number of deaths from illicit...
Not one for the record books — August 2016 Global Temperatures Set 16th Straight Monthly Record
Anyone remaining on the fence when it comes to the issue of global warming should check out the state of the climate report issued Tuesday by the NOAA. The NOAA report said the global mean temperatures set new record high the month of August. The NOAA report went on to say through the summer months of June through August,...
Largest housing investment ever in province’s history
The Government of B.C. is committing $500 million to ensure more British Columbian families have access to affordable rental housing, the largest housing investment in a single year by any province in Canada. A total of 2,900 rental units will be created, in partnership with non-profit societies, local governments, government...
Charges laid in connection with the fatal motor vehicle crash involving Const. Sarah Beckett
Charges have now been laid against 28-year-old Kenneth Jacob Fenton in regards to the motor-vehicle-related death of West Shore RCMP Const. Sarah Beckett on April 5. The arrest was a result of a criminal investigation led by the RCMP Island District GIS with assistance from the Saanich Police Department who conducted the...
Revelstoke RCMP seeking public assistance to identify deceased male
Revelstoke RCMP is seeking public assistance in establishing the identity of a deceased adult male, whose body was discovered by sight-seers on Friday August 26, in a forested area along Highway 1. RCMP Cpl. Thomas Blakney said in a media release on (Friday) August 26, shortly after 4 p.m., police received a report from a...
