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Leaving a spare set of car keys in your vehicle’s console is an invitation to thieves. (File photo)

B.C. drivers warned as vehicle thefts spike in Fraser Canyon, Okanagan

A few simple steps will help prevent you and your vehicle from becoming victims

Leaving a spare set of car keys in your vehicle’s console is an invitation to thieves. (File photo)
North Vancouver RCMP is investigating after a beloved pet chicken was stolen from a home in the early hours of May 11, 2024. (North Vancouver RCMP handout)

Family devastated after chicken stolen from North Vancouver home

CCTV footage shows 2 men entering the coop and snatching Snowflake the chicken

North Vancouver RCMP is investigating after a beloved pet chicken was stolen from a home in the early hours of May 11, 2024. (North Vancouver RCMP handout)
Acting RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme waits to appear before the Procedure and House Affairs committee, in Ottawa, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

RCMP boss wants a new law to deal with threats against politicians

Police force seeing rise in insults and threats, but behaviour often not considered criminal

Acting RCMP Commissioner Mike Duheme waits to appear before the Procedure and House Affairs committee, in Ottawa, Tuesday, June 13, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
RCMP are continuing the search for a suspect and vehicle involved in a serious weapons disturbance on Wednesday, May 8, in the Jaffray area. RCMP handout.

Shots fired by stranger interrupts family camping trip in East Kootenay

A family camping in Jaffray backcountry recounts bewildering experience; suspect at large

RCMP are continuing the search for a suspect and vehicle involved in a serious weapons disturbance on Wednesday, May 8, in the Jaffray area. RCMP handout.
Coquitlam RCMP is looking for additional victims after police recovered more than $50,000 worth of sports memorabilia that was stolen from a storage locker. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)

$50K worth of NHL, NFL, other sports memorabilia recovered by B.C. RCMP

Stolen items included signed Wayne Gretzky, Magic Johnson jerseys and Muhammad Ali photos

Coquitlam RCMP is looking for additional victims after police recovered more than $50,000 worth of sports memorabilia that was stolen from a storage locker. (Coquitlam RCMP handout)
A driver was fined by Richmond RCMP for driving with an unsafe load on April 27, 2024. (Richmond RCMP handouts)

B.C. driver fined for unsecured load of trees on flat-deck truck

Richmond RCMP say driver received 3 tickets

A driver was fined by Richmond RCMP for driving with an unsafe load on April 27, 2024. (Richmond RCMP handouts)
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Northwest hereditary chiefs demand accountability for deadly RCMP arrests

Gitanyow Hereditary Chiefs are speaking out about the deaths of Jared Lowndes and Dale Culver

A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Jimmy Allen Fransen (51), a resident of Fort McMurray, Sherina Maria Handsor (43) a resident of Sandy Beach, Alta, and Brenda Disher (also known as Brenda Fransen) (45), a resident of Fort McMurray are facing multiple charges in Alberta. (RCMP photos)

More charges laid in child-abuse case connected to B.C., Alberta

Nicole Barrett, 45, is the 3rd person charged in the investigation

Jimmy Allen Fransen (51), a resident of Fort McMurray, Sherina Maria Handsor (43) a resident of Sandy Beach, Alta, and Brenda Disher (also known as Brenda Fransen) (45), a resident of Fort McMurray are facing multiple charges in Alberta. (RCMP photos)
Jared Lowndes’ friend Jason Watt makes a statement at Lowndes’ memorial. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

First Nations Leadership Council joins call for probe into lack of police prosecutions

‘We are shocked and angered, and will not be backing down’ — FNLC

  • Apr 30, 2024
Jared Lowndes’ friend Jason Watt makes a statement at Lowndes’ memorial. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Drummers approach the Campbell River RCMP detachment. On July 8, 2021 Wet’suwet’en man Jared Lowndes was shot by RCMP outside a Tim Hortons. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Watchdog wants B.C. to probe lack of prosecutions in police use of force

None of the 15 IIO cases taken to trial where officers have not pled guilty have ended in conviction

  • Apr 26, 2024
Drummers approach the Campbell River RCMP detachment. On July 8, 2021 Wet’suwet’en man Jared Lowndes was shot by RCMP outside a Tim Hortons. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Paramedics at the scene where David Meadows died following a struggle with police on Vedder Road in Chilliwack on Feb. 24, 2018. (Submitted photo)

Coroner’s inquest called for 2018 police-involved death in Chilliwack

Death of David Meadows will be the subject of coroner’s inquest on May 27 in Burnaby

Paramedics at the scene where David Meadows died following a struggle with police on Vedder Road in Chilliwack on Feb. 24, 2018. (Submitted photo)
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Ex-RCMP officer found guilty in assault of B.C. international student

Stanley Lee, 46, was sentenced to 12-month conditional discharge with probation

  • Apr 24, 2024
An RCMP cruiser. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Crown rejects charges in B.C. police shooting because of lack of evidence

B.C. Prosecution Service says it can’t prove officers committed offence in 2021 Jared Lowndes death

  • Apr 24, 2024
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Jared Lowndes’ brother Sean Holland holds an urn carrying Lowndes’ remains in front of the RCMP station in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

No charges for police who shot Indigenous man in B.C. parking lot: family

Watchdog referred file to crown to consider charges, Lowndes family told charges will not proceed

  • Apr 23, 2024
Jared Lowndes’ brother Sean Holland holds an urn carrying Lowndes’ remains in front of the RCMP station in Campbell River. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
Man allegedly thrown out of a vehicle claimed his road rash and other injuries were the result of too long shoelaces, telling officers that “I tripped.” (Black Press file photo)

Salmon Arm man blames significant injuries on ‘too long’ shoelaces

‘I tripped’ – man known to police denies report of being thrown out of a car

Man allegedly thrown out of a vehicle claimed his road rash and other injuries were the result of too long shoelaces, telling officers that “I tripped.” (Black Press file photo)
Edward Michael Milne was reported missing March 29 to PG RCMP. (RCMP handout)

Mounties seek help from Hwy 16 travellers in homicide case east of PG

Police have determined the body is that of missing man, Edward Michael Milne

Edward Michael Milne was reported missing March 29 to PG RCMP. (RCMP handout)
The RCMP Musical Ride’s Name that Foal contest is back, with children 14 and younger across Canada encouraged to send in their suggestions by April 26, 2024. (White Rock RCMP/X photo)

Of course you can name a horse: RCMP wants children’s help naming foals

Kids 14 and younger encouraged to suggest names starting with ‘A’ for Musical Ride horses

The RCMP Musical Ride’s Name that Foal contest is back, with children 14 and younger across Canada encouraged to send in their suggestions by April 26, 2024. (White Rock RCMP/X photo)
The Surrey-based Independent Investigations Office provides civilian oversight of police in B.C. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Police watchdog investigates Kelowna RCMP involvement in motorcycle crash

The crash occurred at Highway 97 and University Way on Apr. 15

The Surrey-based Independent Investigations Office provides civilian oversight of police in B.C. (Photo: Tom Zytaruk)
Police responded to call shortly after midnight on New Years that six people had been injured in an incident involving a bonfire. (Black Press file photo)

RCMP correct wrong, mispelled names in alleged Lumby abduction

Incorrect last name for suspect and wrong spelling of missing person’s first name

Police responded to call shortly after midnight on New Years that six people had been injured in an incident involving a bonfire. (Black Press file photo)
Members of the Road Safety Target Team were honoured with a Professionalism While Attending a Call for Service Award at the Ridge Meadows RCMP awards gala on April 6. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)

Murdered Mountie honoured at Ridge Meadows RCMP awards gala

Rick O’Brien Youth Engagement Awards were 2 of the 18 awards handed out

Members of the Road Safety Target Team were honoured with a Professionalism While Attending a Call for Service Award at the Ridge Meadows RCMP awards gala on April 6. (Ridge Meadows RCMP/Special to The News)