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A section (left) of the vertical column of a construction crane is lowered past the mangled section of the fallen boom in Kelowna, B.C., Wednesday, July 14, 2021, following a fatal collapse of the crane on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Desmond Murray

RCMP recommend charges in Kelowna fatal crane collapse

RCMP submitted report to BC Prosecution Service for a charge of criminal negligence causing death

A section (left) of the vertical column of a construction crane is lowered past the mangled section of the fallen boom in Kelowna, B.C., Wednesday, July 14, 2021, following a fatal collapse of the crane on Monday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Desmond Murray
Tobin Peter Haas of Vancouver. (BC Highway Patrol photo)

Man wanted B.C.-wide now the suspect of a hit-and-run on an RCMP officer

‘We are asking you, Mr. Haas, to please do the right thing and turn yourself in’

Tobin Peter Haas of Vancouver. (BC Highway Patrol photo)
An example of an extortion letter businesses in Abbotsford, Surrey and Vancouver have received, saying “Indian gang members” are demanding “protection money” of $2 million. Several B.C. police agencies are now part of a national RCMP team aimed at coordinating the extortion threats.

Extortion in B.C. one focus of new national policing team

Alberta, Ontario police agencies also investigating threats against South Asian businesses

An example of an extortion letter businesses in Abbotsford, Surrey and Vancouver have received, saying “Indian gang members” are demanding “protection money” of $2 million. Several B.C. police agencies are now part of a national RCMP team aimed at coordinating the extortion threats.
The Dodge Ram pickup truck that was allegedly involved in numerous collisions across multiple jurisdictions on Feb. 8 was finally stopped by Salmon Arm RCMP in a high-risk takedown. Officers in Golden, Revelstoke and Sicamous also responded as the incident unfolded. (RCMP photo)

Driver arrested after series of crashes in multiple cities ends in Salmon Arm

Pickup truck involved in multiple collisions from Golden to Salmon Arm

The Dodge Ram pickup truck that was allegedly involved in numerous collisions across multiple jurisdictions on Feb. 8 was finally stopped by Salmon Arm RCMP in a high-risk takedown. Officers in Golden, Revelstoke and Sicamous also responded as the incident unfolded. (RCMP photo)
Const. Dave Hough and canine officer Luthor, the pair went through training together and have a very close bond. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)

‘When he gets home, he can chill out’: A B.C. RCMP dog’s day in the life

A canine officer’s day could include helping with raids, sniffing for evidence or tracking suspects

Const. Dave Hough and canine officer Luthor, the pair went through training together and have a very close bond. (News Staff/Thomas Eley)
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Brady Kyle is all smiles during the first couple of days of the 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra race that began in Whitehorse Feb. 4. (Facebook photo)

B.C. police officer fit to survive world’s coldest, toughest race

Cpl. Brady Kyle one of 18 participants in gruelling 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra trek across Yukon

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP Cpl. Brady Kyle is all smiles during the first couple of days of the 300-mile Yukon Arctic Ultra race that began in Whitehorse Feb. 4. (Facebook photo)
Ashley Nicole Casimer is wanted by Cranbrook RCMP on a B.C-wide warrant (photo courtesy of Cranbrook RCMP)

Woman who breached release order wanted by Cranbrook RCMP

Ashley Nicole Casimer is wanted breaching her release order

Ashley Nicole Casimer is wanted by Cranbrook RCMP on a B.C-wide warrant (photo courtesy of Cranbrook RCMP)
Comox Valley mother Isabelle Piper allegedly found a pill inside a Starbucks cake pop on the morning of Feb. 1, 2024. (Source: Facebook)

Starbucks recalls cake pops after B.C. mom allegedly finds a pill in one

The RCMP and Starbucks Canada are currently investigating the incident

Comox Valley mother Isabelle Piper allegedly found a pill inside a Starbucks cake pop on the morning of Feb. 1, 2024. (Source: Facebook)
Prince George RCMP is looking for two suspects in an armed robbery who stole firearms from a gas station on Feb. 2, 2024. Only one of the suspects was caught of surveillance footage. (Prince George RCMP handout)

RCMP search for 2 suspects in Prince George armed robbery

A third suspect who was arrested shortly after already had 2 different lifetime firearm bans

Prince George RCMP is looking for two suspects in an armed robbery who stole firearms from a gas station on Feb. 2, 2024. Only one of the suspects was caught of surveillance footage. (Prince George RCMP handout)
Richmond RCMP is looking for the rightful custodian after cremated remains were left at Vancouver International Airport on Nov. 27, 2023. (YVR Airport/Twitter)

Cremated remains left at Vancouver airport; RCMP look for rightful custodian

Richmond Mounties looking for rightful custodian of the remains

Richmond RCMP is looking for the rightful custodian after cremated remains were left at Vancouver International Airport on Nov. 27, 2023. (YVR Airport/Twitter)
An RCMP cruiser. The Golden RCMP and BC Highway Patrol responded to the incident on May 23. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Drugs found in fatal North Okanagan crash that killed 4

RCMP seized suspected drugs and paraphernalia from the vehicle which crossed the centre line

An RCMP cruiser. The Golden RCMP and BC Highway Patrol responded to the incident on May 23. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
Vernon Baker was killed in a stabbing in Prince George in April 2009, and RCMP is appealing for more information in the nearly 15-year-old cold case. (Prince George RCMP handout)

Prince George RCMP appealing for information in fatal 2009 stabbing

Vernon Baker went to a home where he told residents he’d been stabbed

Vernon Baker was killed in a stabbing in Prince George in April 2009, and RCMP is appealing for more information in the nearly 15-year-old cold case. (Prince George RCMP handout)
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Child dies after being hit by car near Vernon

2-year-old rushed to hospital but did not survive

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The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP found several explosive devices after conducting a traffic stop in Spallumcheen Monday night, Jan. 22, 2024. (Black Press file photo)

Explosives ‘resembling hand grenades’ found in car that fled B.C. police

RCMP confirm several items that resembled hand grenades contained explosives

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP found several explosive devices after conducting a traffic stop in Spallumcheen Monday night, Jan. 22, 2024. (Black Press file photo)
<div>RCMP is reminding people planning to go into the backcountry this winter to “expect the best, but be prepared for the worst” after one death on Jan. 21 and a separate rescue on Jan. 22 near Golden. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

1 dead, 2 rescued in separate backcountry emergencies near Golden

2 backcountry skiiers found stranded on a cliff in Yoho National Park

<div>RCMP is reminding people planning to go into the backcountry this winter to “expect the best, but be prepared for the worst” after one death on Jan. 21 and a separate rescue on Jan. 22 near Golden. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>
RCMP in Maple Ridge had a section of 123 Ave between 222nd and Hillside Streets closed due to a targeted shooting Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20. (Kyler Emerson/Black Press Media)

VIDEO: Shooting in Maple Ridge

Police say it was targeted

RCMP in Maple Ridge had a section of 123 Ave between 222nd and Hillside Streets closed due to a targeted shooting Saturday afternoon, Jan. 20. (Kyler Emerson/Black Press Media)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

RCMP relaxes recreational cannabis use policy for officers

The RCMP acknowledged last summer the 2018 policy was under review

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. The RCMP has eased its policy on cannabis use by members, saying simply they must be fit for duty when reporting for work. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Mounties say a semi-truck driver was caught stuck on railway tracks while impaired in Prince George on Jan. 9, 2024. The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Impaired semi-truck driver nearly double limit gets stuck on B.C. railway

Police say driver was given a 90-day ban, vehicle impounded after Prince George call

Mounties say a semi-truck driver was caught stuck on railway tracks while impaired in Prince George on Jan. 9, 2024. The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Kelowna Japanese exchange student Mia Saito had been missing since Jan. 7, when she flew from Kelowna to Vancouver. (Kelowna RCMP/Contributed)

Missing Kelowna Japanese exchange student could be in the Lower Mainland

Mia Saito flew to Vancouver on Sunday, Jan. 7 and could be experiencing a crisis

Kelowna Japanese exchange student Mia Saito had been missing since Jan. 7, when she flew from Kelowna to Vancouver. (Kelowna RCMP/Contributed)
Three inmates were taken to hospital in critical condition following a serious incident at Kent Institution on Thursday (Jan. 4) evening. (Observer File Photo)

Multiple inmates critically injured after altercations at B.C. prisons

Incident at Kent Institution in Agassiz followed quickly by assault reports at Matsqui Institution

Three inmates were taken to hospital in critical condition following a serious incident at Kent Institution on Thursday (Jan. 4) evening. (Observer File Photo)