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Burnaby RCMP is investigating a daylight shooting Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, as well as whether a vehicle found burning shortly after is connected. The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Pickup truck found with bullet holes in Burnaby: RCMP

Police also investigating to see if burning vehicle found shortly after is connected to the shooting

Burnaby RCMP is investigating a daylight shooting Thursday, Nov. 30, 2023, as well as whether a vehicle found burning shortly after is connected. The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind the public about the dangers of sextortion. (Observer File Photo)

RCMP warns dangers of sextortion following youth death in B.C.

In 2023 so far, the Kelowna RCMP have received more than 100 reports of online sextortion

The Kelowna RCMP would like to remind the public about the dangers of sextortion. (Observer File Photo)
UBAKA Kelowna. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)

‘Indescribable horror:’ Kelowna court hears infant sexually abused by father

Members of Urban Bulldogs Against Kid Abuse filled the courtroom to support the survivors of abuse

UBAKA Kelowna. (Jacqueline Gelineau/Capital News)
Merritt RCMP are investigating after a video posted online showed a pit bull attacking and killing a goat inside someone’s home. (Black Press Media file photo)

Goat killed by pit bull while onlookers filmed, B.C. RCMP say

Police searched Merritt home and found remains of goat

Merritt RCMP are investigating after a video posted online showed a pit bull attacking and killing a goat inside someone’s home. (Black Press Media file photo)
(Black Press file photo)

Frank talks urged in wake of sextortion death of B.C. 12-year-old

Parents and Mounties urging other parents to talk to their kids after October tragedy

(Black Press file photo)
Superintendant Shawna Baher of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has accepted a new position on Vancouver Island, leaving a void in Vernon for the time being. (Contributed)

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP superintendant leaving for Vancouver Island

Shawna Baher has accepted the position of chief superintendent based in Victoria

Superintendant Shawna Baher of the Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has accepted a new position on Vancouver Island, leaving a void in Vernon for the time being. (Contributed)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police force is causing “significant delays” in an investigation of a unit set up to deal with protests of energy and logging industry projects. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Slow flow of RCMP info delaying watchdog probe into forestry/energy unit

Civilian Review and Complaints Commission recently met with force to outline concerns

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. The federal agency tasked with reviewing complaints against the RCMP says the police force is causing “significant delays” in an investigation of a unit set up to deal with protests of energy and logging industry projects. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Police hope the public can help identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to staff at a Nanaimo fitness club. (Photo submitted)

Sword-carrying suspect allegedly exposes genitals at Nanaimo fitness centre

Incident happened three weeks ago at Country Club Centre

Police hope the public can help identify a man who allegedly exposed himself to staff at a Nanaimo fitness club. (Photo submitted)
Chase RCMP responded to multiple reports of cats falling from a travel trailer being hauled by a flat-deck truck on Squilax Anglemont Road on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (File photo)

Cats falling from moving vehicle spark B.C. animal seizure

Significant number of cats located with abandoned travel trailer after truck fails to stop for RCMP

Chase RCMP responded to multiple reports of cats falling from a travel trailer being hauled by a flat-deck truck on Squilax Anglemont Road on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. (File photo)
(Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)

Snowbound B.C. 4×4 adventure ends in helicopter rescue, backcountry warning

RCMP Air Services finds man stuck near Kelowna, warns about dangers of following online maps

(Kelowna RCMP/Submitted)
The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP offered tips for protecting delivered gifts this holiday season Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (RCMP photo)

RCMP offer advice for keeping gifts safe this holiday season

With online shopping and deliveries set to ramp up, so too is the risk of thieves stealing from doorsteps

The Vernon North Okanagan RCMP offered tips for protecting delivered gifts this holiday season Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023. (RCMP photo)
Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The jury in the criminal trial has reached a verdict.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Cameron Jay Ortis found guilty of violating the Security of Information Act

A jury has found former RCMP intelligence official Cameron Jay Ortis guilty…

Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. The jury in the criminal trial has reached a verdict.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Police incident on 228 Street north of Dewdney Trunk Road. (Neil Corbett/The News)

Loud bang shakes Maple Ridge neighbourhood

Police bomb squad on scene at a boarded up house on 228 Street

Police incident on 228 Street north of Dewdney Trunk Road. (Neil Corbett/The News)
Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. A Crown prosecutor says the former RCMP official’s excuse for leaking secret information is flawed and should not be believed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Former RCMP official’s rationale for disclosing secrets can’t be believed: Crown

Ortis has pleaded not guilty to violating the Security of Information Act by revealing secrets

Cameron Jay Ortis, a former RCMP intelligence official charged with breaching Canada’s secrets law, arrives for his trial at the courthouse in Ottawa, on Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023. A Crown prosecutor says the former RCMP official’s excuse for leaking secret information is flawed and should not be believed. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Ladysmith RCMP are investigating an assault near Transfer Beach in which a woman was grabbed and pulled into the woods on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Black Press Media file photo)

Woman dragged into the bushes by stranger in Vancouver Island park

RCMP asking for any tips related to assault the night of Nov. 11 in Ladysmith

Ladysmith RCMP are investigating an assault near Transfer Beach in which a woman was grabbed and pulled into the woods on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Black Press Media file photo)
Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)

Animal control officers were shot at during Friday standoff in Langley, society head says

Man, 66, believed dead in 0 Avenue incident

Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)
A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)

Suspect in possible abduction arrested in Louis Creek motel

RCMP found woman who fled into nearby bushes

A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)
Photo by Kira Erickson

Cries for help manage to get the goat of B.C. Good Samaritan

Police hoofing it to report of possible cliff fall find distress of an unexpected nature

Photo by Kira Erickson
Two men — one who was armed and broke into the room of a resident at Riverside Manor — are now in custody thanks to the joint effort of the RCMP. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)

Joint RCMP investigation starting in Chase leads to arrest of two men in Hope

One armed man broke into residence’s room at Riverside manor

Two men — one who was armed and broke into the room of a resident at Riverside Manor — are now in custody thanks to the joint effort of the RCMP. (Kemone Moodley/Hope Standard)
A company that provides encrypted email service is disputing a former RCMP official’s claim it secretly worked on behalf of an intelligence agency. Cameron Jay Ortis testified in Ontario Superior Court that a foreign ally told him of a plan to encourage targets to begin using an online encryption service called Tutanota. Ortis arrives to the Ottawa Courthouse in Ottawa on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Encrypted email service denies accused RCMP leaker’s claim it has intelligence ties

Former RCMP official says Tutanota is a ‘storefront’ for an intelligence agency

A company that provides encrypted email service is disputing a former RCMP official’s claim it secretly worked on behalf of an intelligence agency. Cameron Jay Ortis testified in Ontario Superior Court that a foreign ally told him of a plan to encourage targets to begin using an online encryption service called Tutanota. Ortis arrives to the Ottawa Courthouse in Ottawa on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick