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Comox Valley RCMP investigations nets seizures of drugs, weapons

RCMP Wylie Henderson -
Comox Valley RCMP said several recent drug trafficking investigations in Courtenay have led to the seizure of suspected drugs, cash and weapons.

B.C.’s toxic drug deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, with 109 deaths in May

Health Emily Joveski -
Preliminary data suggest toxic drug deaths in British Columbia fell to their lowest monthly level in more than five years in May.

B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

Crime Emily Joveski -
British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.

B.C. reports 150 toxic drug deaths in first month of 2026

Health Emily Joveski -
An estimated 150 people died from unregulated drugs in B.C. in January, a 10 per cent decrease from the same month last year, the B.C. Coroners Service said.

Substantial amount of drugs, cash, seized in Courtenay following months-long investigation

Crime Nathan Maley -
A single tip about a suspicious vehicle led to a major drug bust in the Comox Valley and Oceanside area.

B.C. reports 165 deaths from unregulated drugs in April

Provincial Tyler Hay -
The number of deaths from unregulated drugs in April in B.C. equates to about 5.5 people losing their life...

RCMP seize significant amounts of drugs and cash in traffic stop  

Crime Justin Baumgardner -
An RCMP traffic stop in Langford has turned up a significant quantity of drugs, cash which has led to...

Major drug bust thwarts organized criminal activity, RCMP

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
Over 240 kilograms of cocaine have been taken off the street after RCMP seized 210 bricks in three separate...

Valley family launches petition to address opioid crisis

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C. - A Comox Valley family wants the government to improve the handling of the opioid crisis. Jennifer and...

RCMP nab drug traffickers

News Justin Goulet -
COURTENAY, B.C.- The Comox Valley RCMP's Drug Section arrested four individuals in relation to drug trafficking on January 9th,...

More support needed to decrease Fentanyl deaths

News Justin Goulet -
The Province of British Columbia is stepping up support in an effort to slow the tide of deaths from...

Opioid Training for Construction Workers

News Justin Goulet -
Members of the Vancouver Island Construction Association are being offered opioid awareness training. The Association has teamed up with Island...

BC Coroners Service Releases Latest OD Numbers

News Justin Goulet -
The numbers of those dying as as result of illicit drug use in British Columbia keeps on climbing. There were...

Have Your Say on Recreational Pot Regulations

News Justin Goulet -
There’s still time to have your say on how British Columbia should regulate the use of non-medical cannabis when...

Search Warrant Executed at Marijuana Store Front

News Justin Goulet -
On Wednesday, October 4th, the Comox Valley RCMP Drug Section executed a search warrant at a newly opened Marijuana...

Health officials advocating festival safety

News Justin Goulet -
With the summer festival season set to get underway, medical health officers are working to reduce the risk of...
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