Tag: fraud

Public warning issued after senior loses $1,300 to cryptocurrency ATM scam

RCMP Nathan Maley - July 18, 2025

Comox Valley RCMP are issuing a scam warning after a local senior lost a large sum of money.

BC Hydro urges customers to be alert following recent fraud scams

Energy & Utilities Hussam Elghussein - June 29, 2025

BC Hydro urges you to be alert following a big jump in Hydro fraud scams last month. May saw 60...

BC resident loses $1,500 in fraud scam

News Justin Goulet - August 1, 2018

POWELL RIVER, B.C. – Police are warning residents of a fraud scam after a Powell River resident lost $1500. According...

RCMP warning residents of tax season scams

News Justin Goulet - March 20, 2017

While many people have income tax on their minds, the RCMP is reminding people about Canada Revenue Agency scams....

ICBC cracking down on insurance fraud

News Justin Goulet - February 27, 2017

ICBC has set its sights on insurance fraud. Chris Fairbridge, manager of ICBC's special investigations unit says insurance industry...

New tool for ICBC to reduce number of insurance fraud claims

News Justin Goulet - December 11, 2016

ICBC is looking to cut down on insurance fraud claims. The insurance company has come out with a new high...

Former Sage Hills developers hit with fine, ban

News Jonathan Szekeres - July 15, 2014

The men behind the failed Sage Hills development, and their affiliated companies, have been fined $12 million and permanently...

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B.C. reports smaller-than-expected deficit for 2024, while taxpayer-supported debt nears $100B

Provincial August 7, 2025

British Columbia reported a smaller deficit than expected for the 2024-25 year, at $7.3 billion.

Town of Comox receives Bee City designation

Town of Comox August 7, 2025

The Town of Comox has been recognized for their work protecting bees, butterflies, and other insects.

RCMP looking for information about GMC truck leading up to fatal crash in Fanny Bay

RCMP August 7, 2025

B.C. Highway Patrol is looking for witnesses to provide details about the leadup to a fatal collision in Fanny Bay.

Eby urges fair support for B.C. after Carney meets with premiers on U.S. tariffs

Provincial August 6, 2025

Premier David Eby said a meeting Wednesday between the premiers and Prime Minister Mark Carney on the status of U.S. trade negotiations was “informative.”

Rainy weather not enough to dampen wildfires in B.C.

Provincial August 6, 2025

Officials in British Columbia warn wildfires in the northeast and southwest are expected to persist despite rain and cooler temperatures this week.

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