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Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

Enforcement campaign focuses on drivers adjusting to road conditions

October is the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, and police are reminding drivers to slow down when conditions deteriorate.

RCMP seek witnesses in Summerland-area wildfire probe, say man in viral video not suspect

Penticton RCMP are asking for witnesses and video as investigators work to determine what started the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

Comox RCMP investigate motorcycle collision that left elderly man with serious injuries 

Comox Valley RCMP are looking for witnesses to help with an investigation into a collision that left an elderly motorcycle rider with serious injuries. 

Vancouver Island issued fewest tickets for failing to slow down and move over in April

Vancouver Island drivers had the lowest number of tickets in the province last month for failing to slow down and move over for flashing lights. 

Senior B.C. officials push back on claims that a minister is under investigation for collaboration with China

Premier David Eby said he has never been briefed on any investigation into a B.C. cabinet minister, rejecting claims by former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart about alleged foreign interference.

Independent Investigations Office determining if mandate met for Tumbler Ridge investigation

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. (IIO) is taking steps to determine if it needs to investigate the deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge that claimed nine lives last week.

RCMP Musical Ride to visit Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds in August

The equestrian performance will be presented at the Comox Valley Exhibition Grounds on Aug. 5, with two shows planned.

53 impaired drivers removed from Vancouver Island highways in December RCMP campaign

The 2025 winter impaired driving campaign played out like Groundhog Day on Vancouver Island, according to RCMP.

Vancouver Island Check‑Stops Catch 18 Impaired Drivers Over Weekend

Police made contact with thousands of drivers across Vancouver Island last week as part of the BC Highway Patrol’s “Light Up the Province” campaign targeting impaired driving.

RCMP outline their quarterly report on crime in the Comox Valley 

Over all crime is down, but there are still hotspots.

Tour de Rock passing through Comox Valley Wednesday

The Tour de Rock rolls through the Comox Valley Wednesday.

B.C. special investigators on scene after three found dead in Maple Ridge

B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating an incident in Maple Ridge that left three people dead Wednesday night.

RCMP seeking two men after explosion outside MLA Bowinn Ma’s North Van office

RCMP have released images of two men they believe were involved in an explosion last month in North Vancouver, which damaged the front door of the building housing the constituency office of B.C. NDP MLA and cabinet minister Bowinn Ma.

One person facing charges after search warrant leads to firearm discovery

An executed search warrant at a Courtenay residence has led to one man facing charges.  RCMP officers received reports of...

Incident at Comox Lake led to the death of a teenager

A tragic incident led to the death of a 17-year-old boy at Comox Lake. On Saturday night at 9:45, Comox...
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