Category Archives: British Columbia
RCMP say farm search near Salmon Arm remains active
KAMLOOPS - Police say their search at a North Okanagan farm is still active and ongoing despite reports that efforts have been scaled back. Residents of Silver Creek say the RCMP’s mobile comman...
Nov 08, 2017
B.C. outreach group partners with app developer to improve safety of sex workers
VANCOUVER - An outreach group supporting vulnerable women in British Columbia is hoping a cellphone app designed to monitor remote workers in resource industries will help keep sex workers safe. Hope ...
Nov 08, 2017
Homeless count stays static in Merritt
KAMLOOPS - There appears to be little change in the homeless population in Merritt. That according to this year’s ASK Wellness Society homeless count. ASK Wellness provides an array of social se...
Nov 07, 2017
Fatal crash just north of Williams Lake
KAMLOOPS - One person is dead following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 97, just north of Williams Lake. RCMP Cpl. Dan Moskaluk says it occurred just after 10 p.m. Sunday night on Highway 97 at Roberst...
Nov 07, 2017
Fallen B.C. officer remembered for dedication to community and 24-year service
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - A British Columbia police officer who died in the line of duty has been identified as a constable with 24 years of experience who was also active in his community. Const. John David...
Nov 07, 2017
Williams Lake mill fire prompts union to seek help from BC government
KAMLOOPS - The United Steelworkers, the union representing around 170 employees at Tolko Industries Lakeview mill in Williams Lake, will be seeking help from the provincial government following last w...
Nov 07, 2017
Vernon Mayor Mund sorry for drinking and driving
VERNON, B.C. - Vernon's Mayor isn't dismissing the warning he received after being stopped by a Mountie and taking a roadside breath test. Akbal Mund received the 3 day driving prohibition and fine af...
Nov 07, 2017
Police say girl died after falling from window of highrise in Burnaby, B.C.
BURNABY, B.C. - RCMP in the Vancouver suburb of Burnaby say the death of an eight-year-old girl who fell from a highrise is not considered suspicious. Cpl. Daniela Panesar says the child fell from a w...
Nov 07, 2017
Sawmill fire in Williams Lake still smoldering
WILLIAMS LAKE - A fire at the Tolko Mill in Williams Lake continues to cause problems. Flareups continued into early yesterday morning as the blaze, which started over the weekend, proved difficult fo...
Nov 07, 2017
RCMP seek missing Lillooet woman
KAMLOOPS - Police in Lillooet are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 26-year-old woman. Lacey Tom was reported missing on Sunday and last seen on Friday in the Lillooet area. Lacey ...
Nov 06, 2017
