RCMP

Prince George RCMP assault investigation

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Prince George RCMP investigating axe assault on security guard

The Prince George RCMP is investigating an alleged axe assault involving a security guard. On September 13, a guard conducting routine patrols in the 1100 block of 3rd Avenue encountered a group of four individuals. Duri

IIO police investigations in British Columbia

8 clusters · 63 sources · last updated about 8 hours ago

Latest: Nelson police custody investigation closed by IIO

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia has been engaged in several investigations regarding police conduct and injuries during arrests. In one instance, the IIO launched an investigation into an

Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

55 clusters · 2849 sources · last updated about 24 hours ago

Latest: Nepal-China border floods leave over 1,400 dead after glacier collapse

The humanitarian crisis following the August 26 glacier collapse on Mount Langtang Lirung continues to escalate. The death toll in Nepal has risen to at least 1,442, with 1,399 bodies recovered and over 5,000 people stil

Canadian international student deportation controversy

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: CBSA removes 111 individuals linked to extortion from Canada

A coalition of nearly 300 labour and community groups, including Amnesty International and CUPE Ontario, has called on the Canadian federal and Alberta governments to halt the deportation of 10 international students. Th

AI Cat in the Hat hoax expands to Canada and US schools

7 clusters · 46 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Cat in the Hat social media trend sparks threats and arrests

The viral social media hoax involving AI-generated imagery of a sinister, life-sized ‘Cat in the Hat’ has expanded its reach into Canada and intensified legal consequences in the United States. The trend utilizes artific

Micromobility safety and regulation efforts

4 clusters · 11 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: British Columbia enforces e-scooter and e-mobility regulations

Safety concerns regarding e-bikes and e-scooters have prompted calls for stricter regulations and local government action in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa. In Australia, the Local Government Associatio

Sentencing of former RCMP officer for breach of trust

2 clusters · 32 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Mark Tyler Hilland receives conditional discharge for breach of trust

Mark Tyler Hilland, a 47-year-old former RCMP constable, was sentenced in Nanaimo, British Columbia, after pleading guilty to breach of trust by a public officer. The charge stemmed from an incident on July 2, 2024, when

Cops for Kids charity bike ride

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Cops for Kids charity bike ride begins in Kelowna

The 26th annual Cops for Kids charity bike ride has commenced in British Columbia. The event involves 15 current and retired Southeast officers cycling nearly 1,000 kilometres through the Okanagan and Kootenays over a 10

Power outages and wildfire incidents in Kelowna

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: West Kelowna wildfire caused by downed power line is contained

In late August 2026, a brief power outage affecting approximately 20,000 FortisBC customers occurred in Kelowna. The interruption, caused by a tripped transmission line, triggered widespread fire alarm activations and a

Global police impersonation and phishing scams

6 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Cyprus Police warn of scammers impersonating cybercrime officers

Law enforcement agencies across Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Trinidad and Tobago, Australia, and Cyprus have issued warnings regarding a rise in sophisticated scams involving the impersonation of police

RCMP drug trafficking investigations in Western Canada

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: RCMP seize cocaine, guns, and cash in Alberta drug investigation

The RCMP has conducted several drug-related investigations across Western Canada, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of narcotics, firearms, and cash. In early September, operations in the Yukon and Northwest

Death of filmmaker Georgina Lightning at Alberta rodeo

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Filmmaker Georgina Lightning dies in Alberta rodeo accident

Indigenous filmmaker and actor Georgina Lightning died at age 63 following an accident at the Enoch Park Race Track in Alberta. The incident occurred during an Indian relay event while Lightning was in a designated media

Cape Breton severe flooding and emergency response

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: Cape Breton flooding isolates communities and damages infrastructure

Torrential rainfall exceeding 200 millimetres caused severe flooding across Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, prompting a state of emergency in Inverness, Richmond, and Victoria counties, as well as the Town of Port Hawkesbury.

Community initiatives in British Columbia

2 clusters · 38 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: British Columbia regional updates: school safety, police response, and community developments

Communities in British Columbia continue to implement various local initiatives focused on environmental conservation, reconciliation, and education. In Abbotsford, residents are organizing tree-planting events to suppo

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Regina: Two men charged after high-speed stolen vehicle chase

Pacific Northwest and Yukon fish population trends

7 clusters · 54 sources · last updated 12 days ago

Latest: Fraser River salmon shortages prompt RCMP peacekeeping efforts

Fish population trends in the Pacific Northwest and Yukon River regions show varying results for salmon and steelhead species. In the Yukon River, Chinook Salmon returns for the 2026 season have exceeded initial estimate

Kelowna supervised consumption site closure dispute

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Interior Health defends Kelowna safe consumption site

Kelowna city officials, led by Mayor Tom Dyas, have formally requested that the federal Ministry of Health deny the 2027 renewal for the Outreach Urban Health supervised consumption site on Pandosy Street. The council ci

2 clusters · 17 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Basko, a young German shepherd, begins RCMP police dog training in Nanaimo

Canadian road safety enforcement initiatives

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: BC Highway Patrol launches distracted driving and seatbelt campaign

Canadian law enforcement agencies have intensified efforts to address dangerous driving behaviors. In Ontario, the Ontario Provincial Police recently charged three individuals for stunt driving on Highway 401, with speed

Mosque vandalism incidents in Sweden and Canada

2 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Surrey mosque vandalized in suspected Islamophobic hate crime

Recent incidents of vandalism targeting mosques have been reported in Sweden and Canada. In Gislaved, Sweden, a mosque serving the Bosniak community was targeted on August 20 when individuals threw bacon at the entranc

BC Conservatives face caucus exodus and RCMP investigation

18 clusters · 107 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: B.C. Conservative Party faces exodus of MLAs amid RCMP inquiry

The BC Conservative Party’s leadership and caucus crisis has intensified, marked by a significant exodus of members and a new criminal investigation. The party has lost 15 MLAs since the 2024 provincial election, leaving

Bear attack investigation in Montana

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: Montana authorities investigate bear attack near Columbia Falls

Authorities in Montana are investigating a bear attack that occurred on August 31 near Columbia Falls. The incident took place around 7 p.m. on the Cedar Flats trail complex while a woman was walking her dog. The victim

Bald Range wildfire and Summerland recovery update

34 clusters · 498 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: British Columbia wildfire restrictions and evacuation orders ease

The Bald Range wildfire, which began on August 7, has burned approximately 25,163 hectares and destroyed about 150 structures. While the fire is currently classified as ‘Being Held’, it remains out of control in some cap

British Columbia homicide and manslaughter investigations

2 clusters · 48 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: British Columbia crime: Drug trafficking and theft convictions

Authorities in British Columbia are managing two distinct legal matters. In Kamloops, the BC RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit is investigating the death of 25-year-old Dillen Bain, whose vehicle was believed to h

RCMP Musical Ride BC tour updates

4 clusters · 25 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: RCMP Musical Ride concludes 2026 tour in Langley

The RCMP Musical Ride tour on Vancouver Island saw increased activity due to high community demand. Following performances in Courtenay and Duncan, the troop added a third evening show at the Saanich Fairgrounds after an

Canada-India tension over Sikh activists (UN urging protect)

4 clusters · 60 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Sikh activist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun receives RCMP threat warning

In early August 2026, five United Nations special rapporteurs—Ben Saul, Gina Romero, Andrea Bolanos Vargas, George Katrougalos, and Nazila Ghanea—reiterated their June 3 call for the Canadian government to implement urge

SailGP and inclusive regatta in Sassnitz

7 clusters · 43 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: SailGP championships held in Sassnitz feature new speed record

The town of Sassnitz on Germany’s Baltic coast hosted the ROCKWOOL Germany Sail Grand Prix and an inclusive regatta in August 2026. The inclusive regatta, part of the Heinz-Kettler-Deutschland-Cup, featured 15 crews of a

British Columbia government employee directory removal

2 clusters · 63 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: British Columbia to pilot new forestry zone-based management system

The British Columbia Citizens’ Services Ministry disabled the province’s public online employee directory, a service existing since at least 1930. The government cited cybersecurity threats, such as phishing and the use

Pear Lake wildfire and aftermath in Clinton

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Village of Clinton maintains evacuation alerts due to flood risk

The Village of Clinton in British Columbia has been under an evacuation order since July 24, 2026, due to the Pear Lake wildfire, which was estimated to cover 147,677 hectares by mid-August. In response to unauthorized

Kelowna RCMP motor vehicle investigation

2 clusters · 39 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Kelowna RCMP investigating Uber driver confrontation

The Kelowna RCMP is investigating a motor vehicle incident involving an Uber driver and two pedestrians that took place in downtown Kelowna on the night of Saturday, August 22. Footage shared by driver Benton Calder sho