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Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7, 2017.

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologize for ‘pain’ their letters on behalf of Danny Masterson caused

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis apologized Saturday for character letters the celebrity…

Danny Masterson appears at the CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tenn., on June 7, 2017.
A map created by RCMP shows the distribution of violent crime files in the city of Courtenay for the period of April 1 to June 30, 2023. (Comox Valley RCMP photo)

Violence steady or growing in Courtenay year-to-year crime stats show

Thirty-eight more violent cases for RCMP compared to same period last year

A map created by RCMP shows the distribution of violent crime files in the city of Courtenay for the period of April 1 to June 30, 2023. (Comox Valley RCMP photo)
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Man charged, 3 taken to hospital following stabbing in Parksville

Two victims have since been released, police seek info

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Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a tip online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.

Stabbing victim staggers up to Nanaimo gas station to ask for help

Man suffers non-life-threatening wound in incident downtown Aug. 27

Anyone with information is asked to call Nanaimo RCMP at 250-754-2345 or contact Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submitting a tip online at www.nanaimocrimestoppers.com.
RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library in the B.C. Interior over the weekend has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate assault at the scene. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Drag storytime kids event at Kamloops library marred by protest, arrest

Police say ‘Anti-Pride’ demonstrators yelled insults, refused to leave

RCMP say a protest at a drag storytime event for children at a library in the B.C. Interior over the weekend has resulted in one arrest and an investigation into reports of a separate assault at the scene. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Friday April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
A sign is photographed at McMurdo Station on Dec. 4, 2018. The Associated Press found a pattern of women working in Antarctica who said their claims of sexual harassment or assault had been minimized by their employers. The AP investigation came after the National Science Foundation published a report in 2022 in which 59% of women said they’d had a negative experience of harassment or assault while on the ice. (National Science Foundation via AP)

Women working in Antarctica say they were left to fend for themselves against sexual harassers

The howling winds and perpetual darkness of the Antarctic winter were easing…

A sign is photographed at McMurdo Station on Dec. 4, 2018. The Associated Press found a pattern of women working in Antarctica who said their claims of sexual harassment or assault had been minimized by their employers. The AP investigation came after the National Science Foundation published a report in 2022 in which 59% of women said they’d had a negative experience of harassment or assault while on the ice. (National Science Foundation via AP)
This booking photo provided by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, shows former President Donald Trump on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, after he surrendered and was booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Trump is accused by District Attorney Fani Willis of scheming to subvert the will of Georgia voters in a desperate bid to keep Joe Biden out of the White House. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via AP)

One image, one face, one American moment: The Donald Trump mug shot

A camera clicks. In a fraction of a second, the shutter opens…

This booking photo provided by Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, shows former President Donald Trump on Thursday, Aug. 24, 2023, after he surrendered and was booked at the Fulton County Jail in Atlanta. Trump is accused by District Attorney Fani Willis of scheming to subvert the will of Georgia voters in a desperate bid to keep Joe Biden out of the White House. (Fulton County Sheriff’s Office via AP)
Fire crews on site at the St. Mary’s River wildfire near Cranbrook. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.

Kamloops RCMP recover $10K worth of firefighting equipment, arrest youth

A pellet rifle, the stolen medic bag and automatic external defibrillator were recovered

  • Aug 23, 2023
Fire crews on site at the St. Mary’s River wildfire near Cranbrook. Photo courtesy BC Wildfire Service.
Nanaimo RCMP say two suspects allegedly stole nearly $300 worth of products from the Real Canadian Superstore last month using a baby stroller. (Submitted photos)

Alleged thieves use baby stroller to steal from Nanaimo supermarket

Suspects allegedly go through with crime, even after being confronted by staff

Nanaimo RCMP say two suspects allegedly stole nearly $300 worth of products from the Real Canadian Superstore last month using a baby stroller. (Submitted photos)
The aftermath of a fire in a small area in between the seniors’ residence and the Dairy Queen around 5 a.m. on Aug. 19. (Submitted photo)

RCMP seek information on suspicious Duncan fire

Fire occurred Saturday morning

  • Aug 22, 2023
The aftermath of a fire in a small area in between the seniors’ residence and the Dairy Queen around 5 a.m. on Aug. 19. (Submitted photo)
A woman on Oak Bay handed over $20,000 to someone she met online. (Unsplash photo)

Sweet talker swindles Vancouver Island woman out of $20K in romance scam

Financial planner made sure the damage wasn’t worse

A woman on Oak Bay handed over $20,000 to someone she met online. (Unsplash photo)
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Port Hardy RCMP arrest suspect with baseball bat on Fort Rupert reserve

The man had entered an unlocked home with a baseball bat

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Comox Valley RCMP cruiser

Man arrested in Cumberland for impersonating a police officer

Marc Drescher charged with various offences; first court appearance Aug. 31

Comox Valley RCMP cruiser
It’s been eight years since Delores Brown’s body was found and no suspects have yet been held responsible in her murder. A highway sign was installed south of Duncan within the last year to call more attention to the case. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Deedee Brown’s murder remains unsolved eight years later

Penelakut Island teen’s body was found near Norway Island on Aug. 19, 2015

It’s been eight years since Delores Brown’s body was found and no suspects have yet been held responsible in her murder. A highway sign was installed south of Duncan within the last year to call more attention to the case. (Photo by Don Bodger)
Black Press Media file photo

1 dead in early morning crash on Holberg Road near Port Hardy

Second occupant was extracted from the wreckage and taken to hospital

Black Press Media file photo
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Police charge B.C. men with kidnapping in Alberta

Pair accused of assault, robbery, weapons offences and more after Grande Prairie abduction

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FILE - Rapper Tory Lanez performs at HOT 97 Summer Jam 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was shot multiple times by rapper Lanez in Los Angeles following a summer pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner. On Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, Lanez is scheduled to be sentenced, following his December conviction on three felony charges. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)

Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion

Lanez sentenced for 2020 Hollywood incident where he shot at singer’s heels as she walked away

FILE - Rapper Tory Lanez performs at HOT 97 Summer Jam 2018 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Three years have passed since hip-hop superstar Megan Thee Stallion was shot multiple times by rapper Lanez in Los Angeles following a summer pool party at the home of Kylie Jenner. On Monday, Aug. 7, 2023, Lanez is scheduled to be sentenced, following his December conviction on three felony charges. (Photo by Scott Roth/Invision/AP, File)
Owner Jeff Ross of the Gold Silver Guy commercial store at 48 Station St. stands in front of a smashed window after his store was broken into during the early hours of Thursday morning, July 27, 2023. Ross, who is frustrated, said this is the third time he has been broken into at this location over the span of 11 years. Ross also has store locations in Nanaimo, and Qualicum. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)

Island jeweller can’t get insurance after repeated targeting by thieves

19 break-ins over 25 years in his Duncan, Nanaimo and Qualicum stores frustrate shop owner

Owner Jeff Ross of the Gold Silver Guy commercial store at 48 Station St. stands in front of a smashed window after his store was broken into during the early hours of Thursday morning, July 27, 2023. Ross, who is frustrated, said this is the third time he has been broken into at this location over the span of 11 years. Ross also has store locations in Nanaimo, and Qualicum. (Chadd Cawson/Citizen)
A protester speaks with Winnipeg police Insp. Gord Spado, centre, and Const. Brian Wurm, right, as City of Winnipeg workers remove a blockade on the main road into the Brady Road landfill just outside Winnipeg,Tuesday July 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski

Rallies across Canada demand landfill search for slain Indigenous women

Families and supporters want city, feds, province to work together to come up with a solution

A protester speaks with Winnipeg police Insp. Gord Spado, centre, and Const. Brian Wurm, right, as City of Winnipeg workers remove a blockade on the main road into the Brady Road landfill just outside Winnipeg,Tuesday July 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski
21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.

“Why are you doing this?”: Twice-stabbed Campbell River man issues statement

Colin Dube-Wheat severely injured in a pair of vicious stabbing attacks 2 weeks apart in July

21-year-old stabbing victim Colin Dube-Wheat has released his first statement to the media after the latest attack which occurred July 29. Photo from Facebook.