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<div>RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth and Jewish leaders are urging community members to be extremely diligent about following security protocols after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days. 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</div>

RCMP warn about spike in online extremism among Canadian youth

5 Canadian youth have been arrested in terror-related cases since June, say police

<div>RCMP are warning about a rise in violent extremism among Canadian youth and Jewish leaders are urging community members to be extremely diligent about following security protocols after two teenagers were arrested on terror-related charges in the last five days. 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</div>
A few days after he was taken while waiting for his owner outside a store, two police cruisers brought Batman the terrier cross back to his Murrayville home. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

Batman the missing terrier cross is back in B.C. home

Just days after he was taken, police bring dog back to owner

A few days after he was taken while waiting for his owner outside a store, two police cruisers brought Batman the terrier cross back to his Murrayville home. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
The B.C. Prosecution Service said Friday (Dec. 15, 2023) that a Coquitlam RCMP officer is facing an assault charge, stemming from an incident at his detachment in 2022. (Black Press File Photo)

Officer facing assault charge after incident at B.C. RCMP detachment

B.C. Prosecution Service says charge against Sgt. Antonio Guerrero stems from December 2022 incident

The B.C. Prosecution Service said Friday (Dec. 15, 2023) that a Coquitlam RCMP officer is facing an assault charge, stemming from an incident at his detachment in 2022. (Black Press File Photo)
The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

B.C. cop charged with assault for undisclosed detachment incident

Charge against Sgt. Antonio Guerrero Jr. tied to Coquitlam allegations approved Thursday

The RCMP logo is seen outside the force’s ‘E’ division headquarters in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 16, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Explosive device found in Vernon could have caused ‘serious injury’: RCMP

The device was found in a parked vehicle on 43rd Avenue while police were making an arrest

(Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
Frontline officers responded to a call at approximately 10:30 a.m. for an incident near the 17th Street bridge Dec.7. Photo by Peter Diespecker/Record Staff

Comox Valley RCMP investigate assault along Courtenay trail

The incident happened on the Riverside Trail under the 17th Street bridge

Frontline officers responded to a call at approximately 10:30 a.m. for an incident near the 17th Street bridge Dec.7. Photo by Peter Diespecker/Record Staff
(Black Press file photo)

IIO BC Investigates Police Shooting in Kitimat

The Independent Investigations Office (IIO) of British Columbia is investigating a police-involved…

(Black Press file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP seek the identity of a suspect who exposed his genitals to a woman at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus on Wednesday, Dec. 6. (Submitted photo)

Man on bike exposes genitals to woman at Nanaimo’s VIU campus

Incident took place the evening of Dec. 6

Nanaimo RCMP seek the identity of a suspect who exposed his genitals to a woman at Vancouver Island University’s Nanaimo campus on Wednesday, Dec. 6. (Submitted photo)
Const. Sean Eckland (Facebook)

B.C. RCMP officer to plead guilty in case tied to explicit text allegations

Sean Eckland charged after allegedly sending messages to survivor of an assault he was investigating

Const. Sean Eckland (Facebook)
Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed

Suspect in marina homicide and hostage incident died at his own hands: IIO

Incident occurred last summer in Campbell River

Investigators process the scene of a police-involved fatal shooting and what police said is a reported homicide of a second person on Monday, June 13, 2022 at the government wharf in Discovery Harbour. Photo contributed
RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.

Prolific offender with warrants in multiple Island cities wanted by RCMP

RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has…

  • Dec 8, 2023
RCMP are requesting the public’s help in locating Brett Bystrom, who has multiple outstanding warrants for his arrest.
Melissa McDevitt, 38, went missing on Dec. 10, 2022 in the Sooke Potholes area. Her body was discovered Wednesday by hikers. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)

Woman missing for nearly a year in Sooke found dead

RCMP investigates as search group discovers body in Sooke Potholes area

Melissa McDevitt, 38, went missing on Dec. 10, 2022 in the Sooke Potholes area. Her body was discovered Wednesday by hikers. (Courtesy Victoria Police Department)
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Island pair arrested, charged with forcible confinement, extortion, assault

Campbell River Street Crime Unit uncovers situation during drug trafficking investigation

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)

B.C. RCMP unwrap some safe online shopping tips for the holidays

Online shopping can be done safely and securely, if you take these precautions

Vernon North Okanagan RCMP has offered up some tips to help safely do online shopping over the holiday season. (Vernon North Okanagan RCMP)
Half a million dollars worth of equipment has been recovered by Burnaby RCMP after a local business was broken into twice in less than 24 hours, police say. The break ins and theft happened Nov. 13 and 14, 2023. (Burnaby RCMP handout)

$500K in equipment recovered after B.C. business robbed twice in 24 hours

Burnaby RCMP say the equipment was found after 3 properties were searched in Mission

Half a million dollars worth of equipment has been recovered by Burnaby RCMP after a local business was broken into twice in less than 24 hours, police say. The break ins and theft happened Nov. 13 and 14, 2023. (Burnaby RCMP handout)
Port Alberni RCMP are looking for Scott Andrew Bezanson of Port Alberni, who hasn’t been seen since Dec. 2, 2022. (RCMP PHOTO)

Port Alberni RCMP appeal to public for information on man missing for a year

Scott Bezanson was last seen on Dec. 2, 2022 but hasn’t been heard from since then

Port Alberni RCMP are looking for Scott Andrew Bezanson of Port Alberni, who hasn’t been seen since Dec. 2, 2022. (RCMP PHOTO)
The burnt out window at the Haida Way Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)

1 person dies in early morning structure fire in Port McNeill

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation

The burnt out window at the Haida Way Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)
The burnt out window at the Haida Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)

1 person dies in early morning structure fire in Port McNeill

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation

The burnt out window at the Haida Motor Inn in Port McNeill. (Derek Koel photo)
Sicamous RCMP are seeking the suspect involved in an assault and robbery involving a 90-year-old Good Samaritan that occurred Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (File photo)

90-year-old Salmon Arm man assaulted, robbed after giving stranger ride

Police say suspect hit victim in the head before pushing him out of the vehicle

Sicamous RCMP are seeking the suspect involved in an assault and robbery involving a 90-year-old Good Samaritan that occurred Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (File photo)
Sicamous RCMP are seeking the suspect involved in an assault and robbery involving a 90-year-old Good Samaritan that occurred Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (File photo)

90-year-old Salmon Arm man assaulted, robbed after giving stranger ride

Police say suspect hit victim in the head before pushing him out of the vehicle

Sicamous RCMP are seeking the suspect involved in an assault and robbery involving a 90-year-old Good Samaritan that occurred Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. (File photo)