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A B.C. conservation officer being smudged prior to an eagle feather harvest. (Photo submitted)

Blessed eagle feathers will help Nanaimo RCMP with culture-informed policing

Members of Snuneymuxw and Snaw-Naw-As First Nations share traditions with police and conservation

A B.C. conservation officer being smudged prior to an eagle feather harvest. (Photo submitted)
Nanaimo RCMP bike patrol unit officers arrested two suspects after the victim and a concerned citizen tangled with two men who tried to make off with a cellphone on Thursday, Nov. 16. (Black Press Media file photo)

Suspects fail to get away with cellphone theft at A&W in Nanaimo

Senior, Good Samaritan and RCMP bike patrol officers team up in incident

Nanaimo RCMP bike patrol unit officers arrested two suspects after the victim and a concerned citizen tangled with two men who tried to make off with a cellphone on Thursday, Nov. 16. (Black Press Media file photo)
West Shore RCMP say investigators located and seized a significant number of restricted and prohibited firearms. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)

Vancouver Island cops seize 3D-printed ‘ghost’ guns, body armour

Langford investigators confiscate significant number of restricted and prohibited firearms

West Shore RCMP say investigators located and seized a significant number of restricted and prohibited firearms. (Courtesy of West Shore RCMP)
Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)

Animal control officers were shot at during Friday standoff in Langley, society head says

Man, 66, believed dead in 0 Avenue incident

Animal control officers were shot at during a police confrontation on 0 Avenue Friday night, Nov. 10, that ended with a fire and the apparent death of 66-year-old Don Bennett. (Langley Advance Times files)
A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)

Suspect in possible abduction arrested in Louis Creek motel

RCMP found woman who fled into nearby bushes

A suspect from Louis Creek is set to appear in court in connection with Nov. 10 incident. (Photo Credit: X / @rickfoon)
Ladysmith RCMP are investigating an assault near Transfer Beach in which a woman was grabbed and pulled into the woods on Saturday, Nov.11. (Black Press Media file photo)

Woman dragged into the bushes by stranger at Ladysmith’s Transfer Beach

RCMP asking for any tips related to assault the night of Nov. 11

Ladysmith RCMP are investigating an assault near Transfer Beach in which a woman was grabbed and pulled into the woods on Saturday, Nov.11. (Black Press Media file photo)
Photo by Kira Erickson

Cries for help manage to get the goat of B.C. Good Samaritan

Police hoofing it to report of possible cliff fall find distress of an unexpected nature

Photo by Kira Erickson
The renovated Port Pub as of Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)

Man charged after fatal October stabbing in Port Alberni apartment

Suspect arrested Nov. 13 after being at large for nearly a month

The renovated Port Pub as of Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. (ELENA RARDON / ALBERNI VALLEY NEWS)
A company that provides encrypted email service is disputing a former RCMP official’s claim it secretly worked on behalf of an intelligence agency. Cameron Jay Ortis testified in Ontario Superior Court that a foreign ally told him of a plan to encourage targets to begin using an online encryption service called Tutanota. Ortis arrives to the Ottawa Courthouse in Ottawa on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Encrypted email service denies accused RCMP leaker’s claim it has intelligence ties

Former RCMP official says Tutanota is a ‘storefront’ for an intelligence agency

A company that provides encrypted email service is disputing a former RCMP official’s claim it secretly worked on behalf of an intelligence agency. Cameron Jay Ortis testified in Ontario Superior Court that a foreign ally told him of a plan to encourage targets to begin using an online encryption service called Tutanota. Ortis arrives to the Ottawa Courthouse in Ottawa on Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)

VIDEO: B.C. man believed dead in fiery police confrontation was kind, nonviolent, family says

Langley resident Don Bennett loved horses

Langley resident Don Bennett, who is believed to have died in a fiery confrontation with police on Friday, Nov, 10, is remembered by his daughter as a kind, nonviolent man who loved horses, but did have mental health issues. (Special to Langley Advance Times)
On Nov. 3, Campbell River RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible abduction and subsequent extortion of a 39-year-old man. RCMP patch photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Three arrested after possible abduction and extortion in Campbell River

Two of the accused were held in custody while the third was released

On Nov. 3, Campbell River RCMP responded to a complaint of a possible abduction and subsequent extortion of a 39-year-old man. RCMP patch photo by THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo

Campbell River police officers injured in two separate violent incidents

Situations exemplify dangers officers face every day: RCMP inspector

Campbell River RCMP. RCMP photo
Police were called to a home in Sooke by a man in distress. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy

Independent investigator clears Sooke RCMP of any wrongdoing in man’s death

Police responded to a call of a man in distress; later found deceased

Police were called to a home in Sooke by a man in distress. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graeme Roy
(PQB News file photo)

RCMP: Parksville motorist reports firecrackers thrown at vehicles

PQB crime report: Police also deal with prowlers, car thieves

(PQB News file photo)
Langley realtor David Foxwell has been sentenced for dragging an Alberta RCMP officer from a traffic stop. (Langley Advance Times files)

House arrest, 3-year driving ban for B.C. realtor who dragged cop with car

David Foxwell sentenced for incident in Leduc, Alberta

Langley realtor David Foxwell has been sentenced for dragging an Alberta RCMP officer from a traffic stop. (Langley Advance Times files)
An Princeton RCMP and Major Crimes Unit are investigation the death of Joshua James Bronk. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

Victim of foul play found outside Princeton, investigation ongoing

Princeton resident Joshua James Bronk was found dead on Oct. 28

An Princeton RCMP and Major Crimes Unit are investigation the death of Joshua James Bronk. (Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Crown given probe suggesting 3 RCMP officers be charged in B.C. man’s death

Independent report done into death of Jared Lowndes in parking lot of a Campbell River Tim Hortons

A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror

Lowndes file referred to Crown; 3 RCMP officers could face charges

IIO announced intention to file report in December, 2022

A memorial was set up for Jared Lowndes at the Campbell River Tim Hortons where the incident took place. Photo by Marc Kitteringham / Campbell River Mirror
The Gold Silver Guy store in Qualicum Beach was broken into on Oct. 25. This was the fifth break-in across three Island locations this year. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Ross)

‘Determined’ crooks nab $70K in merchandise from Qualicum Beach jewelry store

Gold Silver Guy owner says insurance will no longer cover his business

The Gold Silver Guy store in Qualicum Beach was broken into on Oct. 25. This was the fifth break-in across three Island locations this year. (Photo courtesy of Jeff Ross)
Nanaimo RCMP say close to two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and meth were seized from a south Nanaimo residence Oct. 18. (News Bulletin file photo)

Fentanyl, cocaine and meth seized in Nanaimo drug bust

One man who was arrested expected to face drug charges

Nanaimo RCMP say close to two kilograms of fentanyl, cocaine and meth were seized from a south Nanaimo residence Oct. 18. (News Bulletin file photo)