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Nanaimo RCMP say a negotiator was called after a man in the Cranberry Road area, thought to have access to firearms, was believed to have locked himself inside a home. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

UPDATE: Man in crisis taken into custody following lockdown in Chase River

Neighbouring daycare and firehall had been locked down earlier in the day

Nanaimo RCMP say a negotiator was called after a man in the Cranberry Road area, thought to have access to firearms, was believed to have locked himself inside a home. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
What is left of the garden and chicken coop at a property on Bear Creek Road, West Kelowna after the McDougall Creek Wildfire swept through the area. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)

‘Absolutely untrue’: West Kelowna Fire Chief on claims that homes were left to burn

The McDougall Creek wildfire’s behaviour was too aggressive for air support in the early days

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What is left of the garden and chicken coop at a property on Bear Creek Road, West Kelowna after the McDougall Creek Wildfire swept through the area. (Brittany Webster/Capital News)
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PQB crime report: RCMP report nighttime prowlers roaming city

Police also deal with thieves, trespassers

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RCMP: Parksville man, 69, dies after SUV collides with garbage truck

Police seeking witnesses, dash camera footage

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Police, including a member of the forensics unit, enter a trailer behind the Wintergreen Apartments on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)

Man shot in suspected targeted shooting in Port Alberni

RCMP are still looking for suspect vehicle seen leaving the area

Police, including a member of the forensics unit, enter a trailer behind the Wintergreen Apartments on Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (SUSAN QUINN/ Alberni Valley News)
The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Fri, April 13, 2018. Prince George RCMP say 23-year-old Zain Wood has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 22-year-old woman Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023). THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Man charged in homicide of 22-year-old Prince George woman: RCMP

Zain Wood, 23, charged with 1st-degree murder

The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on Fri, April 13, 2018. Prince George RCMP say 23-year-old Zain Wood has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of a 22-year-old woman Thursday (Aug. 31, 2023). THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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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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A joint operation focused on enforcing regulations for ride-hailing, taxi and limousine vehicles in Victoria nabbed a driver believed to be impaired by a drug. (Black Press Media file photo)

Ride service driver hit with drug impairment charges after Victoria stop

Driver faces potential Criminal Code charges

A joint operation focused on enforcing regulations for ride-hailing, taxi and limousine vehicles in Victoria nabbed a driver believed to be impaired by a drug. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP were called to a scene in which a “grossly intoxicated man” was found asleep on a couch in a south Nanaimo townhouse on Aug. 28. (Black Press Media file photo)

Nanaimo woman wakes up to find drunken stranger passed out on her couch

Man wandered into wrong townhouse, say Nanaimo RCMP

Nanaimo RCMP were called to a scene in which a “grossly intoxicated man” was found asleep on a couch in a south Nanaimo townhouse on Aug. 28. (Black Press Media file photo)
56-year-old Curtis Gordon Quigley, and 56-year-old Kathleen Treadgold are jointly charged with 80 counts of fraud. Photo/THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)

Kelowna connection to $7.8M international Ponzi scheme

It’s believed to have been in operation between October 2008 and December 2020

56-year-old Curtis Gordon Quigley, and 56-year-old Kathleen Treadgold are jointly charged with 80 counts of fraud. Photo/THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson)
The wall and window of the Qualicum Beach Coastal Community Credit Union were damaged after a vehicle drove into the building on Aug. 23. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Vehicle jumps curb and crashes into Qualicum Beach credit union

No injuries reported, cause reported to be driver confusion

The wall and window of the Qualicum Beach Coastal Community Credit Union were damaged after a vehicle drove into the building on Aug. 23. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
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Man shot by police following stolen car chase in Revelstoke

The man stole a red SUV before trying get into a police vehicle

(Zachary Delaney/Revelstoke Review)
Photos of Mona Wang after a January 2020 wellness check and a still from surveillance footage of Const. Lacy Browning pushing her head into the ground with a boot. (Contributed)

No jail for Kelowna Mountie after pleading guilty to assault

A judge sentenced Const. Lacy Browning to a conditional discharge

Photos of Mona Wang after a January 2020 wellness check and a still from surveillance footage of Const. Lacy Browning pushing her head into the ground with a boot. (Contributed)
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PQB crime report: Vandals strike water treatment building

Oceanside RCMP also deal with night prowlers, cellphone thieves

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RCMP Cst. Borg captured fighting a spot fire on West Kelowna’s Parkinson Road. (Photo- Kelowna RCMP)

Mountie captured battling fire with garden hose near West Kelowna home

Officer notices blaze and jumps in to protect home, RCMP photo shows

RCMP Cst. Borg captured fighting a spot fire on West Kelowna’s Parkinson Road. (Photo- Kelowna RCMP)
BC Wildfire message posted to Twitter (X), Wednesday night. (Twitter)

RCMP condemn self-declared convoy that wanted past Shuswap wildfire blockade

Police say group challenged officers stationed at roadblock

BC Wildfire message posted to Twitter (X), Wednesday night. (Twitter)
An RCMP boat on Okanagan Lake in 2020. Osoyoos RCMP are currently investigating a body that was discovered in the waters of Osoyoos Lake on Aug. 22, 2023. (Black Press File)

RCMP confirm Osoyoos Lake body belongs to missing Mexico man

Multiple searches were done in the hopes of finding Carlos Tomas Aranda Burgoin

An RCMP boat on Okanagan Lake in 2020. Osoyoos RCMP are currently investigating a body that was discovered in the waters of Osoyoos Lake on Aug. 22, 2023. (Black Press File)
Nanaimo RCMP were called to Benson View Road earlier this month after a report of a man who appeared to be high trespassing in a backyard and staring at a barbecue. (Black Press Media file photo)

Staring backyard trespasser prompts call to cops in Nanaimo

Man transported downtown ‘so that he could access resources more readily’

Nanaimo RCMP were called to Benson View Road earlier this month after a report of a man who appeared to be high trespassing in a backyard and staring at a barbecue. (Black Press Media file photo)
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PQB crime report: Crooks target Parksville motorcycle licence plates

Oceanside RCMP also deal with prowlers, cryptocurrency scam

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RCMP officers meet at a roadblock after evacuating the Wilden neighbourhood near Knox Mountain due to a wildfire burning above homes, in Kelowna, B.C., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Kelowna RCMP stop duo who forced their way behind fire line

‘To ensure we can provide an appropriate and coordinated regional response to this fire’

RCMP officers meet at a roadblock after evacuating the Wilden neighbourhood near Knox Mountain due to a wildfire burning above homes, in Kelowna, B.C., Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck