Ottawa eyeing ‘more responsive’ police service models under RCMP contract
Among the possibilities are 'more responsive' police service models that could involve closer integration of the RCMP and community social services, Public Safety Canada says.
Canada
Mar 20
RCMP investigate hit and run after man found dead on Trans-Canada Highway
Manitoba RCMP say they are investigating a hit and run on the Trans-Canada Highway that resulted in the death of a man.
Crime
Feb 20
Driver arrested after 2 vehicles rammed on Trans-Canada Highway: B.C. RCMP
Police say a high-risk takedown was needed to arrest the man after his pickup truck was spotted at a gas station in the Salmon Arm area.
Crime
Feb 13
Homicide investigation underway in Sicamous, B.C.
On Saturday, Feb. 24, Sicamous RCMP received a report of a shooting in the parking lot of the Best Western Hotel located at 806 Trans-Canada Highway in Sicamous.
Investigations
Feb 25
Man wanted on Canada-wide warrant could be in Kitchener-Waterloo, Sussex-Hampton: RCMP
RCMP in Nova Scotia say that a fugitive wanted on a Canada-wide warrant may be in the Kitchener-Waterloo, Ont. area or in the Sussex-Hampton area of New Brunswick.
Crime
Feb 9
2 men charged for allegedly trying to smuggle people across U.S. border
Two men from Montreal are facing charges for allegedly trying to smuggle people from Canada into the United States last summer, the RCMP said Tuesday.
Crime
Feb 13
RCMP inviting Canadian kids to ‘Name the Foal’
Canada's national police force is inviting children from across the country to enter its Name the Foal contest.
Canada
Mar 26
Imperial Oil breaking production records as industry awaits Trans Mountain completion
As Canada's energy sector ramps up for the anticipated start-up of the expanded Trans Mountain pipeline, Imperial Oil reported its highest production levels in over 30 years.
Consumer
Feb 2
Red Deer RCMP warn about counterfeit currency
The RCMP in Red Deer is warning the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit $50 and $100 bills that have been found circulating around the community.
Crime
Mar 26
RCMP release progress report on their response to inquiry into 2020 mass shooting
The RCMP are expected to provide an update today on progress they have made in responding to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting that killed 22 people.
Canada
Mar 27
400 officers launch raids in Montreal cocaine, money laundering bust
The RCMP would not say which 'criminal organization' officers were targeting, only that it is 'known' to them.
Canada
Mar 26
Ottawa refers 3 cases of alleged contractor fraud to RCMP
Canada's federal procurement department says it has referred three cases of suspected invoicing fraud by IT sub-contractors to police.
Canada
Mar 20
RCMP reopen northbound lanes of Highway 2 near High River after multi-vehicle crash
Alberta RCMP issued a news release about the crash just before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday. The northbound lanes of Highway 2 were closed south of High River, Alta.
Traffic
Mar 20
Man charged with human smuggling in attempt to get passengers across U.S. border
An Ontario man has been charged with human smuggling after an arrest near Manitoba's border with the United States.
Crime
Mar 18
No evidence data was extracted in RCMP cyberattack: commissioner
The head of the RCMP says there is no evidence to date that data was extracted from the national police force's systems during a recent cyberattack.
Canada
Feb 27
2 killed in fiery crash north of Fort Saskatchewan
Just before noon, Fort Saskatchewan RCMP said they were on scene of a serious collision on Highway 825 near Boysdale Road in Sturgeon County.
Traffic
Mar 27
RCMP dealing with ‘cyber event’ targeting networks, launches criminal probe
The RCMP said while the situation is evolving rapidly, there was 'no impact on RCMP operations and no known threat to the safety and security of Canadians.'
Canada
Feb 23
One of Canada’s most wanted fugitives returned to B.C. to face murder charge
He was being held in custody in Puerto Rico, where he was arrested after years of being on the run for his alleged role in a gang-related homicide.
Crime
Mar 22
Cyber incident forces Canada’s FINTRAC to shut some systems down
The Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre of Canada says the incident does not involve the centre’s intelligence or classified systems.
Canada
Mar 5
Chinese community groups sue RCMP for defamation over ‘police stations’ investigation
Two Montreal-area organizations and their director are seeking more than $4.9 million in damages. The allegations have cost them $3.2 million, including lost government funding.
Canada
Mar 6