B.C. driver so engaged with their phone, they didn’t notice police for 15 seconds
North Vancouver RCMP is reminding the public that just because distracted driving awareness month is over doesn't mean anyone can use their phone behind the wheel.
Crime
Apr 10
B.C. man admits he was reaching for fried chicken prior to crashing his car
A driver in Rossland, B.C., crashed into a concrete barrier while reaching for a piece of chicken, local RCMP said, adding that distracted driving is a major cause of accidents.
Canada
Apr 13
58 distracted drivers ticketed in less than 24 hours: Kelowna RCMP
During just one day of monitoring the roads for distracted drivers, Kelowna Mounties doled out 58 tickets.
Traffic
Mar 21
Nearly 1,000 new Saskatchewan drivers suspended in 2023, SGI says
In total, 982 new drivers accounted for more than 33 per cent of 2023’s impaired driving administrative suspensions. New drivers account for nine per cent of all licensed drivers.
Canada
Apr 1
Street safety concerns raised after child struck by vehicle on way to school in Moncton
The Active Transportation Coalition of Moncton (ATCM) is calling for safer routes to schools after an 11-year-old student was struck by a vehicle in Moncton, N.B., last week.
Canada
Apr 16
Saskatchewan town remembers Humboldt Broncos bus crash 6 years later
Saskatchewan residents mark the sixth anniversary of the fatal crash that claimed the lives of 16 people who played for or worked with the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team.
Canada
Apr 6
Speeding, reckless driving top reasons for deadly road crashes in Quebec for 2023
Fatal road collisions in the Quebec saw a slight dip compared with years prior, according to the Sûreté du Québec's annual 2023 road report.
Traffic
Mar 14
Unions caught off guard by Alberta’s move to create independent police force
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says it was surprised by a bill the United Conservative government introduced Wednesday to create an independent police force.
Crime
Mar 14
Driver acquitted in Vancouver crash that killed baby, seriously hurt father
Seyed Moshfeghi Zadeh has pleaded not guilty to dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm in the July 6, 2021 crash.
Crime
Apr 9
Man stabbed following road rage incident in Leduc: RCMP
Leduc RCMP say they are investigating a road rage incident that led to a stabbing in the city south of Edmonton Wednesday.
Crime
Mar 21
3rd-alarm response called for large fire in northeast Edmonton
Several RVs were destroyed by a large fire fuelled by wind in northeast Edmonton on Tuesday afternoon. It prompted a third-alarm response.
Fire
Apr 16
RCMP seek trio accused of stealing $70K in electronics from Portage la Prairie business
While a female suspect distracted the employee, two men broke into a locked cabinet and stole around 60 iPhones, police say. The theft wasn't discovered until the next morning.
Crime
Apr 16
Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Market opens season in new home
The sun shone down on the first Kelowna Farmers' and Crafters' Market in its new home in the Landmark District.
Lifestyle
Apr 6
Senior in life-threatening condition after being hit by own vehicle in Calgary lot
Calgary police say a senior was sent to hospital in life-threatening condition after she was run over by her own vehicle in the community of Deer Run.
Traffic
Apr 10
‘It hurts’: Richmond business says repeat thefts costing hundreds of dollars a week
Repeated thefts from the New Empire Supermarket in Richmond are costing the family business hundreds of dollars a week, and they say police have been little help.
Crime
Apr 2
2 women missing in Oklahoma, investigators believe they are ‘in danger’
Veronica Butler and Jilian Kelley are both moms and connected to churches in nearby area.
U.S. News
Apr 3
Rocky ride: Service disruptions all too common for Halifax ferry passengers
The union that represents Halifax ferry operators is sounding the alarm, saying workers are burnt out and cannot keep up with demand.
Canada
Apr 17
Penticton, B.C. resident warning others of phone purchase scam
According to RCMP, scams like this have become increasingly frequent and sophisticated.
Crime
Apr 9
Rural Alberta shooting triggers investigation that led to seizure of over $440K in stolen property
Staff Sgt. Brandon Humbke, the acting operations officer for Central Alberta District RCMP, said the investigation stemmed from an incident that unfolded on April 10.
Crime
Apr 16
Calgary’s rising house prices, low inventory persist along with high levels of interprovincial migration
New figures from the Calgary Real Estate Board show that the seller's market continues in Calgary along with higher prices for homes.
Consumer
Apr 1
