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Nanaimo grocery store locks up meat due to rampant theftNanaimo RCMP said they are investigating the latest instances of shoplifting, but said that it has increased from stores in recent years.CrimeJan 8
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Graffiti vandalism adds to mounting costs for Okanagan charityThe graffiti incident is just the latest in a series of problems impacting the charity, including thefts of donated items left at the store's back door.CanadaJan 6
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Steel gates, shuttered storefronts as Kelowna businesses plagued with break-ins'I basically knew when I moved over here, if I didn’t have the gates, because of the nature of what we sell, we would be robbed within a week,' Daniels said.CanadaJan 9
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Thieves drill into German bank vault, steal tens of millions in cash, valuablesPolice said the perpetrators gained access to the savings fund building through a parking garage and escaped with the loot.WorldDec 30, 2025
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Why your car insurance is likely getting more expensive in 2026Car insurance premiums in Canada have been getting more expensive in recent years and insurance experts believe prices will continue to drive up into 2026.ConsumerDec 11, 2025
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Kelowna handyman chases down attempted package thief'It was kind of funny because it was right after Christmas,' he said. 'The first thought that hit me was that he looked like a Grinch, to be honest.'CanadaJan 2
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Fredericton police seek public’s help after historic church bell stolenThe Fredericton Police Force says the theft occurred on Dec. 29, 2025, at about 2:14 a.m., and investigators believe a black four-door Ford F-150 pickup truck was involved.CanadaJan 2
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Calgary-area woman’s stolen ashes returned to her familyFollowing an emotional plea from the family of 74-year-old Anna Thompson, a stolen urn containing the ashes of the recently-deceased woman, has been returned.CrimeJan 9
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Winnipeg neighbourhood feeling no safer after drop in homicidesThe William Whyte neighbourhood saw more than 17,000 calls for service between October 2024 and September 2025, the most out of any area on the Winnipeg police crime map.CrimeJan 6
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Alberta business thwarts attempt to buy snowmobile with forged I.D.Using stolen or fake identification to make big ticket purchases isn't a new scam, but it appears to work often enough to keep businesses on their toes and investigators busy.CrimeJan 2
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Supervised consumption sites aren’t linked to increased crime: McGill studyResearchers found reports either declined or stayed the same for crimes like assault, robbery and theft over $5,000. Only one type of crime went up when the sites opened.CrimeJan 6
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Victim of Langley distraction theft says shoplifters included childrenGeorgina Williamson says three women came into her Nova & co Consignment store on Tuesday, and using distraction, stole more than $2,000 worth of merchandise.CrimeDec 12, 2025
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Police investigating after dozens of holiday packages stolen from North Okanagan shopPolice are investigating after consigned guitars and dozens of parcels were stolen from the North Okanagan store.CanadaDec 15, 2025
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‘What’s next’: Businesses react to loss of London Drugs in Downtown EastsideCiting years of staff safety concerns and significant operating losses at the Abbott Street store, the retailer said it has become unsustainable to continue operating there.EconomyJan 9
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House of Commons set to rise for 6 weeks as Liberal bills still face votesHouse Leader Steven MacKinnon says his government has 'accomplished an incredible amount' during the fall sitting, pointing to budget and crime bills which have yet to become law.PoliticsDec 11, 2025
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Call of the Wilde: A game full of errors as the Montreal Canadiens fall to the St. Louis BluesThe Montreal Canadiens could have reclaimed their season-high win record Saturday against the St. Louis Blues. Instead, they made mistakes and posted a 4-3 loss.SportsDec 8, 2025
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Auto theft costs Canadians $1B. Here are the top vehicles sought by thievesNewer model, higher-priced SUVs and pickup trucks remain top targets, a new report says, with criminals adapting amid efforts to crack down on their operations.CrimeNov 18, 2025
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Police watchdog clears officers in death of naked man in Downtown EastsideOn Aug. 22, 2022, a man, later identified as 42-year-old Chris Amyotte by the Union of BC Indian Chiefs, was seen running naked on a street in the Downtown Eastside.CrimeDec 5, 2025
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Calgary woman shocked by Skip the Dishes’ response to brazen theftA Calgary woman says she is bewildered by Skip the Dishes' response to her family's complaints that a man delivering for them also stole her husband's Amazon package.CrimeNov 28, 2025
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FBI on the hunt for 73-year-old woman wanted in $30M bank fraud schemeMary Carole McDonnell, already on the FBI's most wanted list, falsely claimed to be an heiress with a secret multimillion-dollar trust.TrendingDec 9, 2025