RCMP

• ‘Not In My Community’: Penticton campaign addresses rise in intimate partner violence

  'We’re seeing an upward trend in reported domestic violence incidents locally of almost 20 per cent in 2025 from 2024,' Penticton RCMP Supt. Beth McAndie said.

  Crime

  Mar 10
  
• Penticton, B.C. murder victim’s mother frustrated as delays push trial

  On Sept. 5, 2021, a young man was found critically injured on a field at Penticton Secondary School. He later died in hospital.

  Crime

  Mar 7
  
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• Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed

  Maya Gebala was struck in her neck and in the head, just above her left eye, when shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Feb. 10.

  Canada

  Mar 7
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• Gun report triggers Sask. high school hold and secure, 2 students arrested

  Two youths were arrested and three BB-style long guns seized after a firearm report near Greenall High School in Balgonie, Sask., RCMP say.

  Canada

  Mar 4
• RCMP probing if multiple deaths are tied to ‘hazardous’ drink in Battlefords

  RCMP in Battlefords say its dealing with multiple sudden deaths in one week that could be tied to a "hazardous" drink circulating in the area.

  Crime

  Mar 4
• Janson Baker found guilty on two counts of first-degree murder in couple’s death

  The jury, which began deliberations on Feb. 26, delivered its verdict in a Moncton courtroom on Monday.

  Crime

  Mar 2
• Winnipeg man charged over X posts targeting Carney, Jewish and Muslim communities

  A Winnipeg man is facing charges after being accused of 'targeting' Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Jewish and Muslim communities in posts on X.

  Crime

  Mar 2
• Kelowna mayor does not ask for more RCMP funding during Victoria trip

  The 2026 budget has allocated funding for four additional RCMP officers, but according to the detachment's officer-in-charge, far more are needed to meet current policing needs.

  Canada

  Feb 28
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• Youth hockey ref ends N.S. game after ‘hate-motivated’ comment, RCMP say

  A youth hockey referee in Nova Scotia ended a game early after a 'hate-motivated' incident occurred earlier this month, the RCMP say.

  Crime

  Feb 25
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• Snowmobilers fall through ice, bodies recovered days later after lake refreezes: RCMP

  Anahim Lake RCMP say they first learned of the snowmobilers’ disappearance last Friday; the report officers received was that the snowmobilers had not been seen since Feb. 17.

  Canada

  Feb 24