BCAug 21, 2025
Multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island as part of ongoing drug investigation
Community issues addressed after multiple search warrants executed on Salt Spring Island.
On August 14, 2025, Salt Spring Island RCMP, assisted by officers with the Island District RCMP General Investigation Section executed multiple search warrants in an ongoing drug trafficking investigation. As a result, a significant amount of illicit drugs, including suspected cocaine and evidence consistent with drug trafficking were seized.
The investigation remains ongoing, and a detailed report to Crown Counsel for consideration of criminal charges. We want to ensure the community is aware of our proa
BCAug 20, 2025
Poilievre unveils action plan to combat extortion during Surrey visit
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre unveiled a three-point action plan to combat extortion-related crime during a press conference held today at the Royal King Banquet Hall in Surrey -the same location where a shooting incident took place on July 21, 2025.
Flanked by Abbotsford–South Langley MP Sukhman Gill, and candidates Sukh Pandher and Jassie Sahota (a police officer), Poilievre said extortion-related crimes have surged by 330% under Liberal rule. He attributed this rise to the repeal of mandatory jail terms for gun-related extortion under Bills C-5 and C-75.
“Extortion-related
BCAug 20, 2025
Some evacuation orders, alerts linked to Vancouver Island wildfire lifted
Some of the evacuation orders and alerts linked to the Mount Underwood wildfire on Vancouver Island have been lifted or downgraded, as firefighters report "minimal" behaviour from the blaze.
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District, the City of Port Alberni and the Tseshaht First Nation jointly issued an update at 8 a.m. saying evacuation orders are lifted for the China Creek Campground and Headquarters Bay, which remain on evacuation alert.
The update also says that the City of Port Alberni and the Tseshaht First Nation's reserves are no longer under alert.
The Cowichan Valley Regional Distric
BCAug 20, 2025
Police watchdog investigates after Vancouver officer shoots man dead
British Columbia's police watchdog is investigating after a man was shot dead in an alleged confrontation with officers in Vancouver.
The Independent Investigations Office says the shooting took place Tuesday afternoon in an East Vancouver neighbourhood.
It says there was a dispute between two people, and one man had a weapon when police arrived.
The man was shot by police and died at the scene despite life-saving efforts by emergency responders.
Vancouver police say the two people involved were neighbours involved in an argument.
Police say no officers or other people were injured, and no fur
BCAug 18, 2025
Surrey: PICS CEO Satbir Cheema attacked outside office in broad daylight
The Progressive Intercultural Community Services in Surrey, also known as PICS Society, has informed of the attack on its President and CEO Satbir Cheema. The incident took place on August 11 when Cheema was leaving the office at around 5.30pm.
A white pickup truck approached Cheema’s vehicle and a person got out from inside and attacked Cheema with a substance similar to bear spray or pepper spray.
However, Cheema became suspicious of the person who got out of the truck and moved away from him and was able to protect himself from the spray by hiding behind his vehicle. Surveillance footage
BCAug 18, 2025
Vintage cars attract many to the Old Town Ladner car and quilt show
This weekend, the 5th annual Old Town Ladner Car and Quilt Show was held in Ladner on Sunday. The participants started arriving with their vintage vehicles at around 8 a.m. on Delta Street in Ladner, between Chisholm Street and Bridge Street. Owners of vintage vehicles came with their families and friends to be a part of this event, and people who came to see the vehicles were also seen chatting with the owners of these vehicles. People arriving at the event also asked questions to the vehicle owners regarding the maintenance of the vehicles and people could also be seen taking pictures with t
BCAug 18, 2025
England cricket star inspires young cricketers during free cricket clinic in Surrey
More than 100 young cricketers and young children eager to learn the ropes of the game gathered at West Newton Community Park in Surrey this past Saturday during a free one-day cricket clinic.
The occasion was special as former England international cricketer Liam Plunkett was present to provide training to these cricket learners. He was accompanied by South African-American cricketer Corné Dry, as well as international player of the Canadian women's cricket team Mannat Hundal.
The Young Wickets program in Canada was launched by TD Bank with the aim of contributing to the growth of the game
BCAug 15, 2025
White Rock RCMP appeals to be safe around tracks and trains
White Rock RCMP is reminding the public that trains can move without warning, stay off the tracks, follow signals and use designated crossings.
On the evening of August 13, around 7:15 p.m., White Rock RCMP responded to a train stopped blocking the crossing near the pier head.
While the train was stationary, some pedestrians, including parents with children crawled under it or walked along the tracks instead of using the Balsam Street crossing.
This is extremely dangerous. A stopped train can move without warning, and anyone underneath or on the tracks is at serious risk of injury or death. Po
BCAug 15, 2025
Officials hope rain clear heavy smoke from wildfire near Port Alberni, B.C.
Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping rain in the forecast can help clear up the air quality muddied by an out-of-control wildfire.
The Alberni-Clayoquot Regional District says wildland firefighters have said the rain may improve air quality locally, but that it's hard to be certain.
The west central region is under an air quality statement, along with parts of Vancouver Island's east coast and the Sunshine coast region on the B.C. mainland.
The intense Mount Underwood wildfire has grown to more than 34 square kilometres, with fire behaviour that the BC Wildfire Service says is "unusual" fo