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Investigators are asking for dash cam footage after establishing route of suspect’s vehicle involved in a collision on Nanaimo Parkway that claimed life of 24-year-old man. (File photo)

Nanaimo RCMP asking for dash cam footage in investigation into fatal crash

Police establish route of suspect’s vehicle prior to crash that claimed life of 24-year-old victim

Investigators are asking for dash cam footage after establishing route of suspect’s vehicle involved in a collision on Nanaimo Parkway that claimed life of 24-year-old man. (File photo)
An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)

B.C. boat captain remains missing in Okanagan Lake 4 days later

Vernon Search and Rescue continue looking for missing person presumed drowned

An RCMP boat circles the wreckage of a commercial fishing boat in Okanagan Lake, where the captain has not resurfaced or been found since overturning Monday, July 24. (Jennifer Smith - Morning Star)
Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)

Kelowna area ranked 2nd in Canada for total crime

Kelowna RCMP respond to latest annual crime report

Kelowna RCMP has responded to the annual Statistics Canada crime report. (Black Press File photo)
Williams Lake Courthouse. (Monica Lamb-Yorski file photo)

Williams Lake RCMP officer facing assault charges tied to 2020 police chase

A man was seriously injured after he fled from police on a motorbike on May 31, 2020

Williams Lake Courthouse. (Monica Lamb-Yorski file photo)
John Boyd. (Submitted photo)

RCMP investigate circumstances around death of 53-year-old Island man

Police ask for witnesses after report of downtown assault

John Boyd. (Submitted photo)
Quesnel RCMP pursued a male and female armed robbery suspects after a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from youths in a convenience store parking lot. (Black Press file photo)

2 Quesnel youths robbed at gunpoint, suspects take off with wallet, car

Theft turned into a police pursuit that was forced to end due to risk to public

Quesnel RCMP pursued a male and female armed robbery suspects after a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint from youths in a convenience store parking lot. (Black Press file photo)
John Boyce. (Submitted photo)

RCMP investigate circumstances around death of 53-year-old Parksville man

Police ask for witnesses after report of downtown assault

John Boyce. (Submitted photo)
Nanaimo RMCP seized a flare gun that had been converted to shoot 22-calibre bullets, noted a police press release. (Photo submitted)

Flare gun modified to shoot bullets seized in downtown Nanaimo

RCMP make arrest after pair of incidents earlier this week

Nanaimo RMCP seized a flare gun that had been converted to shoot 22-calibre bullets, noted a police press release. (Photo submitted)
The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating whether police action contributed to serious injury claimed by a man who was released after being picked up by police for alleged public intoxication in downtown Nanaimo. (File photo)

Probe underway after man reports serious injuries after Nanaimo arrest

Allegedly intoxicated man was held in a cell overnight at Nanaimo RCMP detachment

The Independent Investigations Office of B.C. is investigating whether police action contributed to serious injury claimed by a man who was released after being picked up by police for alleged public intoxication in downtown Nanaimo. (File photo)
RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park Wednesday, July 26, 2023, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)

Kayaker and boat captain missing on Okanagan lakes

2 separate vessels capsized on Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes have not resurfaced following storm

RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park Wednesday, July 26, 2023, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora - Morning Star)
RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park on Wednesday, July 26, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star)

UPDATE: Kayaker and boat captain still missing on Okanagan lakes

2 separate vessels capsized on Okanagan and Kalamalka lakes have not resurfaced following storm

RCMP officers were at Hurlburt Park on Wednesday, July 26, two days after a fishing boat capsized on Okanagan Lake and the man driving the boat did not surface. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star)
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Two people were arrested in Nanaimo after driving off with a stolen 75-inch TV they placed on the roof of their car and held onto. (Photo submitted)

Thieves in Nanaimo steal TV too big for their getaway vehicle

Suspects identified and arrested hours after crime last month

Two people were arrested in Nanaimo after driving off with a stolen 75-inch TV they placed on the roof of their car and held onto. (Photo submitted)
Colin Dube-Wheat, 21, was the victim of stabbing in downtown Campbell River in the early morning hours of July 14. A GoFundMe campaign set up has raised over $14,000. Photo from Facebook.

B.C. dad stabbed in the heart trying to be a Good Samaritan

More than $15,000 raised for Campbell River’s Colin Dube-Wheat, father of a 2-year-old daughter

Colin Dube-Wheat, 21, was the victim of stabbing in downtown Campbell River in the early morning hours of July 14. A GoFundMe campaign set up has raised over $14,000. Photo from Facebook.
The RCMP says it’s charged one of its former members in a case of alleged foreign interference. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Retired RCMP officer charged with helping Beijing intimidation campaign

William Majcher was employed by the RCMP from 1985 until 2007.

The RCMP says it’s charged one of its former members in a case of alleged foreign interference. The RCMP logo is seen outside Royal Canadian Mounted Police “E” Division Headquarters, in Surrey, B.C., on April 13, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
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IIO investigates after man sustains serious injury in Parksville

Man was arrested, taken to Oceanside RCMP cells on July 18

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A number of Nanaimo RCMP officers responded to a property in Nanaimo on Thursday, July 20, after a report of someone shooting flaming arrows turned out to be someone shooting a Roman candle. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)

Suspect on motorbike causes small brush fire by shooting off Roman candle in Nanaimo

Nanaimo RCMP rushed to the scene after hearing initial report about suspect shooting flaming arrows

A number of Nanaimo RCMP officers responded to a property in Nanaimo on Thursday, July 20, after a report of someone shooting flaming arrows turned out to be someone shooting a Roman candle. (Chris Bush/News Bulletin)
Premier David Eby is calling on Ottawa to provide clarity about the future of the RCMP. (Black Press Media file photo)

B.C. wants federal clarity on the future of the Canadian Mounties

Federal spokesperson says Ottawa is delivering the reforms that Canadians expect

Premier David Eby is calling on Ottawa to provide clarity about the future of the RCMP. (Black Press Media file photo)
Nanaimo RCMP are continuing their investigation into a late-night crash in Nanaimo that sent two men to hospital. Police suspect alcohol as a contributing cause. (News Bulletin file photo)

UPDATE: Driver dies after crash involving allegedly impaired erratic driver on Nanaimo Parkway

Both drivers were taken to hospital after crash involving vehicle going the wrong way on the parkway

Nanaimo RCMP are continuing their investigation into a late-night crash in Nanaimo that sent two men to hospital. Police suspect alcohol as a contributing cause. (News Bulletin file photo)