Crime & Courts

Fort St. James RCMP identify suspect in break and enter

With help from the public, Fort St. James RCMP say they arrested a person believed to be responsible for a reported break and enter at a local business on Oct. 14, 2021."As a result of the release a s...

Oct 23, 2021

'There is so much hope and love:' Indigenous literacy program for Elders unveiled at VIU

NANAIMO - Disadvantaged Indigenous Elders from around the mid-Island are excited about the possibilities decades after being soured by their classroom experiences.Championed by Cowichan Tribes Elder L...

Oct 20, 2021

Steven Michael Bacon set for transfer to Nanaimo ahead of Chang inquiry

NANAIMO - Arrangements are in place to transfer the man accused of murdering a Nanaimo teen to the Harbour City for a preliminary inquiry.Steven Michael Bacon is charged with first degree murder in re...

Oct 19, 2021

Two men arrested after alleged assault in Quesnel

QUESNEL - Two men have been arrested and are in custody after a man sustained serious injuries in an assault.Quesnel RCMP responded to an apartment building on Doherty Drive Wednesday (Oct. 13) mornin...

Aaron Schulze Oct 17, 2021

Prince George family's heirlooms stolen from storage locker

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for some recently stolen family heirlooms.Police received a report of a break-in to a local storage facility of Sept. 5, whe...

Oct 16, 2021

Fort St. James RCMP searching for break and enter suspect

FORT ST. JAMES, B.C. - Fort St. James RCMP are seeking a suspect in an early morning break and enter Thursday (Oct. 14) morning.Police responded to a business in the 200 block of Douglas Avenue shortl...

Oct 16, 2021

Sobering centre welcomed

PRINCE GEORGE - Yesterday, the Minister for Mental Health and Addictions announced $132 million in funding for treatment and recovery. "When a person living with addiction is ready to take a step towa...

Oct 14, 2021

Judge jails Nanaimo father for 8 years after sexually assaulting young sons

Editor's Note: This story contains descriptions of alleged graphic sexual abuse against minors and may not be appropriate for some readers.NANAIMO - A father who sexually abused his two young sons has...

Oct 13, 2021

Charge dropped in Ontario man's terrorism hoax case: Lawyer

OTTAWA - The lawyer for an Ontario man charged with falsely claiming to have committed terrorist acts says his client is relieved after the charge was withdrawn.Shehroze Chaudhry was arrested and char...

Oct 10, 2021

Prince George RCMP seize drugs and over $30,000 downtown

PRINCE GEORGE - Prince George RCMP say suspicious activity resulted in over $30,000 in illicit drugs and cash being seized.On Sept. 24, RCMP say members of the Downtown Safety Unit were on routine pat...

Oct 09, 2021