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Community condemns alleged attack against B. C. Muslim leader
18+ min ago (479+ words) Published 11: 30 am Monday, June 22, 2026 Muslim community leaders say the Imam of Masjid Al-Iman was attacked on Thursday evening. (Keri Coles/News Staff) Several community groups are condemning an alleged attack against an Imam of the local Masjid Al Iman, which…...
Traffic collision south of Nanaimo takes one life
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (246+ words) Published 10: 10 am Monday, June 22, 2026 The Nanaimo RCMP is investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that claimed the life of an adult woman. The collision occurred at approximately 6: 15 p. m. on Sunday June 21, 2026, at the intersection of the Nanaimo Parkway and Island Highway South…...
Oceanside RCMP: Thieves steal Cadillac, beer; large tree set ablaze
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (379+ words) Published 5: 35 pm Sunday, June 21, 2026 During the week of May 11 to May 17, the Oceanside RCMP received 278 complaints. Some of the incidents included: A business break-and-enter was reported with a Yamaha 9. 9 HP outboard motor stolen from a locked compound in the 1000 block…...
Youth under 12-month terrorism peace bond in Salmon Arm school threat case
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (95+ words) RCMP say no charges laid, but investigation remains ongoing Youth under 12-month terrorism peace bond in Salmon Arm school threat case Published 5: 04 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 B. C. RCMP "E" Division headquarters in Surrey, B. C. on March 14, 2025. (Lauren Collins/Black Press Media) RCMP say…...
Vernon woman charged with murdering her mother
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (276+ words) Published 3: 41 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 Police could be seen at Brookside Gardens Estates in Vernon Saturday afternoon, June 21, 2025. (Brendan Shykora/Morning Star) A case of alleged matricide has entered provincial court in Vernon this week. Tandra Conn has been charged with…...
Kelowna RCMP seize $285 K in drugs, guns, jewelry after multiple search warrants
3+ day, 44+ min ago (237+ words) Published 11: 04 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Kelowna RCMP seized a large amount of drugs, jewellery and weapons through multiple search warrants (Kelowna RCMP) A two-day initiative by the Kelowna RCMP saw three individuals arrested and nearly $300, 000 in items seized. On June 2 and…...
Nanaimo RCMP looking for assistance to identify poncho man
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (168+ words) Published 12: 08 pm Friday, June 19, 2026 The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual from his distinctive choice of clothing. On the evening of Monday, June 8, at approximately 10: 30 p. m. , the man entered the University Village Liquor Store and…...
Driver hits tree after allegedly fleeing Vancouver police through parkade
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (196+ words) Published 10: 09 am Friday, June 19, 2026 A man was taken into custody after allegedly fleeing from police in Vancouver through an underground parking garage. Around 4: 20 p. m. on Thursday (June 18), Vancouver police attempted to stop a driver after officers "pinged" the car as having…...
Nanaimo RCMP seeks help from the public in locating missing man
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (105+ words) Published 9: 00 am Friday, June 19, 2026 The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 67-year-old Jeffery Hagg, who was reported missing on Thursday, June 4. At the time he was reported missing, Hagg missed a scheduled medical appointment and, as…...
Kamloops man to celebrate 29th birthday 10 years after near-fatal attack
3+ day, 6+ hour ago (570+ words) Published 5: 30 am Friday, June 19, 2026 Jessie Simpson and his mom Sue. (Sue Simpson) He's happy, curious, and a fighter. Jessie Simpson from Kamloops had his whole life change 10 years ago. A walk home from a party to celebrate high school graduation…...