Firefighters tackling wildfire near Cowichan Lake
The fire is believed to be human-caused
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UPDATE: Motorcyclist dies in collision that closed Harvey Avenue in Kelowna
The incident may have involved a motorbike
Gun control groups call for transparency of firearms used in Tumbler Ridge shooting
RCMP say timelines 'virtually impossible' to determine, Eby says hopefully information released soon
‘Never seen anything like it’: Boaters rescue bear cub from middle of Okanagan Lake
The bear was found apparently exhausted swimming in the lake Saturday, Aug. 12
Search ongoing for missing Cowichan Valley woman last seen in January: RCMP
RCMP is continuing to search for a missing Cowichan Valley woman and are asking for anyone with information to come forward "no matter how insignificant it may seem." The post Search ongoing for missing Cowichan Valley woman last seen in January: RCMP appeared first on CHEK.
1 Port Alberni tsunami tower down: follow city for updates
Port Alberni residents are being advised to use the emergency alert app and watch for online updates after one of the valley's tsunami warning tower systems broke down and is undergoing specialized repairs. The post 1 Port Alberni tsunami tower down: follow city for updates appeared first on CHEK.
Woman arrested days after RCMP search shut down trails in North Cowichan
Mounties say a woman who was the subject of a large-scale search in the Mount Tzouhalem and Maple Bay areas of the Cowichan Valley last week has been arrested. The post Woman arrested days after RCMP search shut down trails in North Cowichan appeared first on CHEK.
RCMP locate wanted man who was known to travel Vancouver Island
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP say a wanted man has been located, less than an hour after Mounties asked the public for help locating him Friday. The post RCMP locate wanted man who was known to travel Vancouver Island appeared first on CHEK.
Two boys abducted in Alberta found safe in B.C., mother and partner charged: RCMP
RCMP say two young boys who were allegedly abducted in Alberta more than two months ago by their mother and her partner have been found safe in British Columbia. The post Two boys abducted in Alberta found safe in B.C., mother and partner charged: RCMP appeared first on CHEK.
RCMP says relationships with allies 'strong' after report FBI stopped co-operation following CBC 9/11 memo
The head of the RCMP says the national law enforcement agency maintains "strong relationships" with its allies, seemingly downplaying reports that FBI Director Kash Patel sought to punish Canada for a CBC memo regarding how to describe 9/11.
Alberta children who were subject of Amber Alert found safe in B.C.
"They were located on a rural property in West Kelowna," Staff/Sgt. Derrick Gladdish with the Alberta RCMP Major Crimes Unit said on Friday.
Great Dane stretchered off mountain near Revelstoke, B.C., in unusual rescue
Rescuers say the owners were exhausted from trying to get the 10-year-old dog off the mountain, and were not prepared for overnight stays in alpine terrain.
Three-vehicle crash kills 3 people in eastern Ontario: OPP
OPP said officers were called to County Road 17 near County Road 27 in South Glengarry Township just after 9:45 p.m. Thursday for reports of a collision involving three vehicles.
At least 16 killed in Pakistan mosque bombing near police station
A powerful bomb exploded Friday at a mosque near a building housing police offices in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 15 people and wounding 56 others, police and rescue officials said.