Preventing and responding to sexual violence on campus
Students and staff at British Columbia’s post-secondary institutions now have access to more resources to help them prevent and respond to sexualized violence and misconduct on campuses. The Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Training Series, developed by BCcampus in collaboration with representatives from post-secondary...
Students to participate in Restorative Justice Program after grad prank goes wrong at L.V. Rogers High School
Nelson Police said four students were arrested and released following graduation prank gone wrong Sunday night at L.V. Rogers High School in Nelson. In a media release Thursday, Nelson Police said few students broke into LVR school afterhours before opening the building for numerous others to join them inside the school. “What...
RCMP release name of victim in 2015 Creston murder, request public info
The RCMP Southeast District Major Crime Unit (MCU) is looking to advance the criminal investigation into the homicide death of a 26-year-old Creston man, whose body was located inside a residence near Creston in 2015. Click here to view the original news release published on June 3, 2015 On May 31, 2015 at 3:14 p.m., Creston...
Man awaits bail hearing following bear spray attack in Nelson
Nelson Police said in a media release Wednesday that a man is awaiting a bail hearing after two people were allegedly sprayed with bear repellant during the afternoon in the 800 block of Vernon Street. Nelson Police received a complaint at approximately 1:34 p.m. that a man had sprayed two people on Vernon Street. “Upon police...
Nelson-based RCMP seize guns, drugs, cash near Castlegar
An Alberta man and a local woman are facing charges after being pulled over by BC Highway Patrol near Castlegar, according to RCMP Cpl. Mike Halskov. "On June 3, an officer with BC Highway Patrol based in Nelson conducted a vehicle stop on Hwy 3 near the Bombi Summit (about 22 km southeast of Castlegar). "Upon speaking with...
Interior Health Chief Medical Officer charged with sexual assault of young child
Interior Heath’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Albert de Villiers has been released on conditions after appearing remotely (via telephone) in Kelowna court to face two charges of sexually assaulting a young child. “Grande Prairie RCMP have laid charges against a 52-year-old man following an investigation into allegations of sexual...
Man charged in Merritt police-involved shooting
A Fort St. John man has now been charged in relation to a police involved shooting that occurred in Merritt earlier this week, according to RCMP S/Sgt. Janelle Shoihet. "On June 6, RCMP officers in Merritt attempted to stop a truck that had allegedly failed to stop for police earlier the same day and had been involved in a ...
PM calls for Catholic Church to take responsibility for Indian Residential Schools
Local Journalism Initiative Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says the Roman Catholic Church needs to “step up” and accept responsibility for Canada’s residential school system. Trudeau says he personally asked Pope Francis in 2017 to consider apologizing for the system that took 150,000 children from their parents’ homes and...
Nelson Police explain actions after woman traumatized by surprise home entry
Nelson Police Department issued a media release Thursday, explaining actions of officers during a search for a distraught man late Tuesday evening that has ignited a firestorm on social media. A woman, going by the name of “Jamie JW” said at 10:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 1, 2021, four to five Nelson Police officers entered her...
Foul play not suspected after human remains of missing man found in West Arm Provincial Park
In a media release Monday, Nelson Police Department said foul play is not suspected after missing remains were found in the West Arm Provincial Park, north-east of Nelson, in April of this year. In the release Nelson Police said on April 30, 2021 the Nelson RCMP received a report of possible human remains being found in the...
