Vehicle smashes front of Chevron in apparent attempted robbery
In what appears to have been an attempted smash-and-grab gone wrong at the Castlegar Chevron this morning, there was more 'smash' and less 'grab' than perhaps was intended. Castlegar RCMP Cpl. Dave Johnson said the business had an alarm, and the call came in at roughly 5 a.m. “A vehicle was utilized to breach the front area...
Alcohol a factor in early morning car crash
Robson fire crews responded to a single vehicle roll-over early this morning, according to Robson fire chief Jeff Grant. Grant said a six-man crew responded to a call early Wednesday morning of a single vehicle MVI in the 2700 block of Broadwater Road. The single occupant, a female driver, had crossed the centre line, lost ...
Two more overdose deaths in BC
Kamloops RCMP and the BC Coroners Service continue to investigate the overdose of two city residents Friday in Spoolmak Country. RCMP officers were called to assist BC Ambulance to a reported overdose in Rayleigh at approximately 9:30 p.m. Two residents, a 44-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, were found dead from apparent...
Therapy/trauma dog here to ease struggling local children (with photo gallery)
One of the region's newest, cutest and coolest new residents is promising to be a blessing for the entire West Kootenay, having already captured hearts in both Castlegar and Nelson. Introducing Pheonix, a three-and-a-half-year-old Alaskan Malamute (much like a Husky, but generally a calmer, lower-energy breed) who's actually...
BC aims to stop profits from crime in wake of Pickton book
Murderers and others convicted of serious crimes will not be able to profit from their crimes through memoirs or memorabilia and inflict further anguish on their victims and families, under proposed legislation introduced today. If passed, the Profits of Criminal Notoriety Act will target those who attempt to benefit from the...
Rowdy patron faces long list of charges after refusing to listen to police
A rowdy patron is facing a list of charges following an incident at a downtown Nelson nightclub early Sunday morning. Nelson Police Department Sergeant Dion Falcone said the charges stem from the suspect returning to threaten nightclub staff after officers initially gave the man a chance to leave the premises without being ...
Man charged after Nelson resident threatened, assaulted
Nelson Police dealt with a couple of break and enter calls over the past few days said Sergeant Corey Hoy in a media release Sunday. Hoy said police was dispatched Thursday (April 21) to the Uphill district of Nelson after the complainant said a male known to him had broken into his house earlier and assaulted him. "In addition,...
IIO BC called in to investigate double fatal police shooting
The Independent Investigations Office of British Columbia (IIO BC) has been notified to deal with a double fatal police shooting Thursday in the Village of Granisle, which is located north of Topley on the shores of Babine Lake. RCMP received a call at approximately 12:33 p.m. Thursday (April 21) to a neighbour dispute involving...
RCMP concerned with increase in speed on highways; 13 vehicles seized in past week
The West Kootenay Traffic Services/Nelson IRSU are concerned with the recent increase in speeding vehicles on highways in the region. Acting OIC South East District John Ferguson said in a media release drivers should not increase speed thanks to an early spring that has seen highway crews clean up roads. "We still have wild...
Province takes action for safer communities: Guns and Gangs Strategy expanded
More police teams and prosecutors dedicated to combating gang violence will be on the ground and new curbs on gang crime and illegal guns will soon be in place. These are among a dozen new and expanded initiatives that are part of a more than $23-million boost to B.C.’s Guns and Gangs Strategy. The funding will bolster public...
