A horrifying document posted on Facebook and penned by two local men has reached the attention of both Castlegar city council and the RCMP.Created by two young, adult Castlegar men, the page is a lengthy, step-by-step guide on how to get young girls (between the ages of 13 and 15) to have sex, detailing everything from whom...

Illegal dumping of garbage is beginning to plague the Slocan Valley, so much that the regional district government is threatening police action.The regional district’s Resource Recovery department is claiming the Slocan Transfer Station chronically wrestles with the problems of illegal dumping activity, both at the transfer...

A new, independent, civilian-led office will conduct criminal investigations into incidents that involve B.C. police officers and result in death or serious harm. Bill 12 will create an Independent Investigations Office, which will fulfill a central recommendation of the Braidwood Commission and strengthen public confidence...

There could a mass cull of black bears if conservation officers find the animals aren’t as wild as they should be.For the 26 black bears who were part of the high profile marijuana grow operation bust last summer in Christina Lake, their lives hang in the balance as they wake up from their winter hibernation, CTV.ca reports....

Small amounts of cash and property associated with “unlawful activity” could be quickly seized by the provincial government if an amendment to the Civil Forfeiture Act passes.If passed, Bill 6 - The Civil Forfeiture Amendment Act would make BC the first province to establish “administrative forfeiture.” This process applies...

Three people walking on a Nelson street Saturday night were attacked in what police say was apparently a random assault.Paul Burkart, acting Sergeant with the Nelson Police Department, said the three were accosted in the 100 block of Morgan Street by two males who jumped out of a car. “Two of the victims managed to elude their...

A second unprovoked, random assault in Nelson has police asking for public assistance in solving what they have dubbed a hate crime.  Nelson’s Sgt. Steve Bank says three young Korean exchange students were attacked in the 200 Block of Baker Street on April 30 at about 8:30 p.m.  “Although no serious injuries were sustained ...

Online job searches are convenient, reach a wide audience quickly, and are often free. Unfortunately, the BC RCMP Federal Commercial Crime Section (CCS) needs to warn you about a growing problem with “online jobs” linked to the production and distribution of fraudulent cheques targeting victims across Canada and the United ...

A prowler was reported to be outside a Fairview residence on Sunday night, the Nelson Police Department is reporting.The prowler was alleged to have been carrying a camera, said NPD Sgt. Janet Scott-Pryke on Monday. When Nelson police attended the area they immediately set up a roaming perimeter for patrol with vehicles, while...

A new mail scam designed to get at your personal information is being circulated in BC and Alberta, a Telus spokesperson said Sunday. Shawn Hall said there has been an increase in emails from scammers purporting to be from Telus, trying to trick customers out of secure information and their Telus account login details. The ...