Latest Headlines
Regional News
Old-growth logging of previously deferred forest in Foster Creek
Foster Creek is a stand of rare, old and ancient rainforest on the Kinbasket Reservoir the Province’s own Old Growth Technical Advisory Panel (TAP) had previously recommended for immediate deferral. Now, big trees are falling in Foster Creek and mountain caribou are losing even more connectivity in their endangered habitat. Wildsight conservation specialist Eddie Petryshen […]
Highways workers deserve safety: BC Highway Patrol uses ghosts to impound excessive speeders in construction zones
Who you gonna call to keep highway maintenance workers safer? BC Highway Patrol may not have proton packs, but as Halloween approaches, we’re using ghost cars to full effect. Ghost cars, also known as ghost cruisers, are unmarked police vehicles with less obvious emergency lights and markings that are otherwise fully functional police vehicles. Two […]
Provincial & National
BC RCMP launches Next Generation 9-1-1
The BC RCMP is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1) as part of a phased transition led by E-Comm 9-1-1. The federally mandated transition to NG9-1-1 replaces the decades old infrastructure, laying the foundation for faster and more informed communication in emergency situations. During this initial phase of the migration to NG9-1-1, […]
Canadian RCMP: Report fraud and cyber crime
Fraud can have a serious impact on victims. The effects can go beyond the money that was lost. Victims may experience stress, embarrassment, anger or a loss of trust, and may be unsure about what to do next. Fraudsters use manipulation, technology and convincing stories to target people from all backgrounds. If you encounter fraud, […]