Op/Ed: The Supreme Court got it right in its child pornography ruling.
By Meg D. Lonergan, Carleton University, and Kyle Chittick, University of Alberta The Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Attorney General of Québec v. Senneville struck down one-year mandatory minimum sentences for accessing or possessing child pornography. Immediately, politicians and commentators denounced the ruling. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Alberta […]
OP/ED: Drivesmart BC: The Police Should Fight Crime
First off, no disrespect to the police. I have a problem when day in and day out the police are pulling people over for traffic violations and running road blocks when there is so much crime going on in B.C cities and towns. We as tax payers pay large amounts of money each year to […]
Local youth victimized by online extortion via social media platform
On Nov. 14, at 11:24 a.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a young person about being the target for online extortion in the Trail area, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The young person made a connection with an unknown suspect via a social media platform,” Wicentowich said. […]
Counterfeit money discovered in Trail
On Oct. 31, at 3:05 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report from a financial institution about the discovery of a $50 and $100 counterfeit Canadian bill found in circulation in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “Both bills were believed to be used at a local business and […]
Trick or trip - pot not an acceptable treat alternative
On Oct. 31, at 8:58 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about teenagers being offered Cannabis by a 40-to-50-year-old man in the1700 block of Noran Street in Trail, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “The teenagers were trick-or-treating when they approached a residence on Noran Street,” Wicentowich said. “A […]
RCMP seek witnesses in Rossland death
On Thursday, Oct. 9, at approximately 4:40 p.m., RCMP responded to a report of a physical altercation between two individuals at the intersection of Nevada Street and Dunn Crescent, in Rossland. One of the people involved later succumbed to their injuries in hospital. “The Southeast District Major Crime Unit (SED MCU) is investigating, and is […]
BC RCMP joins Bolo Program in unveiling Top 25 list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives
A man believed to have gang ties to British Columbia tops Bolo Program’s newly announced Top 25 list of Canada’s most wanted fugitives, which was unveiled in Vancouver on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, by representatives from Bolo, the BC RCMP and 15 other police agencies from across the country. Bryan Fuentes Gramajo, wanted for murder […]
Officers investigate Fruitvale woman for impaired driving
On Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at 6:32 p.m., a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report about a 35-year-old Fruitvale woman who had backed into her neighbour’s vehicle in the 1900 block of Martin Street in Fruitvale. Officers located the woman and her vehicle at her residence. She allegedly admitted to being […]
Too much speed and not enough pedestrian safety. October is Drive Relative to Conditions month
Speed limits are set for warm, dry, ideal driving conditions. As we move into “Drive Relative to Conditions” month in October, BC Highway Patrol is reminding everyone about the legal definition of crosswalks and the requirement to adjust driving behaviour for sub-optimal weather. “In bad weather or darkness, you are legally obligated to drive more […]
Teacher assaulted at local elementary school
On Oct. 1, 2025, at 11:40 a.m. a frontline Trail and Greater District RCMP officer received a report that a 36-year-old Trail man with special needs was missing in the 300 block of Schofield Highway in Warfield, according to RCMP Sgt. Mike Wicentowich. “A support worker was driving in a vehicle with the man when […]
