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Penticton RCMP seek witness following arrest in robbery investigation

Crime Kate Brown - October 8, 2026

A 27-year-old Penticton man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery last month, but police are still searching for a potential witness.

Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement jumps in Kelowna and Central B.C.

RCMP Kate Brown - October 8, 2026

Distracted driving and seat belt enforcement increased sharply across Central B.C., including Kelowna and the Okanagan, during September.

Canada-wide arrest warrant issued for B.C. man listed in Panama Papers

CrimeJuly 14, 2026

The Canada Revenue Agency said a Canada-wide arrest warrant has been issued for a British Columbia man who was included in the Panama Papers.

Community asked to help locate missing six-year-old from Beaverlodge

RCMPJuly 9, 2026

RCMP are asking the public to keep an eye out for six-year-old Lanakai Morrison of Beaverlodge, Alta., who was last seen in Fort St. John on Thursday.

Body discovered in Okanagan Lake

CrimeJune 29, 2026

Kelowna RCMP recovered a body from Okanagan Lake near Poplar Point in Kelowna just before noon Monday.

CBSA reports major opium seizure at B.C. facility

CrimeJune 24, 2026

The Canada Border Services Agency says officers at a Delta inspection facility seized 520.6 kilograms of opium concealed inside rolls of paper in January.

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B.C. expands program targeting repeat property offenders

CrimeJune 22, 2026

The B.C. government says it will expand a pilot program aimed at repeat property offenders by establishing 12 new regional hubs across the province with a $16-million investment over two years.

RCMP investigating fatal fire in Keremeos

RCMPMay 14, 2026

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Penticton RCMP locate missing 40-year-old woman

Missing PersonMay 6, 2026

Mounties thanked the public for assisting in her location.

B.C.’s updated gun laws take effect this fall, with new rules for low-velocity, imitation guns.

CrimeApril 27, 2026

British Columbia’s new firearms law aimed at curbing gang violence will take effect Oct. 1, introducing tighter rules on low-velocity and imitation guns as well as new police powers.

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B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

CrimeApril 17, 2026

British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.