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Fewer impaired drivers in Kootenays during campaign
The 2025 Winter Impaired Driving Campaign saw an overall decrease in the number of impaired drivers stopped by BC Highway Patrol, including in the Kootenays…
B.C. increases dangerous driving impound fees
Following two summers marked by a surge in highway fatalities, the B.C. government is taking action to make roads safer and place higher penalties on…
BCACP donates $5k to Cops for Kids
On November 30, in a heartwarming act of community support, the BC Association of Chiefs of Police (BCACP) was proud to support Cops for Kids,…
Illegal drug possession prohibited in child-focused spaces
The B.C. government has received approval from the federal government to prohibit the possession of illegal drugs at playgrounds, spray pools, wading pools and skate…
Local officers honoured for valour
At the 39th annual Police Honours Night at Government House, 154 people in law enforcement were recognized for their bravery and dedication, including two officers…
New funding to help combat online child exploitation
Police in B.C. will soon have more tools to combat child sexual exploitation online with nearly $800,000 from the federal government. “The pandemic has resulted…
New regs aim to eliminate left lane hogs
As of today (June 12), drivers will need a good reason to travel in the left lane on high-speed, multi-lane highways throughout British Columbia. New…
Keeping left not always right
Drivers should think twice about hogging the left lane on high-speed highways when new rules come into effect. Legislation introduced last week that will make…
B.C. police chiefs endorse CFUW recommendation
Exciting news has hit the streets regarding the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Resolution. The CFUW Cranbrook Club has just received word from DCC…