Tag: extortion

B.C. Crime Stoppers campaign urges South Asian victim of extortion to come forward

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 26, 2025

The B.C. government is partnering with Crime Stoppers on an awareness campaign to encourage members of the South Asian community who have been targeted by extortion to come forward.

B.C. Premier David Eby says India-based gang should be listed as terrorist group

Provincial Emily Joveski - June 17, 2025

B.C. Premier David Eby is calling on the federal government to designate an India-based gang allegedly involved in extorting South Asian businesses in Canada as a terrorist organization.

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B.C. airports brace for Air Canada flight attendant strike

Provincial August 13, 2025

Airports in B.C. are bracing for travel disruptions after the union representing 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants issued 72-hour strike notice Wednesday.

Smoke from Vancouver Island fire sweeps through the Kootenay region

Wildfires August 13, 2025

Wildfire smoke from a blaze on Vancouver Island has drifted into the Kootenays, according to the BC Wildfire Service.

Interview – Leo’s Sleepover, a locally written children’s story on diabetes

Community August 13, 2025

Trail author Dave Colquhoun and illustrator Stacey Kissock about their new book, Leo's Sleepover, with Summit Radio morning host Wayne Kelly.

UPDATED: Pipe bomb safely disposed of in Nelson

Crime August 13, 2025

The Nelson Police Department (NPD) was involved in the safe disposal of a improvised explosive device (IED) on Wednesday afternoon.

RDCK to start selling compost at Salmo and Ootischenia facilities

RDCK August 13, 2025

Residents will soon be able to purchase Class A compost from the Ootischenia Landfill and Salmo Transfer Station for agricultural, garden, and landscaping purposes.

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