Tag: extortion

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

Provincial Emily Joveski -
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community. 

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

Provincial Emily Joveski -
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 -
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.

chnv Now playing play

ckkc Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Latest News

B.C. leaders spar in fiery debate ahead of Oct. 24 election

2026 BC Election
B.C.’s three main party leaders clashed over affordability, health care and Indigenous rights in a heated televised election debate Wednesday evening.

Brittny Anderson looks to build on six years as Kootenay Central MLA

2026 BC Election
B.C. NDP MLA Brittny Anderson is seeking a third term representing Kootenay Central, with housing, health care and environmental protection among her priorities if re-elected.

WPM disputes hiring company seeking $515K for Kootenay Lake ferry work

Construction
Western Pacific Marine is denying allegations that it owes more than $515,000 to a company that claims it completed unpaid work on the Kootenay Lake ferry project.

Salmo to chlorinate water system overnight

Village of Salmo
The Village of Salmo will be chlorinating its water system overnight Thursday as part of its biannual maintenance.

August free of drug-related deaths in Kootenay-Boundary

Health
Nobody died due to toxic drugs in the Kootenay-Boundary in August, according to figures from the BC Coroners Service.
- Advertisement -