Tag: Independent Investigations Office of BC

Nelson Police cleared following youth injury in custody

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Nelson police have been cleared of wrongdoing in an incident that saw a youth injured while lodged in department cells.

No charges to be laid against Nakusp RCMP officer in fatal crash

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The officer was following a stolen vehicle on Nov. 25, 2024, when the suspect driver lost control, crashed, and was fatally injured.

UPDATED: Nelson Police in-custody medical event under IIO review

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B.C.’s police watchdog is investigating after a man experienced a medical event while in custody of the Nelson Police Department.

Fatal Highway 3A crash not preventable, IIO report finds

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The independent investigations office of B.C. says an earlier discovery would not have changed the outcome of a January 2025 crash west of Nelson that killed a 25-year-old man.

Nelson police cleared of any wrongdoing in fatal crash

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BC’s police watchdog has cleared Nelson RCMP and Nelson Police of any wrongdoing in the death of a 25-year-old man who crashed his vehicle west of Nelson in January. 

Police watchdog investigating Nelson RCMP’S handling of fatal crash

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The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) has launched an investigation into Nelson RCMP’s handling of a collision that...

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Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

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Nelson's wastewater force main replacement project is facing a longer timeline as the city works through challenging rock conditions along the planned route near Grohman Narrows.

B.C. NDP pledges millions for clean energy and climate programs

2026 BC Election
The B.C. NDP is promising millions of dollars in new investments in clean energy and climate programs if re-elected, while warning a Conservative government would roll back environmental protections. 
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