Tag: Michael McLaughlin

Shorter campaign drives drop in B.C. impaired-driving prohibitions

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
A shorter enforcement campaign and competing demands on police resources contributed to a sharp drop in impaired-driving prohibitions issued across B.C. this summer.

Shambhala enforcement nets dozens of impaired drivers

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
Despite having fewer enforcement resources this year, B.C. Highway Patrol still removed over 50 suspected impaired drivers from the road during this year's Shambhala Music Festival. 

B.C. Highway Patrol urges safe driving over Canada Day

Transit Kate Brown -
B.C. Highway Patrol is urging motorists to drive to road conditions, avoid impaired driving and plan ahead as Canada Day travel gets underway across the province.

Hefty fines for Nelson man caught speeding near Salmo

RCMP Storrm Lennie -
A 31-year old Nelson man is facing more than $2,500 in penalties after being caught allegedly speeding repeatedly near Salmo. 

BC Highway Patrol ramp up enforcement to reduce risky driving

RCMP Layne Gallant -
Along with warm weather, May will bring increased enforcement from BC Highway Patrol as part of a High-Risk Driving and Motorcycle Awareness campaign.

The numbers are in: Kootenay drivers show mixed results during Occupant Restraint and Distracted Driving Month

RCMP Kate Brown -
Drivers in the Kootenay region showed a mixed performance during March’s Occupant Restraint and Distracted Driving campaign, with enforcement numbers pointing to ongoing concerns around both seatbelt use and distracted driving.

April is slow down, move over month: Give room to road workers and first responders

RCMP My Nelson Now Staff -
For the first time in B.C., the month of April is being dedicated by police agencies provincewide to the “Slow Down, Move Over” campaign.

Kootenay drivers among nearly 8,000 ticketed for speeding in October campaign

RCMP My Nelson Now Staff -
More than 1,100 speeding tickets were issued in the Kootenays last month as part of a provincial traffic safety campaign aimed at encouraging drivers to slow down in poor weather conditions.

B.C. RCMP refutes online rumours of school zone speed change to 24/7 on July 1

Provincial Kate Brown -
With another school year winding to a close, confusion has circulated online over school zones and when they change. 

Highway Patrol says leave dog in the passenger seat

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
BC Highway Patrol advises you to put your dog in the passenger seat following a recent incident. On April 9,...

RCMP launch awareness campaign through enforcement to reduce distracted driving

Provincial My Nelson Now Staff -
RCMP says distracted has become a serious issue across the province and is now considered one of the deadliest...

ICBC Winter Impaired Driving Campaign underway

RCMP My Nelson Now Staff -
ICBC and the RCMP are raising awareness around impaired driving as we get into the holiday season. The Winter Impaired...

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2026 BC Election
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First Nations leaders call on B.C. Conservatives to drop candidate over alleged residential school denialism

2026 BC Election
First Nations leaders are calling on the B.C. Conservatives to remove a candidate over allegations of residential school denialism.

Nelson wastewater pipe replacement pushed later into 2027

Nelson Police Department
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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