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Vancouver Island RCMP see increase in distracted driving, seatbelt violations in September

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RCMP on Vancouver Island saw a significant increase in seatbelt and cellphone violations during an enforcement campaign in September.

Enforcement campaign focuses on drivers adjusting to road conditions

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October is the BC Association of Chiefs of Police Drive Relative to Conditions campaign, and police are reminding drivers to slow down when conditions deteriorate.

Apartment fire that killed two people in Duncan being investigated by serious crimes unit 

Crime Tyler Hay -
RCMP say a fire that killed two people at a Duncan apartment building is being investigated by the serious crimes unit. 

Woman injured in Stoney Hill Regional Park bear attack, park closed for weekend

Emergency Services Wylie Henderson -
A statement from the Conservation Officer Service said a woman was hiking with her off-leash dogs around 10 a.m. when she encountered a black bear sow and cub.

RCMP seek witnesses in Summerland-area wildfire probe, say man in viral video not suspect

Wildfires John White -
Penticton RCMP are asking for witnesses and video as investigators work to determine what started the Bald Range wildfire near Summerland.

BC Highway patrol sees ‘outrageously poor decision making’ at Cowichan music festival 

RCMP Tyler Hay -
Sunfest Country Music Festival in Lake Cowichan set a new record this year. RCMP say officers found more than double the number of impaired drivers this year compared to last. 

Police investigate hit and run on Shawnigan Lake Road 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
RCMP are investigating a hit-and-run after a woman was struck by a vehicle in the 2700 block of Shawnigan Lake Road. 

Quarterly RCMP report shows rise in fraud, violent crimes in Duncan

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
A quarterly report from North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP shows crime increased in the City of Duncan, with repeat offenders contributing to much of the activity.

Investigation launched into Thunderbird motel fire 

Fire Justin Baumgardner -
A charred vehicle is all that remains of a fire that broke out at the Thunderbird Motel in Duncan after it ignited during the overnight hours on Friday. 

Central Vancouver Island Crime Stoppers campaign aims to raise awareness on spiked drinks

Community Justin Baumgardner -
Central Vancouver Island Crime Stoppers has launched a campaign to raise awareness about drink spiking in bars and pubs. 

RCMP warn people to follow rules governing e-dirt bikes in the Cowichan Valley 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
With a rise in new sales in e-dirt bikes and more being on public streets, North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP say it’s important for riders to understand the rules governing them.  

Vancouver Island issued fewest tickets for failing to slow down and move over in April

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Vancouver Island drivers had the lowest number of tickets in the province last month for failing to slow down and move over for flashing lights. 

Senior B.C. officials push back on claims that a minister is under investigation for collaboration with China

Politics Emily Joveski -
Premier David Eby said he has never been briefed on any investigation into a B.C. cabinet minister, rejecting claims by former Vancouver mayor Kennedy Stewart about alleged foreign interference.

Duncan man faces multiple charges in fatal highway crash 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
A Duncan man faces several charges after a pickup truck collided with another vehicle near Boys Road. 

North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP investigate serious assault 

RCMP Justin Baumgardner -
North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP said they’re investigating a serious assault that took place late Friday morning. 

Comox Valley RCMP seek wanted man who may be in the Duncan area

Wanted Person Nathan Maley -
Comox Valley RCMP are searching for a man facing a long list of charges. 
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