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πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Grandmother hopes RCMP find missing infant granddaughter’s body

A grandmother is pleading for the RCMP to locate the body of her missing granddaughter, who is connected to a tragic case of her daughter's death in St. Albert, Alberta.

Mar 21 β€’ 00:32 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Water advisory issued after West Kelowna water reservoir β€˜intentionally damaged’

A water advisory has been issued in West Kelowna, B.C., after city workers found intentional damage to a local water reservoir.

Mar 20 β€’ 18:53 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Ontario border officer arrested in drug trafficking, import case

An Ontario border officer has been arrested for allegedly allowing a transport truck of illegal drugs into Canada during a drug trafficking investigation.

Mar 20 β€’ 16:14 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Hacker wanted bitcoin from blackmailed N.S. legislator, police say

A Nova Scotia legislator, Rick Burns, has been targeted in a hacking and blackmail scheme where the hacker demanded bitcoin after releasing compromising materials.

Mar 20 β€’ 12:14 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

6 years after Michael Gazetas went missing, his family isn’t giving up hope

Six years after Michael Gazetas disappeared from his home in Courtenay, B.C., his family continues to hope for his return as police provide updates about ongoing search efforts.

Mar 19 β€’ 23:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Why did the crown stay the charges against self-proclaimed β€˜Queen of Canada’?

Prosecutors decided not to pursue charges against Romana Didulo, citing insufficient evidence following her high-profile arrest in Saskatchewan.

Mar 19 β€’ 22:49 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP search MHCare, company linked to Alberta health corruption probe

The RCMP searched the offices of MHCare Medical in Edmonton as part of an ongoing investigation into corruption related to Alberta health contracts.

Mar 19 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP make arrest made in β€˜devastating’ attack on New Brunswick musician

RCMP have arrested a suspect in connection with a serious assault on musician John McLaren in New Brunswick.

Mar 19 β€’ 13:37 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Calgary man charged after RCMP seize β€˜significant’ amount of drugs, cash

A Calgary man has been charged following an RCMP investigation that resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of drugs valued at approximately $450,000.

Mar 17 β€’ 20:57 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

N.S. RCMP issues more cannabis tickets as crackdown on First Nations stores continues

Nova Scotia RCMP are intensifying their crackdown on illegal cannabis storefronts in First Nations communities, recently issuing tickets and seizing cannabis products during inspections.

Mar 17 β€’ 18:01 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan RCMP saw almost 10K domestic violence victims in 2025

In 2025, Saskatchewan RCMP reported responding to nearly 10,000 victims of domestic violence, highlighting persistently high levels of family and intimate partner violence in the province.

Mar 16 β€’ 19:56 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

N.S. First Nation tells government and RCMP to stay out of cannabis and tobacco sales

A First Nation in Nova Scotia has asserted its rights to self-governance over cannabis and tobacco sales, opposing provincial government enforcement actions on their land.

Mar 14 β€’ 15:01 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Six-year-old hit by vehicle later found abandoned in Airdrie

A hit-and-run incident in Airdrie involved a six-year-old child who was struck by a vehicle that later fled the scene before being found abandoned by police.

Mar 13 β€’ 22:32 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Alberta family finds out new truck from dealership was stolen

An Alberta family discovers that their recently purchased truck was stolen, leading to complications with the dealership and authorities.

Mar 13 β€’ 02:30 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Another round of polygraphs in RCMP investigation into Jack and Lilly’s disappearance

The RCMP is conducting additional polygraph tests in the ongoing investigation of the disappearance of two young children from Nova Scotia, Canada.

Mar 12 β€’ 15:12 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Dashcam video captures Burnaby road rage incident from August 2025

Burnaby RCMP are seeking public assistance to identify a suspect involved in a violent road rage incident recorded on dashcam footage.

Mar 11 β€’ 22:28 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba RCMP not at fault in death of man who stabbed 8 on First Nation: report

A police oversight agency determined that RCMP officers in Manitoba were not responsible for the death of a man who stabbed eight people and subsequently crashed into a police cruiser.

Mar 11 β€’ 20:56 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Search underway for missing ice fisher in N.S., second man found deceased

A search is ongoing for a missing ice fisher in Nova Scotia, with one deceased man recovered from the ice.

Mar 11 β€’ 18:45 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Gun control groups β€˜disappointed’ by lack of information on Tumbler Ridge firearms

Five gun control advocacy groups have expressed disappointment in the RCMP for failing to disclose information about firearms used in a recent mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.

Mar 11 β€’ 12:07 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

High River RCMP responding to bomb threat at Notre Dame Collegiate

High River RCMP are responding to a bomb threat at Notre Dame Collegiate, evacuating all students and staff as they conduct a thorough search of the school.

Mar 10 β€’ 20:12 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

Manitoba RCMP $1.5M drug bust includes animal tranquillizers mixed with heroin

The Manitoba RCMP announced a significant drug bust amounting to over $1.5 million, disrupting a major interprovincial trafficking network.

Mar 9 β€’ 16:25 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

RCMP release identity of woman found dead in Moncton garbage bin

The RCMP has identified Melissa Price, a 39-year-old woman found dead in a garbage bin in Moncton, treating her death as a homicide investigation.

Mar 9 β€’ 16:23 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP in N.S. continue cannabis crackdown with more searches at First Nations stores

The RCMP in Nova Scotia have intensified their crackdown on unlicensed cannabis stores, predominantly targeting Indigenous-owned businesses.

Mar 9 β€’ 14:50 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

B.C. RCMP launch murder investigation after disappearance of Iranian man critical of Tehran regime

The B.C. RCMP have initiated a murder investigation following the disappearance of Masood Masjoody, an Iranian activist critical of the Tehran regime, who went missing in Burnaby.

Mar 6 β€’ 23:03 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: Gun 'buy back' has cost $24,000 per gun

The Canadian gun buyback program has incurred a staggering cost of $24,000 per firearm collected, raising questions about its financial efficiency.

Mar 6 β€’ 13:46 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Sudden deaths, hazardous substance alert rattle Battlefords community

Two sudden deaths in Battlefords, Saskatchewan have prompted an investigation into a potentially hazardous liquid, with authorities warning residents not to consume unknown beverages.

Mar 6 β€’ 03:40 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP probing if multiple deaths are tied to β€˜hazardous’ drink in Battlefords

The RCMP is investigating multiple sudden deaths in Battlefords that may be linked to a hazardous drink circulating in the area.

Mar 4 β€’ 18:16 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP investigating fatal crash on Trans-Canada Highway east of Calgary

One person was killed in a crash on the Trans-Canada Highway east of Calgary, with investigations ongoing by the RCMP.

Mar 4 β€’ 17:59 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Manitoba boy, 12, killed, multiple injured in weekend house fire: RCMP

A 12-year-old boy died in a house fire in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, while several others were injured.

Mar 3 β€’ 00:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Worker falls down 6-metre hole at Langley Events Centre construction site

A construction worker was rescued after falling into a six-metre hole at the Langley Events Centre construction site in Langley, B.C.

Mar 2 β€’ 19:27 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Kelowna mayor does not ask for more RCMP funding during Victoria trip

Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas visited Victoria but did not request additional funding for RCMP despite acknowledging community policing needs.

Feb 28 β€’ 04:19 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Innisfail Mountie in hospital after alleged drunk driver hits cruiser on QEII

A central Alberta RCMP officer is recovering in hospital after being struck by an alleged drunk driver while parked on the QEII highway.

Feb 27 β€’ 22:04 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Nova Scotia RCMP will not charge two accused of sexual assault after hockey hazing

Nova Scotia RCMP have decided not to charge two out of four teenage hockey players accused of sexual assault related to a hazing incident, while the investigation is ongoing.

Feb 27 β€’ 20:13 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP puppies need names, Canadian children invited to submit suggestions

Canadian children are invited to participate in naming a litter of German Shepherd puppies that will be trained as police dogs for the RCMP.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Youth hockey referee ends N.S. game after β€˜hate-motivated’ comment, RCMP say

A youth hockey game in Nova Scotia was prematurely ended by a referee following a hate-motivated comment from a spectator, leading to an investigation by the RCMP.

Feb 25 β€’ 19:02 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Kelowna RCMP make multiple arrests following armed robbery in Rutland

Police in Kelowna arrested multiple individuals following an armed robbery at a local convenience store.

Feb 25 β€’ 01:26 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ National Post
National & Local

Brother of Tumbler Ridge shooter arrested after Canada-wide warrant issued, RCMP say

Jacob Jan Van Rootselaar, brother of the Tumbler Ridge shooter, has been arrested in Alberta following a Canada-wide warrant related to an attempted murder investigation in Fort McMurray.

Feb 24 β€’ 16:48 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Snowmobilers fall through ice, bodies recovered days later after lake refreezes: RCMP

The bodies of two snowmobilers who fell through ice on a British Columbia lake were recovered after the surface refroze, following a delay in their reported disappearance.

Feb 24 β€’ 14:40 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP investigate homicide in Saskatchewan village

The RCMP is investigating a homicide involving two seniors in a Saskatchewan village, with indications that one may have been killed while the other died from self-inflicted wounds.

Feb 21 β€’ 14:58 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

N.S. foreign worker β€˜coerced’ and β€˜threatened,’ Ontario man facing human trafficking charge

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

Feb 20 β€’ 15:09 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

ASIRT investigates RCMP shooting of man in Okotoks, Alta.

The Alberta Serious Incident Response Team is investigating an RCMP shooting incident involving a man in Okotoks who claimed his parents were abducted.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:47 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Snowmobiler dies after being caught in avalanche near Fernie, B.C.

A man tragically died in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Fernie, British Columbia.

Feb 19 β€’ 23:08 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Surrey police chief warns force needs more officers to take over Cloverdale

Surrey's police chief emphasizes the urgent need for more officers ahead of the force's transition into the Cloverdale area.

Feb 19 β€’ 19:46 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

2nd New Brunswick teen under terrorism peace bond, accused of extremist activity

A second teenager in New Brunswick has been placed under a terrorism peace bond due to alleged involvement with an extremist online group, distinct from another similar case reported earlier.

Feb 19 β€’ 17:58 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP investigating after fraudulent QR codes found on 75 Kelowna parking meters

The City of Kelowna is investigating the placement of fraudulent QR codes on 75 parking meters, which redirected users to a scam site.

Feb 19 β€’ 02:00 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Saskatoon residents dig out from February snowstorm

Residents of Saskatoon are clearing snow after a substantial snowstorm blanketed the city.

Feb 18 β€’ 23:53 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

Woman found in Moncton garbage bin identified, cause of death not known

The RCMP in New Brunswick have identified a woman found deceased in a garbage bin in Moncton and are investigating her death as suspicious, potentially a homicide.

Feb 18 β€’ 20:02 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

February snowstorm hits Saskatchewan after brief taste of spring

A significant snowstorm is impacting Saskatchewan, bringing 15-30 cm of snow and creating dangerous road conditions.

Feb 18 β€’ 02:21 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
Crime & Justice

B.C. man receives life sentence in killing of girlfriend, RCMP says

A British Columbia man has been sentenced to life in prison for the second-degree murder of his girlfriend, Melissa Blimkie.

Feb 17 β€’ 23:28 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Global News
National & Local

RCMP say investigation of shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School completed

The RCMP has completed its investigation into the tragic shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School, where five students and an educator lost their lives last week.

Feb 16 β€’ 13:35 UTC

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