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Thousands of Interior residents in mental health crises get help without police
It may not be top of mind like 911 but people suffering mental health crises…
Combining police with nurses for mental health calls isn’t new; B.C.’s first came in 1978
As the City of Kelowna and Interior Health continue to discuss the role of police…
Vernon physiotherapist guilty of sexual assault won’t do jail time
Vernon physiotherapist Stephen Witvoet will not do jail time after pleading guilty to nine charges…
Okanagan Mountie explains toll on officers, families from increased police scrutiny
The RCMP has been the focus of intense scrutiny in recent weeks, with multiple allegations…
B.C. Mountie charged with of breach of trust, criminal harassment and forcible entry
A B.C. Mountie is facing a series of charges relating to allegations of misconduct against…
iN VIDEO: Police investigating after semi truck nearly causes head-on collision near Golden
Dash-cam footage of a near head-on collision on the Trans-Canada Highway near Golden has prompted…
Mental health should be a priority long before police wellness checks are required: CMHA
The roots of the recent ugly video of a wellness check gone wrong in Kelowna…
Vernon RCMP on hunt for suspects after early morning car fire
Some Vernon residents were awoken early this morning to the sound of a car alarm…
West Kelowna RCMP looking for men connected to stolen vehicle dumped in backcountry
RCMP deployed helicopters and police dog services to find two men believed to be connected…
Kamloops RCMP reviewing officer who mocked black face
A Kamloops RCMP officer is facing scrutiny after posting two Instagram photos that appeared to…
Southern Interior RCMP officer charged with sexual assault
Chad Lincoln Vance, an officer in the B.C. RCMP's Southeast District, has been charged with…
UPDATE: Two Penticton men charged in targeted shooting
KELOWNA – Two men have been charged in connection with the Wednesday afternoon shooting that…
Man arrested after allegedly spraying bear mace at Lake Country motorist
A Lake Country driver got hit with bear spray after following a vehicle that was…
Vernon RCMP subdued agitated man after he attacked others at Kal Beach
A man was punched until he was unconscious and fell into the lake off the…
Interior Health isn’t yet on board with expanding mental health teams with RCMP
The City of Kelowna’s call on Interior Health to expand a program that uses RCMP…