The leave is set to be two months, but Filmer said he could come back sooner or extend it if issues within council are not resolved, “it’s just until further notice,” he said.
Nanaimo RCMP are warning citizens to be aware of theft and scams this holiday season after a women lost $6,000 to a scam call.
A Statistics Canada study involving 17 police departments across the country found domestic disturbance calls increased by 12 per cent from March–June this year.
Oceanside RCMP received 264 complaints between Nov. 15 and 21. If you have information on any of these incidents, you can call the Oceanside RCMP non-emergency line at 250-248-6111 and quote the associated file number.
The province is providing 20 unique grants to Indigenous community groups to create, develop and offer opportunities to address gender-based violence.
The Society of Organized Services’ (SOS) Caring for Community at Christmas program will look a little different this year because of COVID-19.
A small Oceanside charity provides an opportunity for low-income families to get extra help during the holiday season.
Oceanside RCMP are asking for public assistance locating the owner of a generator turned into police in late October.
There has been a 20 per cent increase in domestic violence calls in Oceanside this year compared to last, according to RCMP. This increase can largely be attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Const. Tara Gueulette.
During the initial examination of multiple burned structures, VIIMCU found human remains, along with the remains of four dogs.
