Logging equipment theft under investigation in Prince George
Prince George RCMP are investigating the theft of a harvester and other logging equipment. Get the latest details on this significant property crime impacting B.C.'s forestry sector.
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Illegal Logging Alleged in Vancouver Island Old-Growth
A forestry watchdog claims illegal logging is occurring in an old-growth valley on Vancouver Island. Get the latest details on the allegations and environmental concerns.
B.C. loses court case over First Nations forestry consultation
A B.C. Supreme Court judge has ruled that exchanging emails and letters does not constitute 'deep consultation' with First Nations, overturning a forest licence transfer. Read the details of the landmark decision.
Charges recommended against officer in Abbotsford crash
B.C.'s police watchdog has recommended charges against an officer after a crash in Abbotsford sent three people to hospital. Get the latest details on the investigation.
Witness No-Show at SIU Labour Hearing in Toronto
A crucial labour hearing into alleged race-based comments by a manager at Ontario's police watchdog, the SIU, was stalled after a witness failed to appear. Get the latest details on the workplace dispute.
B.C. arrest injury involved novelty lighter resembling gun
B.C.'s police watchdog reveals a woman injured during a Vancouver Island RCMP arrest in 2024 was holding a novelty cigarette lighter that looked like a firearm. Details inside.
West Fraser announces $409M charge for Q4 2025
West Fraser Timber announces a significant $409 million charge for Q4 2025, citing challenging economic conditions. Read the full details on the impact for Canada's forestry giant.
No charges after woman injured in Duncan arrest: IIO
B.C.'s police watchdog finds no grounds for charges after a woman was injured during an arrest in Duncan. Get the full details on the investigation's outcome.
SiRT: N.S. RCMP Officer Did Not Cause Man's Injuries
Nova Scotia's police watchdog, SiRT, concludes an RCMP officer's actions did not contribute to a man's self-inflicted injuries during a 2025 arrest. Read the full findings.
Vancouver Island logging protesters deny arson claims
Protesters on Vancouver Island strongly refute RCMP insinuations linking them to arson. Get the latest details on the escalating forestry conflict and police statements.
Family: SIU Manager's Comment Prejudiced Case Against Black Man
A workplace dispute at Ontario's police watchdog reveals allegations a manager said a 'Black drug dealer had it coming,' raising concerns about bias. The family fears it tainted the investigation.
No police link to man's self-harm, B.C. watchdog rules
B.C.'s police watchdog finds no connection between officers' conduct and a man's self-inflicted injury in Nanaimo. The ruling concludes a recent investigation into the incident.
SIU Manager's Alleged Racist Comment Prejudiced Case: Family
A workplace dispute at Ontario's police watchdog reveals allegations a manager said a 'Black drug dealer had it coming,' prejudicing an investigation. The family demands accountability.
Study: Drift logs causing massive damage to B.C. intertidal zone
New research reveals an 800% increase in drift logs since pre-European times, severely degrading B.C.'s coastal ecosystems. Major reduction is essential for recovery.
South Simcoe officer cleared after 2023 arrest breaks woman's knee
Ontario's police watchdog has cleared a South Simcoe Police officer after a woman suffered a broken knee during a 2023 arrest. The SIU found no grounds for criminal charges. Read the full investigation details.
SIU investigates Ottawa police incident, man seriously hurt
Ontario's police watchdog is investigating an incident involving Ottawa police that left a man with serious injuries. Get the latest details on the ongoing probe.
Police watchdog clears officer in fatal mall fall of teen
Ontario's police watchdog has cleared a Peel officer after an 18-year-old man fell to his death at Square One mall in 2025. The SIU found no criminal offence occurred.
Spy watchdog reviews Canadian security agencies' AI use
Canada's spy watchdog initiates a review of how security agencies use artificial intelligence, focusing on accountability and privacy in 2026. Learn about the scope and implications.
Girl, 6, Dies After Police Shootout in Inukjuak
A six-year-old girl has died following a police-involved shooting in Inukjuak, Nunavik. Quebec's police watchdog is investigating the December 20 incident.
Police watchdog investigates death in Inukjuak, Quebec
Quebec's police watchdog is investigating after a death in the northern village of Inukjuak. Get the latest details on this developing story.
N.B. premier pushes for softwood lumber tariff deal soon
New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt calls for a new softwood lumber agreement with the U.S., citing economic urgency for the province's forestry sector. Learn the details and potential impacts.
U.S. Consumer Watchdog Nears Collapse After Trump Cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump's funding cuts have pushed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to the edge of collapse, threatening oversight of banks and lenders. Learn about the critical implications.
Watchdog probes RCMP after B.C. woman's killing
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating RCMP actions before the killing of Pamela Jarvis, 45. The probe focuses on how officers handled prior domestic violence allegations. Read the latest.
B.C. mills process 1M+ cubic metres of wildfire salvage wood
British Columbia's forestry sector has processed a massive volume of timber from wildfire-burned forests, turning ecological loss into economic and environmental opportunity. Discover the scale and impact of this salvage operation.
IIO investigates RCMP call in Port Alberni where man was injured
B.C.'s police watchdog is investigating after a man was seriously injured during an RCMP response in Port Alberni on December 23, 2025. The IIO confirms the man was not associated with the initial call.
Two severely injured in police intervention in Inukjuak
Quebec's independent police watchdog is investigating a police intervention in Inukjuak that resulted in two people suffering severe injuries. Details emerge as the BEI takes over the case.
B.C. Calls for Ottawa's Help on Flood Plan Amid New Climate Actions
B.C. requests federal funding for flood risk reduction, protects over 450 sq km of forestry land, and Ottawa introduces stricter methane regulations. Get the latest climate news for Dec. 15-21, 2025.
Sask. watchdog investigates Saskatoon police shooting
The Saskatchewan Serious Incident Response Team is investigating after a man was shot by a Saskatoon police officer. Get the latest details on the incident.
Police Watchdog Investigates Arrest Injury in NB
The Serious Incident Response Team is investigating an arrest in northern New Brunswick that left a woman injured. Get the latest details on the independent probe.
B.C. FOI 'Black Box' Exposed in Watchdog Study
A new study by B.C.'s information watchdog is investigating the opaque 'black box' of the province's freedom of information systems. Learn about the findings and their implications for transparency.
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