Listen Live

Police say items linked to murder suspects from British Columbia found; Ottawa announces money to fight exploitation of children online

Police say items linked to murder suspects from British Columbia found

RCMP in northern Manitoba say they have found several items linked to two murder suspects from British Columbia.

Mounties did not say what the items are but that they were found on the shore of the Nelson River after police searched the area near Gillam over the weekend. It came after a damaged aluminum boat was discovered there Friday. The area has been the focus for more than a week in the hunt for Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod who are suspects in the killings of three people last month in northern B.C.

Ottawa announces money to fight exploitation of children online

Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale has announced municipal police forces will get $15-million to fight the exploitation of children online.

The Liberal government committed about $22-million over three years to the cause in this year’s federal budget. The majority of the spending will go to local police internet child exploitation units.

Electric vehicles selling well in Canada since rebate announced

Transport Canada data shows more than 14,000 electric vehicles were purchased nationwide during the first three months of the federal government’s new rebate program.

On May 1, Ottawa began offering rebates of up to $5,000 on the purchase of some electric vehicles.

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.
- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

City asking residents to avoid “fish kill” concentration areas on local waterways

The city has put out a public advisory warning of what is known as a “fish kill,” currently taking place in sections of Bear Creek.

AHS warns of possible measles exposure locations in Grande Prairie

A confirmed measles case has prompted an exposure warning in Grande Prairie.

Jumpstart inclusive playground set to transform Lion’s Park

A new playground that is inclusive for all will be built at Lions Park.

Council increases funding to rebate program with surge in housing construction

For the first time in a decade, the City of Grande Prairie is experiencing a surge in housing construction with $55.1 million in residential building permits recorded by the end of June. 

Road construction kicks off in Crystal Lake

Drivers in Crystal Lake can expect to see construction in their neck of the woods for the next little while as crews have kicked off several projects in the area.
- Advertisement -