News Items tag as: Southeast District Major Crime Unit

Missing Kamloops man's body found
September 24, 2024 - 9:58 AM

A missing Kamloops man was found dead weeks after he was last seen.
Shuswap man charged with second-degree murder of 66-year-old Sicamous woman
June 26, 2024 - 1:01 PM

A 37-year-old Sicamous man has been charged with second-degree murder following the death of a 66-year-old woman at a Sicamous mobile home park a week ago.
RCMP confirm identity of known gangster found murdered in Princeton
June 20, 2024 - 3:10 PM

RCMP say the shooting death of a 51-year-old man whose body was found in Princeton was targeted.
Police looking for tips in 2020 South Okanagan homicide
June 13, 2024 - 12:15 PM

Four years ago a 21-year-old Oliver man was shot and killed in his home but police have yet to solve the murder.
Family of missing Merritt murder victim overwhelmed with rumours, questions
May 07, 2024 - 6:00 PM

The brother of a missing Merritt man believed to be the victim of homicide is overwhelmed by the number of rumours, tips and questions coming in about the unsolved case, and he thinks he knows who is responsible for the murder.
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West Kelowna farm selling thousands of apples after fruit packers closure
Paynter’s farm is staying open later into the season to help move thousands of pounds of apples from local farmers after the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative shut down earlier this year. Jennay Oliver, Paynter’s farm owner and operato

Penticton 'potio' smoking lounge blazing a trail for cannabis tourism
A dispensary in Penticton made its patio into a pot smoking lounge, and its success could turn a new leaf for the cannabis industry in the Okanagan. Back in February the BC government permitted smoking pot anywhere you’re allowed to s

Survey finds huge majority of British Columbians say homeownership now a luxury
A survey from Habitat for Humanity Canada shows 87 per cent of British Columbians view homeownership as a luxury. The online survey conducted by Leger for the non-profit asked 1,500 Canadians a range of questions about the housing cri

Missing Kamloops man's body found