Burnaby North High School Lockdown After Second Threat This Week
On March 12, 2026, Burnaby RCMP officers swiftly reacted to a reported threat at Burnaby North Secondary School, located at 751 Hammarskjold Drive. The school was temporarily locked down as officers conducted safety assessments and secured the premises. No credible threat was found, and the lockdown was lifted. This incident is the second reported threat to the same school in a single week, prompting an active police investigation to identify individuals involved. The repeated threats have heightened concerns among students, parents, and school staff, disrupting daily routines and causing anxiety within the community. The response highlights the readiness of local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 23:03
Penticton launches “Not in My Community” campaign to address intimate partner violence.
Penticton’s local government and community partners introduced the “Not in My Community” campaign on March 10, 2026, to confront intimate partner violence (IPV). The campaign focuses on preventing abuse, improving enforcement efforts, and increasing access to victim support services. Key collaborators include the City of Penticton, Penticton South Okanagan Similkameen RCMP, Penticton RCMP Victim Services, South Okanagan Women in Need Society, the Snpink’tn Indian Band, and School District 67. This multi-agency effort aims to educate the public, strengthen services for victims, and ensure offenders are held accountable. The move responds to police data indicating that family violence accounts for roughly... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 11 Mar 2026 12:18
