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CTV News
18-06-2025
- CTV News
Fraudster targeting prospective vendors at summer festival in small B.C. city, RCMP say
A previous year's Powell River Blackberry festival is seen in this image from the city's Parks, Recreation and Culture department website ( Mounties in Powell River have come out with an unusual warning for vendors hoping to sell their wares at the city's Blackberry Festival this August. Police have been informed of 'a social media fraud that is targeting potential vendors' for the festival, Powell River RCMP said in a news release Wednesday. 'The scammer is claiming to be the Blackberry Festival co-ordinator and is asking for vendor payment using the email address adebisi2902@ the release reads. 'The Powell River RCMP would like to advise everyone that the Powell River Blackberry Festival co-ordinators will never ask for payment via social media, private message, gift cards or a direct transfer to an unofficial email address.' The festival's official, legitimate email address is prblackberryfestival@ police said, adding that vendors will receive an invoice from the city's chamber of commerce. 'Please be cautious when sending any payment or personal information and if you have any concerns, please call the Powell River RCMP detachment at 604-485-6255,' police said.
CTV News
08-06-2025
- CTV News
RCMP investigating crash aboard BC Ferries vessel on Sunshine Coast
Police are investigating a crash on a BC Ferries vessel that caused delays for travellers on the Sunshine Coast Friday. Powell River RCMP were called to the Malaspina Sky at around 7:30 a.m., according to a Sunday news release from the detachment. 'A pick-up truck had crashed into the galley ramp while loading onto the vessel,' the statement from police said, adding that the truck was 'heavily damaged' in the incident. 'Initial evidence suggested that the vehicle had a malfunctioning brake system.' No one was injured but the driver, a 66-year-old man, was fined $552 for 'improper brake performance.' Several sailings were delayed so the vehicle could be removed and the vessel could be inspected, according to Mounties. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to contact the Powell River RCMP at 604-485-6255.
