July 27, 2026 – Antigonish, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP

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RCMP Northwest Traffic Services and RCMP Northeast Traffic Services have charged a motorcyclist following a crash in Antigonish. 

On July 22, at approximately 2:45 p.m., an RCMP Northeast Traffic Services officer observed a motorcycle travelling eastbound on Hwy. 4 near James St. The lone rider wasn’t wearing a helmet. When the officer attempted a traffic stop, the driver fled, travelling the wrong way on Hwy. 104. 

In the interest of public safety, the officer didn’t pursue the motorcycle. Information about the vehicle and its direction of travel was shared with officers in the area. 

A short time later, while entering Hwy. 104, the officer observed the same motorcycle approaching in the wrong direction. The driver then lost control and crashed on the roadway. The driver attempted to flee on foot but was safely arrested. He was transported to hospital for assessment, and the motorcycle was seized. 

Cole Sinclair, 19, from Addington Forks, has been charged with Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle and Flight from Police. He was also issued summary offence tickets for nine offences under the Nova Scotia Motor Vehicle Act and Vehicle Inspection Regulations, including Driving Motorcycle with No Helmet, No Insurance, and Operating Vehicle with Improper Licence Class. 

Sinclair was released pending a first court appearance scheduled for September 16 at Antigonish Provincial Court.

Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving is asked to call 911 when it’s safe to do so.

The investigation is being supported by the Northwest Traffic Service and Antigonish County District RCMP.

File #: 2026-1044845

July 27, 2026 – Whitbourne, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Placentia-Whitbourne District RCMP is investigating a moose-vehicle collision that occurred overnight and resulted in the death of a 53-year-old driver.

Just before 2:45 a.m. on July 27, Placentia-Whitbourne RCMP responded to a collision on the Trans-Canada Highway involving a passenger vehicle and a moose. Members of the local fire department and Emergency Medical Services personnel also attended the scene.

The driver of the vehicle, a 53-year-old woman, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

A Collision Reconstructionist with RCMP Traffic Services attended to assist with the investigation, and the highway was closed for several hours west of the Chapel Arm exit. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) has also been engaged.

The investigation is continuing.

RCMP Newfoundland and Labrador offers its sincere condolences to the friends, family and community of the deceased.

July 27, 2026 – Winnipeg, Manitoba
From: Manitoba RCMP

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On July 22, at approximately 7:30 a.m., RCMP Traffic Services initiated a traffic stop on Highway 6 south of Grosse Isle, in the RM of Rosser.

Following a conversation with the driver and passenger, RCMP believed the pair – who had been travelling overnight from Thompson to Winnipeg – were in possession of proceeds of crime and arrested them.

A large sum of cash was found in the male passenger’s pants pocket and in the female driver’s purse. In total, more than $10,000 cash was found and seized by RCMP.

Upon further investigation, RCMP determined the male suspect had given officers a name other than his own and that he was wanted on an unendorsed warrant of arrest for drug trafficking.

RCMP subsequently obtained a warrant to search the male suspect’s residence in Winnipeg. The warrant was executed a short time later by Traffic Services with the support of the Manitoba Integrated Law Enforcement Team’s northern unit (MILET North) and the Emergency Response Team (ERT).

Once inside the residence, officers found and seized approximately one kilogram of methamphetamine, 700 suspected fentanyl pills, score sheets and other items.

Malcolm Lado, 23, of Winnipeg is charged with:

• Drug possession for the purpose of trafficking x2;
• Possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000;
• Resisting/obstructing a peace officer; and
• Failure to comply with a release order condition.

A 24-year-old female, from Winnipeg, faces a charge of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. She was released on a notice to appear in court in November. 

The investigation continues.

July 27, 2026 – Merritt, British Columbia
From: BC Highway Patrol

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A man who claimed to be on a test-drive has had his prospective purchase impounded just east of Merritt, over 300 kilometres away from the dealership where he started.

On July 17, 2026, at 6:15 p.m., on Highway 97C near Elkhart, BC, a grey Toyota sedan was stopped for excessive speed when a BC Highway Patrol laser showed a reading of 172 km/h in a 110 zone. 

“The driver told police that he and his girlfriend were on an overnight test-drive from Vancouver to Kelowna,” said Sergeant Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “The vehicle successfully demonstrated that it can speed and that it fits on the back of a tow truck.”

Regardless of the reason for the road trip, the 30-year-old Vancouver driver was issued the following:

• A ticket for excessive speed (over 60 km/h), section 148(1) of the BC Motor Vehicle Act, with a fine of $483;
• The cost of a tow truck (for the driver) and a seven-day impound (which is the responsibility of the Registered Owner),
• At least three years of high-risk driver premiums that will bring the total costs close to $2,500.

At the time of writing, BC Highway Patrol has no information on whether the test-driver actually purchased the Toyota.

July 27, 2026 – Clarenville, Newfoundland and Labrador
From: Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP

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Clarenville RCMP is investigating the theft of an older model inflatable vessel and trailer that occurred in Charleston sometime between June and early July 2026. Anyone with information is being asked to contact police. 

On July 8, Clarenville-Bonavista District RCMP received a report that an Dunlop inflatable vessel and a 2002 Remeq boat trailer were stolen from a cabin property on the main road in Charleston. It is believed that the theft occurred sometime between June 1 and July 8, 2026.

The boat is 14-foot long and orange in colour, and did not have a boat motor attached at the time of the theft. The trailer has a licence plate attached — Newfoundland and Labrador licence plate TWM026.

Pictures of the boat and trailer are attached.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone having information about the person or people responsible for this theft or the current location of the stolen property is asked to contact Clarenville RCMP at 709-466-3211.

To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.