Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers

The volunteers at the Oceanside Community Safety Offices hope that everyone is having a safe, healthy and happy holiday season.

Oceanside Community Safety Volunteers are part of a non-profit organization that offers various, beneficial programs to residents of all ages - free of charge.

1) 2016-11707 On December 16th, a theft of Canada Post property was reported to have occurred in the 100 block of Fairdowne Road in Qualicum Beach. The complainant advised that during the early morning hours culprits pried open the rural mail box located on Fairedowne Road and Alberni Highway. It appeared as though at least one mail slot was pried open and an undetermined amount of mail stolen.

1) 2016-11569 On December 11th, a theft from Canada Post property was reported to have occurred in the 1900 block of Fredheim Road in Nanoose Bay. The complainant advised that sometime during the early morning hours culprits pried open the mailbox at the aforementioned location and gained entry into eight mail slots. It is unknown exactly what mail, if any, was stolen at this time.

A survey of municipalities in 2015 found that they were interesting in having more knowledge on road safety planning, safety designs, and strategies. The toolkit will be built and distributed as part of the province's Vision Zero initiative and is intended for all agencies with a mandate related to road safety.

1) 2016-11207 On November 30th, a theft from vehicle was reported to have occurred in the 1600 block of Stroulger Road in Nanoose Bay. The complainant advised that his vehicle was parked in underground parking and sometime during the night culprits gained entry into his vehicle and stole a Canon 3pI camera, a case of equipment which included three lenses and a large amount of US currency.

The Better Business Bureau of mainland B.C. warns about Christmas scams to watch out for. The Grinches are out there and can't wait to steal from you. Learn how they plan to separate you from holiday cash and gifts and guard against disappointment.

Last week we looked at what you should be entitled to expect as a driver on B.C.’s highways. It only seems fair that we should examine what your duties as a driver are this week. As before, if I miss or misstate any of them, you are welcome to e-mail duties@drivesmartbc.ca and express your opinion.

OCSV's Mike Garland speaks with The Beach FM's Dave Graham discussing upcoming events.

This November 13 th to 19 th join the fight to end childhood bullying and help kids just be kids.

If you know or think that a child is a victim of bullying...

Talk to them - Let them know that they can trust you and that they shouldn’t deal with bullying alone.

The headline read “Malahat crash sees angry motorists verbally abuse first responders.”

One person died in a T-bone collision on Highway 1 north of Victoria requiring a highway closure from the Summit to the Bamberton exit while emergency responders provided life saving assistance, investigation and cleanup. Closures such as this one are done with the permission of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.