Andrew Cronkhite, director of programs for the Burnaby Youth Secure Custody Centre, released this statement in response to the incident that occurred last night at the centre:

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an industrial accident in North Vancouver on July 13, 2016.

Throughout the province, British Columbians are able to buy local, home-grown flavours right from their own backyards. Burnaby is among the thriving communities producing many diverse, local products and promoting buying local.

Students at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) will benefit from hands-on learning opportunities following a government investment in new industry-standard trades training equipment, including replacement high-precision machining equipment.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a female youth who died after being transported to hospital from Port Alberni RCMP cells on June 24, 2016.

A seismically safer and upgraded school is one step closer with the start of construction at Burnaby’s École Alpha Secondary school.

The Province has announced that it has invested, through the Industry Training Authority (ITA), $18 million in British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) for trades training through to March 31, 2017, to meet industry needs and ensure quality training in high-priority trades.

The Government of Canada remains committed to making significant investments in infrastructure that will improve our public transit systems, strengthen Canadian communities, and help grow the economy.