Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation John Rustad will participate in a Walk for Reconciliation, joining thousands of British Columbians in a shared commitment to reconciliation and healing.

A blue-ribbon panel comprised of criminologists, former RCMP leaders and a former federal deputy solicitor general will study and recommend ways to drive the province'ss record-low crime rate down even further, Premier Christy Clark announced.

Residents of the Regional District of Central Kootenay involved in minor bylaw infractions, such as animal and zoning complaints, can now take their disputes to an independent adjudicator working outside the traditional courtroom, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Residents of the Thompson-Nicola Regional District involved in minor bylaw infractions, such as animal and zoning complaints, can now take their disputes to an independent adjudicator working outside the traditional courtroom, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Residents of the District of Coldstream involved in minor bylaw infractions, such as animal and zoning complaints, can now take their disputes to an independent adjudicator working outside the traditional courtroom, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Residents of Williams Lake involved in minor bylaw infractions, such as animal and zoning complaints, can now take their disputes to an independent adjudicator working outside the traditional courtroom, Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton announced at the Union of B.C. Municipalities convention in Vancouver.

Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Minister John Rustad will attend a Sunrise Ceremony and a Lighting of the Sacred Fire at the PNE Grounds on Sept. 18, to mark the beginning of the sixth national event of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).

St. John Hospice, a new comprehensive palliative care facility in Vancouver providing 14 bedrooms for individuals in need of end-of-life care, has officially opened.

The B.C. government is supporting social innovation by investing $181,500 for research and curriculum development to increase training and employment opportunities and supports through a labour market partnerships agreement with Enterprising Non-Profits.