Four B.C. municipalities have been approved for grants under a provincial program that was launched last year to support local government’s that are experiencing challenges with urban deer.

New regulations under the just-enacted Food and Agricultural Products Classification Act create a modern system so B.C. consumers can enjoy B.C.'s organic agrifood products knowing that there are standards and requirements behind the key words used to describe and market them.

The Government of British Columbia has issued the following statement in response to the federal government’s announcement regarding the multi-billion dollar Airbus program for new search and rescue aircraft:

The BC Community Road Safety Toolkit, detailing some of the most effective and innovative road design ideas from jurisdictions worldwide, is now available on RoadSafetyBC’s website.

Revamped and improved guidelines are now available to support not-for-profit organizations when applying for funding through the B.C. government’s Community Gaming Grants program.

In response to the increasing number of overdose-related deaths, the Province is opening additional health-care supports in partnership with health authorities and community partners. Supports include stationing the BC Mobile Medical Unit and setting up overdose prevention sites at overdose hot spots.

Environment Canada has issued special weather advisories for several regions of the province for extremely cold temperatures and arctic outflows causing strong winds combined with snowfall.

Peter Fassbender, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, has issued the following statement in response to the release of the audit report on the Community Gaming Grants program by the Office of the Auditor General of British Columbia:

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Morris has issued the following statement in recognition of the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women: