The Province is creating dedicated police-prosecutor-probation officer teams to help keep communities safe by focusing on repeat violent offending throughout British Columbia.

Owners of restaurants, bars, breweries and wineries will have more time to make outdoor seating areas permanent, allowing them to serve more people without disruption during the patio season.

New training for police board members will provide the tools for strong and effective independent governance and oversight of municipal police agencies in their communities.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement about the Surrey policing transition:

The Province has released results of the independent review and public consultation of government’s operational response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

The Province is urging British Columbians to take actions to prevent carbon-monoxide poisoning during Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week, Nov. 1-7, 2022.

To ensure B.C.’s trick-or-treaters do not get an unintended surprise this Halloween, parents and caregivers should be alert and check their little ghost’s or goblin’s candy and treats to ensure no cannabis products were accidentally handed out.