Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner, has released the following statement about public safety during the heat wave in the province:

BC Coroners Service reporting released on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, shows at least 160 lives were lost in the province as a result of suspected illicit drug toxicity in May.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has issued the following statement on the 10-year anniversary of the line-of-duty passing of Sheilah Sweatman, ground search-and-rescue volunteer:

Disaster financial assistance (DFA) is now available for eligible British Columbians in the following regions and jurisdictions who may have been impacted by the severe weather event that occurred from June 2 to 7, 2021:

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to the appointment of a new commanding officer for the B.C. RCMP (E Division):

British Columbians are being asked to take precautions this weekend, as Environment Canada has issued a heat warning for most of the province, predicting a dangerous, long heat wave beginning Friday, June 25 and lasting until Tuesday, June 29.

Five public safety lifeline volunteers are being recognized for their exceptional contributions to emergency and disaster response throughout the province.

The Province of British Columbia has formally extended the provincial state of emergency, allowing health and emergency management officials to continue to use extraordinary powers under the Emergency Program Act (EPA) to support the Province's COVID-19 pandemic response.

People who choose to consume non-medical cannabis have another reason to go legal, as licensed cannabis retailers will be able to deliver non-medical cannabis products directly to consumers starting July 15, 2021.