All the papers have been signed, timelines are on-target and local workers are being hired to begin construction activities on the new Okanagan Correctional Centre (OCC).

Chief coroner Lisa Lapointe has issued a public statement concerning the announcement that Minister of Justice and Attorney General Suzanne Anton has ordered an inquest into the deaths of two workers following an explosion at Lakeland Mills in Prince George:

Shirley Bond, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Responsible for Labour made the following statement today the Criminal Justice Branch's decision not to pursue charges in the Lakeland mill explosion

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died in hospital on April 12, 2014, after being involved in an avalanche incident near Golden the previous day.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton and Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux have issued the following statement in recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week, April 13-19, 2014:

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motor vehicle incident in Duncan on April 6, 2014.

While it's important for all adults to have a valid will, it's particularly important for parents to make decisions about guardianship and distribution of assets that will affect their children's future, should the parents pass away.

Low-income seniors and people with a terminal illness can get a legal hand with making a will, through programs offered by Access Pro Bono.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in hospital on April 2, 2014, after a boating incident near Nanaimo on April 1, 2014.