B.C. is hosting the 2013 Uniform Law Conference of Canada (ULCC) this week, opening its doors to more than 60 delegates and presenters from all corners of the country, as well as from the United States.

The number of court regions in the province is being consolidated to five from 12, a move that geographically aligns the regions with those used by other government agencies and that will improve court management.

The B.C. government is appointing a new judge to the British Columbia Provincial Court in Kamloops to ensure that the court is equipped to manage caseload pressures and access to justice.

With the British Columbia Day long weekend upcoming, the BC Coroners Service is again urging residents and visitors to take care while enjoying recreational water activities, especially boating and swimming.

Nineteen provincial peace officers, along with police and fire representatives from across B.C., are heading to Northern Ireland to compete at one of the largest sporting events in the world.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a motorcycle crash near Ladysmith on July 19, 2013.