Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement to recognize International Firefighters’ Day:

The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) board of directors has announced that David Wong is the new president and chief executive officer (CEO).

The Province is recommending the City of Surrey continue its transition to the Surrey Police Service, because it ensures public safety for people in Surrey and throughout British Columbia, while offering financial assistance to protect Surrey taxpayers.

Forty-eight provincial correctional staff that work with adults and youth have received the most prestigious national decoration for professionals in the correctional field.

The Province is providing additional funding to the B.C. Indigenous Cannabis Business Fund (ICBF) to support Indigenous participation in the regulated cannabis industry.

At the 39th annual Police Honours Night at Government House, 154 people in law enforcement were recognized for their bravery and dedication.

More than seven years after the declaration of a public-health emergency, the toxic, unregulated drug supply continues to claim the lives of British Columbians in record numbers, according to preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service.

The Province is helping keep people safe by creating hubs of police, dedicated prosecutors and probation officers focused on tackling repeat violent offending in every region of the province.