A coroner’s inquest into the death of Melvin Viggo Gary Erickson will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).

People and communities will be better protected from structure fires as the provincial government implements legislation to enhance fire safety through an enhanced system of inspections and effective enforcement.

At least 1,158 British Columbians have lost their lives to unregulated drug toxicity in the first half of 2024, according to preliminary data from the BC Coroners Service (BCCS).

A new agreement between British Columbia and Alberta means B.C. wineries can again ship their products directly to Alberta consumers, reopening a vital sales and tourism channel for B.C.’s wine industry.

This week has been marked by several fatal motor vehicle incidents on highways throughout British Columbia.

With the arrival of summer and warmer temperatures, the BC Coroners Service (BCCS) is urging people to take extra care and plan ahead in the event of extreme-weather conditions.  

The BC Coroners Service, together with the Lifesaving Society, are sharing a timely reminder of the risks associated with water activities.

The BC Coroners Service (BCCS) will hold an inquest into the death of Randy Dale Lampreau at the Kamloops Law Courts (455 Columbia St., Kamloops) starting Monday, July 22, 2024, at 9:30 am.

The BC Coroners Service will hold an inquest into the death of Christopher Jonathan Bloomfield starting at 9:30 a.m. on July 2, 2024, at the Victoria Law Courts (850 Burdett Ave., Victoria).

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Zachary Andrew Bryan With will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Aug. 19, 2024, at the Nelson Law Courts (320 Ward Street, Nelson).