With the start of a new year, make a resolution to be better prepared for potential emergencies.

Lisa Lapointe, chief coroner, has issued the following statement on the death of Barb McLintock:

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has issued the following statement on wind storm recovery efforts:

With the winter holidays almost here, the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Emergency Management BC offer some fire safety advice to help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season for all British Columbians.

New legislation is now in place to support B.C.’s actions to prevent the illegal production of illicit opioids, bolstering police efforts to disrupt the supply chain and helping to get counterfeit pills off the streets.

Cannabis is now legal — but if you choose to use, don’t drive.

Communities throughout British Columbia will receive approximately $2 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support emergency social services.

The BC Coroners Service has scheduled a public inquest into the death of Gurwinder Singh Mann, beginning Feb. 19, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court: 20th floor – 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby.

As British Columbians prepare for the holidays, individuals and families should also take time to prepare for winter storm season.

Small businesses in the Regional District of Kootenay Boundary (RDKB), which were affected by flooding this past spring, will be able to apply for part of $2.9 million in provincial funding through a small business financial grant.