To encourage more people with knowledge of murders, drug trafficking and other gang-led crimes to share details with police, British Columbia is proposing a stronger witness security management and support program.

The number of British Columbians dying from illicit drug overdoses plateaued in 2018, despite significant efforts from groups around the province to prevent deaths.

The BC Coroners Service is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a male who was discovered deceased on the shores of Valdes Island, just south of Gabriola Island, on June 23, 2018.

Another six communities have been approved to receive a share of approximately $3 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support emergency social services.

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.