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Wednesday, December 27, 2017 9:00 AM
When I took on my new role as parliamentary secretary on July 18, 2017, wildfires were sweeping through the Interior, forcing tens of thousands to flee their homes and communities.
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Thursday, December 21, 2017 1:30 PM
With the winter holidays almost upon us, the Office of the Fire Commissioner and Emergency Management BC are offering some fire safety advice to help ensure a happy and fire-safe holiday season for all British Columbians.
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Friday, December 15, 2017 10:30 AM
Most areas of British Columbia have already seen their first snow of the season, and winter conditions will be the norm for the next few months. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness Mike Farnworth reminds British Columbians that proactive winter storm preparedness can go a long way towards ensuring the safety of B.C. families.
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Tuesday, December 5, 2017 10:00 AM
After considering input from 48,951 British Columbians, and submissions from 141 local and Indigenous governments and a range of other interested stakeholders, the Province has announced a number of key decisions related to the anticipated legalization of non-medical cannabis in July 2018.
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Monday, December 4, 2017 11:30 AM
Advanced Education, Skills and Training Minister Melanie Mark has issued the following statement on sexual violence and misconduct prevention and response policies:
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Monday, December 4, 2017 10:15 AM
The B.C. government has launched an independent review of this year’s unprecedented wildfire and spring flooding seasons, Premier John Horgan announced today.
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Saturday, December 2, 2017 2:04 PM
The illicit drug overdose crisis has taken over 2,000 lives in British Columbia since January 2016, and the province is likely to surpass the 1,500 mark for deaths in 2017 alone.
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Thursday, November 30, 2017 8:30 AM
The road assessment that helps determine whether drivers can safely remain at the wheel will be enhanced next year, becoming more accessible and more focused on making B.C.’s roads safer for everyone.
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Wednesday, November 29, 2017 10:30 AM
Street racers and other dangerous drivers will spend longer away from the wheel – making roads safer for everyone else – as B.C. begins tailoring prohibitions to better deter certain serious driving behaviours.
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Monday, November 27, 2017 12:30 PM
All British Columbians deserve to live in safe communities, free of violent crime and gang activities. As part of the work being done to combat guns and gangs, the Illegal Firearms Task Force (IFTF) has provided a report that will help government respond to public threats posed by the use of illegal firearms in B.C.
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