Earthquakes, wildfires, extended power outages and severe weather emerged as some of the top hazards that concern British Columbians, according to a recent Ipsos poll commissioned by Emergency Management BC.

Our government continues to take urgent action to keep auto insurance rates affordable. At the same time, we're preparing for the legalization of non-medical cannabis, and its implications for road safety.

The Province is seeking public input to shape new provincial policing standards that will promote unbiased policing.

As this winter has been unusually snowy, outdoor enthusiasts, such as hikers, skiers, snowshoers, snowboarders and snowmobilists, are urged to check the avalanche forecast before venturing into remote areas at: www.avalanche.ca

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness Mike Farnworth has issued the following statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day:

The BC Coroners Service has announced that a public inquest will be held into the death of Deanna Renee Desjarlais.

The Special Investigations Unit with the BC Coroners Service has completed DNA analysis confirming that human remains found near Jordan River on Dec. 7, 2017, are those of Stanley K. Okumoto from East Bremerton, Kitsap County, Wash.

A series of winter storms since the start of the year have created a complex snowpack in many of British Columbia’s backcountry recreation areas.