March long weekend is a popular time for British Columbians to spend outdoors with friends and family, exploring the vast opportunities that exist in B.C.’s backcountry and trails. A new social media campaign is focused on helping families be fully informed, and prepared for potential risks, so they have fun and return home safely.

“This weekend has brought more tragedy to our mountains because of avalanches. Our hearts break for the families of those who have lost loved ones to B.C.’s backcountry this season.

B.C. non-profit organizations dedicated to public safety received over $5.7 million in the most recent round of community gaming grants funded by the Government of British Columbia.

To promote a stronger working relationship with the Canadian Armed Forces, Premier Christy Clark named Deputy Premier Rich Coleman B.C.'s military liaison.

The Minister of Justice has issued the following statement in recognition of Avalanche Awareness Days (Jan. 17-18, 2015):

Next week, thousands of British Columbians will hit the highway to visit friends and relatives or to head to the hills for winter sports.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman who died in hospital on April 12, 2014, after being involved in an avalanche incident near Golden the previous day.

On Saturday, Jan. 18, 2014, one person was killed in an avalanche while snowmobiling near Valemount, B.C.