The Government of Canada remains committed to making significant investments in infrastructure that will improve our public transit systems, strengthen Canadian communities, and help grow the economy.

During the same timeframe as B.C.’s Exercise Coastal Response, neighbouring states and the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region 10 are conducting an exercise called Cascadia Rising 2016.

In 2010, the Province set a life-saving goal in Alexa’s memory by introducing tough, Immediate Roadside Prohibitions for people who drink and drive. The new measures were instrumental in reducing the alcohol-related death toll on B.C.’s roads by 52%, saving an estimated 260 lives to date.

The Garden of Honour is a place of reflection for families, friends and visitors to take a moment to pay tribute to British Columbia's first responders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the province.

The Province is urging British Columbians to prepare and be diligent, as Environment Canada continues to warn residents of strong winds and substantial rains for parts of coastal B.C. and the River Forecast Centre warns of high stream flow and potential flooding in South Coast communities.

The Union of BC Municipalities annual convention was held in Vancouver, B.C. September 21-25 at the Vancouver Convention Centre. More than 1,800 delegates attended the annual event that included workshops, clinics, resolution and debates, as well as speeches from the Premier, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.