Government will act on two reports released today to further reduce B.C.’s crime rate - already at its lowest level in decades - and strengthen safety in correctional settings.

Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA) is now available to eligible British Columbians in 31 communities on Vancouver Island and across the Lower Mainland who may have been impacted from major flooding.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while working at a forestry operation in Crofton on Dec. 9, 2014.

Environment Canada warns there is the potential for more wet weather in the immediate future. Families and businesses should assess the risk of flooding around their property.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died in Bamfield on Dec. 9, 2014.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died while working on a heli-logging operation near Tahsis on Dec. 7, 2014.

With increased precipitation levels, many communities are continuing to face flood impacts and while others are beginning to experience it.

Attorney General and Minister of Justice Suzanne Anton and Minister of Children and Family Development Stephanie Cadieux have issued the following joint statement in recognition of the Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.

Meaningful investment, collaboration, violence-prevention work, improved policing practices and compensation to the children of the murdered and missing women are hallmarks of of government action to date on over 75 per cent of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry recommendations.

The BC Coroners Service is urging both pedestrians and motorists to take extra care in the wake of five deaths of elderly pedestrians at intersections during the past 11 days.