The ongoing drug toxicity public-health emergency continues to devastate communities throughout British Columbia, with at least 198 deaths suspected to have been caused by toxic, unregulated drugs reported to the BC Coroners Service in January 2024. 

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Nicholas Patrick James Goulding will begin at 9:30 a.m. on March 11, 2024, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to the B.C. RCMP Federal Serious and Organized Crime (FSOC) Program, the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) and the Abbotsford Police Department’s significant actions in dismantling an organized crime group:

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in recognition of the BC Prosecution Service changes to their hate crimes policy:

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement regarding the appointment of an acting chief coroner:

Communities throughout the province will benefit from new regional training hubs that will support local fire crews with enhanced firefighting skills, along with reduced travel time and costs, while strengthening public safety.

The Province will support community organizations that have experienced or are at risk of experiencing hate-motivated crimes with assistance for enhanced security measures and repairs.  

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement regarding the B.C. RCMP’s announcement about the creation of a new RCMP National Coordination and Support Team:

British Columbians are invited to provide feedback about how the Province can put the brakes on catalytic converter thefts from vehicles.