Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has issued the following statement regarding the BC Coroners Service’s report on illicit drug toxicity deaths in October 2022:

Preliminary reporting from the BC Coroners Service shows that illicit drugs have caused the deaths of at least 1,827 British Columbians in the first 10 months of 2022. 

The seventh B.C. Cabinet and First Nations Leaders’ Gathering began on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022, marking the first in-person gathering since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020 and the atmospheric river of 2021.

The Government of British Columbia is appointing a new Provincial Court judge to support continued access to justice.

With new cuts to child care fees coming into effect in December 2022, an online tool is available to help families estimate the amount of savings they will see on their bill.

New guidance for educators and information for parents and students aim to give students a better understanding of consent and help prevent gender-based violence in B.C. schools.

Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in the Cariboo.

Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in northeastern B.C.

Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change on the South Coast. 

Work is underway to enhance forest resilience to protect against the effects of wildfire and climate change in the Thompson-Okanagan.