Government  is building a new plant and animal health centre to keep people safe by stopping diseases such as avian flu before they spread, protecting British Columbia’s food, farmers, animals and communities.

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Thanksgiving:

The BC Coroners Service advises that the inquest into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of Janet Nguyen, Christopher Duong, Alexander Duong and Harlan Duong has been further postponed due to ongoing BCGEU and PEA job action.

More police officers will be trained at the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s (JIBC) police academy with a 50% expansion of seats, supporting local police recruitment and building safe communities.

Drivers are advised to plan for traffic delays this weekend near Highway 1 and East 1st Avenue, as the on- and off-ramps to and from the highway will close from Friday, Oct. 10, until Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

Twenty-eight new sheriffs will begin their careers keeping people safe at courthouses throughout B.C., following their graduation from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025.

According to preliminary data, 153 people in July and 149 people in August 2025 died due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service.

The Province is strengthening safety planning, helping families stay connected, while mitigating safety concerns for children and youth.