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Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:15 AM
The B.C. government and the Canadian Red Cross Society today formalized a partnership to deploy disaster management infrastructure, equipment and personnel more quickly and effectively in response to a major catastrophic event or natural disaster.
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Friday, August 24, 2012 11:30 AM
A significant increase in the number of recreational drowning incidents this summer is prompting the BC Coroners Service to reiterate the need for greater caution around the province's lakes, rivers and ocean coastline.
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Thursday, August 2, 2012 10:45 AM
Last weekend, the BC Coroners Service began investigations into the tragic deaths of eight individuals who drowned in B.C.'s rivers and lakes. These deaths involved individuals from ages 12 to 75 and occurred in a variety of circumstances.
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Monday, July 30, 2012 4:13 PM
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who was found deceased in the Fraser River in Prince George on July 29, 2012.
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012 1:00 PM
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General recognized the outstanding achievements of emergency volunteers who are part of the Public Safety Lifeline Volunteers (PSLV).
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Monday, May 7, 2012 4:36 PM
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two women who died following a jet-boating incident near Prince George on May 6, 2012.
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Friday, May 4, 2012 3:20 PM
The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male found deceased near Norvan Falls, a North Vancouver wilderness recreational area.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012 2:00 PM
Bill 41, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (No. 2), 2012, was introduced in the legislature today by Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond. If passed, the amendments will affect the following provincial statutes:
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012 10:45 AM
Murdered women are eight times more likely than men to be killed by their spouse or romantic partner, according to new research from the BC Coroners Service.
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Friday, March 9, 2012 11:30 AM
British Columbia has partnered with five other Canadian provinces to retain a national legal consortium to prosecute health-care cost-recovery claims against Canadian tobacco manufacturers.
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