The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who drowned in a rafting accident in the Stamp River near Port Alberni on July 15, 2012.

Justice Minister and Attorney General Shirley Bond has issued the statement below following the B.C. Supreme Court's ruling earlier today in Sivia vs. British Columbia:

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male who died in a motor vehicle incident east of Prince George on July 11, 2012.

Increased accountability, transparency and independent oversight of policing in British Columbia will come into effect officially on Sept. 10, 2012, when the Independent Investigations Office (IIO) becomes fully operational.

Minister of Justice Shirley Bond has issued the following statement: "I understand that these are very challenging times for those who have been impacted by the recent flooding around the province.

British Columbians should consider flood and emergency conditions while planning summer holidays, outdoor activities and Canada Day celebrations.

The B.C. government is reminding drivers to keep their families safe by following common-sense road safety tips during Canada Day long weekend.

With the click of a mouse, British Columbians can now access adult custody and community corrections statistics on two newly launched online data dashboards.

The Province supports the recommendation in the independent mediator's report to maintain an amalgamated police department and board structure for policing in Victoria and Esquimalt

While over half of all flood-related drownings occur when a vehicle is driven into hazardous flood water, the next highest percentage of flood-related deaths is due to walking into or near flood waters.