The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male member of a hiking party, who died when he slipped and fell while hiking in the Seymour Arm area of the Shuswap Lake Marine Provincial Park on July 3, 2012.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male pilot who died when his private aircraft crashed near Williams Lake on June 30, 2012.

A five-person Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) team (one manager and two, 2-person damage assessment teams) has arrived in Sicamous and is working directly with the emergency operations centre.

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.

A five-person Rapid Damage Assessment (RDA) team (one manager and two, 2-person damage assessment teams) has arrived in Sicamous and is working directly with the emergency operations centre.

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

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male hiker who was discovered off a backcountry trail near North Vancouver on June 27, 2012.

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