High water levels have prompted Kamloops RCMP to close the North and South Thompson rivers to boaters.

Local authorities are the legislated lead in an emergency, but the B.C. government provides assistance through Emergency Management BC's (EMBC) co-ordination role that helps communities connect with the resources they need.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on emergency preparedness to deal with current flood conditions facing several regions of B.C.

Geoffrey Cowper, QC, delivered his second interim report to Justice Minister and Attorney General Shirley Bond today, moving towards the final stage of his independent and comprehensive review of B.C.'s justice system.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a woman whose body was found floating in Okanagan Lake near Kelowna on June 19, 2012.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a male found deceased in Richmond on June 17, 2012.

In emergency flood situations, residents near any body of water are advised to be particularly careful around high water.

As a result of forecasts of prolonged weather systems bringing rain and increased snow melt to regions where water levels are already high, the River Forecast Centre in B.C. has issued several advisories and warnings.

Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on the flood threats facing several regions of B.C.