BC Gov News

The number of deaths from illicit drug overdoses remains at a significantly increased level from previous years, new statistics from the BC Coroners Service show.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a trailer fire near Nanaimo on June 9, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident In Victoria on June 27, 2016.

As British Columbia’s extensive coastline and 19,500 square kilometres of freshwater once again draw locals and visitors to a myriad of aquatic activities, the Province reminds all to take care – especially when boating or swimming – during summer, when drowning-related deaths spike.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident near Ucluelet on June 26, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an interaction with RCMP in Nanaimo on June 14, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has released the report and recommendations of a Child Death Review Panel into the deaths of child and youth pedestrians, cyclists and boarders involved in motor vehicle incidents.

The growing number of calls for service requiring first responders to deal with fentanyl and its trafficking and use has prompted the Province to fund specialized training for those on the front line.

In times of crisis, B.C. victims of crime need to know where they can go for help.

New distracted driving penalties effective tomorrow in B.C. mean higher fines, more penalty points and possible driving prohibitions for repeat offenders.