BC Gov News

With the first summer long weekend approaching, the BC Coroners Service is urging residents and visitors to take extra care if they're headed out on the water, boating or swimming.

Fines for drivers passing school buses with flashing lights in British Columbia are more than doubling to $368.

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Morris issued the following statement to mark the beginning of Police Week, May 15-21, 2016:

The BC Coroners Service has posted the most recent statistics on illicit drug overdose deaths in British Columbia to its website.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a motorcycle incident near Nanaimo on May 6, 2016.

Significantly higher fines, more penalty points, and earlier interventions for repeat offenders – including driving prohibitions – is reinvigorating the Province’s push to eliminate distracted driving, a leading factor in deaths on B.C. roads.

Once a year, British Columbia recognizes Public Safety Lifeline Volunteer Award winners and their significant contributions to emergency and disaster response in this province.

Murderers and others convicted of serious crimes will not be able to profit from their crimes through memoirs or memorabilia and inflict further anguish on their victims and families, under proposed legislation.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident in Nanaimo on April 25, 2016.