Despite fewer illicit drug toxicity deaths in the province in 2019, the BC Coroners Service continues to urge caution due to an unpredictable, toxic, illicit drug supply that is present in British Columbia.

At the 38th annual Police Honours Night at Government House, 114 law enforcement members were recognized for their bravery and dedication.

As winter weather rolls in provincewide, British Columbians need to prepare for slick streets, freezing temperatures and power outages so they can stay safe and warm.

The BC Coroners Service has scheduled a public inquest into the death of Corey John Scherbey, beginning on April 14, 2020, at 9:30 a.m., at the Burnaby Coroners' Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).

The BC Coroners Service has scheduled a public inquest into the death of Peter John de Groot beginning on May, 19, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. at the Rossland Courthouse located at 2288 Columbia Ave.

Capt. Wade Robertson, a 22-year veteran of the Burnaby Fire Department, has been honoured with a rare Medal of Bravery for his courageous actions in saving the life of a man in a house fire.

One year after Canada’s legalization of non-medical cannabis, British Columbia is making headway in implementing a framework for a legal cannabis industry, in keeping with the Province’s goals that prioritize public health and safety.

New classes of products: edibles, topicals and extracts

The BC Coroners Service has published updated reports on illicit drug toxicity deaths and fentanyl-detected drug deaths to the end of August 2019.