Another six communities have been approved to receive a share of approximately $3 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support emergency social services.

With the start of a new year, make a resolution to be better prepared for potential emergencies.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has issued the following statement on wind storm recovery efforts:

Many people spending the holidays in Metro Vancouver-area shelters will sleep a little more soundly, thanks to “elves” at the local North Fraser Pretrial Centre (NFPC).

Communities throughout British Columbia will receive approximately $2 million in provincial emergency preparedness funding to support emergency social services.

The BC Coroners Service has scheduled a public inquest into the death of Gurwinder Singh Mann, beginning Feb. 19, 2019, at 9:30 a.m. at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court: 20th floor – 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby.

More than 370 combined years of dedication to the safety of British Columbia’s communities have earned 17 provincial corrections staff national recognition.

Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Minister Responsible for Emergency Preparedness, has issued the following statement on the upcoming Alert Ready test:

Provincial awards have been presented to four community leaders and a police officer to acknowledge their contributions to community safety, healing and prevention of victimization in British Columbia.