Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Todd Stone has issued the following statement on the report by the provincial health officer, Where the Rubber Meets the Road: Reducing the Impact of Motor Vehicle Crashes on Health and Well-being in BC:

March long weekend is a popular time for British Columbians to spend outdoors with friends and family, exploring the vast opportunities that exist in B.C.’s backcountry and trails. A new social media campaign is focused on helping families be fully informed, and prepared for potential risks, so they have fun and return home safely.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an avalanche near Celista on March 13, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an avalanche near Castlegar on March 14, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an avalanche near Sicamous on March 6, 2016.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following an avalanche west of Golden on Feb. 21, 2016.

The Gold Rush Snowmobile Trail is one step closer to completion in B.C.’s Cariboo region, with the opening of a new bridge over Moffat Creek near Horsefly.

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in an avalanche west of Golden on Feb. 20, 2016.

“This weekend has brought more tragedy to our mountains because of avalanches. Our hearts break for the families of those who have lost loved ones to B.C.’s backcountry this season.