BC Gov News

British Columbia's inaugural justice summit concluded, following discussions among leaders from the Ministry of Justice, the judiciary, federal and provincial justice and public safety agencies, the legal profession, police, municipalities, related criminal justice agencies and the academic community.

The B.C. government is providing $3.7 million in funding to keep three temporary HEAT shelters in Vancouver open for an additional 12 months.

The second phase of consultations on the George Massey Tunnel Replacement Project is underway and runs through April 2, with a variety of ways for the public to participate.

The BC Coroners Service has announced that a public inquest will be held into the death of Brendon Samuel Beddow.

Government has selected three B.C. organizations and their partner agencies to deliver the BladeRunners program, beginning April 1, so at-risk youth can continue to access the supports they need to gain full-time employment in a range of industries through this highly successful program.

Minister of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas, Rich Coleman, announced today that Mr. Blain Lawson has been hired as the new general manager for the B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch.

The next phase of the BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals redevelopment project is moving ahead with the evaluation of proponents who responded to the Request for Qualifications to build a new Acute Care Centre.