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Free court services help available through online platform

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 11:30 AM
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Court services now available online.

People in B.C. can remotely access court registry services through new online service


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New sheriffs serving communities throughout B.C.

Thursday, February 5, 2026 8:30 AM
New sheriffs serving communities throughout B.C.

Sheriffs protecting people, ensuring courts remain safe and efficient


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Attorney general’s statement on International Safer Internet Day

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 8:00 AM
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Making the internet safer for everyone. Photo of two adults and a child looking at a laptop computer.

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement marking International Safer Internet Day:


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Protecting consumers with new rules this summer

Monday, February 9, 2026 11:45 AM
New consumer protection rules coming into effect this summer.

Regulations will promote contract fairness, strengthen consumer rights


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Minister’s statement on Access to Justice Week 2026

Monday, February 2, 2026 7:30 AM

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement marking Access to Justice Week, Feb. 2-6, 2026:


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Appointing three Provincial Court judges

Friday, January 23, 2026 11:00 AM

Appointments strengthen access to justice in Victoria, Prince George, Dawson Creek


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Outstanding B.C. lawyers awarded King’s Counsel designation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 11:00 AM

(Updated Jan. 21 and 22, 2026) Provincial honour recognizes lawyers’ contributions to the legal profession


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Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Black Excellence Day

Thursday, January 15, 2026 9:30 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking Black Excellence Day:


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B.C. appoints judge to Provincial Court

Friday, January 9, 2026 11:00 AM

New appointment strengthens access to justice in Penticton, throughout the province


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New Indigenous court opens in Chilliwack

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 9:00 AM
New Indigenous court opens in Chilliwack.

Providing a holistic, restorative-justice approach to sentencing, supporting reconciliation


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Minister’s statement on Province’s civil claim against JUUL

Friday, December 12, 2025 10:24 AM

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement on the Province’s civil claim against JUUL Labs, Inc.:


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Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on new federal gender-based violence bill

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 1:56 PM
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Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on new federal gender-based violence bill.

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to the introduction of new, proposed Criminal Code amendments by the federal government to protect victims of gender-based and intimate-partner violence:


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B.C. appoints two new judges to Provincial Court

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 11:30 AM

The Government of British Columbia has appointed two judges to the Provincial Court to support timely and efficient access to justice.


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Premier’s, minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Saturday, December 6, 2025 7:30 AM
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National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement on National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women:


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Helping people understand their rights under Mental Health Act

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 8:00 AM
Helping people in involuntary care understand their rights

New service helps involuntarily detained people better understand rights, supports available


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