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Adopting permanent daylight saving time

Monday, March 2, 2026 12:32 PM
BC officially ends time changes and adopts single time zone

‘Spring forward’ on March 8 will be the last time change, ending twice-yearly clock changes


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New legislation will allow people to renew, replace driver’s licence online

Thursday, February 19, 2026 10:26 AM
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Renewing your driver's licence and IDs online.

Changes will save B.C. drivers time, reduce lines for other in-person appointments


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Boosting damages for victims of intimate-image abuse up to $75,000

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 11:30 AM
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Intimate image abuse victims can now claim up to $75,000 in damages

B.C.’s new limit increases compensation for victims 14‑fold and holds offenders accountable


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Protecting access to places of worship, schools

Monday, March 9, 2026 12:40 PM
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Ensuring safe access to schools, places of worship

Government plans measures to make schools safer, introduce similar protections for places of worship


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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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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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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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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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