Updated July 20, 2026: Changes to Graduated Licensing Program help learners develop safe driving habits

During National Drowning Prevention Week 2026, the BC Coroners Service, Lifesaving Society, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) and BC AdventureSmart are encouraging everyone to take safety seriously and be water smart this summer.

B.C., Gitanmaax Band agreement promotes Indigenous economic participation in cannabis sector

Community Safety Unit conducts enforcement action at four sites

According to preliminary data, 109 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated drug toxicity in May 2026, equating to approximately 3.5 deaths per day.

RCMP detachments in North now have access to HealthIM

Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released the following statement in response to the recent deaths and injuries to police officers serving in communities across the country:

Provincewide program will tackle chronic property crime, public disorder

In April 2026, 119 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated-drug toxicity according to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, equating to about four deaths per day.

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Tatyanna Harrison will begin at 9:30 a.m. (Pacific time) on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court (20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby).