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Public awareness campaign targets extortion threats

Thursday, June 26, 2025 1:45 PM
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In response to a rise in extortion threats against members of the South Asian community, BC Crime Stoppers is launching a digital media campaign to raise awareness and encourage reporting of extortion activity.


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B.C. strengthens response to repeat violent offending

Friday, June 20, 2025 12:15 PM
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Police departments throughout B.C. will have access to more resources to combat repeat violent offending, ensuring they have the tools they need to help keep people, businesses and communities safe.


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New sheriffs begin service to uphold safety in B.C. courthouses

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 8:00 AM
Sheriff Graduation

A graduating class of 33 sheriffs is preparing to start their careers, helping keep people safe as they access court services throughout B.C.


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Grants boost community safety throughout B.C.

Thursday, June 5, 2025 8:30 AM
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Communities throughout British Columbia will benefit from $7.5 million in grants supporting local initiatives aimed at preventing crime, advancing healing and enhancing public safety.


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New beds improve care for people with complex mental-health disorders

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 11:15 AM
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New care beds at Alouette Homes will soon support more people requiring long-term involuntary care with a safe, home-like setting and specialized care that meets their unique needs.


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Investment in anti-violence projects supports Indigenous people in B.C.

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 9:00 AM

New funding for B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund will ensure that Indigenous people have the resources they need to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people.


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Premier’s, parliamentary secretary’s statements on Pride season

Sunday, June 1, 2025 7:30 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement celebrating Pride season:


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New research shows more anti-racism work needed

Friday, May 30, 2025 10:45 AM
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Key findings from three research priorities identified by B.C.’s Anti-Racism Data Committee reveal the need for greater equity and diversity within the BC Public Service, some progress has been made in representation to appointments on B.C.’s agencies, boards and commissions, and pay differences between racialized and white workers in B.C.’s private and public sectors.


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Province strengthens response to combat downtown street crime, disorder

Friday, May 30, 2025 9:05 AM
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Terry Yung, Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services

Businesses in British Columbia will be better protected against property crimes with the launch of a new public-safety initiative focused on addressing street disorder and non-violent offences.


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B.C. releases second annual Pay Transparency Report

Friday, May 30, 2025 8:45 AM
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Government has released its second annual Pay Transparency Report, showing modest improvements to the gender pay gap in the province.


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Dates announced for coroner’s inquest into death of Patricia Ann Wilson

Monday, May 26, 2025 3:00 PM

The BC Coroners Service will hold an inquest into the death of Patricia Ann Wilson in Burnaby, scheduled from June 16-25, 2025.


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King’s Counsel nominations open

Monday, May 26, 2025 8:00 AM

Nominations for the honorary designation of King’s Counsel (KC) for 2025 opened on Monday, May 26, 2025, and will be accepted until July 18, 2025, at 4:30 p.m.


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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on Anti-Racism Awareness Week

Monday, May 26, 2025 7:30 AM
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Diverse hands form a circle with tagline "Marking Anti-Racism Awareness Week in B.C."

Jessie Sunner, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives, has released the following statement in recognition of Anti-Racism Awareness Week, May 26 to June 1, 2025: 


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