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Modernizing enforcement, housing, justice tools

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 2:03 PM

New legislative changes improve fairness, efficiency, make communities stronger


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Adding new tools to help target organized crime

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 11:45 AM
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Civil Forfeiture Office expansion helps identify, secure the forfeiture of proceeds of crime


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Improving support services for problem gambling in B.C.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 12:45 PM
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New model provides faster access to care for those affected by gambling-related harms


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New Surrey police board members appointed

Monday, March 23, 2026 3:07 PM

New appointments will help keep city safe


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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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Chief coroner’s statement on Tumbler Ridge

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 9:40 AM
Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner.

Dr. Jatinder Baidwan, chief coroner, has released the following statement regarding the decision to direct an inquest into the events that occurred in Tumbler Ridge on Feb. 10, 2026:


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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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B.C. government takes additional actions on extortion

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 12:40 PM
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BC's taskforce in place to help combat extortion. If you or someone you know is facing threats, report it immediately.

Province calls on Senate to pass Bill C-12 and invites community engagement


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Streamlining government’s response to organized crime

Monday, February 23, 2026 1:45 PM
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Front view of the B.C. Legislature building with a large Canadian flag and landscaped gardens.

Changes to Civil Forfeiture Act will improve B.C.’s ability to seize forfeited proceeds of crime


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Budget secures B.C.’s future, protects critical services

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 2:03 PM
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Brenda Bailey, Minister of Finance delivers the Budget 2026 speech.

B.C. makes disciplined spending choices while growing the economy


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Premier, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General to travel to Tumbler Ridge

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 11:39 AM

Premier David Eby and Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, will travel to Tumbler Ridge to meet with people impacted by yesterday’s tragedy, community leadership, and officials on the ground.


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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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