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Attorney general’s statement on new legal filings related to Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Wednesday, September 2, 2026 2:50 PM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement in response to new legal filings related to the Tumbler Ridge tragedy:


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Partnering with Washington state to keep people in B.C. safer

Tuesday, September 1, 2026 2:30 PM
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B.C., Washington officials continue to work together to strengthen public safety


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Attorney general’s statement on Meta settlement, need for safeguards in Canada

Monday, August 31, 2026 11:30 AM
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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding Meta announcing new safeguards on its platforms for young people in the U.S.:


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Coroner’s inquest into death of Julian Jones starts Aug. 18 in Port Alberni

Monday, August 10, 2026 1:00 PM

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Julian Jones will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at the Port Alberni Law Courts, 2999 4th Ave.


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Expanding support for francophone families going through separation

Monday, August 10, 2026 9:00 AM
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Expanding support for francophone families going through separation

Free, online Parenting After Separation course now available in French


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New associate judge appointed to Supreme Court of British Columbia

Thursday, July 23, 2026 11:00 AM

Strengthens access to civil and family chambers, helps ensure trials are timely, run smoothly


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Strengthening response to vandalism, theft, street disorder throughout Lower Mainland

Thursday, July 23, 2026 10:15 AM
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Provincewide program will tackle chronic property crime, public disorder


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Coroner’s inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson begins July 27

Monday, July 20, 2026 2:45 PM

A coroner’s inquest into the death of Jimmie Johannesson will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, July 27, 2026, at the Burnaby Coroners’ Court, 20th floor, 4720 Kingsway, Metrotower II, Metrotown, Burnaby.


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Supporting road safety, streamlining licensing for new drivers

Monday, July 20, 2026 12:00 PM
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Updated July 20, 2026: Changes to Graduated Licensing Program help learners develop safe driving habits


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Attorney general’s statement on updated Crown counsel policy

Friday, July 17, 2026 12:00 PM
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Building a justice system people in B.C. can trust

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, has released the following statement regarding the BC Prosecution Service announcing updates to its Crown Counsel Policy Manual, in response to federal Criminal Code amendments:


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Parliamentary secretary’s statement on renewal of Canada’s National Action Plan funding

Thursday, July 16, 2026 12:30 PM

Parliamentary secretary’s statement on renewal of Canada’s National Action Plan funding


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Bringing more in-person legal services to survivors of family violence

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 8:30 AM
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Family law clinics will support people in Kamloops, Prince George


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Exploring legal options related to Tumbler Ridge tragedy

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 9:45 AM
"We owe that to the victims, their families and everyone whose life was changed by this tragedy." - Niki Sharma, Attorney General

Province retains counsel to pursue legal action against OpenAI


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