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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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Budget 2026 supports wildfire-resilient forests, communities

Thursday, March 5, 2026 1:15 PM

New investments boost wildfire prevention, support Indigenous forestry, equip logging contractors


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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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Minister’s statement on Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day

Monday, March 2, 2026 8:00 AM

Kelly Greene, Minister of Emergency Management and Climate Readiness, has released the following statement to mark Search and Rescue Volunteer Memorial Day:


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BC Wildfire Service staff welcomed home from Australia

Sunday, March 1, 2026 9:00 AM

Fire crews, managers helped with wildfire response, recovery efforts in the state of Victoria


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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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Additional overnight traffic diversions planned for 232nd Street interchange in Langley

Thursday, February 19, 2026 3:43 PM

As part of work to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley, drivers are advised of upcoming overnight traffic diversions on Highway 1 between Glover Road and 248th Street, starting as early as Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026. 


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BC Coroners Service shares 2025 data into unregulated drug-toxicity deaths

Thursday, February 19, 2026 2:30 PM

According to preliminary data, 1,826 people have lost their lives in 2025 due to unregulated drug toxicity, as reported by the BC Coroners Service.


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WorkSafeBC welcomes newly appointed board chair

Thursday, February 19, 2026 11:00 AM

Strengthening WorkSafeBC’s focus on workplace injury prevention


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Saving lives by expanding access to nasal naloxone

Thursday, February 19, 2026 9:15 AM
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Saving lives by expanding access to nasal naloxone.

Province investing $50 million to give people in B.C. better access to life-saving medication


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Setting up a new community advisory group on extortion crisis

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 1:30 PM
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Expert members will be a direct link between the community, law enforcement


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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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