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B.C. tests emergency alerts to cellphones, TV, radio

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 11:00 AM
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BC emergency alert test on May 7 at 1:55 PM

To improve public safety in the event of an emergency, a test of the B.C. Emergency Alert system will occur at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, as part of Emergency Preparedness Week.


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Minister’s, parliamentary secretary’s statement on Red Dress Day

Monday, May 5, 2025 7:45 AM
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Christine Boyle, Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation, and Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, have released the following statement in honour of Red Dress Day and the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and 2SLGBTQIA+ People.


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Minister’s statement on International Firefighters Day

Sunday, May 4, 2025 12:00 PM

Garry Begg, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, has released a statement on International Firefighters Day:


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Intervention Circle offers culturally sensitive supports, enhances safety for Gitanmaax

Saturday, May 3, 2025 8:45 AM

The Gitanmaax First Nation is implementing an Intervention Circle in the Gitxsan Territory to provide culturally appropriate supports for people at risk of harm, victimization or entering the justice system, and to help build a safer and healthier community.


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Premier’s statement on Day of Remembrance for tragedy at Lapu Lapu Day Festival

Friday, May 2, 2025 8:00 AM
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Premier David Eby has issued the following statement marking the Provincial Day of Remembrance and Mourning for the Victims of the Tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Day Festival:


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Use caution, be fire safe this weekend

Thursday, May 1, 2025 1:30 PM

People are asked to use caution over the next several days as a combination of warm, dry conditions and strong winds in much of southern B.C. are adding to elevated wildfire danger.


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Premier’s, minister’s statements on International Workers’ Day

Thursday, May 1, 2025 7:30 AM
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Two people working in a lumber shop with a blue banner and white text that reads "International Worker's Day"

Premier David Eby has issued the following statement in recognition of International Workers’ Day:


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Parliamentary secretary’s statement about Prevention of Violence Against Women Week

Saturday, April 26, 2025 7:45 AM
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Jennifer Blatherwick, parliamentary secretary for gender equity, has released the following statement in recognition of Prevention of Violence Against Women Week:


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B.C. officers honoured for valour, commitment to public safety

Thursday, April 24, 2025 5:00 PM

The 40th annual Police Honours Night recognized 241 deserving women and men of law enforcement in British Columbia for their bravery and dedication.


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New beds improve care for incarcerated people with mental-health, addiction issues

Thursday, April 24, 2025 2:15 PM
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New beds improve care for incarcerated people with mental-health, addiction issues

New involuntary care beds are now open at Surrey Pretrial Services Centre, providing people in custody who are in crisis and have overlapping mental-health and addiction challenges, as well as brain injuries due to toxic-drug overdoses, with specialized involuntary care.


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Traffic will be diverted on Highway 1 at Glover Road, CPKC crossing

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 8:10 AM

Drivers are advised of overnight weekend traffic diversions on Highway 1 between 216th Street and 232nd Street, beginning Thursday, April 24, 2025.


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People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 12:15 PM
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People in British Columbia encouraged to prepare for seasonal hazards

People in British Columbia are urged to prepare for seasonal hazards as the warming weather increases the likelihood of climate-related emergencies, including spring flooding, wildfires and drought.


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Minister’s, provincial health officer’s statements on the toxic-drug public health emergency anniversary

Monday, April 14, 2025 7:30 AM
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Josie Osborne, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, have issued the following statements marking the ninth anniversary of the toxic-drug crisis being declared a public health emergency:


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