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New floodplain maps support flood preparedness

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 9:03 AM

Updated June 17, 2026: Detailed maps help high-risk communities understand, prepare for flooding


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Urging preparedness as wildfire, drought risks increase

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 11:15 AM

People in British Columbia encouraged to stay alert, reduce wildfire risk, be prepared


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Attorney general’s, minister’s statements on passage of bail, sentencing reforms

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 8:30 AM
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B.C. welcomes Bail and Sentencing Reform Act receiving royal assent


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April 2026 saw 119 lives lost due to unregulated-drug toxicity

Thursday, June 11, 2026 2:45 PM

In April 2026, 119 people in British Columbia lost their lives to suspected unregulated-drug toxicity according to preliminary data reported by the BC Coroners Service, equating to about four deaths per day.


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Attorney General’s, minister’s statement on the federal Safe Social Media bill

Thursday, June 11, 2026 1:27 PM
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Federal action on protecting children online welcome, more needed

Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Rick Glumac, Minister of State for AI and New Technologies, have released the following statements in response to the tabling of Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, in federal Parliament:


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Protecting people, communities in the Okanagan

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 2:30 PM

Province supports projects to reduce flood threat in Vernon, Penticton, Lumby


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New drivers in B.C. can now take first knowledge test online

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 12:45 PM
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Updated: Online option offers people more choice and convenience, frees up in-person ICBC appointments


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Continuing to strengthen BC Sheriff Service with new sheriffs

Monday, June 8, 2026 1:30 PM
Continuing to strengthen BC Sheriff Service with new sheriffs.

Seventeen graduates ready to support a fully staffed BC Sheriff Service


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Strengthening wildfire prevention, creating local jobs

Monday, June 8, 2026 9:15 AM

New funding supports community projects to reduce wildfire risks, restore local ecosystems


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Minister’s statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals dispute

Saturday, June 6, 2026 12:30 PM

Jennifer Whiteside, Minister of Labour, has issued the following statement about the Emergency Communications Professionals labour dispute:


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Summer safety reminders from the BC Coroners Service

Thursday, June 4, 2026 2:30 PM

The summer months have arrived and the BC Coroners Service is reminding people throughout the province to put safety first when planning warm-weather activities.


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Public invited to share input on Kamloops area transportation improvements

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 2:00 PM

Feedback gathered will help inform project options


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Improving safety for Indigenous communities

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 12:45 PM

New funding supports Indigenous-led violence-prevention programs


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