BC Gov News

The BC Coroners Service is looking for the public’s assistance in helping to identify a foot that was found inside a shoe along the shoreline at the 30th Street beach access (south of Marine Drive and 30th Street) in West Vancouver in September 2018.

Responding to the extreme cold weather conditions, the Province is funding 20 new shelter spaces so people experiencing homelessness will have a warm place to stay.

Drivers are advised that Highway 14 west of Sooke remains closed in both directions due to significant tree-fall, downed power lines and hazardous road conditions.

Drivers are advised that beginning Monday, Feb. 11, at 5 a.m., a Highway 97 detour will be available using nearby Callan Road.

The BC Coroners Service’s 2018 Data Release for illicit Drug Overdose Deaths in British Columbia has stated that in 2018, 1,489 people died by overdose due to a poisoned, unregulated drug supply. In response, Judy Darcy, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, has released the following statement:

The number of British Columbians dying from illicit drug overdoses plateaued in 2018, despite significant efforts from groups around the province to prevent deaths.

An enforcement operation to protect the Kiskatinaw River watershed in the Dawson Creek area has reviewed 49 water storage structures, including dugouts and dams.

Drivers are advised that Highway 97 remains closed to traffic in both directions due to a significant rock fall near Callan Road north of Summerland.

Public safety and environmental conservation efforts throughout the province will benefit from community gaming grants.