ICBC, police warn that pedestrian fatalities more than double in fall and winter
ICBC and police are launching a campaign to help protect pedestrians as weather conditions worsen and the risk of pedestrian crashes increases. Between October and January, pedestrian fatalities increase by an average of 54% in B.C. “As weather conditions begin to shift and daylight hours decrease, drivers and pedestrians...
Cross-border investigation ends with $55 Million drug bust
A media release Wednesday by the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT) said 15 people along with a Calgary business has been charged following a $55 Million drug bust involving officials from both Canada and U.S. The ALERT release said Project Cobra seized methamphetamine and cocaine following a cross-border investigation...
Canada ends COVID-19 border, travel measures effective October 1
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the Government of Canada has taken a layered approach to border management to protect the health and safety of Canadians. As the pandemic situation has continued to evolve, adjustments to border measures have been informed by the latest evidence, available data, operational considerations,...
B.C. food and beverage industry networking event returns
Members of the British Columbia food and beverage industry will come together at the Every Chef Needs a Farmer, Every Farmers Needs a Chef event in the fall and winter. “This event is a great opportunity for chefs to meet the people in our agricultural and food industry, and learn more about the amazing ingredients and products...
Issues with legal services? Province plans improvements, seeks input from public
British Columbians are encouraged to share their thoughts on the Province’s plans to simplify the regulatory framework for legal professionals so more people can connect to the legal supports and advice they need. Currently, lawyers are regulated by the Legal Profession Act and notaries are regulated by the Notaries Act. ...
Province releases expert recommendations on repeat offending
The Province has received expert recommendations that will help shape actions to keep people and communities safe, and connect people who have been committing repeat offences with the supports they need to break out of that cycle. Communities throughout B.C. have been dealing with an increase in repeat offending – criminal ...
VPD cancels Amber Alert for three-year-old boy
Vancouver Police Department’s Amber Alert, sent out late Monday night, has been cancelled. The cancellation was announced on the VPD website Tuesday at about 6:15 a.m. VPD was seeking public assistance after a young boy was reported missing from BC Children’s Hospital. VPD said the three-year-old child, reported abducted by...
RCMP investigating after discovery of two deceased people near Penticton
The BC RCMP Serious Crime Unit has been deployed to take conduct of an investigation after a report of a fire and the discovery of human remains. On September 15, 2022, Penticton RCMP were notified after the Summerland Fire Department was called to the paved road next to the Penticton Shooting Sports Range, located at 1797 ...
COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health-care system workers remain in place — BC Government
In order to protect the province's most vulnerable and the overall health-care system, COVID-19 vaccination requirements for health-care system workers continue to be in place. Consistent with current provincial health officer orders, health-care system workers will continue to be required to be vaccinated with a primary...
Premier's statement on national day of mourning to mark Queen’s funeral
Premier John Horgan has issued the following statement in response to the federal government declaring a national holiday to mark the Queen’s funeral: “Over the last few days, British Columbians have joined with people across the country and around the world in an outpouring of support for the Royal Family over the loss of ...
