Interior communities awarded gaming grants to improve services, support not-for-profits
People throughout the Interior will benefit from upgrades to not-for-profit services and programs with additional funding from B.C.’s Community Gaming Grants program. Thirteen new capital project grants were awarded throughout the Interior region for a total of $1 million. “From bringing new independent films to the North...
Watch that speed this May long weekend
As drivers hit the road this Victoria Day long weekend, ICBC (Insurance Cooporation of BC) and police are asking drivers to watch their speed. ICBC said on average, 480 people are injured and three people are killed in 1,800 crashes — including 63 people injured in 270 crashes throughout the Southern Interior — in the province...
BC RCMP fight fraud with community outreach
In response to an ever-increasing number of seniors being targeted by frauds and scams, the BC RCMP Federal Policing Prevention and Engagement (FPPE) team launched a proactive community outreach campaign to prevent seniors from falling victim to the vast array of sophisticated and constantly evolving scams. Based on recent ...
Allow native plants to grow says Nature Conservancy of Canada
As the mercury slowly rises, many Canadians are making springtime plans for their lawns, backyards, flower beds and gardens. While some people may be hearing about or going to try “No Mow” or “Slow Mow May,” the Nature Conservancy of Canada is urging people to take the next step with a more lasting way to help nature is to ...
Fine issued for Coastal GasLink project
The Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has issued a second administrative penalty to Coastal GasLink Pipeline Ltd. (CGL) for non-compliance with conditions and orders related to erosion and sediment control under its environmental assessment certificate. The fine of $170,100 was issued following several inspections by...
Smorgasbord of drugs and hundreds of thousands in cash and gold seized
A lengthy investigation by BC RCMP Federal Policing investigators, in collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation of Los Angeles, California, culminated in the arrest of several individuals, and the seizure of dozens of different drugs, along with a large amount of cash, gold and silver bars. Between September and...
ICBC changes its policy on seeking costs from cyclists, pedestrians
ICBC is making changes to its policy on when cyclists, pedestrians and other active transportation users could be charged with damages to a vehicle when they have some responsibility for a crash. “Government and ICBC listened to the concerns raised from cycling advocates and Mr. Bolliger about the decision to bill him for...
Year 2 of surgical renewal delivers most surgeries ever completed in a year in B.C.
In its second year of delivering on its surgical renewal commitment to patients, B.C. has exceeded its pre-pandemic volume of surgeries. “Through the dedicated efforts of everyone involved in delivering surgeries and the actions by British Columbians to slow the rapid spread of COVID-19 and ease pressures on our hospitals, ...
ICBC, police warning drivers to slow down as speed-related crashes rise
As the weather warms up, the Insurance Cooperation of BC (ICBC) is advising the public that an average of 141 speed-related crashes causing injury or death occur every month now through summer. ICBC said that police-reported data shows the speed-related crashes causing injury or death is over a five-year average from 2016 to...
B.C. conducts test of system, expands emergency hazards alert
A test of B.C.’s wireless alerting system will be conducted at 1:55 p.m. (Pacific time) on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, as part of the national Alert Ready system to improve public safety in the event of emergency. This year, the Province is expanding use of the Alert Ready system in B.C. beyond tsunami warnings and Amber Alerts...
