New B.C. sheriff recruit for Heritage City
The latest class of B.C. sheriff recruits has graduated from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) in New Westminster. The newest recruits will be posted in Prince George, Williams Lake, Fort St. John, Terrace, Nelson and on the Lower Mainland. “Sheriffs play a critical role in our justice system, ensuring the...
Summer heat wave claims almost 600 lives — BC Coroners Service
This past summer's record-breaking heat claimed the lives of at least 595 British Columbians, according to updated data released by the BC Coroners Service. "The BC Coroners Service is committed to gathering as much information as possible about each of these deaths to inform future, evidence-based prevention efforts" said ...
B.C. applies for decriminalization in next step to reduce toxic drug deaths
British Columbia has taken an important step forward to prevent drug poisoning deaths by applying to the federal government to remove criminal penalties for people who possess small amounts of illicit drugs for personal use. B.C. is the first province in Canada to seek an exemption from Health Canada under Section 56(1) of ...
RCMP report more than 230 catalytic converter thefts reported in Richmond
In a recent media release, the Richmond RCMP say that during the first nine months of 2021, 238 catalytic converters were reported stolen across the city. Corporal Ian Henderson of the Richmond RCMP says, “Victims all across the city have reported catalytic converter thefts from all makes and models of vehicles - from small...
Premier Horgan to get surgery to remove lump Friday
Premier John Horgan has released the following statement regarding the state of his health: “After noticing a lump in my neck, I went to the doctor to get a number of tests over the past few weeks. Those tests have revealed a growth in my throat that requires surgery tomorrow. Any further treatment will be determined after ...
Province announces booster dose, next step in COVID-19 immunization plan
More people in B.C. will start to receive invitations for a COVID-19 booster shot as the Province continues its COVID-19 immunization plan, prioritizing B.C.'s elderly and most at-risk through to the December holiday. The plan expands to include all British Columbians 12+ beginning in January 2022. People 70+ who are registered...
Halloween mega displays on the rise in B.C. neighbourhoods
New research from BC Hydro finds festive lights and blow up decorations are no longer limited to just the holiday season as more British Columbians are putting up Halloween ‘mega displays.’ The survey finds almost a quarter of British Columbians now decorate about the same amount for both Halloween and Christmas – with almost...
B.C. launches stronger climate plan for a better future
British Columbia is launching a stronger, more ambitious climate plan to deliver on its commitment to reduce climate pollution and build a cleaner, stronger economy for people throughout B.C. The CleanBC Roadmap to 2030 plan accelerates measures in B.C.'s continent-leading climate plan that has been proven effective and...
New guidelines support K-12 boards considering staff vaccine requirements
Guidelines have been developed to support school boards and independent school authorities in their decisions on implementing vaccine requirements for their employees. "From the beginning of the pandemic we have worked together - to keep students safely learning in-class, to encourage all eligible British Columbians to get ...
Burnaby woman breaks record as B.C.’s largest ever Lottery-Prize winner
When Christine Lauzon picked up a Lotto Max ticket for the September 28, 2021 draw with her pack of peanuts, she never imagined her spur-of-the-moment decision would result in her winning the massive $70-million jackpot. “I just thought, ‘Why not buy a ticket?’” Lauzon said. “I have definitely dreamed about it but I never...
