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New spaces created to train more police officers, enhancing public safety
NEW WESTMINSTER – More police officers will be trained at the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s (JIBC) police academy with a 50% expansion of seats, supporting local police recruitment and building safe communities. “By expanding the police academy to 96 seats per class, we are ensuring more police recruits are well trained and prepared to […]
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Tsunami alert highlights need for personal readiness across BC
July 30, 2025 While BC is no longer at risk of tsunami, the event is a reminder of the importance of emergency preparedness One of the strongest earthquakes in the last decade took place Tuesday night (July 29) off the Russian coast, sparking warnings of potential tsunami waves headed toward BC. While the 8.8 magnitude […]
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New police unit bolsters B.C.’s response to human trafficking
July 30, 2025 SURREY – The Province is strengthening its efforts to combat human trafficking with the creation of a new, co-ordinated provincial response team. The counter human trafficking unit (CHTU) will enhance the detection, investigation and prosecution of human trafficking crimes, while expanding support for victims and targeting organized crime networks operating in British […]
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Out-of-control wildfire near Lytton, B.C., triggers evacuation alerts – APTN News
Jul 29, 2025 The Lytton First Nation has also issued a similar alert An out-of-control wildfire in the British Columbia Interior has triggered evacuation alerts for a number of properties near Lytton. The Thompson-Nicola Regional District says at least five properties in the Spencer Road South area have been given the warning to prepare for evacuation […]
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Hy-Tech Drilling – Update on Incident
July 24, 2025 Smithers, B.C. — With permission from the families, we are now able to share the names of the three Hy-Tech Drilling team members who remain underground following the incident earlier this week at the Red Chris Mine. Kevin Coumbs, Driller – from Ontario Darien Maduke, Drillers’ Helper – from British Columbia Jesse […]
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Minister’s statement on release of public-events safety report
July 9, 2025 VICTORIA – Terry Yung, Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services, has released the following statement in response to the release of the report for the Commission of Inquiry into Community Events Safety in B.C.: “I want to recognize the victims, families and communities who have been impacted by the […]
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Investment in anti-violence projects supports Indigenous people in B.C.
June 3, 2025 VICTORIA – New funding for B.C.’s Path Forward Community Fund will ensure that Indigenous people have the resources they need to address violence against Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people. “Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people experience violence far too often, and decades of harmful policies and practices have created cycles that […]
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Renewing Our Commitment to Safety on Day of Mourning
April 28, 2025 RENEWING OUR COMMITMENT TO SAFETY ON DAY OF MOURNING Safety is TNDC’s top priority to ensure everyone we work with goes home safe. It is also why Day of Mourning is so significant. Marked annually on April 28th, this sombre day brings together workers, families, employers and communities at workplaces and events […]
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Graduated licensing changes improve accessibility, safety
VICTORIA – The Province has introduced legislation to improve graduated licensing programs to create a simpler, more accessible process for new drivers, while improving safety standards for motorcycle drivers. “These changes are intended to improve road safety for new drivers and motorcyclists by ensuring they gain more on-road experience, and improve licensing accessibility by addressing barriers […]
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BCMF and NTACCS Partner to Support Clearwater Wildfire Preparedness
Vancouver, British Columbia, April 14, 2025 — The BC Métis Federation (BCMF), in partnership with the North Thompson Aboriginal Cultural Centre Society (NTACCS), proudly hosted a community luncheon on April 12th at the Dutch Lake Community Centre in Clearwater, BC, to announce a new wildfire protection initiative for Elders and families. The event celebrated a […]
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