With the arrival of Halloween, the B.C. government is reminding parents and caregivers to be on alert and check all candy and treats their kids…
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New policy aims to enhance visitor experiences
As the summer tourism season approaches, British Columbia’s wineries, breweries, cideries and distilleries are gearing up to offer enhanced tour and service experiences for visitors….
Taser 7 approved for use in province
The B.C. government has approved the use of Taser 7 as an intermediate weapon for all police agencies in British Columbia. The approval process for…
Training hubs to provide support for local fire crews
The B.C. government announced recently it is establishing new regional training hubs that will support local fire crews with enhanced firefighting skills, along with reduced…
New Act aims to protect against intimate image distribution
People who have had their intimate images or videos shared without consent have new supports to get them off the internet, stop their distribution, and…
24 East Kootenay lives lost to toxic drugs in 2023
Preliminary reporting released by the BC Coroners Service confirms that toxic, unregulated drugs claimed the lives of at least 2,511 people in British Columbia in…
Anti-hate fund grant applications now open
Community organizations throughout British Columbia that have experienced or are at risk of experiencing hate-motivated crimes are encouraged to submit grant applications for the Anti-Hate…
20 lives lost to drugs in 10 months in the region
At least 2,039 lives have been lost to unregulated drugs in the first 10 months of 2023 in British Columbia, including 20 lives in the…
Cranbrook RCMP and city get funds for a Situation Table
Cranbrook RCMP and the City of Cranbrook have worked collaboratively to secure a $75,000 grant from the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General for…
Eight local lives lost to toxic drugs so far in 2023
Eight East Kootenay residents have lost their lives due to toxic drugs thus far in 2023. The Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and…