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B.C. crime severity falls for second straight year, says Statistics Canada

Crime Kate Brown - July 23, 2026

B.C. recorded one of the strongest improvements in police-reported crime among the provinces in 2025, even as crime trends across Canada remained mixed.

B.C. expands program targeting repeat property offenders

Crime Emily Joveski - June 22, 2026

The B.C. government says it will expand a pilot program aimed at repeat property offenders by establishing 12 new regional hubs across the province with a $16-million investment over two years.

B.C.’s updated gun laws take effect this fall, with new rules for low-velocity, imitation guns.

Crime Emily Joveski - April 27, 2026

British Columbia’s new firearms law aimed at curbing gang violence will take effect Oct. 1, introducing tighter rules on low-velocity and imitation guns as well as new police powers.

B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply

Crime Emily Joveski - April 17, 2026

British Columbia is launching a $600,000 pilot project using artificial intelligence and robotics to detect toxic substances in seized drugs and trace their origins.

Municipal leaders call on province to step up response to street disorder

Provincial Emily Joveski - September 25, 2025

Mayors from across British Columbia are calling on the province to take urgent action to address the homelessness and addiction crisis facing their communities.

B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force

Provincial Emily Joveski - September 17, 2025

The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community.

Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles

Provincial Emily Joveski - July 17, 2025

Premier David Eby shuffled his cabinet Thursday in what he called a “strategic” move to respond to a world that has changed since his B.C. NDP were elected last fall.

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Houston, Burns Lake to host Nechako Lakes all-candidates forums

2026 BC Election October 13, 2026

The Houston and Burns Lake chambers of commerce are hosting opportunities for voters to meet the provincial candidates in Nechako Lakes.

Carrier Lumber under the microscope: Forest Practices Board to begin regional audit

Forestry October 13, 2026

Operations being audited are within approximately 100 kilometres of Prince George, extending from Bear Lake in the north to Penny in the east, Hixon in the south and the Stuart River to the west. The licence has an allowable annual cut of approximately 187,000 cubic metres.