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

Crime Kate Brown -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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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New lease on life for local seagull thanks to search and rescue

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One of Comox Valley Search and Rescue’s most recent calls proves no call is too big, too small or too unusual for local crews.

BC Ferries commits to halving underwater noise by 2036

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BC Ferries has partnered with Fisheries and Oceans Canada and Transport Canada to reduce the risk of harming marine mammals.

De Havilland Canada reaches $2.5B financing deal to double waterbomber production

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De Havilland Canada has reached an agreement with the federal government and Export Development Canada (EDC) for up to $2.5 billion in financing to double production capacity for its Canadair 515 waterbombers.