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BC Coroners Service identifies snow-campers

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a father and daughter who died while snow-camping on Blackcomb Mountain on May 12, 2013. read more

Families Tuesday, May 14, 2013 2:45 PM

Celebrate the long weekend in a BC Park

The Victoria Day long weekend is a busy one for Discover Camping, the Province's camping reservation system, but many BC Parks still offer first-come, first-served campsites for visitors without reservations. read more

Environment Families Monday, May 13, 2013 11:49 AM

BC Coroners Service identifies motor vehicle incident victims

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of two males who died after a motor vehicle incident near Chase on May 6, 2013. read more

Families Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:15 PM

Flood risk heightens, safety urged

With the onset of warmer temperatures, increased snow melt in parts of B.C.'s southern interior have amplified waterway risks. read more

Environment Families Thursday, May 9, 2013 4:00 PM

B.C. crews head to Alberta to assist with prescribed burns

The Wildfire Management Branch is sending 13 personnel to Alberta to assist Parks Canada in carrying out prescribed burns. read more

Families Thursday, May 9, 2013 3:45 PM

Body of missing Craycroft Island man found

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed that a man missing from his boat in the Sayward area has been found deceased. read more

Families Tuesday, May 7, 2013 4:30 PM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased teens

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two teens whose bodies were recovered from Nicola Lake on May 6, 2013. read more

Families Monday, May 6, 2013 4:00 PM

BC Coroners Service identifies motor vehicle incident victims

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identities of five people who died after being involved in a motor vehicle incident in Surrey on April 28, 2013. read more

Families Transportation Tuesday, April 30, 2013 10:25 AM

Leave newborn wildlife in the wild

When it comes to newborn wild animals, mother always knows best, and so with fawning and calving season underway, provincial biologists are reminding people that newborn deer, elk or moose should not be touched or moved when encountered. read more

Environment Families Friday, April 26, 2013 10:00 AM

Coroners Service identifies deceased skier

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died following a skiing incident near Rogers Pass on April 22, 2013. read more

Families Tuesday, April 23, 2013 12:19 PM

Dates changed for Torben Campbell inquest

The BC Coroners Service has announced new dates for a public inquest into the death of Torben Timothy Campbell. read more

Families Monday, April 22, 2013 11:30 AM

BC Coroners Service confirms identity of seaman

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a seaman who died after he collapsed aboard a ship moored in English Bay on April 11, 2013. read more

Families Tuesday, April 16, 2013 2:30 PM

BC Coroners Service identifies helicopter crash victim

The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died in a helicopter crash on the Homathko River near Stewart Island on April 13, 2013. read more

Families Tuesday, April 16, 2013 10:45 AM

Whistler's Official Community Plan approved

Community, Sport and Cultural Development Minister Bill Bennett says after three years of work on the part of the Resort Municipality of Whistler, he is approving its Official Community Plan. read more

Economy Families Monday, April 15, 2013 5:33 PM

Premier Christy Clark's statement on Yom Ha'atzmaut

Premier Christy Clark issued the following statement today celebrating the 65th anniversary of Israel's independence, Yom Ha'atzmaut: read more

Multiculturalism Monday, April 15, 2013 5:30 PM

Times of India Film Awards generates economic benefits for B.C.

The Province of British Columbia is providing the following preliminary estimates of immediate economic benefit to B.C. as a result of the Times of India Film Awards (TOIFA). read more

Economy Multiculturalism Monday, April 15, 2013 3:30 PM

Skills and Training Plan sets the stage for 2013

In September 2012, the government launched a Skills and Training Plan to expand and align skills training programs with economic opportunities throughout the province to ensure British Columbia has a workforce with the right skills, in the right places, at the right times. read more

Economy Education Monday, April 15, 2013 3:21 PM

B.C. auto industry focuses on safety and sustainability

Government has invested $100,000 in a Labour Market Partnerships Program agreement with the Automobile Retailers Association (ARA) and its automotive industry partners to undertake labour market research to identify the future labour needs of the sector. read more

Economy Education Families Monday, April 15, 2013 3:15 PM

Premier's statement on tragedy at Boston Marathon

Premier Christy Clark has issued the following statement following an explosion in Boston: read more

Families Monday, April 15, 2013 2:51 PM

Government backs seniors with funding for new Killarney Community Centre

The government of B.C. has committed to funding $1.3 million toward a new senior's centre in Southeast Vancouver. read more

Families Health Monday, April 15, 2013 11:30 AM