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Niki Sharma, Attorney General, and Nina Krieger, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, have released the following statement in response to the introduction of new proposed Criminal Code amendments by the federal government:  “We welcome today’s federal legislation creating new Criminal Code offences targeting hate crimes. Our government has long called for stronger tools…

With new funding, more people experiencing barriers to employment, such as Indigenous people, people on income assistance and those with complex needs, are training for in-demand jobs. View the full article from the original source

As severe drought conditions continue to affect river levels in the Thompson Okanagan region, fish-population protection orders will protect endangered chinook salmon in the Salmon River and Bessette Creek by temporarily restricting water use for forage crops and identified industrial purposes. View the full article from the original source

(flickr.com) A new roundabout at Highway 4 and Beaver Creek Road will make travel safer for residents, marina users and tourists heading to and from the west coast of Vancouver Island. A contract has been awarded to Windley Contracting Ltd. Work is scheduled to begin in fall 2025 and take approximately one year to complete….

The BC Coroners Service, together with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit and CN, is encouraging people in B.C. to learn more about rail safety to help save lives and prevent serious injuries during Rail Safety Week 2025. View the full article from the original source