New regulations taking effect Oct. 1, will bring the Firearm Violence Prevention Act into force, and firearms owners should take note. The act, the first…
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Riding season is here
ICBC urging riders to train now to prevent crashes New crash data shows that nearly half of crashes (49%) where the motorcyclist was responsible are…
Free court services help available online
People in B.C. can remotely access court registry services through new online service People can receive free, convenient help and advice navigating the court system…
New sheriff headed for Cranbrook
Twelve new sheriffs graduated from the Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC) on Wednesday, Feb. 4, and will begin serving communities and keeping people safe…
City council covers key topics at UBCM Convention
At last week’s Union of BC Municipalities (UBCM) conference in Vancouver, pressing issues like homelessness, housing shortages, and public drug use took centre stage, along…
Access zones now in place to protect kids at schools
B.C.’s K-12 students and staff will now have more protection from harassing protesters as the province has enacted access zones around schools. The Safe Access…
Family law changes focus on companion animals
Changes came into effect Monday, Jan. 15, that are meant to reduce some of the difficulties for families going through separation or divorce in B.C.,…
Dignity, freedom and justice for all
Letter to the Editor Today marks the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, first proclaimed on Dec. 10, 1948. Under that declaration,…
Grants available for organizations acting against racism
Community organizations are invited to apply for annual grants that support projects that tackle racial inequity and foster inter-cultural understanding in B.C. The B.C. Multiculturalism…
Website cannabis sales for pickup in stores okayed
The B.C. government has amended regulations to allow private cannabis retail store (CRS) licensees to sell non-medical cannabis products online for pickup in-store. This follows…