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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Oxford English Dictionary adds ‘elbows up,’ and other popular Canadianisms

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My word, a Canadian’s use of the English language is bedazzled with meaning, context, and historical significance.

OPP officer killed near Hearst, Ont

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A 29-year-old OPP officer has been killed on duty in a rural area near Hearst. 

B.C. leaders pause politics to honour victims of Tumbler Ridge shooting

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Flags at the B.C. legislature flew at half-mast Thursday as leaders mourned eight people killed in a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge.

RCMP release names of eight killed in Tumbler Ridge shooting

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The B.C. RCMP has released the names of six children and two women killed in this week’s shooting in Tumbler Ridge, as the small northeastern community continues to mourn.

Psychologist offers guidance to parents after Tumbler Ridge, B.C., shooting

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In the wake of a deadly shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., that involved victims between the ages of 11 and 13, a psychologist is advising guardians to check in with themselves before talking to their children.
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