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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.  

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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Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Advocates urge next B.C. government to address water scarcity as El Niño forecast adds to drought concerns

Environment
A potentially powerful El Niño could worsen drought conditions across B.C., prompting calls for stronger water protection measures from the next provincial government.

Two vehicle crash leaves one person trapped inside

RCMP
A head-on collision in the South Cariboo required an occupant to be extracted, and another sent to hospital.

B.C. loses more than 20,000 jobs in September as unemployment rate stays steady

Economy
British Columbia lost more than 20,000 jobs in September, sparking a political clash over the province’s economic direction.

The unemployment rate takes a plunge in the Cariboo region

Economy
There was a hefty drop in the Cariboo region's year over year unemployment rate last month.
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