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Crime
B.C. crime severity falls for second straight year, says Statistics Canada
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.
Crime
B.C. expands program targeting repeat property offenders
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.
Crime
B.C.’s updated gun laws take effect this fall, with new rules for low-velocity, imitation guns
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.
Crime
B.C. launches AI-powered pilot for police to track toxic drug supply
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.
Provincial
Review urges overhaul of B.C.’s 911 service provider, E-Comm
A review of British Columbia’s main 911 service provider suggests the organization needs a financial and governance overhaul.
Provincial
Municipal leaders call on province to step up response to street disorder
Mayors from across British Columbia are calling on the province to take urgent action to address the homelessness and addiction crisis facing their communities.
Provincial
B.C. steps up fight against South Asian extortion threats with new RCMP-led task force
The British Columbia RCMP will lead a specialized task force to improve the province’s response to extortion threats targeting the South Asian community.
Provincial
New RCMP unit to tackle human trafficking in B.C.
B.C.’s public safety minister said a new RCMP unit will lead the provincial response to human trafficking.
Provincial
Eby shuffles cabinet, including key jobs, public safety and housing roles
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.

