Families NEWS http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines by sector Families en-us Copyright � 2013, Province of British Columbia 5 Statement on Hon. Steven Point resignation VICTORIA – Minister of Justice and Attorney General Shirley Bond released the following statement on the resignation of the Honourable Steven Point as chair of the advisory committee on the safety and security of vulnerable women. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0158-000908.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT BC Coroners Service warns of high-water dangers VICTORIA – On the eve of the Victoria Day long weekend, the BC Coroners Service is warning residents to take extreme care near streams and rivers which are currently running much faster and higher than normal. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0159-000909.htm Fri, 17 May 2013 22:05:00 GMT Temporary measures support long weekend safety at Sombrio Beach VICTORIA – For the second year in a row, the gravel access road from Highway 14 to the parking lot at the Sombrio Beach trailhead will be temporarily closed to help prevent unauthorized activities, like large parties and vandalism, over the Victoria Day long weekend. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013ENV0055-000904.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 15:30:00 GMT Use caution around Nicola Lake and Nicola River MERRITT – The public is asked to exercise caution, and prepare for localized flooding as water levels in Nicola Lake, the Nicola River and surrounding streams increase due to rapid snowmelt and recent high temperatures. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0068-000905.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 17:00:00 GMT Public use restrictions on grasslands, grazing leases KAMLOOPS – In advance of the May long weekend, the public is reminded about restricted recreational use in the Tunkwa-Duffy area and on grazing leases in the Kamloops area. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0069-000906.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 20:00:00 GMT Enforcement officers on patrol over May long weekend VICTORIA – British Columbia’s natural resource officers, park rangers and conservation officers will be busy over the Victoria Day long weekend helping residents and visitors enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013FOR0067-000899.htm Wed, 15 May 2013 18:00:00 GMT BC Coroners Service identifies snow-campers VANCOUVER - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a father and daughter who died while snow-camping on Blackcomb Mountain on May 12, 2013. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0156-000902.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 21:45:00 GMT BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased male and female KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of two persons who were found deceased in a residence in Anglemont on April 30, 2013. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0157-000903.htm Tue, 14 May 2013 23:15:00 GMT BC Coroners Service confirms identity of deceased motorcyclist KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a motorcyclist who died as the result of a motor vehicle incident in Penticton on May 11, 2013. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0154-000900.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 22:20:00 GMT BC Coroners Service identifies motor vehicle incident victim KELOWNA - The BC Coroners Service has confirmed the identity of a man who died after a motor vehicle incident near Kamloops on May 10, 2013. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2013JAG0155-000901.htm Mon, 13 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT