http://www.news.gov.bc.ca/ The latest headlines for Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General en-us Copyright © 2009, Province of British Columbia 5 BURNABY – Through DNA analysis, the BC Coroners Service has confirmed the remains of a right foot, found Oct. 27, 2009, is that of a deceased male from the Lower Mainland. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0032-000584.htm Thu, 05 Nov 2009 21:22:45 GMT VICTORIA – Suman and Manjit Virk have received B.C.’s highest honour in community safety and crime prevention for their outstanding contribution and extraordinary dedication to making communities better places to live, announced Solicitor General Kash Heed in presenting the Anthony J. Hulme Award of Distinction. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0031-000552.htm Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:10:01 GMT VICTORIA – New regulations to protect consumers by prohibiting abusive lending practices and limiting fees and interest rates charged by payday lenders come into effect Nov. 1, 2009. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0030-000550.htm Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:43:52 GMT VICTORIA – Sixty fewer lives were lost and 4,196 fewer injuries resulted from motor vehicle crashes in 2008 compared to 2007, due to a concerted effort by a 110-member integrated traffic safety unit that works alongside local traffic police to make British Columbia roads safer. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0029-000528.htm Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:38:21 GMT VICTORIA – B.C. roads will be safer following legislative changes to prevent the use of hand-held cellphones, portable electronic devices and text messaging while driving, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0028-000513.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:55:58 GMT VICTORIA – The Provincial Emergency Program has successfully completed a test of the B.C. Provincial Emergency Notification System (PENS). http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0027-000512.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:20:20 GMT VICTORIA – Gang members and organized criminals will no longer be able to hide behind body armour, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0026-000506.htm Tue, 20 Oct 2009 17:08:42 GMT SURREY – Luxury vehicles seized as tools for criminal activity under the Province’s civil forfeiture law are now on the auction block, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0024-000469.htm Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:27:31 GMT VANCOUVER – The Province will build a new secure, state-of- the-art corrections facility adjacent to the existing Surrey Pretrial Services Centre and connected by tunnel to both the courthouse and police station, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0023-000455.htm Wed, 07 Oct 2009 16:40:12 GMT VICTORIA - The B.C. government is taking steps to protect frontline services for victims of domestic violence across the province and in New Westminster, Solicitor General Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0022-000421.htm Tue, 29 Sep 2009 19:14:49 GMT