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 VICTORIA – At the request of the City of Duncan, the Province has sent additional equipment to that community to support the local government’s flood protection efforts. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0037-000666.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:02:33 GMT VICTORIA – Due to recent heavy rainfall causing flooding in some areas of Vancouver Island, the Province is approving Disaster Financial Assistance (DFA), Public Safety Minister Kash Heed announced. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0036-000665.htm Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:33:18 GMT BURNABY – The BC Coroners Service and Richmond RCMP request the public’s assistance to identify this male whose body was found floating in the Fraser River adjacent to Dyke Road between No. 4 and No. 5 Roads in Richmond on June 2, 2008. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0035-000661.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:46:20 GMT VICTORIA – RCMP and municipal police officers who have performed an exemplary service to the citizens of British Columbia honoured at an annual ceremony at Government House. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0034-000629.htm Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:06:20 GMT VICTORIA – B.C. is moving ahead with an aggressive road safety campaign to prevent the crashes that kill an average of 424 British Columbians each year, Solicitor General Kash Heed said as B.C. marked its second National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims. http://www2.news.gov.bc.ca/news_releases_2009-2013/2009PSSG0033-000625.htm Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:35:11 GMT 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