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FLOOD MITIGATION INITIATIVES IDENTIFIED FOR PRIORITY FEDERAL FUNDING
RICHMOND – May 9, 2008 – Solicitor General John van Dongen joined Minister of Public Safety Canada Stockwell Day in Richmond where minister Day announced the federal government was partnering with the Province and providing $60 million in dedicated funding for flood mitigation projects in British Columbia. [News release]
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May 14, 2008
REDUCE YOUR RISK TRAVELLING ON BUSY LONG WEEKEND
VICTORIA – It’s up to drivers and passengers alike to ensure they reach their destinations safely on what is traditionally one of the busiest and deadliest weekends of the year on B.C. roads, Public Safety Minister John van Dongen cautioned as the Victoria Day long weekend approaches.
May 3, 2008
MOCK EVACUATION, SALUTE TO VOLUNTEERS KICK OFF EP WEEK
VANCOUVER – A mock-evacuation and a salute to B.C.’s 13,000 public safety lifeline volunteers by Solicitor General John van Dongen kicked off Emergency Preparedness Week in Vancouver.
April 30, 2008
MORE CAMERAS TO HELP CATCH DANGEROUS DRIVERS
VICTORIA – In an ongoing effort to combat dangerous driving, the Province is providing police with $198,000 for an additional 33 patrol car video cameras, Solicitor General John van Dongen announced.
April 28, 2008
B.C. TO PROTECT KIDS FROM SECOND-HAND SMOKE IN CARS
VICTORIA – Solicitor General John van Dongen introduced amendments to the Motor Vehicle Act that will protect children under the age of 16 from second-hand smoke while they are passengers in motor vehicles.
April 24, 2008
B.C. KEEPS IMPROVING LOTTERY RETAIL SYSTEM
VICTORIA – B.C.’s Gaming Policy and Enforcement Branch (GPEB) has made strong progress in implementing recommendations from B.C.’s Ombudsman and the firm of Deloitte and Touche regarding improving B.C.’s lottery system, as detailed in reports released today.
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