FIRST CIVIL FORFEITURE VEHICLES DISPLAYED
VANCOUVER – Two SUVs allegedly used to deliver drugs on Vancouver Island became the first vehicles forfeited to the Province under a civil forfeiture action and, on July 25, were put up for auction. On hand to unveil the vehicles at the Surrey auction site were (l-r) Surrey-Tynehead MLA Dave Hayer, Victoria Police Const. Peter Lane and Solicitor General John van Dongen. The vehicles, including the white 2002 GMC Denali shown, are open to bidding until Aug. 5 at www.bcauction.ca online. [Read more]
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NEW LOWER MAINLAND REMAND FACILITY PROPOSED
BURNABY – The Province intends to replace the former youth detention centre on Willingdon Avenue with a secure, state-of-the-art remand facility by 2012, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General John van Dongen announced.
DRUGS LEAD TO SEIZURE AND SALE OF HIGH-END RIDES
VANCOUVER – Two SUVs that were alleged to have been used to deliver drugs on Vancouver Island have become the first vehicles forfeited to the Province under a civil forfeiture action, Solicitor General John van Dongen announced today.
BOOSTER SEAT CHANGES TAKE EFFECT JULY 1ST
VICTORIA – B.C. children will be better protected in the event of a motor vehicle crash as a result of changes to child passenger safety regulations that make booster seats mandatory. The regulations come into effect on July 1, 2008.
SOBER, SAFE TRAVEL FOCUS OF LONG WEEKEND ENFORCEMENT
VICTORIA – Maximizing road safety is the goal as ICBC, police and the Province remind drivers of their responsibility for safe Canada Day weekend travel, Public Safety Minister John van Dongen cautioned.
FLOOD MITIGATION FUNDED TO PROTECT GROUSE RESORT, HOMES
NORTH VANCOUVER – A project that will reduce the risk of debris flows on two local creeks and related damage to Grouse Mountain Resort and area homes has received $2 million from the Province.
Our goal is to maintain and enhance public safety in every community across the Province.
