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SAFETY THE FOCUS OF AVALANCHE AWARENESS DAYS
VICTORIA – Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, John Les, announced nineteen avalanche safety and education events will take place at various resorts and parks throughout British Columbia during Avalanche Awareness Days, Jan. 11-13. [News release]
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February 5, 2008
LIQUOR COMPLIANCE SUMMARY RELEASED
VICTORIA – The results of 1,576 compliance-related inspections of liquor establishments in British Columbia were released today by the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch.
February 3, 2008
$250,000 GRANT A HIGH NOTE FOR SYMPHONY’S TOUR PLAN
VANCOUVER – The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra (VSO) will represent Canada at the Beijing Music Festival in October, thanks in part to a $250,000 community gaming grant, Solicitor General John Les has announced.
January 31, 2008
FUNDING WILL HELP PG DEVELOP LONG-TERM FLOOD PROTECTION
PRINCE GEORGE – The Province will provide the City of Prince George with $200,000 to fund the an in-depth flood risk analysis that will identify long-term flood protection solutions for the community, Premier Gordon Campbell and Prince George MLAs Shirley Bond, Pat Bell and John Rustad announced.
January 25, 2008
MORE JAIL CELLS TO EASE OVERCROWDING
VICTORIA – The B.C. government is taking action to enhance public safety and better manage adult offenders by adding new cells to correctional facilities in Maple Ridge and Prince George, Solicitor General John Les said.
January 11, 2008
GRAVEL REMOVAL TO MITIGATE FRASER FLOOD POTENTIAL
CHILLIWACK – Gravel removal will begin within two weeks on the Spring Bar near the Seabird Island Indian Reserve, to help reduce the Fraser River flood risk and protect public safety and property, Minister of Public Safety John Les announced.
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