British Columbia

CBSA stops attempt to smuggle 112 kg of opium at Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry
CBSA prevents an attempt to smuggle 112 kg of opium at Pacific Highway Commercial Operations port of entry
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CBSA officers seize 80 kg of cocaine at Kingsgate port of entry in B.C.
CBSA officers at Kingsgate port of entry in BC seize 80 kg of cocaine from a commercial truck.
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Three recreational fishers fined a combined $11,600 for illegal sea cucumber harvesting
Illegal harvesting poses risks to fish stocks, marine ecosystems, and local economies.
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CBSA investigation results in a four-year prison sentence for firearms-related offences
Following a Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA) investigation, Reuben Velasquez, a 44-year-old foreign national, was sentenced on February 3, 2026, in Williams Lake Provincial Court , to four years imprisonment.
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Death of an inmate from William Head Institution
On March 4, 2026, Christopher Michael Tyler, an inmate from William Head Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Governments of Canada and British Columbia partner to support tariff-impacted workers and strengthen the workforce
The global trade landscape is shifting rapidly, creating uncertainty and challenges for workers, industries and communities across Canada. In a rapidly changing world, we are focusing on what we can control: building a stronger more resilient Canada. This calls for decisive action from governments at all levels to protect jobs, strengthen local economies and ensure workers can adapt to changing economic realities.
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Governments of Canada and British Columbia to announce funding to support tariff-impacted workers
The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, and the Honourable Sheila Malcolmson, British Columbia’s Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction, will be in Victoria to announce funding to support workers in British Columbia affected by tariffs and global market shifts.
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Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution
On February 26, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Government of Canada boosts manufacturing innovation in the Kootenays
The Government of Canada is boosting manufacturing innovation and sustainable tech in the Kootenays to help local businesses grow, compete globally, and build a stronger Canada.
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Government of Canada strengthening industries and businesses in B.C.’s Southern Interior
The Government of Canada is strengthening B.C. industries and businesses impacted by tariffs with investment through the Regional Tariff Response Initiative.
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