British Columbia

CBSA seizes over $2.2 million in contraband cigarettes
CBSA officers at the Burnaby Container Examination Facility seized over $2.2M in contraband cigarettes hidden in a shipment – keeping profits out of organized crime.
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Death of an inmate from Kent Institution
On October 23, 2025, John Wendell Keyler, an inmate from Kent Institution, died while in our custody.
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Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution
On October 14, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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Minister Thompson highlights collaboration and conservation during visit to British Columbia and Yukon
From October 13-17, 2025, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, participated in multi-day tour of British Columbia and Yukon, engaging with Indigenous leaders, fishery stakeholders, and scientific experts on shared priorities in conservation, trade, reconciliation, and fisheries modernization.
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Assault of an inmate at Matsqui Institution
On October 12, 2025, an inmate was victim of an assault at Matsqui Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Gitxaała Nation and Canada Partner to Establish Banks Marine Refuge in Nłuut'iksm Laxyuubm Gitxaała
Today, Gitxaała Nation and the Government of Canada are taking a united step to ensure these ecosystems remain healthy and abundant for the future, showcasing how Nation-to-Nation collaboration can achieve meaningful marine conservation. Chief Councillor Linda Innes of Gitxaała Nation and the Honourable Joanne Thompson, Minister of Fisheries, announced the establishment of the Banks Marine Refuge, a new protected area in Nłuut'iksgm Laxyuubm Gitxaała (sacred Gitxaała Territory) on the north coast of British Columbia.
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Two New Marine Refuges Protect Marine Biodiversity in Haida Gwaii, B.C.
Today, the President of the Haida Nation, Gaagwiis Jason Alsop, and the Minister of Fisheries, the Honourable Joanne Thompson, formally announced two marine refuges on Haida Gwaii: G̱aw Ḵáahlii and X̲aana K̲aahlii. The marine refuges will protect multiple species of salmon, sea birds and their habitat, and other important species such as herring and harbour seals.
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Iskut Band celebrates grand opening of new Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime School - Łuwechon House of Learning, expanding education opportunities for youth
The Iskut Band held a grand opening ceremony today for their new school, now called Łuwechōn Kots’ede’i Kime, which translates to Łuwechōn House of Learning.
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Snuneymuxw First Nation and Canada announce new addition to reserve lands to the Nation following a recent land claims settlement in British Columbia
Today, Chief Mike Wyse of Snuneymuxw First Nation and Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations Rebecca Alty announced the increase of Snuneymuxw First Nation’s land base through the addition to reserve (ATR) process.
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Minister Alty to visit the Snuneymuxw First Nation
The Honourable Rebecca Alty, Minister of Crown-Indigenous Relations, along with Chief Wyse of Snuneymuxw First Nation will make an important announcement regarding lands and economic development.
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