British Columbia

Two recreational fishers fined $8,750 for retaining rockfish during a closed period and exceeding catch limits
There are over 35 species of rockfish along the coast of British Columbia (BC) and some live for over 100 years. Rockfish grow and reproduce slowly and many BC rockfish species are in decline and of conservation concern.
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Assault of an inmate at Kent Institution
On October 12, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Kent Institution, a maximum-security federal institution.
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The CBSA is adjusting hours of service at nine land ports of entry in British Columbia
On Nov 1, the CBSA is adjusting service hours at 9 BC land ports of entry for the change to permanent daylight saving time and to keep hours aligned with neighbouring U.S. ports of entry.
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Death of an inmate from Mountain Institution
On October 2, 2026, Regis Patrick Palmer, an inmate from Mountain Institution, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Seizure of contraband and unauthorized items at Fraser Valley Institution
On September 24, 2026, as a result of the vigilance of staff members, packages containing contraband and unauthorized items were seized at Fraser Valley Institution, a multi-level security federal institution.
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Death of an inmate from Pacific Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre
On September 23, 2026, Dale Robert Marsh, an inmate from Pacific Institution’s Regional Treatment Centre, died while in our custody of apparent natural causes.
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Building Canada strong by investing in Economic Enabling Infrastructure at the Kelowna International Airport
Building a stronger Canada starts with investing in the modern and reliable infrastructure that makes it possible to increase housing supply and create resilient communities.
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Infrastructure Announcement in Kelowna
Members of the media are invited to an infrastructure announcement with Stephen Fuhr, Member of Parliament for Kelowna and Secretary of State (Defence Procurement) and Phillip Elchitz, Director, Operations and Innovation at YLW Kelowna International Airport.
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Assault of an inmate at Mountain Institution
On September 20, 2026, an inmate was the victim of an assault at Mountain Institution, a medium-security federal institution.
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Group fined a total of $19,000 for harvesting shellfish from a contaminated area and other Fisheries Act violations
Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) reminds harvesters that shellfish closures are established to protect public health and that the status of harvest areas can change regularly. Harvesters should check DFO’s SHELLI map before every harvest, as shellfish harvested in closed areas may contain contaminants, bacteria, viruses, or marine biotoxins that are not visible and can cause serious illness, or death. Harvesting from these areas is both illegal and unsafe and puts the public at risk, threatens sustainable fisheries, and disadvantages harvesters who comply with the law.
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