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But neither mandatory drug treatment nor electronic monitoring are among them

Research says there needs to be an overall investment in mental health and long-term care

A sweeping set of recommendations meant to address the "public safety challenges" of repeat offenders and random violence in B.C. were released Wednesday

VANCOUVER — The British Columbia government is moving to immediately implement some of the recommendations of a report on repeat offenders and random crime, whose authors describe a phenomenon causing “incredible distress” in many communities.

The apparent increase in stranger attacks cant be fixed, experts say, without more funding for treatment, counselling and safe supply.

Mayors from Saskatchewan's cities want the province to review the social housing program in Saskatchewan. Specifically they want a hard look at the el...

Some of his cabinet ministers are struggling; an example is Tourism Minister Melanie Mark.

B.C. attorney general is ducking responsibility

The Province, in co-operation with British Columbia’s Urban Mayors’ Caucus (BCUMC), has hired two experts to investigate and report on prolific offenders and random violent attacks, and the necessary actions. In April, B.C.’s urban mayors sent detailed information to the Attorney General and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General indicating that despite overall

The Province, in co-operation with British Columbia’s Urban Mayors’ Caucus (BCUMC), has hired two experts to investigate and report on prolific offenders and random violent attacks, and the necessary actions. In April, B.C.’s urban mayors sent detailed information to the Attorney General and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General indicating that despite overall