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The hotline is intended to be a multilingual service, not delivered by police, for British Columbians to report racist incidents and receive support and referrals. "Government has a moral and ethical responsibility to tackle discrimination in all its forms," said Rachna Singh, parliamentary secretary for anti-racism initiatives. That's why we're taking action to tackle racism. We've done a lot already, like recently quadrupling funding for community-based anti-racism projects. But we know there's more to do and a hotline will support British Columbians if they witness or are the victim of ...

Former gaming minister dismisses 'ridiculous' allegations B.C. prioritized revenue over money laundering A former B.C. cabinet minister responsible for gaming dismissed allegations Wednesday he prioritized casino revenue over efforts to investigate money laundering, saying he "never once" saw anyone deliberately turn a blind eye during his decade in the role. Social Sharing Rich Coleman says he didn't have power to direct officials to investigate rise in suspected money laundering Posted: Apr 28, 2021 7:08 PM PT | Last Updated: April 29 Then-Minister Rich Coleman speaks to media in Victo...

VANCOUVER — British Columbia's longest-serving gaming minister was asked Wednesday if he would have done things differently to stamp out money laundering at provincial casinos. Rich Coleman, who . . .

British Columbia’s expensive car insurance rates are expected to become noticeably cheaper starting this weekend. Saturday, May 1 marks the first day of ICBC’s new insurance system. The Crown corporation is transitioning to a new “care-based model” and rolling out what they call “Enhanced Care coverage.” Customers who purchase full basic and optional insurance from ICBC on or after May 1 will save an average of 20% compared to last year’s premiums. Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth says that the basic rate decrease is the “largest in the province i...

  VANCOUVER -- British Columbia's longest-serving gaming minister was asked Wednesday if he would have done things differently to stamp out money laundering at provincial casinos. Rich Coleman, who first assumed responsibility for gaming in 2001 and held the job off and on until 2013, testified for more than four hours at the Cullen Commission public inquiry into money laundering. The former Liberal deputy premier rejected previous inquiry testimony by former top-ranking investigators who said Coleman was part of efforts to put gaming profits ahead of growing concerns about large amounts...