Suzanne Anton

• B.C. Election 2017: 4 Liberal ministers unseated

  Four Liberal ministers lost their seats in notable upsets in the 2017 B.C. Election Tuesday night.

  Politics

  May 10, 2017
  
• Auditor criticizes B.C. on missing women reporting

  British Columbia's auditor general rapped the province Thursday for dropping its public progress reports on a commission of inquiry that reviewed the disappearances of 67 women — some of them victims of serial killer Robert Pickton — from Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

  Dec 9, 2016
  
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• Many B.C. residents don’t have legal wills

  A survey by the Society of Notaries Public of B.C. recently found that 45 per cent of adults don't have a current legal will.

  Apr 10, 2016
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• Government hints at stiffer penalties for distracted driving

  The British Columbia government is hinting at stiffer penalties for distracted driving, but not everyone thinks larger fines are the way to go.

  Feb 12, 2016
• City, police warn of funding shortfall for DNA analysis

  In recent years, DNA analysis has become a cornerstone of police work, helping convict offenders of heinous crimes and helping save innocent parties from jail time. But now its funding is in question and police may have to cut back on its use.

  Nov 18, 2015
• Health firings the focus at B.C. legislature

  Attorney General Suzanne Anton said she will introduce a legislative change next week, giving the province's ombudsperson more powers to investigate the firings of eight health researchers, including one who committed suicide.

  Jul 16, 2015
• Government providing relief up to $300,000 per person in Cache Creek floods

  The provincial government has announced that Disaster Financial Assistance is available to people who suffered damages in the flooding in and around Cache Creek last weekend.

  May 26, 2015
• Government gets head start on National Emergency Preparedness Week

  With earthquakes at the top of many people's minds this week, the provincial government is reminding British Columbians to be prepared for one closer to home.

  May 1, 2015
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• Wholesale pricing system coming to B.C. liquor, but exact prices unknown

  Come April 1, British Columbians will be able to spend more time in government liquor stores thanks to expanded hours. But whether they'll be spending significantly more money remains to be seen.

  Mar 21, 2015
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• California wine industry cries foul over incoming B.C. regulations

  The Wine Institute of California has written a letter to the provincial government, arguing that new rules going in place later this year run counter to Canada's international trade agreements.

  Feb 1, 2015