Mike Farnworth

• B.C. says ‘final offer’ on table in bid to push Surrey police transition forward

  B.C. Solicitor General said the offer was "good for" Surrey, but wouldn't speak to details, including how much money is involved.

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  Mar 13, 2024
  
• Family of Kelowna child allegedly targeted by convicted predator calls for change

  'There is fear, anger, and deep sorrow,' the family of a B.C. girl who reported being sexually assaulted said in a statement calling for accountability and change.

  Crime

  Mar 1, 2024
  
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• ‘Mortified’: B.C. to close loophole allowing prohibited drivers to get ICBC car insurance

  "You should not able to get insurance for a car which you're not able to drive," said Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth of the troubling loophole.

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  Jan 17, 2024
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• City of Surrey refusing to add new municipal police recruits to payroll: Union

  The recruits -- already sworn officers -- began training at the Justice Institute British Columbia police academy this week and their first pay cheque is due Friday.

  Politics

  Jan 11, 2024
• B.C. won’t follow Ontario’s footsteps to bring booze into convenience stores

  Public Safety Minister and Solicitor General Mike Farnworth said Thursday's announcement from Premier Doug Ford won't be matched in B.C.

  Politics

  Dec 14, 2023
• B.C. files application for Canada’s first unexplained wealth order: Minister

  Mike Farnworth says the notice of civil claim is the start of a series of similar applications, which are powerful tools that "put those engaging in illegal activity on notice."

  Politics

  Nov 30, 2023
• Minister accuses Surrey officials of pulling out of police transition meetings

  B.C.'s solicitor general is accusing City of Surrey officials of missing key meetings to advance the city's transition to a municipal police force.

  Politics

  Nov 27, 2023
• Surrey Police Board suspended as B.C. moves to force transition from RCMP

  In July, Farnworth ordered Surrey to complete its transition from the Surrey RCMP to a municipal force, and in October, unveiled legislation to compel the city to do so.

  Politics

  Nov 16, 2023
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• B.C. unveils legislation to force Surrey to complete police transition

  The proposed amendments to the Police Act would force Surrey to complete its transition to a municipal force, and prevent other cities that make the switch from reversing course.

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  Oct 16, 2023
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• ‘Posturing must stop’: Surrey mayor chairs tense police board meeting after province’s decision

  'This board has made it a deliberate position that they build a wall and even offend the City of Surrey through their work,' Surrey Mayor Brenda Locke said.

  Politics

  Jul 27, 2023