The chief of staff to the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is calling for the Sergeant-at-Arms jobs to be turned into a ceremonial position.

The numbers, released to Global News in response to a Freedom of Information request, revealed officers issued 56 excessive speeding tickets in March and April compared to 39 during the same period last year.

The funding helps to replace cuts made in 2002 to sexual assault centres. 

"Some drivers seem to think the rules don't apply to them": B.C.'s top cop says he's shocked Saanich saw a 700 per cent spike in excessive speeding at the start of the pandemic.

Mike Farnworth said Consumer Protection BC has received over 800 complaints to date of so-called "price gougers" stocking up on masks, gloves and other personal protective equipment for resell.

Canadian and international medical experts have been clear that there is no known prevention or cure for the novel coronavirus.

B.C. looks within its own borders to address growing concerns of shortages of personal protective equipment.

Under the new rules, it is illegal to resell food, medical supplies, personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies.

Public Safety Minister Mike Farnworth made the announcement at a news conference on Thursday.

The B.C. government has declared a provincial state of emergency.