{September 1, 2010} VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection BC is announcing the appointment of Scott McBride as its new president and Chief Executive Officer.  Succeeding Terry Barnett who will be retiring at the end of August, Mr. McBride will begin his new position on September 7, 2010.

{August 23, 2010}  VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection  BC wants to hear about the issues of BC consumers.  We have just posted a consumer survey on our website that gives members of the public the opportunity to share their experiences with us.

{August 19, 2010} - VICTORIA/VANCOUVER, BC - It’s that time again!  Students and their parents are preparing for the beginning of a new school year.  With the high volume of sales made during this time of year and an increasing number of youth making their own purchases, Consumer Protection BC and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) remind “back-to-schoolers” that it pays to be a smart consumer.

{August 16, 2010.} We invite you to listen our interview on CFAX 1070 AM with Dave Dickson about various consumer issues.

{August 11, 2010} VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection BC has extended our deadline for industry members and consumers who are intrested in serving on our industry advisory groups. The new deadline for submissions is August 18, 2010.

{July 15, 2010} We invite you to watch our interview on CTV's Olsen On Your Side segment about door to door sales.

{July 12, 2010} VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection BC is seeking industry members and consumers to serve on our industry advisory groups.

{June 25, 2010} VICTORIA, BC – Consumer Protection BC is pleased to release its 2009 Annual Report and financial statements.

{April 19, 2010} VICTORIA, BC - Further to the information update released on December 8, 2009 regarding changes to our licensing and criminal record check policy, Consumer Protection BC is pleased to announce it has re-obtained the ability to perform criminal record checks internally for new and renewing licensing applicants.

{December 8, 2009} VICTORIA, BC - Due to changes from our service provider, effective immediately Consumer Protection BC will no longer be able to perform criminal record checks internally for new licensing applicants.  Instead, applicants (except for telephone collectors and general release film and video providers) will be required to obtain and submit a criminal record check performed by their local police agency (RCMP, regional or municipal departments).

{November 9 , 2009} - VICTORIA, BC – Consumer Protection BC today introduced a new Compliance Assistance Information Form which will help licensed businesses and other stakeholders bring potential compliance issues to Consumer Protection BC’s attention.

[October 15, 2009] - VICTORIA, BC - The Government of BC has released proposed general transitional rules to help guide businesses and consumers in a smooth changeover to the proposed HST. Read the news release.

[September 30, 2009] - VICTORIA, BC - Consumer Protection BC was recently profiled on the CTV consumer news program, "Olsen on Your Side". View the profile now.