Attorney-General Shirley Bond says authorities are taking extraordinary measures to keep an eye on a high-risk violent offender recently released from jail. Bond says privacy law limits what she can say about the case of 23-year-old Kayla Bourque, but the government is taking this case seriously. "I can tell you that I have … [Read more...]
Attorney General Shirley Bond distances herself from Van Dongen application
May 7, 2012 by
Independent MLA John Van Dongen is going to court in a bid to be named an intervenor in the legal wranglings over the controversial $ 6 million Basi-Virk deal. The Auditor-General is in the midst of a court battle to get all relevant documents on the government's decision to waive the $ 6 million it paid to Basi and Virk's … [Read more...]
BC’s Attorney General will take a hard look at the hang gliding industry after a tragic death.
May 1, 2012 by
The hang gliding industry may be in for stricter regulations following a fatal fall in the Fraser Valley last Saturday. Attorney General Shirley Bond asked her staff to examine the issue after the death of 27 year old Lenami Godinez and says it appears the industry is self-regulating and Bond adds that may change once police and … [Read more...]
US attorney changes tune on marijuana
April 18, 2012 by
The US attorney who prosecuted BC’s prince of pot has joined the chorus to decriminalize marijuana. Echoing more and more calls to decriminalize, former prosecutor John Mckay says the war on drugs has failed. Currently a law professor at Seattle University, Mckay is fighting for an initiative in Washington that would regulate marijuana and … [Read more...]
BC’s Attorney General is pressuring Ottawa for clarification of RCMP wage hike costs.
April 11, 2012 by
BC's Attorney General is pressing the federal government for more details on raises for the RCMP that could prevent some municipalities from signing on to a new 20 year contract with the force. Shirley Bond says she understands that some mayors are reluctant to sign the 20 year deal before the April 30th deadline after being blindsided by … [Read more...]
BC’s Attorney General on another delay at the Missing Women Inquiry.
March 12, 2012 by
Attorney-General Shirley Bond says she's okay with a delay in the Missing Women Inquiry while Commissioner Wally Oppal finds a new lawyer to represent aboriginal interests. Bond said "I'm assured that during the course of the break that is being taken that there will be work continuing to be done by the commission team so it's not that … [Read more...]
BC Provincial court judges are taking BC’s Attorney General to court over a pay raise.
October 13, 2011 by
BC's 136 provincial court judges are taking the Attorney General to court for denying them a pay hike recommended in a recent report. In a writ filed in BC Supreme Court, the Provincial Court Judges' Association says Victoria shouldn't have applied the government's net zero mandate to judges, who are facing increased … [Read more...]
VPD is working quickly and carefully in case of rioters: acting Attorney General
September 21, 2011 by
BC's acting Attorney General has met with Vancouver Police Chief Jim Chu on the subject of charging suspected Stanley Cup rioters. Shirley Bond says Chief Chu is taking the time to build the strongest cases against suspected rioters his office can. However, there has yet to be a single Stanley Cup rioter facing any charges, including … [Read more...]
Acting Attorney General sees transportation of alcohol as one of most pressing issues after release of riot report
September 4, 2011 by
She's had a few days to digest the 53 recommendations made by John Furlong and Doug Keefe in their review of the Stanley Cup Riot. Acting Attorney General Shirley Bond is now indicating which of those recommendations she may consider to be a priority. When asked which of the recommendations was the most significant to address and how quickly it … [Read more...]
Acting attorney general reponds by email to Oppal’s comments regarding Missing Women Inquiry
BC's acting attorney general is not making herself available to comment on a controversial statement made by one of her predecessors this morning. Shirley Bond has responded via email, saying she understands commissioner Wally Oppal has sent a letter to participants in the Missing Women Inquiry to clear the air about comments he made on … [Read more...]