Sentencing has been delayed yet again for pedophile Michael Berry. Lawyers say the 73-year-old former acting coach is still in hospital with cancer, and he might die soon. They say arrangements are being made for a hospice. Berry was convicted last April of sexually abusing several girls in the 1970s and 80s. His sentencing has already … [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...]
Attorney-general weighs in on delay Schoenborn review hearing
March 11, 2012 by
B.C.’s attorney-general has weighed in on the delay of child-killer Allan Schoenborn’s review board hearing – initially set for next month. The children’s mother and family say they're furious, claiming they’ve made the same request several times before -- only to be told no. The delay was made so the hearing wouldn't … [Read more...]
Another delay in sentencing for Michael Berry
January 26, 2012 by
A former Capilano College instructor and acting coach who sexually abused five girls decades ago was wheeled into BC Supreme Court today, for what should have been his sentencing... But 73-year-old Michael Berry has -- once again -- delayed court proceedings. It comes after Berry was diagnosed just days ago with Esophageal Cancer. … [Read more...]
First Nation’s injunction granted to delay work on Properity mine
December 2, 2011 by
A B.C. First Nation is basking in a court victory that they say reiterates their right to be consulted. The Tsilhqot'in have won an injunction that prevents Taseko Mines from continuing exploration work for 90 days on the proposed Prosperity mine near Williams Lake. The province approved that work, but now a judicial review will go over the entire … [Read more...]
More B.C. judges won’t mean less delay; Crown
October 4, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - The head of B.C.'s Crown Counsel Association says no matter what the government does to improve the current crisis in provincial courts, there will be many more charges thrown out because of long delays.Samiran Lakshman says the government's plan to bring back some retired judges is a Band-Aid solution to what is a very large … [Read more...]
Canfor Pulp announces delay at Northwood mill
September 30, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Canfor Pulp Products Inc. (TSX:CFX) says it's delaying the start-up of one of the two lines at its Northwood pulp mill in Prince George, B.C., to complete an upgrade project.The two-week delay will reduce fourth-quarter polp production by about 10,000 tonnes."Management is focusing on managing the associated project delays and … [Read more...]
