The family of a murdered Victoria teenager is calling for justice reform to prevent more deaths. 18 year old Kimberly Proctor was tortured and murdered by two teenage classmates in 2010. The killers were raised to adult court and sentenced to life in prison. But Kimberly's father Fred notes they can apply for parole in just seven years, unlike … [Read more...]
Protestors demand to speak to Immigration Minister
June 26, 2012 by
Protesters have clashed with police, as Immigration Minister Jason Kenney prepares to address the Surrey Board of Trade. Demonstrators have been blocking the entrance to a golf club where local business leaders are gathered to have breakfast with Kenney.For several min utes, the RCMP had been pleading with them to move off the private … [Read more...]
Schneider in demand at trade deadline
February 24, 2012 by
VANCOUVER - The Vancouver Canucks have few needs heading into the NHL trade deadline but general manager Mike Gillis still has some important decisions to make.The first surrounds backup goaltender Cory Schneider. Gillis must decide whether to keep the coveted 25-year-old American for the regular-season stretch drive and playoffs or trade him now … [Read more...]
Crown lawyers demand protection following courthouse attack
September 15, 2011 by
The BC Crown Counsel Association is calling for better protection for lawyers and courthouse staff following an attack on a prosecutor in Prince George today. Association President Samiran Lakshman says prosecutors are very concerned about today's attack and notes threats and assaults against them are all too frequent. Lakshman says every court … [Read more...]
