Vancouver sex workers have been cleared to challenge Canada’s prostitution laws. The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed an appeal brought by the federal government that tried to stop the sex workers from disputing the laws. Those laws include a ban on keeping a bawdy house, procurement, and communicating for the purposes of … [Read more...]
Marijuana activist Dana Larsen granted initiative petition by Elections BC
September 20, 2012 by
Elections BC has granted another initiative petition but don't expect to see anyone out gathering signatures. The petition to amend the police act was granted to Dana Larsen but he says they were just practicing. "We have been going back and forth with Elections BC with different variations on the legislation trying to find something … [Read more...]
Oppal granted more time to finish report
May 31, 2012 by
Attorney-General Shirley Bond is giving Wally Oppal more time to complete the work of the Missing Women inquiry. Bond has granted Oppal's request for another extension. She says his report is now due on October 31st, instead of the end of June. She says that will allow the commission to collate and analyze materials from over 80 witnesses over the … [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...]
Sex workers who testify at Pickton inquiry to be granted protection
November 3, 2011 by
The names of sex workers who testify at a Vancouver public inquiry into the Robert Pickton case will be covered by publication bans and they'll be allowed to give evidence without appearing in person. Commissioner Wally Oppal has granted a request to offer sex workers and victims of sexual assault broad protections at the inquiry, which is … [Read more...]
