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...]
Deputy Chief to be cross-examined at Pickton hearing
January 17, 2012 by
Testimony by an Ontario Deputy Police Chief at BC's Missing Women Inquiry has attracted the attention of several prominent Vancouver lawyers believed to be representing some key figures in the delayed capture of serial killer Robert Pickton. The lawyers, Richard Peck, David Butcher, David Crossin, Greg Delbigio and others, have expressed interest … [Read more...]
Parent gets final hearing
November 30, 2011 by
42 year old Brent Parent will have to wait until January 6th before learning his fate. Parent and his lawyers have protested 4 charges including criminal negligence causing death. The Crown alleges Parent swerved his vehicle as part of a road rage incident that killed 21 year old Silas O'Brien. The young man's mother had a few words for … [Read more...]
A judge adjourns injuction hearing to remove Occupy Vancouver tent city.
November 9, 2011 by
A BC Supreme Court judge has given lawyers for Occupy protesters in Vancouver a week to prepare their defence against an injunction application by the city. Associate Chief Justice Anne Mackenzie says the injunction will now be heard next Wednesday at 10am. That hearing, aimed at giving city workers the power to dismantle the … [Read more...]
Family member concerned over Pickton hearing
September 29, 2011 by
A move to strong-arm Victoria into granting full, funded status for groups wanting to participate in the Missing Women's Inquiry has a family member afraid of the consequences. Ernie Crey's sister, Dawn, is one of dozens suspected of falling victim to serial killer Robert "Willy" Pickton, but whose case never went to trial. He says it's … [Read more...]
