A month after making dozens of recommendations aimed at protecting the vulnerable and improving police services, BC's Missing Women Commissioner says he's been assured the work has already started. "I'm confident that the government will move forward." But Wally Oppal admits it could take time to make his longtime wish for a regional … [Read more...]
Coroner optimistic about tests on body parts
June 6, 2012 by
Coroner Barb McClintock says it could take time to identify the body parts sent to schools Tuesday, but it's possible there may be a link to the murder investigation in Montreal, "If we have a possible, we think it might be so-and-so, and in this case, that student, then, you can do DNA comparisons relatively quickly. So whether we do it, whether … [Read more...]
Federal Heritage Minister optimistic BC and feds will reach RCMP deal
September 30, 2011 by
Federal Heritage Minister James Moore says he's optimistic Ottawa will reach a new RCMP contract with the provincial government before the end of November. Moore says the two sides are actually very close to a deal after four years of negotiations. He say, "you know, we agree. We agree on a 20 year timeline, we agree with the … [Read more...]
