Despite the Coroner's Jury findings, 10-year-old Eric Tran reads out a statement to the media to show his family is still hurting. His dad, Ut Van Tran, was one of the workers who died at the Langley mushroom farm in 2008. "I want my dad back. give my dad back to my mom. money won't bring him back. It won't heal the scars." Her 11-year-old … [Read more...]
Coroner’s Jury releases recommendations after mushroom farm deaths and injury
May 16, 2012 by
More inspections, more reporting, more training. That's among the 15 recommendations made by an Inquest jury into the deaths of three workers at a mushroom farm in Langley four years ago. Jim Sinclair, head of the BC Federation of Labour, says the findings, as long as they're implemented, will hold employers accountable, "We're hoping in the … [Read more...]
Eight recommendations made following inquest into 2010 death
April 7, 2012 by
A coroner's jury has made eight recommendations in the RCMP shooting death of a 39-year-old North Vancouver man. Matthew Wilcox was fatally shot by a mountie in 2010, after a supposed car chase in Deep Cove. He died the next day in hospital. Police said at the time Wilcox hadn't been complying with orders when the mountie fired. The jury has … [Read more...]
Stanley Cup riot review outlines recommendations for future public events
September 6, 2011 by
A Vancouver police internal review of the Stanley Cup riot is recommending more training for regional police and tougher penalties for liquor offences at large public events. The review says police around Metro Vancouver need more training to plan and practice working together at large regional events. It also suggests putting airport style … [Read more...]
Quicklist of riot report recommendations
September 3, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Here are some of the 53 recommendations from a report into the Stanley Cup riot:— Vancouver police should ensure all officers working during an event, including those from outside agencies, are briefed on roles, responsibilities and contingency plans.— Police and fire services across the region should train together and ensure their … [Read more...]
