A 35-year-old man has now been charged in yesterday's attacks on three women in Downtown Vancouver. Two women were taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being assaulted, while police continue to look for the third. Nicholas Osuteye, from Alberta, has now been charged with attempted murder, assault and mischief. He remains in … [Read more...]
Oppal delivers Missing Women report to BC government
November 22, 2012 by
BC's Missing Women commissioner has delivered his final report to the provincial government, and the Ministry of Justice has promised to make it public before Christmas. Wally Oppal spent several months reviewing the events leading up to the 2002 arrest of serial killer Robert Pickton, and why police were not able to stop him sooner. The report is … [Read more...]
11/21/2012 – Deloitte Women of Influence Luncheon Series – Janet Wood
November 21, 2012 by
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Human rights groups slam Missing Women Inquiry ahead of deadline
November 19, 2012 by
The inquiry into B.C. missing and marginalized women, and why serial killer Robert Pickton wasn't caught sooner, didn't have to be this way. That, according to three human rights groups, days before the quiry is expected to deliver its findings. The B.C. Civil Liberties Association, Pivot Legal Society and West Coast LEAF have put together a report … [Read more...]
Bond: Extension of final report on Missing Women Inquiry won’t cost taxpayers any more money
October 27, 2012 by
Now that the final report on BC's Missing Women Inquiry has been extended a third time, Justice Minister Shirley Bond says that won't cost taxpayers any --more-- money. "I have been assured by Commissioner Oppal that the additional month is not going to incur additional costs." Bond says Wally Oppal's review --slated to be delivered by November … [Read more...]
New deadline for Missing Women Inquiry results.. and costs still rising
October 25, 2012 by
Costs linked to BC's Missing Women Inquiry continue to rise. The deadline for completing a government-ordered review has been extended to November 30th. The Ministry of Justice has confirmed total money spent on the Commission headed up by former Attorney General Wally Oppal has topped $ 8.6-million. Hearings examining why serial killer … [Read more...]
Abbotsford Police warn women following release of serial offender
September 29, 2012 by
Abbotsford Police are taking what they call the "extraordinary step" of releasing a public notification following the release of a serial offender. John James St. Jean is out of jail after serving two years for domestic assault. Constable Ian MacDonald with Abbotsford Police says his department felt a notification was necessary to protect the … [Read more...]
RCMP: Major development in murdered and missing women case
September 24, 2012 by
RCMP say they are planning to announce a major development in what they are calling project "E-Pana"--an investigation into 18 missing and murdered women in northern BC. A news conference is planned for tomorrow in Surrey. E-Pana investigators will also make themselves available to reporters in Kamloops and Pince George. There is speculation an … [Read more...]
TV News: Thrones, Gold, Women, Dead
September 16, 2012 by
Game of Thrones HBO has updated its official production diary site to include the first image from the set of the third season which is currently filming in Northern Ireland. [Source: Making Of Game of Thrones] White Gold Red Arrow Entertainment and UK Channel 4 are teaming up with "Primeval" co-creator Adrian Hodges on a 12-part TV series based … [Read more...]
09/03/2012 – FUTURE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE 2012 ONLINE AUCTION
September 3, 2012 by
Support the Canadian Womens Foundations Girls Fund FUTURE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE 2012 ONLINE AUCTION MONDAY, AUG 27, 2012 FRIDAY, SEPT 7, 2012 CANADA-WIDE WOMEN OF INFLUENCE is holding their annual nation-wide online auction this year in support of the Canadian Womens Foundations Girls Fund from Monday, August 27 September 7. Future … [Read more...]
