Looking into the journey of an organization created from tragedy, and its new tool to help combat child predators
Candace Derksen’s disappearance not only sparked a community search, but was the catalyst for a national organization. It was started by Candace’s mother, Wilma, and Child Find has evolved over the years into the well-known Canadian Centre for Child Protection. The organization now has a new groundbreaking tool to help kids.
Jan 27, 2017
The case of Candace Derksen’s murder is back in court and Global sat down with her family
As the retrial of Mark Grant gets underway, Candace Derksen’s family sits down for a candid one-one-one with Global News. While trying to process the thought of yet another trial into the murder of Candance and another outcome they have no control over.
Crime
Jan 27, 2017
Candace House Opens
A new space for victims going through the court system is now a reality. Candace House, named for Candace Derksen, is now open.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Nov 23, 2018
Cliff Derksen, advocate for families of crime victims, has died
A well-known advocate for the families of victims of violent crime in Manitoba has died. Cliff Derksen, who founded Candace House along with his wife Wilma, died Sunday, according to a note posted on the charity’s website Wednesday.
May 25, 2022
Mother of girl murdered more than 30 years ago launches book to share her experiences and help others dealing with grief
Candace Derksen was just 13 years old when she went missing. It was weeks before her body was discovered frozen in a shed. The trial for the man accused is now in its second time and Candace’s family continues to try moving forward. Her mother, Wilma, is using words to help share her story of...
Focus Manitoba
Feb 27, 2017
Candace House opens to the public to help victims’ families
Wilma and Cliff Derksen have spent 34 years living and reliving the murder of their daughter Candace. Now, more than 3 decades later, they are helping other families through the worst times of their lives.
Focus Manitoba
Dec 10, 2018
Judge allows crucial DNA evidence to be used in Candace Derksen murder retrial
The Derksen family is breathing a sigh of relief Friday after a Manitoba judge decided to admit crucial DNA evidence in the Mark Grant retrial. Global’s Brittany Greenslade reports.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Mar 24, 2017
Court of Appeal orders new trial
October 30 Manitoba’s Court of Appeal overturned the second degree murder conviction against the man accused of killing Candace Derksen and has ordered a new trial. Tamara Forlanski reports.
Oct 30, 2013
Candace Derksen’s parents discuss loving memories of their daughter
While it’s been 32 years since Candace Derksen was killed, her memory is still fresh and very vivid in both parents minds. Her parents, Wilma and Cliff, say the memory of Candace is still very much alive.
Jan 13, 2017
Timeline of the 33 year long Candace Derksen case
A breakdown of the decades long case into the murder of Candace Derksen. Mark Edward Grant will be tried again for the murder on January 16.
Jan 13, 2017
Candace Derksen’s family preparing for murder retrial more than 32 years after her death
On Monday, Mark Grant will stand trial, for the second time, for the 1984 murder of 13-year-old Candace Derksen. Her parents, Wilma and Cliff talk with Global News about the upcoming trial.
Jan 13, 2017
Candace House, a safe space for victims, now open
Wilma and Cliff Derksen open the door to the newly opened Candace House, a space named for their daughter, designed to support victims and families dealing with the court system in Winnipeg.
Nov 26, 2018
“We need a house’: Wilma Derksen explains how Candace House came to be
Wilma and Cliff Derksen, parents of Winnipeg teen Candace Derksen who died after being abducted in 1984, said their years of challenge dealing with the courts inspired them to create a space for others.
Nov 26, 2018
Candace House opens to help victims’ families
Wilma and Cliff Derksen have spent 34 years living and reliving the murder of their daughter Candace. Now, more than 3 decades later, they are helping other families through the worst times of their lives.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Dec 10, 2018
Wilma Derksen surprised by new trial into 30-year-old murder of her daughter
Wilma Derksen talks about her surprise after the Supreme Court decision ordering a new trial for Mark Grant, the man convicted of killing her daughter, Candace Derksen.
Mar 5, 2015
Mark Edward Grant not guilty in killing of Candace Derksen
A judge has acquitted Mark Edward Grant in the second degree murder of Candace Derksen. Grant, the Manitoba man accused of killing Derksen in 1984, was in court to hear the decision Wednesday. Grant, 53, has been in jail since he was arrested in 2007 in connection to the young girl’s death. Global’s Brittany Greenslade...
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Oct 18, 2017