BC Courts
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B.C.’s top court upholds dismissal of private health care challengeThe B.C. Court of Appeal released its ruling on a case that could determine the future of public health care in the province.HealthJul 15, 2022
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Third ‘Integrated Court’ set to open in Kelowna for specialized sentencingThe specialized sentencing court, or Integrated Court, is not a trial court but eligible individuals may have bail hearings, guilty pleas and sentencings there.CanadaMay 4, 2021
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Instagram messages show B.C. teen accused of sex assault was ‘set up,’ court rulesWARNING: The story contains explicit details that may be disturbing to some readersNewsApr 21, 2021
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Protest held at Kelowna’s law courts against man accused of torturing hamsters“Our community is outraged. We’re outraged that with this amount of evidence, he's not under house arrest.”CanadaSep 15, 2020
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B.C.’s distracted driving law could be adjusted after another ticket tossed out by courtA judge has sided with a Victoria woman who appealed her fine for having her plugged-in phone sitting on her lap at a red light.Feb 15, 2020
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B.C. Attorney General looking to use digital technology to improve access to justiceAttorney General David Eby says he wants to bring the province's court system into the digital age.CanadaJun 3, 2019
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Leadership Series: Balancing the scales of justiceWhat's it like holding a leadership position in an area with vital importance to our society, yet constantly on the receiving end of criticism?Oct 24, 2017
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B.C. court dismisses appeal in $65M fraud caseB.C.'s top court has refused to overturn the case of a former mutual funds salesman who defrauded hundreds of seniors.Apr 2, 2016
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Shortage of court clerks, sheriffs affecting B.C. trialsCourthouse clerks help keep B.C’s justice system functioning, responsible for everything from managing exhibits to swearing in witnesses. They’re also in very short supply. “It’s a problem which is systemic. It affects different parts of the province and it’s been going on for years,” criminal defence lawyer Michael Mulligan said. On Monday, Justice Robert Johnston...Feb 3, 2016
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