Courts

• Ontario man guilty of killing, decapitating mom can apply for parole in 13 years

  Dallas Ly, who admitted to stabbing Tien Ly to death, before severing her head and trying to dispose of her remains, was in court Wednesday for his sentencing hearing.

  Crime

  Jun 26, 2024
  
• Calgary legal support group calls on candidates to focus on people who can’t afford lawyers

  A Calgary organization is calling on candidates in the provincial election to remove barriers to accessible justice.

  Canada

  May 21, 2023
  
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• B.C. man seeking $34K in civil claim against WestJet for 29-hour delay

  Whittemore said he "endured intolerable line ups, crowds and delay, in the same hot, poorly ventilated, poorly lit terminal basement."

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2023
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• BC Prosecution Service short on staff due to repeat violent offender response team

  In November, Premier David Eby promised to bring into immediate steps to strengthen enforcement to keep those who commit repeat violent offences off the streets.

  Politics

  Jan 11, 2023
• Calgary defence lawyer starts charity for families dealing with domestic violence

  A Calgary defence lawyer started a charity to help families going through the court system after her own personal experience.

  Canada

  Sep 19, 2022
• B.C. announces more funding for legal aid

  The provincial government is investing another $8.19 million in legal aid in British Columbia, filling what it says are gaps in service.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2022
• Ontario planning to introduce digital court system to access information from anywhere

  The system should allow people to submit documents, access court information, schedule matters and appearances, pay fees, and receive decisions electronically.

  Canada

  Nov 5, 2021
• Canada’s newest Supreme Court justice embraces an ‘abiding belief in pluralism’

  The newest member of Canada's highest court says the only unifying principle that seems to stitch his life together is an abiding belief in pluralism.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2021
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• Former clerk of B.C. legislature pleads not guilty to five counts

  The former clerk of the B.C. legislature has pleaded not guilty to five breach of trust and fraud charges, just as a judge tossed out one of the accusations against him.

  Politics

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Former Vernon pharmacist charged with manslaughter awaits judge’s decision on bail

  A B.C. Provincial Court judge has reserved decision on the interim release of a Vernon man charged with manslaughter. 

  Crime

  Apr 15, 2021