Psychiatric patient who walked away from Colony Farm located after a week at large
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Police had warned that Askey “may behave in a way that presents a risk to (himself) or the public.” Continue reading
Forensic Psychiatric Hospital
Psychiatric patient who walked away from Colony Farm unlawfully at large
By Simon Little Online Journalist
According to police, Thomas Askey “may behave in a way that presents a risk to [himself] or the public.” Continue reading
Colony Farm clinical director announces resignation
The BC Government Employee’s Union said it’s optimistic that the new director will make employee safety a priority. Continue reading
Coquitlam Forensic Psychiatric Hospital gets upgrades to combat violence against workers
By Erin Ubels News Anchor
After a recent jump in assaults, Forensic Psychiatric Hospital in Coquitlam will receive upgrades to better protect the people who work there. Continue reading
Schoenborn victims’ family anxious after psych patient escape
“The similarities between the man who escaped yesterday and Allan Schoenborn are frightening,” said a family spokesperson. Continue reading
‘Violent’ attack on Colony Farm psychiatric hospital staffer prompts call for body armour
Colony Farm houses some of B.C.’s most notorious offenders. Continue reading
Did the Abbotsford stabbing suspect fall through the cracks of our mental health system?
The tragic death of Letisha Reimer, who died on Tuesday after a random stabbing inside her Abbotsford high school allegedly by a 21-year-old homeless man, has put the spotlight on mental health issues in B.C. Continue reading
Psychiatric nurse says behaviour of dad who killed kids doesn’t stand out
A mentally ill British Columbia man who killed his three children behaves in similar ways to other patients in a Port Coquitlam, B.C., psychiatric hospital, a court heard. Continue reading