Lawyer seeks ban on media from Pickton preliminary hearing
Robert Pickton’s lawyer urged a provincial court to bar the public and media from the courtroom during the upcoming preliminary hearing to protect fairness and prevent potential leakage of evidence. He cited risks from TV satellites and online sources affecting juror impartiality.
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Ottawa set to release report on safe third country refu gee accord
A Commons immigration committee will release a report on a plan to return most refugee claimants who arrive in Canada via the United States to make claims in the U S. The Liberal government says the accord improves border security and helps stop entry by terrorists.
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Harcourt in serious condition after cliff fall
Former B C premier Mike Harcourt remains in serious condition at Vancouver General Hospital after a six metre fall at his Pender Island cottage. He underwent seven hours of surgery to relieve an incomplete spinal cord injury with the C6 C7 disc, the spine stabilized with pins and plates. Doctors described initial movement in one leg and upper arms but no movement in the other leg or fingers.
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New federal bill targets child predators in sweeping reform
Ottawa plans a broad child protection bill to tighten criminal code provisions on child pornography, outlaw criminal voyeurism, and curb exploitation of teens while preserving consent rules. It also proposes replacing "access" and "custody" with parenting orders and adds safeguards against artistic merit arguments.
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