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Ex-prostitute won't get full protection at missing-women inquiry

Anonymity protected, but she has to appear in person and can be cross-examined, Oppal rules.
Christina MontgomeryNov 19th, 2011

No inquest for taser death of Robert Dziekanski, B.C. coroner says

VICTORIA - There will be no inquest into the death of Robert Dziekanski, who died after being stunned multiple times by a Taser during a confrontation with Mounties at Vancouver International Airport...
The Canadian PressOct 5th, 2011

Another group pulls the plug on B.C.'s missing women inquiry

Pivot Legal Society joins six other groups in saying lack of legal aid unevens the field for groups representing sex workers and aboriginals.
Vancouver ObserverSep 20th, 2011

Salmon inquiry to wade into contentious issues of fish farms and disease

Star witness will be scientist allegedly muzzled by federal government. Will she feel free to talk?
Vancouver ObserverAug 20th, 2011

Sex workers need identities protected at Pickton inquiry, lawyer says

Vulnerable witnesses may be drug users or open to intimidation, need to feel comfortable and safe when speaking, independent counsel argues.
Vancouver ObserverAug 13th, 2011