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Tag Archives: Downtown Eastside

Missing women inquiry lawyer resigns, saying police given priority over Aboriginal voices

March 6, 2012by David P. Ball Leave a comment

The Pickton inquiry faced a new setback today, as the lawyer for Aboriginal interests quit – the latest in a string of boycotts and criticisms which some say has cost the commission its legitimacy.

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Vancouver Observer

Women’s memorial march: ‘Watch out world! We’re coming… and we’re still full of love!’

February 15, 2012by David P. Ball Leave a comment

Thousands of people marched yesterday in honour of missing and murdered women, with memorial events across Canada. The Left Coast Post spoke to Vancouver counsellor Carol Martin.

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Pickton inquiry denounced as thousands march for missing and murdered women

February 15, 2012by David P. Ball Leave a comment

Nearly 5,000 people marched today to remember hundreds of women murdered or missing in Vancouver, and criticizing what they said is a ‘sham inquiry.’

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Vancouver Observer

Missing Women Inquiry: Senior RCMP officer stands by glowing report

January 11, 2012by David P. Ball Leave a comment

The author of a 2002 report praising RCMP for its efforts to catch serial killer Robert Pickton stood by his conclusions, despite admitting more could have been done in hindsight.

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Vancouver Observer

Missing Women Inquiry: Brother of Pickton victim calls on RCMP to apologize

January 10, 2012by David P. Ball Leave a comment

Families of serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims are beyond livid after the RCMP again dodged questions about why the force has not apologized.

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Vancouver Observer

Stevie Cameron on the high stakes in Missing Women Inquiry’s final round

January 10, 2012by David P. Ball Leave a comment

Much is riding on the The Missing Women Commission of Inquiry. Reputations. Money. Possibly even careers. Award-winning author Stevie Cameron discusses the proceedings.

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Vancouver Observer

CJF 2012 AWARD-WINNER: Christmas in Vancouver’s brothels & sex work strolls

December 24, 2011by David P. Ball Leave a comment

What are the holidays like for one of our city’s most marginalized communities? VO brings you into Vancouver’s brothels and onto its street corners to find out.

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Canadian Journalism Foundation, Vancouver Observer

Sex workers call for hate crime law, end to violence

December 18, 2011by David P. Ball Leave a comment

Sex workers and supporters lit candles on the steps of a police detachment as part of a global day of action.

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Vancouver Observer

Mother of Pickton victim says cops brushed her off, withheld daughter’s possessions

December 16, 2011by David P. Ball Leave a comment

Brushed off by the missing persons unit. Denied even her murdered daughter’s possession or photos. A mother speaks out at the Missing Women Inquiry today.

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Vancouver Observer

Missing Women Inquiry: LePard insists detectives, not VPD, ‘compromised’ Pickton case

December 15, 2011by David P. Ball Leave a comment

Deputy police chief Doug LePard – who authored an internal review into the botched Robert Pickton murder investigation – fended off suggestions of wider police department failures

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Vancouver Observer

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About David P. Ball


I'm an award-winning reporter, editor, podcaster & photographer in Vancouver.

Currently freelancing, I am on the editing team at IndigiNews, and was previously a staff reporter with CBC, the Toronto Star, The Tyee, and B.C. correspondent for Agence France-Presse.

My 25 years of experience include award-recognized investigative reporting, radio and video storytelling, photojournalism, and editing.

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Al Jazeera. Globe & Mail. Le Monde. VICE. The Guardian. The Tyee. National Post. South China Morning Post. Times of India.

For six years I've hosted Cited Media's Addiction Practice podcast, have experience in broadcast TV & radio at CBC, and previously produced & hosted the daily Pulse news show for CFRO 100.5fm.

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