Inquiry’s failure succeeds in pulling together groups
A coalition of interested groups have rejected pleas to rejoin BC’s missing women inquiry, saying they will instead focus on a United Nations investigation and proposed royal commission.
Tag Archives: Missing Women
My extensive reporting on missing and murdered women has been recognized by the Canadian Journalism Foundation and the Canadian Association of Journalists with awards and nominations.
From in-depth regular coverage of the Missing Women Commission of Inquiry, to breaking news about international scrutiny, and exposés of cover-up allegations, my work has been published in THIS Magazine, Windspeaker, Indian Country Today Media Network, The Tyee, and Vancouver Observer.
Below are some samples from my missing and murdered women portfolio.
Pickton inquiry: ‘Erin Brockovich of Downtown Eastside’ refuses to stay silent on missing women
Last April, as lawyers prepared for an inquiry into the Pickton investigation, retired street nurse Bonnie Fournier was told to expect a call. Nine days remain, and she’s still waiting.
Canada’s Missing Women Inquiry Faces Renewed Community Boycott
In the wake of an Aboriginal lawyer’s resignation from hearings into why police failed to catch serial killer Robert Pickton sooner, 15 groups rejected pleas to rejoin proceedings.
Toronto Star photograph: Lawyer quits Missing Women Inquiry
Lawyer Robyn Gervais resigns from Missing Women Commission of Inquiry.
Missing women inquiry lawyer resigns, saying police given priority over Aboriginal voices
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.
Women’s memorial march: ‘Watch out world! We’re coming… and we’re still full of love!’
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.
Pickton inquiry denounced as thousands march for missing and murdered women
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.’
Missing Women Inquiry: Senior RCMP officer stands by glowing report
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.
Missing Women Inquiry: Brother of Pickton victim calls on RCMP to apologize
Families of serial killer Robert Pickton’s victims are beyond livid after the RCMP again dodged questions about why the force has not apologized.
Missing Women Inquiry resumes next week, but will it make a difference?
The New Year sees Round Two of the inquiry into the botched Pickton investigation, but many questions remain.
David P Ball 