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Commissioner Wally Oppal

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.

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

Dawn Crey disappeared from the Downtown Eastside 12 years ago. After two days of RCMP testimony, her brother is calling for an apology.

Missing Women Inquiry to investigate police stigma against marginalized women

Missing Women Inquiry Commissioner Wally Oppal will lead an investigation to probe if police preconceptions about marginalized women affected their failure to quickly apprehend Robert Pickton. The...