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missing women

New Ghostbusters for our time, a harrowing tale from World War II and an inspirational Dark Horse

Also a bizarre tickling investigation and a serial killer story told through his victims
Volkmar RichterJul 14th, 2016

Citizens demand justice for indigenous women at annual missing women's memorial march

A sombre memorial marks Valentine's Day in the Downtown Eastside.
Alia DharssiFeb 15th, 2013

Vanishing point: how police forgot the women they couldn't see

A former Crown prosecutor familiar with police investigations, warrant applications and the criminal charge approval process explains why the Pickton investigation went horribly wrong.
Sandy GarossinoDec 21st, 2012

The Avengers, Darling Companion, Headwinds and DOXA documentary reviews

Ironman, Captain America and four superhero buddies hit the big screen hard in Marvel’s The Avengers.
Volkmar RichterMay 4th, 2012

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.'
David P. BallFeb 14th, 2012

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

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

Wally Oppal denies that he prejudged the Pickton inquiry

Wally Oppal the Commissioner of the Missing Women Inquiry, issued a statement on Monday to address concerns that he has prejudged the Robert Pickton investigation. The statement clarifies...
Vancouver ObserverAug 30th, 2011

Pickton inquiry adds independent lawyers in face of legal funding dispute

Community groups have said they'll boycott investigation because province has denied them individual legal funding -- and they're not happy with latest move.
Vancouver ObserverAug 10th, 2011

With "The Forgotten," MOA sought to open conversation about murdered and missing women

But in the end, the show was cancelled. Part Two in a three-part series on the cancellation of Pamela Masik’s “The Forgotten”.
Kelly ParkattiFeb 9th, 2011