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SURREY – The Province is investing $3.3 million to build a new Surrey neighbourhood justice centre (NJC) that will bring justice services together in a single location. The centre will give Surrey Provincial Court more capacity to deal with criminal cases, Attorney General Wally Oppal announced recently. Read more
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VANCOUVER – A new justice access centre will be created in downtown Vancouver and videoconferencing capabilities upgraded to streamline court cases at B.C. Provincial Court at Robson Square and 222 Main St., two of B.C.’s busiest courtrooms, Attorney General Wally Oppal announced recently. Read more
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MINISTRY HANDS OUT PROVINCIAL NESIKA AWARDS FOR DIVERSITY |
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A group of Campbell River teens and a Coquitlam ESL (English as a second language) teacher received provincial Nesika Awards on March 9 as champions of cultural diversity. Labour and Citizens’ Services Minister Iain Black (left) presented the award to organization category recipient Tara Jordan on behalf of Attorney General Wally Oppal, Minister responsible for Multiculturalism. Jordan and the Campbell River and Area Multicultural and Immigrant Services Association won for their Youth 4 Diversity initiative. Also shown, parliamentary secretary for multiculturalism and immigration Dave Hayer and Elsa Fogale, who won for the individual category.
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OPPAL'S CORNER
As it does for many, the end of the legislative sitting always brings me to a crossroads. I can look both backward to the session past and forward to the times ahead. I must admit, I like what I see in either direction. Read more
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$2.5 MILLION INVESTMENT TO CREATE 16 JOBS
PRINCE GEORGE – Government will invest more than $2.5 million to enhance the Prince George courthouse and regional correctional centre, creating 16 direct jobs and stimulating the local economy. Read more
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$10 MILLION COURTS SECURITY INVESTMENT TO CREATE 64 JOBS AROUND B.C.
The Province is investing $10 million to create a high-security courtroom and upgrade perimeter security at selected courthouses throughout B.C., Attorney General Wally Oppal announced. Read more
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B.C. SIGNS STATEMENT OF INTENT WITH MEXICAN STATES |
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Baja California Attorney General Rommel Moreno Manjarrez (in background) and B.C. have signed a statement of intent that will see sharing of information about criminal activities that transcend B.C.'s and the Mexican state's borders. The attorney generals will exchange information on justice practices.
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