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CANADA'S FIRST COMMUNITY COURT OPENS IN VANCOUVER
On Sept. 10, Canada’s very first community court opened its doors in Vancouver’s downtown eastside neighbourhood. A ceremonial opening for the court was held on Sept. 6, which was attended by members of the judiciary, Solicitor General John Van Dongen and Premier Gordon Campbell. Read more
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Judge Thomas Gove (pictured left) shakes hands with Attorney General Wally Oppal after the ceremony to open Canada's first community court. Judge Gove is one of two judges who will hear cases that come before the innovative court system.
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NEW JUSTICE CENTRE IMPROVES COMMUNITY ACCESS
A newly expanded Nanaimo Justice Access Centre that gives people with legal disputes quick and affordable access to information and services was officially opened Nov. 6 by Attorney General Wally Oppal.
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Attorney General and Minister Responsible for Multiculturalism Wally Oppal is seen here, speaking to the crowd at the launch for the new provincial Nesika Awards. For more information about the awards, you can read this newsletter's 'Oppal's Corner' or for more details or to apply, visit the WelcomeBC website.
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EMPLOYEES HONOURED WITH PREMIER’S AWARDS
Court Services Online employees from the Ministry of Attorney General have received the Gold Premier's Award for Excellence and Innovation as part of a 2008 regional competition.
"It's gratifying to annually recognize BC Public Service employees who consistently raise the bar in their work, providing exceptional services and programs to residents across the province," Premier Gordon Campbell said in presenting the first regional awards. Read more
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| OPPAL'S CORNER |
This year, I've had the satisfaction of realizing my goal to put in place a provincial awards program that would recognize leaders in multiculturalism.
During Multiculturalism Week in 2009, I will announce the winners of the provincial Nesika Awards. Read more
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CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS AND SHERIFFS’ SERVICE RECEIVE WAGE ADJUSTMENT
As part of government’s continued focus on making communities safer for British Columbians and renewing the justice system, the Province has approved a temporary market adjustment raising the wages of provincial correctional officers and sheriffs to ensure the BC Public Service is better able to recruit and retain skilled employees to support court services and public safety. Read more
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WHAT’S ALL THE HOOP-LAW ABOUT?
For one day each year, Ministry of Attorney General lawyers ply their craft not in a court of law, but on a court of hardwood. Trading their suits and robes for T-shirts, shorts and basketball shoes, they partake in the annual Hoop-Law charity fundraiser. Read more
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B.C. SHARING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY WITH QUEBEC
After reviewing systems throughout Canada, Quebec determined those used in British Columbia were the most current and came closest to meeting their requirements. Read more
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