BC Supreme Court

Campbell River, B.C., Courthouse. Photo by Alistair Taylor/Campbell River Mirror

B.C. man gets 4 years in highway crash that killed 2 American tourists

Guilty of dangerous driving causing the death in 2019 collision on Highway 19 near Campbell River

 

A battle between rival traffic control and flagging firms led to a $1.5 million defamation judgment against a Langley-based company’s former executives. (Image from Pixabay)

$1.5 million damages in defamation suit against Langley traffic control firm

Fake articles made wild accusations about one firm’s owner

 

(Vladvictoria/Pixabay.com)

6 years later: Public inquest into death of woman scheduled for Kelowna

Heather Louise Cote died in 2017, while in custody of Merritt police

 

A new report compiled for the provincial government details a shortage of sheriffs across B.C., resulting in court closures and delays. (Photo: Province of B.C.)

B.C. sheriff shortage results in court closures and delays, says leaked report

Low pay and benefits listed as main issue affecting retention and recruitment

A new report compiled for the provincial government details a shortage of sheriffs across B.C., resulting in court closures and delays. (Photo: Province of B.C.)
A large police presence was on hand on July 5, 2021 on Clinton Avenue in Abbotsford after the body of Christopher Hood was found in a parking lot of Clearbrook Park in Abbotsford. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)

B.C. man was murdered in 2021 by ‘aspiring serial killer,’ says Crown

Kevin Wesley sentenced to life without parole for 20 years for killing Christopher Hood

A large police presence was on hand on July 5, 2021 on Clinton Avenue in Abbotsford after the body of Christopher Hood was found in a parking lot of Clearbrook Park in Abbotsford. (Vikki Hopes/Abbotsford News)
Richard William Fairgrieve has again been found unfit to stand trial in relation to the death of Willy Bartz in 2017. The decision on Fairgrieve’s fitness was made in BC Supreme Court in Vernon Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (Caitlin Clow - Morning Star)

Accused in 2017 Vernon, B.C. murder deemed unfit for trial, again

Richard William Fairgrieve was charged with second degree murder in the death of Willy Bartz

Richard William Fairgrieve has again been found unfit to stand trial in relation to the death of Willy Bartz in 2017. The decision on Fairgrieve’s fitness was made in BC Supreme Court in Vernon Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (Caitlin Clow - Morning Star)
Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (File photo)

B.C. driver found ‘using’ phone on his leg loses court appeal for distracted driving

Judge said she was ‘not at liberty’ to disregard Court of Appeal decisions

Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in Vancouver. (File photo)
Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)

Judge awards trucker tasered by Surrey Mounties $317K in damages

Justice David Crossin heard the civil suit in B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster

Statue of Lady Justice at B.C. Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo: Tom Zytaruk)
Carson Crimeni (file)

Carson Crimeni’s killer pleads guilty to manslaughter

Langley boy was 14 when he died in a park in Walnut Grove

Carson Crimeni (file)
Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer spoke outside the Abbotsford Law Courts prior to sentencing on Oct. 12, 2022. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)

Abbotsford hog-farm protesters appeal break-and-enter convictions

Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer were previously sentenced to 30 days in jail

Amy Soranno and Nick Schafer spoke outside the Abbotsford Law Courts prior to sentencing on Oct. 12, 2022. (Jessica Peters/Abbotsford News)
Statue of Lady Justice at Vancouver Law Courts. (File photo)

B.C. woman loses SPCA court case after 4 horses, pig seized

Surrey Animal Control also seized plaintiff’s dog

Statue of Lady Justice at Vancouver Law Courts. (File photo)
Vancouver Law Courts. (File photo: Anna Burns)

Surrey couple acquitted of terrorism hit snag in lawsuit against police

They sought the names of 3 undercover officers whose identities are shielded by publication bans

Vancouver Law Courts. (File photo: Anna Burns)
Carson Crimeni. (File)

Manslaughter trial this summer in death of Langley’s Carson Crimeni

Trial to begin almost four years after Walnut Grove teen died

Carson Crimeni. (File)
A courtroom sketch shows accused murderer Ibrahim Ali listening to court proceedings through a translator. Ali is charged with first degree murder in the 2017 death of a 13-year-old Burnaby girl. (Credit: Felicity Don)

Ibrahim Ali pleads not guilty in murder of 13-year-old B.C. girl

First-degree murder trial begins close to 6 years after death of Burnaby teen

A courtroom sketch shows accused murderer Ibrahim Ali listening to court proceedings through a translator. Ali is charged with first degree murder in the 2017 death of a 13-year-old Burnaby girl. (Credit: Felicity Don)
Kelowna Supreme Court. (Black Press File)

Oliver man guilty of grooming, sexually abusing developmentally delayed teen

The man abused the teen for multiple years

Kelowna Supreme Court. (Black Press File)
Mariam Ghaly lost her life in October 2017 after a motorcyclist driving erratically caused her to swerve her vehicle and land in a water-filled ditch. Her family sued the motorcyclist and has been awarded almost $2.5 million in damages. (file photo)

Family awarded nearly $2.5 million for fatal B.C. crash caused by motorcyclist

Mariam Ghaly died in 2017 after her vehicle swerved off the road into a water-filled ditch

Mariam Ghaly lost her life in October 2017 after a motorcyclist driving erratically caused her to swerve her vehicle and land in a water-filled ditch. Her family sued the motorcyclist and has been awarded almost $2.5 million in damages. (file photo)
A sombre group after the Colin John decision in the murder of Derek Descoteau. From left: Paula Phillips, Kristina Tkachuk, Brenda Smith, Janelle Guyatt and Leah Guyatt outside the Duncan courthouse. (Photo by Don Bodger)

Anger grips B.C. courtroom after man found not responsible in 2016 slashing death

Judge rules Colin John not criminally responsible in Chemainus knifing of Derek Descoteau

A sombre group after the Colin John decision in the murder of Derek Descoteau. From left: Paula Phillips, Kristina Tkachuk, Brenda Smith, Janelle Guyatt and Leah Guyatt outside the Duncan courthouse. (Photo by Don Bodger)
BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo)

Former gun smuggler used his criminal record to threaten woman in Fort Langley

‘Tools of intimidation,’ judge rules in appeal

BC Supreme Court in New Westminster. (File photo)
Surrey RCMP responded to the scene of a fatal shooting in South Surrey in the early morning hours of Sept. 6, 2019. (Tracy Holmes file photo)

Sentence upheld for Surrey senior who killed roommate following rent dispute

George Murray Bragg, 77, argued for a shorter jail term

Surrey RCMP responded to the scene of a fatal shooting in South Surrey in the early morning hours of Sept. 6, 2019. (Tracy Holmes file photo)
The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit Feb. 1, which was filed by a Vancouver woman who sought damages over a 2017 dog biting incident. (Black Press Media file photo)

Pet owners not responsible for dinner party dog bite, B.C. Supreme Court rules

Guest sought damages after being bit on forehead and cheek by friends’ rescue dog

The B.C. Supreme Court dismissed a lawsuit Feb. 1, which was filed by a Vancouver woman who sought damages over a 2017 dog biting incident. (Black Press Media file photo)