Coroner

Record overdoses in B.C.: Proof the prison needle exchange program is not the solution

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Following this release the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers is once again raising the Public Safety alarm with regard to the Correctional Service of Canada's continued implementation of the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) at Mountain Institution in Agassiz B.C.

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  • Following this release the Union of Canadian Correctional Officers is once again raising the Public Safety alarm with regard to the Correctional Service of Canada's continued implementation of the Prison Needle Exchange Program (PNEP) at Mountain Institution in Agassiz B.C.
  • Despite the alarming figures released by the BC Coroner Service stating there were 2,511 overdose deaths in British Columbia, only one death occurred at an overdose prevention site.
  • "The Correctional Service of Canada's plan to give inmates unsupervised needles to use illegal drugs alone in their cell only contributes to the B.C.
  • We encourage members of the public who are ultimately affected by this to contact their Member of Parliament and voice their concern" says Randle.

CAEFS’ Response to the Repeated Postponement of the Inquest into the Death of Terry Baker

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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This is the second postponement of the inquest into the death of Terry Baker.

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  • This is the second postponement of the inquest into the death of Terry Baker.
  • In the ruling confirming the adjournment, dated April 5, 2023, the Presiding Coroner expresses his disappointment in the lack of response to his demand by CSC.
  • The demand seeks disclosure of certain relevant documents, in particular documents surrounding two Boards of Investigation that CSC conducted before and after Terry Baker’s death.
  • An inquest is mandatory under the Coroners Act when a person dies of non-natural causes while in custody.

New Heritage Minute Tells the Story of Transgender Soul Singer Jackie Shane.

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022
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TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /CNW/ - In advance of Transgender Awareness Week, and the Trans Day of Remembrance, Historica Canada has released a new Heritage Minute celebrating iconic soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer and a prominent figure in Toronto's R&B scene.
  • Historica Canada launched new Heritage Minute celebrating soul singer Jackie Shane, a pioneering transgender performer.
  • At 13, she came out to her mother as transgender, although she publicly presented as a gay man throughout her career.
  • The Jackie Shane Heritage Minute was made possible through funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Judge Malcolm Simmons and the United Nations Development Programme in Maldives concluded a three-day training for senior court judges on the implementation of the new judicial performance evaluation process.

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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The judicial performance evaluation policy was drafted by Judge Malcolm Simmons.

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  • The judicial performance evaluation policy was drafted by Judge Malcolm Simmons.
  • The evaluation process will identify gaps in knowledge and skills and assist the Judicial Academy in delivering training courses to meet identified training needs.
  • "Judicial performance evaluation will serve to enhance public confidence in the administration of the justice system," said Judge Simmons.
  • Since 2017 Judge Malcolm Simmons has advised senior judiciary and those responsible for the administration of justice.

Judge Malcolm Simmons and the United Nations Development Programme in Maldives concluded a three-day training for senior court judges on the implementation of the new judicial performance evaluation process.

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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The judicial performance evaluation policy was drafted by Judge Malcolm Simmons.

Key Points: 
  • The judicial performance evaluation policy was drafted by Judge Malcolm Simmons.
  • The evaluation process will identify gaps in knowledge and skills and assist the Judicial Academy in delivering training courses to meet identified training needs.
  • "Judicial performance evaluation will serve to enhance public confidence in the administration of the justice system," said Judge Simmons.
  • Since 2017 Judge Malcolm Simmons has advised senior judiciary and those responsible for the administration of justice.

GBS Inc. Acquires Intelligent Fingerprinting Limited and its Proprietary Drugs of Abuse Screening Technology

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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Intelligent Fingerprintings unique and proprietary drug screening system is an on-the-spot, 10-minute test that works by analyzing fingerprint sweat to screen for recent drug use.

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  • Intelligent Fingerprintings unique and proprietary drug screening system is an on-the-spot, 10-minute test that works by analyzing fingerprint sweat to screen for recent drug use.
  • To date IFP has mainly concentrated market development efforts in the United Kingdom through a direct sales force and lead generation team.
  • Philip Hand, Executive Chairman of Intelligent Fingerprinting, commented, Intelligent Fingerprinting was founded to provide more effective point of care diagnostic solutions that produce swift and highly accurate results through our proprietary fingerprint sweat-based technology.
  • Subject to an affirmative vote of GBS shareholders, each share of Preferred Stock is convertible into three shares of GBS Common Stock.

NamUs Selects Othram as a Forensic Genetic Genealogy Partner

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Othram, the leading forensic sequencing laboratory for law enforcement, and the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), a national information clearinghouse and resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases, today announced their partnership to develop and deploy forensic DNA testing tools to help reconnect missing and unidentified persons with their families.

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  • Othram is the world's only laboratory purpose-built to combine genome sequencing with advanced human identification applications.
  • The laboratory is also the only facility in the United States or Canada offering end-to-end, in-house processing from forensic evidence to investigative leads.
  • The NamUs team has extensive experience serving the forensic community and are continuing to advance the NamUs mission through a diverse network of partnerships with organizations such as Othram.
  • Othram is the world's first private DNA laboratory built specifically to apply the power of modern parallel sequencing to forensic evidence.

Edward Montague Associates Limited: Judge Malcolm Simmons Appointed to Senior Overseas Judicial Post.

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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Since 2017, Judge Malcolm Simmons has advised the senior judiciary of the Maldives.

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  • Since 2017, Judge Malcolm Simmons has advised the senior judiciary of the Maldives.
  • A Criminal Courts Bench Book drafted by Judge Malcolm Simmons is currently being rolled out by the Maldives judiciary.
  • Judge Malcolm Simmons recently conducted an assessment of the judicial training curriculum in the Maldives and has been instrumental in rolling out a new judicial performance evaluation policy.
  • In addition to his work in the Maldives, Judge Malcolm Simmons has worked in judicial reform projects in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia and Pakistan.

Edward Montague Associates Limited: Judge Malcolm Simmons Appointed to Senior Overseas Judicial Post.

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Friday, June 10, 2022
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Since 2017, Judge Malcolm Simmons has advised the senior judiciary of the Maldives.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2017, Judge Malcolm Simmons has advised the senior judiciary of the Maldives.
  • A Criminal Courts Bench Book drafted by Judge Malcolm Simmons is currently being rolled out by the Maldives judiciary.
  • Judge Malcolm Simmons recently conducted an assessment of the judicial training curriculum in the Maldives and has been instrumental in rolling out a new judicial performance evaluation policy.
  • In addition to his work in the Maldives, Judge Malcolm Simmons has worked in judicial reform projects in Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Serbia and Pakistan.

Screen Media and BBC Studios Sign Multi-Year Content Deal, Bringing 2,500+ Hours of Premium Content to All Crackle Plus Streaming Services

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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Crackle Plus, also a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, is one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand networks.

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  • Crackle Plus, also a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company, is one of the largest operators of streaming advertising-supported video-on-demand networks.
  • More than 300 hours of content will be available to viewers for free on various Crackle Plus streaming services beginning in April.
  • We are ecstatic to bring the Crackle Plus audience premium content from the BBC, said David Fannon, president of Screen Media.
  • Screen Media is the exclusive supplier of original content to Crackle Plus streaming services.